Patents by Inventor Chris Danks

Chris Danks 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: 20110155688
    Abstract: Non-removable finish and closure finish system that resists rotational movement so as to be rendered substantially non-removable by the consumer. The closure and finish have complementary thread segments with ratchet-type engaging portions or lugs extending below thread segments on the finish and closure, the closure lugs being disposed on an inner skirt spaced radially inwardly from an outer skirt to inhibit access to the interlocking lugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, LP
    Inventors: Richard R. Johnston, Joseph P. Labadie, Lance J. Novotny, Chris Danks, John Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 7900789
    Abstract: Non-removable finish and closure finish system that resists rotational movement so as to be rendered substantially non-removable by the consumer. The closure and finish have complementary thread segments with ratchet-type engaging portions or lugs extending below thread segments on the finish and closure, the closure lugs being disposed on an inner skirt spaced radially inwardly from an outer skirt to inhibit access to the interlocking lugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, LP
    Inventors: Richard R. Johnston, Joseph P. Labadie, Lance J. Novotny, Chris Danks, John Wisniewski
  • Publication number: 20080296251
    Abstract: Non-removable finish and closure finish system that resists rotational movement so as to be rendered substantially non-removable by the consumer. The closure and finish have complementary thread segments with ratchet-type engaging portions or lugs extending below thread segments on the finish and closure, the closure lugs being disposed on an inner skirt spaced radially inwardly from an outer skirt to inhibit access to the interlocking lugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, LP
    Inventors: Richard R. Johnston, Joseph P. Labadie, Lance J. Novotny, Chris Danks, John Wisniewski