Patents by Inventor Alana E. Bell

Alana E. Bell 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).

  • Pouch with sound strip
    Publication number: 20040074799
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to package having a sound generating. The sound generating device including a grooved strip, a sounding board and a mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves. The sound generating device can be incorporated into the opening mechanism in which the device produces sound when the opening mechanism is activated to open and close the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Alana E. Bell, Charley E. Brokaw, Gary N. Chisholm, Jeannette Dido, Shawn P. Sullivan, Rolly L. Zech
  • Angled sealing pattern for retort pouch to create cold corners
    Publication number: 20030138169
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an easy to handle retort bag. More particularly, the retort bag has a cold corner to provide a point of contact for the consumer, thus preventing scalding of the person handling the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Mars Incorporated
    Inventor: Alana E. Bell