Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Barlics

Thomas G. Barlics 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).

  • Panel stiffeners for blow-molded plastic containers
    Patent number: 6497333
    Abstract: A container is provided which includes a top portion having an opening and a side wall extending from the top portion to an end portion of the side wall. A bottom portion is connected with the end portion of the side wall such that the top portion, the side wall and the bottom portion define an interior space of the container. At least one groove is formed in the side wall. The at least one groove includes a central arc portion and end arc portions. The central arc portion is substantially concave relative to a longitudinal axis of the container. The end arc portions are substantially convex relative to the longitudinal axis of the container. The end arc portions are formed adjacent ends of the central arc portion and communicate with an outer surface of the side wall. Desirably, the at least one groove includes a plurality of grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Paradigm Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Ellis, Aleksey Zats, Thomas G. Barlics, Henry H. Nyman