Patents Assigned to RING Container Technologies
  • Patent number: 12221263
    Abstract: A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body including a neck and a base having a center portion and a plurality of spaced apart radial segments. At least a portion of each segment is tapered from an outer side to an inner side thereof. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Miles Dygert, Douglas A Woodring, Paul Vincent Kelley
  • Patent number: 12162203
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a container includes injecting a first material into a first mold to form a top portion of a preform. The first material and a second material are injected into the first mold to form a bottom portion of the preform. The preform is disposed in a second mold. The preform is blow molded into a finished container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Vincent Kelley, Michael Green, Douglas Miles Dygert, Daniel M. Futral
  • Publication number: 20240391651
    Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body including a neck extending from an opening of the body. The neck including a proximal surface and a circumferential projection defining at least one gap. The neck further including at least one axial support disposed in the gap. A closure is engageable with the proximal surface, and a sleeve is conformable to an outer surface of the closure and the neck. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook, Jason Raymond Paris
  • Patent number: 12065289
    Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body including a neck extending from an opening of the body. The neck including a proximal surface and a circumferential projection defining at least one gap. The neck further including at least one axial support disposed in the gap. A closure is engageable with the proximal surface, and a sleeve is conformable to an outer surface of the closure and the neck. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook, Jason Raymond Paris
  • Patent number: 12060194
    Abstract: A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body defining a longitudinal axis. The body including a base and a neck having at least one rib disposed about at least a portion of a circumference of the neck and transverse to the axis, and at least one angled thread. The at least one rib defining a cross section having a first portion and a second angled portion. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Miles Dygert, Douglas Alan Woodring
  • Patent number: 12030233
    Abstract: A method includes injection molding a preform using a two phase injection system having a first phase in which a material is injected into the preform and a second phase in which the material is injected into the preform. The preform is disposed in a mold. The preform is blow molded into an intermediate article. The intermediate article is trimmed to form a finished container. The first phase includes injecting a material into the preform to form a single layer of the preform and the second phase includes injecting the material to form inner and outer layers and an intermediate layer between the inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers include the material and the intermediate layer includes at least one additive. Finished containers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis W. Koerner, Douglas M. Dygert, Daniel Futral, Brian Smith
  • Publication number: 20240217160
    Abstract: A blow molded container is provided. The container includes a neck having a neck finish and a transverse rim that defines an opening. A closure is provided that is engageable with the neck such that the rim is movable relative to the neck to define one or more vents configured for passage of a gas. In some embodiments, methods of use and manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook
  • Publication number: 20240166410
    Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body including a neck extending from an opening of the body. The neck including a proximal surface and a circumferential projection defining at least one gap. The neck further including at least one axial support disposed in the gap. A closure is engageable with the proximal surface, and a sleeve is conformable to an outer surface of the closure and the neck. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook, Jason Raymond Paris
  • Publication number: 20240101321
    Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body includes a neck extending from an opening of the body, and a base. A substrate is engageable with the neck to form a seal. The substrate defines at least one opening. A closure includes a projection engageable with the substrate. The projection defines at least one gap. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Alan Anderson, Paul Vincent Kelley
  • Patent number: 11938669
    Abstract: A blow molded container is provided. The container includes a neck having a neck finish and a transverse rim that defines an opening. A closure is provided that is engageable with the neck such that the rim is movable relative to the neck to define one or more vents configured for passage of a gas. In some embodiments, methods of use and manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook
  • Publication number: 20230150183
    Abstract: A blow molded container is provided. The container includes a neck including a sealing surface and a neck finish. The sealing surface defines at least one vent. In some embodiments, methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook, Jason Raymond Paris
  • Publication number: 20230150184
    Abstract: A blow molded container is provided. The container includes a neck having a neck finish and a transverse rim that defines an opening. A closure is provided that is engageable with the neck such that the rim is movable relative to the neck to define one or more vents configured for passage of a gas. In some embodiments, methods of use and manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew James Danhof, Scott James Glassbrook
  • Publication number: 20230048637
    Abstract: A container includes a body having opposite top and bottom walls. Opposite front and back walls each extend from the top wall to the bottom wall. Opposite first and second side walls each extend from the top wall to the bottom wall and from the front wall to the back wall. A spout extends from the top wall. A flange extends from the top wall. A handle extends from the spout to the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Trevell A. Terry, Paul Vincent Kelley, Daniel Powers, Carlos Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20220048664
    Abstract: A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body defining a longitudinal axis. The body including a base and a neck having at least one rib disposed about at least a portion of a circumference of the neck and transverse to the axis, and at least one angled thread. The at least one rib defining a cross section having a first portion and a second angled portion. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Miles Dygert, Douglas Alan Woodring
  • Publication number: 20210129409
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a container includes injecting a first material into a first mold to form a top portion of a preform. The first material and a second material are injected into the first mold to form a bottom portion of the preform. The preform is disposed in a second mold. The preform is blow molded into a finished container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Ring Container Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Paul Vincent Kelley, Michael Green, Douglas Miles Dygert, Daniel M. Futral
  • Publication number: 20200171730
    Abstract: A method includes injection molding a preform using a two phase injection system having a first phase in which a material is injected into the preform and a second phase in which the material is injected into the preform. The preform is disposed in a mold. The preform is blow molded into an intermediate article. The intermediate article is trimmed to form a finished container. The first phase includes injecting a material into the preform to form a single layer of the preform and the second phase includes injecting the material to form inner and outer layers and an intermediate layer between the inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers include the material and the intermediate layer includes at least one additive. Finished containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: RING Container Technologies
    Inventors: Dennis W. Koerner, Douglas M. Dygert, Daniel Futral, Brian Smith
  • Publication number: 20200171731
    Abstract: A method includes injection molding a preform using a two phase injection system having a first phase in which a material is injected into the preform and a second phase in which the material is injected into the preform. The preform is disposed in a mold. The preform is blow molded into an intermediate article. The intermediate article is trimmed to form a finished container. The first phase includes injecting a material into the preform to form a single layer of the preform and the second phase includes injecting the material to form inner and outer layers and an intermediate layer between the inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers include the material and the intermediate layer includes at least one additive. Finished containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: RING Container Technologies
    Inventors: Dennis W. Koerner, Douglas M. Dygert, Daniel Futral, Brian Smith
  • Patent number: D1017408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Trevell A. Terry, Paul Vincent Kelley, Daniel Powers, Carlos Mitchell
  • Patent number: D1019406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Vincent Kelley, Christopher Marcrum, Douglas Miles Dygert
  • Patent number: D1031448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Ring Container Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Trevell A. Terry, Paul Vincent Kelley, Daniel Powers, Carlos Mitchell