Patents by Inventor Patrick Michael Van Baal
Patrick Michael Van Baal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20190298110Abstract: A packaging is disclosed for a powdered material comprising a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly comprising a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a package for a powdered material is disclosed, comprising sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoît Marie François Piette, Gary John Burdett
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Patent number: 10342388Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Gary John Burdett
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Patent number: 10201250Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Franck Perek
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Publication number: 20160000269Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Franck PEREK
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Publication number: 20150320263Abstract: A method of manufacturing and filling a package includes: a) providing a thermoformed tub defining a product receiving space, filling the product receiving space with a nutritional product, and sealing a membrane across an open mouth of the tub to seal the product therein; b) providing a carton sleeve having a peripheral wall; and c) inserting the tub into the sleeve such that at least the sidewalls of the tub are enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub. The carton blank can be erected separately from the tub and a mandrel may be used to ensure manufacturing tolerance. For recycling, the sleeve and tub can be separated and disposed of as required.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
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Publication number: 20150297036Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
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Patent number: 7111442Abstract: The application relates to a flexible container (3) made of film material for containing drinks, comprising a fin opening as well as film storage means which delimit a first compartment and a second compartment (17, 18, 19) of the container and which release a second compartment (18, 19) when a predetermined degree of filling of the first compartment (17) is reached. By means of the film storage means, which, for example, can be formed by folding the side strips (20, 21) double in the longitudinal direction and holding them in place with the aid of adhesive tape, adhesive or fusion welding of the film material, uniform filling of the first compartment can be obtained, the flexible container largely remaining out of contact with the walls of the surrounding outer container.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Patrick Michael Van Baal, Erwin Heesemans, Manfred Hoek, Ronald Marius Johannes Albertus Van Der Klaauw, Cor Kuyvenhoven, Henricus Willibrordus Wilhelmus Mensen, Manon Elisabeth Hendrika Snijders, Piet-Hein Willem Timp
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Patent number: 6516839Abstract: Valve assembly for a container for beverage, in particular carbonated beverage such as beer, comprising a housing and a beverage channel with a valve body, wherein operating means are provided for moving the valve body, said operating means comprising: first coupling means for coupling the beverage channel to beverage dispensing means for emptying a container through or along the valve body; and second coupling means for coupling the beverage channel to a filling device for filling a container through or along the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Heineken Technical Services B.V.Inventors: Piet Hein Willem Timp, Patrick Michael van Baal
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Patent number: D693673Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Anne Babette de Witte, Else Habraken, Patrick Michael van Baal