Patents by Inventor Bjorn J. Thompson

Bjorn J. Thompson 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).

  • Patent number: 5924795
    Abstract: A reclosable, hermetically-sealed flexible package which has an inner, hermetic pool seal and a reclosure seal comprised of interlocking closure strips is provided with a tamper-evident feature located peripheral to the reclosure seal. The tamper-evident feature must be visibly disrupted to gain access to the reclosure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Bjorn J. Thompson, Gerald O. Hustad, Todd S. Marnocha
  • Patent number: 5657873
    Abstract: A food package comprising a rigid plastic base tray having at least three compartments, the tray being covered by a flexible film which is airtightly sealed to flanges of the tray to airtightly or hermetically seal the respective compartments. A label structure integrally associated with the flexible film has opaque areas for label information and transparent areas for viewing the product. The label structure may be formed by separate pressure sensitive labels, by printing on the flexible film itself or by a shrink wrapped band with printing thereon. A structure associated with the bottom of the tray may provide rigidity, protect the bottom of the tray, provide an additional area for commercial information and/or provide a stand-up feature. The materials of the package may be selected to maximize recyclability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald O. Hustad, Yolanda M. Launder, Bjorn J. Thompson, Joel W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5657874
    Abstract: A food package comprising a rigid plastic base tray having at least three compartments, the tray being covered by a flexible film which is airtightly sealed to flanges of the tray to airtightly or hermetically seal the respective compartments. A label structure integrally associated with the flexible film has opaque areas for label information and transparent areas for viewing the product. The label structure may be formed by separate pressure sensitive labels, by printing on the flexible film itself or by a shrink wrapped band with printing thereon. A structure associated with the bottom of the tray may provide rigidity, protect the bottom of the tray, provide an additional area for commercial information and/or provide a stand-up feature. The materials of the package may be selected to maximize recyclability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald O. Hustad, Yolanda M. Launder, Bjorn J. Thompson, Joel W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5375701
    Abstract: A food package comprising a rigid plastic base tray having at least three compartments, the tray being covered by a flexible film which is airtightly sealed to flanges of the tray to airtightly or hermetically seal the respective compartments. A label structure integrally associated with the flexible film has opaque areas for label information and transparent areas for viewing the product. The label structure may be formed by separate pressure sensitive labels, by printing on the flexible film itself or by a shrink wrapped band with printing thereon. A structure associated with the bottom of the tray may provide rigidity, protect the bottom of the tray, provide an additional area for commercial information and/or provide a stand-up feature. The materials of the package may be selected to maximize recyclability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald O. Hustad, Yolanda M. Launder, Bjorn J. Thompson, Joel W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5224779
    Abstract: A reclosable, hermetically-sealed flexible package which has an inner, hermetic peel seal and a reclosure seal comprised of interlocking closure strips is provided with a tamper-evident feature located peripheral to the reclosure seal. The tamper-evident feature must be visibly disrupted to gain access to the reclosure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Bjorn J. Thompson, Gerald O. Hustad, Todd S. Marnocha
  • Patent number: 5091199
    Abstract: A unitary multi-compartment package includes a package body member which partially encloses a formed product tray having multiple product compartments. The product tray is attached to the package body member and the multiple product compartments depend downwardly therethrough through one or more openings. Package flap panels are folded around and underneath the product tray to partially enclose the product compartments between opposing package panels. A cover film is attached to the product tray to seal individual distinct product portions in multiple product compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy G. Mally, Bjorn J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 4966470
    Abstract: A reclosable, hermetically-sealed flexible package which has an inner, hermetic peel seal and a reclosure seal comprised of interlocking closure strips is provided with a tamper-evident feature located peripheral to the reclosure seal. The tamper-evident feature must be visibly disrupted to gain access to the reclosure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Bjorn J. Thompson, Gerald O. Hustad, Todd S. Marnocha
  • Patent number: 4944603
    Abstract: A flexible, bag-like package which includes an access opening containing a reclosable seal at or near its top edge, is encompassed by a tamper-evident band. The band is bonded to the front and back wall panels of the package and extends across the access opening. Attempts to remove the band in order to open the package will result in disruption of the band or the wall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Darrell G. Cornish, Timothy G. Mally, Daniel A. Thiemann, Bjorn J. Thompson