Patents by Inventor Blake M. Rees

Blake M. Rees 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).

  • Containers with flexible pouch and closure member
    Patent number: 6419118
    Abstract: Containers including a flexible pouches (12, 22, 33, 42, 52, 63, 73, 83) with a unique fitments (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81) with tapered portions (11C, 11D, 21C, 21D, 31C, 41C, 41D, 51C, 51D, 61E, 71E, 82A, 82B) are described. The containers are used for liquids and solids to be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Blake M. Rees, Janice DeWeese, Benjamin McGregor Rees
  • Method and apparatus for forming heat seals with films
    Patent number: 6342123
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for forming differentially frangible seals (FS) in a final closed pouch (FCP) are described. The method involves differential cooling a seal portions of pouch forming dies (15, 15A) with a fluid directed at or in a portion of the die. The method is useful for forming pouches with dual chambers separated by a frangible seal and surrounded by a hard seal, one chamber for a liquid (L) and the other chamber for another material (M). Single pouches are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventors: Blake M. Rees, Brian L. Rockafellow