Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Hession

Christopher J. Hession 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: 11975898
    Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a lid for a container including a base defining an opening and a top configured to engage a portion of the base. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a gap configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior portion of the cover. The cover is moveable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position sealing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, Andrew T Peeler, William J. Bogdziewicz
  • Publication number: 20240124200
    Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a lid for a container including a base defining an opening and a top configured to engage a portion of the base. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a gap configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior portion of the cover. The cover is moveable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position sealing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, Andrew T PEELER, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ
  • Patent number: 11952184
    Abstract: A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, Christopher L. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20240009964
    Abstract: At least some example embodiments relate to a container including a body and a lid. The body includes a base, a side wall, and an interior region at least partially defined by the base and the side wall. The lid includes a lid wall and a skirt that extends from a periphery of the lid wall. The skirt engages the body to retain the lid on the body. The skirt cooperates with the lid wall to define a cavity. The lid is formed from a laminate including a metal layer and a polymer layer coupled to the metal layer. The polymer layer is disposed inside of the metal layer with respect to the cavity. A portion of the body is disposed inside the cavity when the container is in a closed configuration. At least some example embodiments relate to a forming of manufacturing the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, Drew WILKINS, Todd MCCANDLESS
  • Patent number: 11794450
    Abstract: At least some example embodiments relate to a container including a body and a lid. The body includes a base, a side wall, and an interior region at least partially defined by the base and the side wall. The lid includes a lid wall and a skirt that extends from a periphery of the lid wall. The skirt engages the body to retain the lid on the body. The skirt cooperates with the lid wall to define a cavity. The lid is formed from a laminate including a metal layer and a polymer layer coupled to the metal layer. The polymer layer is disposed inside of the metal layer with respect to the cavity. A portion of the body is disposed inside the cavity when the container is in a closed configuration. At least some example embodiments relate to a forming of manufacturing the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, Drew Wilkins, Todd McCandless
  • Publication number: 20230009504
    Abstract: A pack for consumer goods includes an outer packaging container and an inner packaging container. The outer packaging container includes a lower box portion with an upper lid portion hingedly connected thereto. The inner packaging container includes a dispensing opening with a resealable closure, a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels; each side panel having an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and the outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining flanges having a width greater than the first width. The inner packaging container is insertable within the outer packaging container such that the flanges extending from the back panel of the inner packaging container exert a biasing force on the hinged lid of the outer packaging container to assure lid closure is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. MITTEN, Christopher J. HESSION
  • Publication number: 20220363453
    Abstract: A container according to at least one example embodiment includes a base and a lid configured to be moved between a closed and locked configuration and an open configuration. The lid includes a top wall and a flexible tab projecting from the top wall. The flexible tab is configured to move from a relaxed position to a flexed position in response to a force in a direction and return to the relaxed position absent the force. In the closed and locked configuration, the flexible tab is in the relaxed position, at least partially in the receptacle, and configured to engage the base to retain the lid in the closed and locked configuration. The lid is configured to be moved from the closed and locked configuration to the open configuration by moving the lid in a second direction perpendicular to the direction with the flexible tab in the flexed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION
  • Publication number: 20220363448
    Abstract: A container includes a base and a lid movable between a closed and locked configuration and an open configuration The base includes a peripheral wall movable from a relaxed position to a flexed position by applying a first force to a first portion in a first direction and a second force to a second portion in a second direction. The lid defines a plurality of receptacles. In the closed and locked configuration, the protrusions are at least partially in the receptacles, the peripheral wall is in the relaxed position, and the protrusions are configured to engage the lid to retain the lid in the closed and locked configuration. The container is configured to be moved from the closed and locked configuration to the open configuration by moving the lid in a third direction different from the first and second directions while the peripheral wall is in the flexed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION, Scott A. FATH, Travis Martin GARTHAFFNER, Ahmet ERCELEBI
  • Publication number: 20220363455
    Abstract: The package includes a base, a primary lid connected to the base via a first hinge, the primary lid and the base defining a primary storage area when the primary lid is in a closed position, a first locking mechanism, and a second locking mechanism. The first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism each include a flexible member including a first and second segment connected by an elbow, the first segment being connected to the primary lid, a distal end of the second segment including a contact structure, the second segment including a first engaging structure, a second engaging structure on an interior wall of the base, the flexible member being in a first position when the primary lid is in the closed position, the second engaging structure being retained by the first engaging structure to lock the primary lid onto the base in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION
  • Publication number: 20220363458
    Abstract: The package includes a base, a primary lid connected to the base via a first hinge, the primary lid and the base defining a primary storage area when the primary lid is in a closed position, a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism. The first and second locking mechanisms each including an arm with a first engaging structure, the arm being connected to the primary lid, and a flexible structure including a contact structure and at least one attachment member, the at least one attachment member attaching the contact structure to the base, the contact structure including a second engaging structure on a surface of the contact structure, the flexible structure being in a relaxed position when the primary lid is in the closed position, the first engaging structure being retained by the second engaging structure to lock the primary lid onto the base in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION, Scott A. FATH, Travis Martin GARTHAFFNER
  • Publication number: 20220363459
    Abstract: The package includes a base, a primary lid connected to the base, the primary lid and the base defining a primary storage area, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a flexible member including a first segment and a second segment that are connected by an elbow, the first segment being connected to the primary lid, a distal end of the second segment including at least one contact structure, the flexible member including at least one first engaging structure between the elbow and a front surface of the at least one contact structure, and a second engaging structure on a first wall of the base. The container includes a receptacle wall cooperating with a peripheral wall to define a receptacle, and a flexible tab projecting from the top wall, the flexible tab including a fixed end adjacent to the top wall and a free end opposite the fixed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Christopher J. HESSION, Bipin PATIL
  • Publication number: 20220363457
    Abstract: A package includes a base, a lid, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes an arm and a flexible member. The arm extends from the lid and has a first engaging structure. The member includes a flexible rib connected to a base floor, and a second engaging structure and a contact structure on a rib outer surface. The member flexes in response to a first force applied in a first direction to the contact structure and relaxes in response to absence of the first force. The member engages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being relaxed while the lid is closed. The member disengages the first and second engaging structures based on the member being flexed while the lid is closed. The lid may be opened based on applying a second force to the lid in a second direction while the member is flexed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Bipin PATIL
  • Publication number: 20220363454
    Abstract: The container includes a base and a lid pivotally coupled to the base. The base includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall, where a plurality of receptacles are defined in the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is configured to be moved from a relaxed position to a flexed position by applying a first force to a first portion of the peripheral wall in a first direction and a second force to a second portion of the peripheral wall in a second direction. The lid includes a top wall and a plurality of projections. In the relaxed position, the lid is configured to engage the receptacles so as to retain the lid in a closed configuration. The container is configured to be moved from the closed configuration to an open configuration by moving the lid in a third direction while the peripheral wall is in the flexed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, Travis Martin GARTHAFFNER, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ
  • Publication number: 20220355987
    Abstract: Articles of manufacture, products, and packaging methods are provided that include a label with a tear strip. A labeled container includes a base, a lid, and a label sealing the base to the lid. The base includes a bottom wall and a base side wall. The lid includes a top wall and a lid skirt. The lid mates with the base to define an interior space. The label has a front face and a rear face. The label includes an outer web including polymer film, paper, or a combination thereof and an inner web of polymer. A tear strip is defined in the inner web by one or more weakened portion, score lines, or cuts in the inner web. The rear face of the label is adhesively bonded to the base side wall and to the lid skirt to form a seal between the base and the lid. The tear strip is positioned between a portion of the label adhesive bonded to the base side wall and a portion of the label adhesively bonded to the lid skirt. The tear strip can be used to open the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. MITTEN, Christopher J. HESSION, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Publication number: 20220315298
    Abstract: A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. HESSION, Christopher L. SIMPSON
  • Publication number: 20220297906
    Abstract: The tray includes a base, the base including first sidewalls that are substantially cylindrically shaped, a first upper surface on an upper end of the base, a dome, the dome extending upwardly and away from the first upper surface, the first upper surface and the dome closing the upper end, a first brim, the first brim radially extending from a first lower end of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, Daniel RICHTER, Christopher J. HESSION
  • Patent number: D1006616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, William J. Bogdziewicz, Bipin Patil
  • Patent number: D1010442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hession, William J. Bogdziewicz, Bipin Patil
  • Patent number: D1011876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: William J. Bogdziewicz, Christopher J. Hession
  • Patent number: D1014263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Christopher J. Hession