Patents by Inventor Christopher John Opelt

Christopher John Opelt 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: 12129068
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20220111990
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: RYAN DAVID LUCEY, Christopher John Opelt, DAVID M. SHOBERG, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Patent number: 11235899
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20190241299
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Patent number: 9919850
    Abstract: An insert assembly for a fitment used with a pouch containing a liquid product producing an off-gas is provided. The assembly includes a vented insert for use with the vented fitment allowing the off-gas to pass there through. A carrier is configured to be attached to the vented insert and includes a liquid impermeable membrane attach to the carrier and fluid coupled to the fitment and insert to allow gas from the product to pass there through. The membrane, which can comprise an EPTFE material allows the gas to pass through, while preventing the liquid product from passing through a wall of the pouch. The insert assembly can be selectively opened and closed to allow or prevent the off-gas produced by the product to pass through the assembly as needed to reduce the pressure within the pouch or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, Christopher John Opelt
  • Patent number: 9511908
    Abstract: A containment system with a vented insert for a fitment is disclosed. The vented insert includes generally a conduit having an inner and opposite outer end with a valve in the conduit movable to a closed position by liquid. The outer end of the conduit includes a liquid impermeable membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, David M. Shoberg, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Christopher John Opelt
  • Publication number: 20140226922
    Abstract: An insert assembly for a fitment used with a pouch containing a liquid product producing an off-gas is provided. The assembly includes a vented insert for use with the vented fitment allowing the off-gas to pass there through. A carrier is configured to be attached to the vented insert and includes a liquid impermeable membrane attach to the carrier and fluid coupled to the fitment and insert to allow gas from the product to pass there through. The membrane, which can comprise an EPTFE material allows the gas to pass through, while preventing the liquid product from passing through a wall of the pouch. The insert assembly can be selectively opened and closed to allow or prevent the off-gas produced by the product to pass through the assembly as needed to reduce the pressure within the pouch or container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, Christopher John Opelt
  • Publication number: 20130153592
    Abstract: A containment system with a vented insert for a fitment is disclosed. The vented insert includes generally a conduit having an inner and opposite outer end with a valve in the conduit movable to a closed position by liquid. The outer end of the conduit includes a liquid impermeable membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, David M. Shoberg, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Christopher John Opelt
  • Publication number: 20130145731
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus