Patents by Inventor Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek

Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek 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).

  • Publication number: 20190298110
    Abstract: A packaging is disclosed for a powdered material comprising a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly comprising a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a package for a powdered material is disclosed, comprising sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoît Marie François Piette, Gary John Burdett
  • Patent number: 10342388
    Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Gary John Burdett
  • Patent number: 10201250
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Franck Perek
  • Patent number: 9725208
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part with a circumferential wall and a bottom wall, and a lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to a rim of said circumferential wall and a lid which is pivotably connected to said connection portion, said connection portion comprising an upper wall provided with an access opening which can be sealed with said lid, and said connection portion is provided with stacking provisions which enclose said access opening and which are complementary with stacking provisions at the bottom of said container part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Merijn Dols, Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, John Boyet Stevens
  • Publication number: 20160000269
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Franck PEREK
  • Publication number: 20150320263
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and filling a package includes: a) providing a thermoformed tub defining a product receiving space, filling the product receiving space with a nutritional product, and sealing a membrane across an open mouth of the tub to seal the product therein; b) providing a carton sleeve having a peripheral wall; and c) inserting the tub into the sleeve such that at least the sidewalls of the tub are enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub. The carton blank can be erected separately from the tub and a mandrel may be used to ensure manufacturing tolerance. For recycling, the sleeve and tub can be separated and disposed of as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
  • Publication number: 20150298883
    Abstract: A package for a powdered nutritional product includes a container defining a powder compartment for receiving the nutritional product, having a base and a peripheral wall. A scoop tray defining a scoop recess containing an elongate scoop is provided within the container. A circumferential rim for connection to the container defines a wide access opening. A lid is hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening and covering the scoop tray. The powder and scoop are sealed at their respective locations by at least one foil arranged to seal the container prior to use by independently sealing the powder compartment and the scoop tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek
  • Publication number: 20150297036
    Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
  • Publication number: 20150157534
    Abstract: A container for a liquid nutritional product includes a thermoformed polymeric container body having a base and an upstanding sidewall defining a product space, the upstanding sidewall terminating at a peripheral flange. A cover is permanently sealed to the peripheral flange and an outlet is provided on an outlet region of the container body. The outlet defines a flow channel for the liquid nutritional product to leave the product space and, in a storage condition, the flow channel is directed at least partially downwards in a direction away from the cover and towards the base. For administration, the outlet region is deformable to an administration position where the flow channel is directed sideways in a direction parallel to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Anne Peter Rombout Van Seters
  • Publication number: 20140099416
    Abstract: A device for preparing a ready-to-use liquid product from a semi-finished product where the semi-finished product is arranged in a first container, the device having an injector for supplying an amount of liquid into the first container for providing the ready-to-use liquid product, and the injector configured to evacuate the ready-to-use liquid product from the first container into a second container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Robert Johan Joseph HAGEMAN
  • Patent number: 8403161
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek
  • Patent number: 8245736
    Abstract: A powder packaging includes space for containing powder, an outlet opening for the powder, and a dosing device positioned on the outlet opening, the powder dosing device including a dosing body having a first closing part, a second closing part and a dosing chamber between the closing parts. The dosing body is movable between a filling position in which the dosing chamber is accessible for powder in the powder containing space and the second closing part closes off the outlet opening, and a dosing position in which the first closing part closes off the outlet opening and the dosing chamber allows powder to leave the dosing chamber and thus to exit the powder containing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Maarten Christiaan Geerse, Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek
  • Publication number: 20120060968
    Abstract: A powder packaging includes space for containing powder, an outlet opening for the powder, and a dosing device positioned on the outlet opening, the powder dosing device including a dosing body having a first closing part, a second closing part and a dosing chamber between the closing parts. The dosing body is movable between a filling position in which the dosing chamber is accessible for powder in the powder containing space and the second closing part closes off the outlet opening, and a dosing position in which the first closing part closes off the outlet opening and the dosing chamber allows powder to leave the dosing chamber and thus to exit the powder containing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Maarten Christiaan Geerse, Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek
  • Publication number: 20120061413
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part with a circumferential wall and a bottom wall, and a lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to a rim of said circumferential wall and a lid which is pivotably connected to said connection portion, said connection portion comprising an upper wall provided with an access opening which can be sealed with said lid, and said connection portion is provided with stacking provisions which enclose said access opening and which are complementary with stacking provisions at the bottom of said container part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Merijn DOLS, Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK
  • Publication number: 20110198259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: H. J. Heinz Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK
  • Publication number: 20110005959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for drip-feed, comprising a deep-drawn thermoformed first part defining a product containing space having a rim with flange and a polymer film permanently-bonded to said flange for permanently covering and sealing said space, said polymer sealing film comprising an outlet near said rim, and said packaging further comprising an attachment eye in said flange opposite of said outlet, said packaging is shaped and said outlet is located near said rim to facilitate, when said packaging is suspended from said attachment eye, said packaging to empty under the force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek
  • Publication number: 20100176125
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: H.J. HEINZ HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK
  • Publication number: 20100159109
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device 10 for preparing a ready to use liquid product from a semi-finished product, said semi-finished arranged in a first container 1, the device comprising an injector for supplying an amount of liquid in the first container thereby providing the ready to use liquid product, wherein the injector is arranged for evacuating the ready to use liquid product from the first container 1 into a second container 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Robert Johan Joseph Hageman
  • Patent number: 7703619
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek