Patents by Inventor Phil Lambert

Phil Lambert 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).

  • Patent number: 7973664
    Abstract: A closure comprising a top wall with an annular side wall depending there from. An induction foil is proximate an inner surface of the top wall and may have a ring or circular configuration. An RFID device is affixed or is integral with the closure a minimum distance from and/or orientation with the induction foil as to prevent damage to the RFID device during an induction sealing process and to reduce adverse operational effects of the RFID from the foil. The RFID may be active or passive and may be proximate or integral with the top wall or integral with the side wall of the closure. The RFID may be contained within a film wherein a portion of the film is inductively sealed to the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.
    Inventors: Phil Lambert, Mark Branson, William Shankland
  • Patent number: 7772981
    Abstract: A non-removable closure having a radio frequency identification, RFID, circuit integral therein. The RFID may be active or passive and may be integral with the top wall or side wall of the closure. The non-removable closure has a closure retainer which non-removeably engages a container neck at to which it is engaged. The closure retainer may be in the form of ā€œJā€ hooks depending from the bottom portion of a side wall, an adhesive between the container neck and closure, or other closure retainer known to persons having ordinary skill in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Rexam Closures and Containers Inc.
    Inventors: Phil Lambert, Mark Branson