Patents by Inventor Charles F. Flynn

Charles F. Flynn 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: 8393469
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reclosable consumable product package for retaining an array of products until the products are desired to be removed. The package includes a container packet formed of a planar extent roll for retaining and enclosing the array of products. A cover with adhesive attached thereto defined by an openable flap overlies the packet. The packet is scored along its surface in such a way that opening of the flap causes the packet to open along the scoring to expose the product for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Allen Sydney Aldridge, Charles F. Flynn, IV, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 7533773
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reclosable consumable product package for retaining an array of products until the products are desired to be removed. The package includes a container packet formed of a planar extent roll for retaining and enclosing the array of products. A cover with adhesive attached thereto defined by an openable flap overlies the packet. The packet is scored along its surface in such a way that opening of the flap causes the packet to open along the scoring to expose the product for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Cadbury Adams LLC
    Inventors: Allen Sydney Aldridge, Charles F. Flynn, IV, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 7252195
    Abstract: A container for storing cleaning pads which includes as part of the lid, a used cleaning pad storage area in which a used cleaning pad may be stored between uses. A packaging system for the container having an anti-tampering feature is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, IV
  • Patent number: 6761386
    Abstract: A holder for a scouring device such as a steel wool pad which includes a base, a pair of opposed legs extending from the base and a gripping assembly positioned at an end portion of each of the opposed legs including a gripping assembly which is moveable by the consumer from a first position sufficient to secure the holder to the steel wool pad to a second position to release the steel wool pad without the user having to touch the steel wool pad during movement from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, IV
  • Publication number: 20040040878
    Abstract: A container for storing cleaning pads which includes as part of the lid, a used cleaning pad storage area in which a used cleaning pad may be stored between uses. A packaging system for the container having an anti-tampering feature is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20020158481
    Abstract: A holder for a scouring device such as a steel wool pad which includes a base, a pair of opposed legs extending from the base and a gripping assembly positioned at an end portion of each of the opposed legs including a gripping assembly which is moveable by the consumer from a first position sufficient to secure the holder to the steel wool pad to a second position to release the steel wool pad without the user having to touch the steel wool pad during movement from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn
  • Patent number: 6230931
    Abstract: A dispensing package for substantially flat items, such as razor blades, gum and mints. The dispensing package contains a hollow container having a slot on one side and a dispensing door on one end adjacent to the slot. An elevator is located within the track for supporting and lifting the confectionery items. An elevator button is located on one end of the elevator and protrudes through the slot to allow the user to manually raise the elevator and the items located thereon. On the inside of the package and adjacent to the slot is a ratcheting track which corresponds with ratcheting protrusions on the elevator button. The ratcheting track and ratcheting protrusions allow the elevator to move upward in a manner such that only one item at a time is dispensed. Upon the exertion of manual force to lift the elevator button in an upward direction, the elevator is raised via the ratcheting track and protrusions and the top item contacts and pushes open the dispensing door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, Jerry Zinnbauer, Johnny W. Jarrells