Patents by Inventor Timothy James Fuchs

Timothy James Fuchs 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: 5913435
    Abstract: A closure with a snap type hinge cap including a first part adapted to interengage with the open neck of the container and a second part forming a cap. An integral hinge interconnects the first part and second part. Each of the parts includes a base wall and a peripheral skirt. A pair of hinged straps are attached to the skirts and extend from the skirts on opposite side of the integral hinge. The ends of the straps are straight and lie in substantially the same plane when the first part and second part are in fully open position. Each strap is stretched along its length during opening and closing of the first part and the second part. Each strap has a portion intermediate the ends which extends out of the plane when the first part and second part are in fully open position. Each intermediate portion of each strap is thinner than the ends of said strap. Each strap is untensioned when the first part and second part are in fully open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy James Fuchs
  • Patent number: D632958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Rexam Closure Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy James Fuchs