Patents by Inventor Alfonso N. Arciniegas

Alfonso N. Arciniegas 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: 20070267426
    Abstract: A container having an open top includes at least one handle. The handle includes a handle wall having an opening for receiving a securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Alfonso N. Arciniegas M., Angel Orozco Lozano
  • Patent number: 6923333
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved plastic industrial container which may be used for packaging, shipping and dispersing a variety of liquids while protecting the contents from tampering and theft. The container is manufactured in components which include a pail body, a cover and a nestable pour spout closure. The improved container design facilitates press fit assembly of the cover to the pail in the usual manner, but which blocks tool insertion and undamaged removal of the cover. The invention specifically relates to an improved cover and closure combination which facilitates the press fit assembly of the closure to the cover but which resists tampering. The barrier molded with thin cross section with frangible elements to be easily damaged if tools are used in a prying manner on the closure wall resist tampering by restricting the clearance for tool insertion and closure removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventors: Alfonso N. Arciniegas, Ron Sturk
  • Publication number: 20040118880
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved plastic industrial container which may be used for packaging, shipping and dispensing a variety of liquids while protecting the contents from tampering and theft. The container is manufactured in components which include a pail body, a cover and a nestable pour spout closure. The improved container design facilitates press fit assembly of the cover to the pail in the usual manner, but which blocks tool insertion and undamaged removal of the cover. The invention specifically relates to an improved cover and closure combination which facilitates the press fit assembly of the closure to the cover but which resists tampering. A molded cover sump and top plastic barrier wall closely surrounds the installed closure. The sump and barrier wall resist tampering by restricting the clearance for tool insertion and closure removal. The barrier wall is further molded in thin cross section with frangible elements to be easily damaged if tools are used in a prying manner on the closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Alfonso N. Arciniegas, Ron Sturk
  • Patent number: 6488177
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Alfonso N. Arciniegas
  • Publication number: 20020070237
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Alfonso N. Arciniegas
  • Patent number: 6382468
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a preformed pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Alfonso N. Arciniegas
  • Patent number: 5913460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts. A relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Alfonso N. Arciniegas