Patents by Inventor Terry D. Patcheak
Terry D. Patcheak 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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Patent number: 10022894Abstract: A preform configured to form a container by stretch blow molding. A finish portion is at a first end of the preform, and is a container finish. A tip portion is at a second end of the preform opposite to the first end, and is configured to form a container base and a container heel. The shoulder portion is adjacent to the finish portion and is between the finish portion and the tip portion. The shoulder portion is configured to form a container shoulder. The body portion is between the shoulder portion and the tip portion, and is configured to form a container body. The outer surface includes a first flat portion and a second flat portion at the tip portion. The first flat portion extends at a first angle and the second flat portion extends at a second angle that is different than the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Amcor Group GmbHInventors: Michael T. Lane, Theodore F. Eberle, Terry D. Patcheak, James Stelzer
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Patent number: 10011065Abstract: A preform configured to form a container by stretch blow molding. A finish portion is at a first end of the preform, and is a container finish. A tip portion is at a second end of the preform opposite to the first end, and is configured to form a container base and a container heel. The shoulder portion is adjacent to the finish portion and is between the finish portion and the tip portion. The shoulder portion is configured to form a container shoulder. The body portion is between the shoulder portion and the tip portion, and is configured to form a container body. The outer surface includes a flat portion at the tip portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Amcor Group GmbHInventors: Michael T. Lane, Theodore F. Eberle, Terry D. Patcheak, James Stelzer
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Publication number: 20170252958Abstract: A preform configured to form a container by stretch blow molding. A finish portion is at a first end of the preform, and is a container finish. A tip portion is at a second end of the preform opposite to the first end, and is configured to form a container base and a container heel. The shoulder portion is adjacent to the finish portion and is between the finish portion and the tip portion. The shoulder portion is configured to form a container shoulder. The body portion is between the shoulder portion and the tip portion, and is configured to form a container body. The outer surface includes a flat portion at the tip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Michael T. LANE, Theodore F. EBERLE, Terry D. PATCHEAK, James STELZER
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Patent number: 9662622Abstract: A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Peter Bates, Terry D. Patcheak, Frederick C. Beuerle, Reinhard C. J. Luchies, John G. Brace, Michael T. Lane, Holly Bilinski, Luke A. Mast
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Publication number: 20160257029Abstract: A preform configured to form a container by stretch blow molding. A finish portion is at a first end of the preform, and is a container finish. A tip portion is at a second end of the preform opposite to the first end, and is configured to form a container base and a container heel. The shoulder portion is adjacent to the finish portion and is between the finish portion and the tip portion. The shoulder portion is configured to form a container shoulder. The body portion is between the shoulder portion and the tip portion, and is configured to form a container body. The outer surface includes a first flat portion and a second flat portion at the tip portion. The first flat portion extends at a first angle and the second flat portion extends at a second angle that is different than the first angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Michael T. LANE, Theodore F. EBERLE, Terry D. PATCHEAK, James STELZER
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Patent number: 9394072Abstract: A plastic container including an upper portion, a base, a plurality of surface features, and a substantially cylindrical portion. The upper portion has a mouth defining an opening into the container. The base is movable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container. The plurality of surface features are included with the base and are configured to accommodate vacuum forces. The substantially cylindrical portion extends between the upper portion and the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, Frederick C. Beuerle, Walter J. Strasser, Christopher Howe, Luke A. Mast
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Patent number: 9289938Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: David Offord, Kimberly S. Houchens, Frederick C. Beuerle, Luke A. Mast, Reinhard C. J. Luchies, Terry D. Patcheak
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Patent number: 9254604Abstract: A mold for forming a plastic container having an integrally formed standing ring. The mold includes a first mold portion and a second mold portion. The second mold portion is movable relative to the first mold portion. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define at least in part a mold cavity for molding a plastic container. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define a standing ring slot for forming a standing ring on a base portion of the plastic container. The standing ring slot is defined at an interface between the first mold portion and the second mold portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: George David Lisch, Terry D. Patcheak, Kirk Edward Maki, Christopher Howe
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Publication number: 20150273431Abstract: A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Peter BATES, Terry D. PATCHEAK, Frederick C. BEUERLE, Reinhard C.J. LUCHIES, John G. BRACE, Michael T. LANE, Holly BILINSKI, Luke A. MAST
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Patent number: 9108176Abstract: A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, Frederick C. Beuerle, Reinhard C. J. Luchies, John G. Brace, Michael T. Lane, Holly Bilinski, Peter Bates, Luke A. Mast
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Patent number: 9016489Abstract: A container including a finish, a sidewall portion, a base portion, and an inwardly directed rib member. The finish has a thread portion and an opening formed by the finish. The sidewall portion extends from the finish. The base portion extends from the sidewall portion and encloses the sidewall portion to form a volume for retaining a commodity. The inwardly directed rib member is disposed circumferentially about the finish.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Ronald McFarlane, Terry D. Patcheak, James Stelzer
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Patent number: 8833579Abstract: A plastic container has a base adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion includes a chime extending from a body portion to a contact ring which defines a surface upon which the container is supported. The base further includes a central portion defined in at least part by a pushup having a generally truncated cone shape in cross section located on a longitudinal axis of the container, and an inversion ring having a generally S shaped geometry in cross section and hinge means formed therein, and circumscribing the pushup. The truncated cone has an overall general diameter that is at most 30% of an overall general diameter of the base and a top surface generally parallel to a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, G. David Lisch, Kerry W. Silvers, Dwayne G. Vailliencourt, Brian L. Pieszchala, Richard J. Steih
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Publication number: 20140212537Abstract: A mold for forming a plastic container having an integrally formed standing ring. The mold includes a first mold portion and a second mold portion. The second mold portion is movable relative to the first mold portion. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define at least in part a mold cavity for molding a plastic container. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define a standing ring slot for forming a standing ring on a base portion of the plastic container. The standing ring slot is defined at an interface between the first mold portion and the second mold portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: George David Lisch, Terry D. Patcheak, Kirk Edward Maki, Christopher Howe
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Publication number: 20140061211Abstract: A plastic container including an upper portion, a base, a plurality of surface features, and a substantially cylindrical portion. The upper portion has a mouth defining an opening into the container. The base is movable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container. The plurality of surface features are included with the base and are configured to accommodate vacuum forces. The substantially cylindrical portion extends between the upper portion and the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, Frederick C. Beuerle, Walter J. Strasser, Christopher Howe, Luke A. Mast
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Patent number: 8616395Abstract: A container body and base being lightweight structures designed to accommodate vacuum forces either simultaneously or in sequence. The container body and base each absorb a significant percentage of the vacuum. By utilizing a lightweight base design to absorb a portion of the vacuum forces enables an overall light-weighting, design flexibility, and effective utilization of alternative vacuum absorbing capabilities on the container body.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, Frederick C. Beuerle, Walter J. Strasser, Christopher Howe, Luke A. Mast
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Publication number: 20130307199Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Amcor LimitedInventors: David Offord, Kimberly S. Houchens, Frederick C. Beuerle, Luke A. Mast, Reinhard C.J. Luchies, Terry D. Patcheak
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Patent number: 8573964Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is a servo motor system that includes an inlet. The servo motor system is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urge it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: David Andison, George David Lisch, Kirk Edward Maki, Theodore F. Eberle, James R. Corn, Jr., Robert A. Cooper, Terry D. Patcheak
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Patent number: 8524157Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises an activation system or means for activating the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst system at a predetermined time or in response to a predetermined stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: David Offord, John G. Brace, Terry D. Patcheak
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Patent number: 8496885Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventors: David Offord, Kimberly S. Houchens, Frederick C. Beuerle, Luke A. Mast, Reinhard C. J. Luchies, Terry D. Patcheak
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Publication number: 20130001235Abstract: A plastic container has a base adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion includes a chime extending from a body portion to a contact ring which defines a surface upon which the container is supported. The base further includes a central portion defined in at least part by a pushup having a generally truncated cone shape in cross section located on a longitudinal axis of the container, and an inversion ring having a generally S shaped geometry in cross section and hinge means formed therein, and circumscribing the pushup. The truncated cone has an overall general diameter that is at most 30% of an overall general diameter of the base and a top surface generally parallel to a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Amcor LimitedInventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, G. David Lisch, Kerry W. Silvers, Dwayne G. Vailliencourt, Brian L. Pieszchala, Richard J. Steih