Patents by Inventor Stefan Scheuch

Stefan Scheuch 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).

  • Method and apparatus pertaining to a flexible wrapping material having laser-formed crease lines
    Patent number: 10562684
    Abstract: One or more lasers (80, 100) form one or more crease lines (140, 150, 151) in a flexible wrapping material (60). The flexible wrapping material is then folded about the one or more crease lines when encapsulating an item to be wrapped within the flexible wrapping material. The flexible wrapping material may have poor dead-fold characteristics and can comprise a flow-wrapping material. A single laser or multiple lasers can serve to form the one or more crease lines. The crease lines can be formed on a same side of the flexible wrapping material or on both sides thereof. By one approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a form-factor conformal pocket to accommodate the aforementioned item. By another approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Ronald H. Exner, Paul Veternik, Monique Evans, Stefan Scheuch
  • Food packaging having opening feature
    Patent number: 9878837
    Abstract: A package for a food product is provided and includes a fin seal, where the package is configured for controlled opening using an opening feature. The opening feature may include an integral flap separable from the remainder of the package to form an access opening to an interior of the package. The flap may be defined by one or more score or scribed lines that extend only partially through the package. The flap may have a portion extending into the fin seal area. Opening of the flap may expose adhesive of the fin seal area which can be utilized for attaching the flap to reclose the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Veternik, Stefan Scheuch, Ronald H. Exner, Olav Dagestad, Paul E. Doll, Deborah A. Lyzenga
  • Method and Apparatus Pertaining to a Flexible Wrapping Material Having Laser-Formed Crease Lines
    Publication number: 20160107812
    Abstract: One or more lasers (80, 100) form one or more crease lines (140, 150, 151) in a flexible wrapping material (60). The flexible wrapping material is then folded about the one or more crease lines when encapsulating an item to be wrapped within the flexible wrapping material. The flexible wrapping material may have poor dead-fold characteristics and can comprise a flow-wrapping material. A single laser or multiple lasers can serve to form the one or more crease lines. The crease lines can be formed on a same side of the flexible wrapping material or on both sides thereof. By one approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a form-factor conformal pocket to accommodate the aforementioned item. By another approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a gusset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald H. Exner, Paul Veternik, Monique Evans, Stefan Scheuch
  • Food Packaging Having Opening Feature
    Publication number: 20140363545
    Abstract: A package for a food product is provided and includes a fin seal, where the package is configured for controlled opening using an opening feature. The opening feature may include an integral flap separable from the remainder of the package to form an access opening to an interior of the package. The flap may be defined by one or more score or scribed lines that extend only partially through the package. The flap may have a portion extending into the fin seal area. Opening of the flap may expose adhesive of the fin seal area which can be utilized for attaching the flap to reclose the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Veternik, Stefan Scheuch, Ronald H. Exner, Olay Dagestad, Paul E. Doll, Deborah A. Lyzenga
  • Food package having opening feature
    Patent number: 8814430
    Abstract: A package for a food product is provided and includes a fin seal, where the package is configured for controlled opening using an opening feature. The opening feature may include an integral flap separable from the remainder of the package to form an access opening to an interior of the package. The flap may be defined by one or more score or scribed lines that extend only partially through the package. The flap may have a portion extending into the fin seal area. Opening of the flap may expose adhesive of the fin seal area which can be utilized for attaching the flap to reclose the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Veternik, Stefan Scheuch, Ronald H. Exner, Olav Dagestad, Paul E. Doll, Deborah A. Lyzenga
  • Food Package Having Opening Feature
    Publication number: 20110204056
    Abstract: A package for a food product is provided and includes a fin seal, where the package is configured for controlled opening using an opening feature. The opening feature may include an integral flap separable from the remainder of the package to form an access opening to an interior of the package. The flap may be defined by one or more score or scribed lines that extend only partially through the package. The flap may have a portion extending into the fin seal area. Opening of the flap may expose adhesive of the fin seal area which can be utilized for attaching the flap to reclose the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Veternik, Stefan Scheuch, Ronald H. Exner, Olav Dagestad, Paul E. Doll, Deborah A. Lyzenga
  • Method and Apparatus Pertaining to a Flexible Wrapping Material Having Laser-Formed Crease Lines
    Publication number: 20110203229
    Abstract: One or more lasers (80, 100) form one or more crease lines (140, 150, 151) in a flexible wrapping material (60). The flexible wrapping material is then folded about the one or more crease lines when encapsulating an item to be wrapped within the flexible wrapping material. The flexible wrapping material may have poor dead-fold characteristics and can comprise a flow-wrapping material. A single laser or multiple lasers can serve to form the one or more crease lines. The crease lines can be formed on a same side of the flexible wrapping material or on both sides thereof. By one approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a form-factor conformal pocket to accommodate the aforementioned item. By another approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a gusset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald H. Exner, Paul Veternik, Monique Evans, Stefan Scheuch