Patents by Inventor Catherine M. Shapiro

Catherine M. Shapiro 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: 8866056
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T. S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S. K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20110091614
    Abstract: A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Yolanda A. Malone, Catherine M. Shapiro, Svava Maria Atladottir, Lynda Alison Deakin, John Robert Dixon, Joan Hernandez, Stephen Lee Kim, Gina Lynn Romero, Gabriel Matthew Trionfi, Martin Zabaleta, Lauren Rene Shimek
  • Publication number: 20100015293
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. Anti-foam compositions for use in the multi-component packaging system and a multi-component packaging system containing the anti-foam compositions disposed on one or more interior surfaces of the packaging system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Catherine M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang, Prem S. Singh
  • Publication number: 20080210686
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: D594328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
  • Patent number: D610903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
  • Patent number: D630940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
  • Patent number: D638701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
  • Patent number: D639186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach
  • Patent number: D639656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Con Agra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Jess C. Sweley, Brian M. Degner, Darin Charles Koestring, Todd Preston Yunker, Kenneth Paul Meissbach