Patents Assigned to Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
  • Patent number: 8827123
    Abstract: A dispenser having a container for receiving a volume of food dressing, the dispenser comprising a tube extending between a first end portion having a first opening facing the internal space of the container and a second end portion having a distal end with a second opening facing the atmosphere such that the tube defines a passage between the first and second openings for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the container and the atmosphere, wherein the tube has a first section extending from the first end portion and a second section ending at the distal end, wherein the passage has a first internal taper along the first section and the second section extends along a curve such that the distal end is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wherein, after pouring, when the dispenser is moved back into an upright position by the user, the food dressing remaining in the passage flows back into the internal space of the container without dripping from the second end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, Maxime Langlois
  • Patent number: 8690015
    Abstract: A dispenser for oil and vinegar, the dispenser comprising: (a) an outer container defining an internal space for receiving oil and having a top rim defining an opening; (b) an inner container defining an internal space for receiving vinegar, the inner container being at least partially located within the internal space of the outer container, the inner container having a shoulder projecting outwardly and being located above the top rim of the outer container; (c) a cap having a top wall and a peripheral wall for enclosing the top rim of the outer container and the shoulder of the inner container, the top wall and peripheral wall defining an internal space; (d) a first tube having a bottom end defining a bottom opening facing the internal space of the outer container and a top end defining a top opening opened to the atmosphere, wherein the first tube defines a first passage for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the outer container and the atmosphere; and (e) a second tube having a bot
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, François Gaucher, André Quévillon
  • Patent number: 8215512
    Abstract: A cap for a consumable liquid container, the cap comprising a seal made of a flexible material and having a top section with a depressibJe portion and a flange portion at least partially surrounding the depressible portion for overlspping the spout of the cap and a peripheral wall extending downwardly from the top section; wherein the seal is in closed position where the depressible portion is above the flange portion and the flange portion has a portion covering the spout for hampering the outward flow of the consumable liquid through the spout, and wherein, upon pressure of a user on the depressible portion, the depressible portion is moved downwardly such that the flange portion is above the depressible portion and frees the spout for allowing unimpeded passage of the consumable liquid outwards from the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Tardif
  • Patent number: 8152032
    Abstract: The invention provides a cap for a container for storing condiments for human consumption. The cap comprises a member having a top portion with a peripheral wall that has means for retaining the cap onto the container extending downwardly for covering the mouth of the container, the top portion having dispensing openings for allowing passage of the condiments. The cap comprises a seal having a top portion comprising a central portion, a flange portion extending around the central portion for overlapping the dispensing openings of the member and a central peripheral wall extending downwardly from the top portion and having a lower end mountable to the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Tardif
  • Publication number: 20120048896
    Abstract: A dispenser having a container for receiving a volume of food dressing, the dispenser comprising a tube extending between a first end portion having a first opening facing the internal space of the container and a second end portion having a distal end with a second opening facing the atmosphere such that the tube defines a passage between the first and second openings for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the container and the atmosphere, wherein the tube has a first section extending from the first end portion and a second section ending at the distal end, wherein the passage has a first internal taper along the first section and the second section extends along a curve such that the distal end is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wherein, after pouring, when the dispenser is moved back into an upright position by the user, the food dressing remaining in the passage flows back into the internal space of the container without dripping from the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: TRUDEAU CORPORATION 1889 INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, Maxime Langlois
  • Patent number: 8091845
    Abstract: A holder comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a base, a first wall and a second wall. The first and second walls extend upwardly from the base to define a space for receiving at least partially a lid or a cover. The second portion has a first member extending downwardly from the second wall and a second member with a bridge extending between the first and second members. The second member has a lever portion and a grasping portion. In use, the grasping portion is movable between a first position, where a gap is formed between the grasping portion and the first member, and a second position, where the grasping portion is biased towards the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Stefano Di Lollo
  • Publication number: 20110253745
    Abstract: A dispenser for oil and vinegar, the dispenser comprising: (a) an outer container defining an internal space for receiving oil and having a top rim defining an opening; (b) an inner container defining an internal space for receiving vinegar, the inner container being at least partially located within the internal space of the outer container, the inner container having a shoulder projecting outwardly and being located above the top rim of the outer container; (c) a cap having a top wall and a peripheral wall for enclosing the top rim of the outer container and the shoulder of the inner container, the top wall and peripheral wall defining an internal space; (d) a first tube having a bottom end defining a bottom opening facing the internal space of the outer container and a top end defining a top opening opened to the atmosphere, wherein the first tube defines a first passage for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the outer container and the atmosphere; and (e) a second tube having a bot
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: TRUDEAU CORPORATION 1889 INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, François Gaucher, André Quevillon
  • Patent number: D560445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Tardif, Kim Hoang
  • Patent number: D572532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Claudia Després
  • Patent number: D618958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Stefano Di Lollo
  • Patent number: D624358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Maufette, Pierre Halmai
  • Patent number: D630058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Tardif
  • Patent number: D642879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D648990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan
  • Patent number: D649829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Koen De Winter
  • Patent number: D652261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Koen De Winter
  • Patent number: D659480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Koen De Winter
  • Patent number: D665627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Koen De Winter
  • Patent number: D670134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Stefano Di Lollo
  • Patent number: D675887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ping Pang Chan