Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Doucette

Daniel E. Doucette 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: 7128222
    Abstract: A backcard for use with compartmentalized containers, particularly food containers, that provides a hanging feature and an information feature. The backcard may be secured to the container or package with glue lines properly placed on the package, or glue placed on the backcard. The hanging feature is formed by moving a tab located in an outermost sheet or layer from a non-extended position to an extended position. The backcard is provided with a substantial area, e.g., 50% or more of the backcard area, for printing information such as a list of nutritional facts, a list of food ingredients and the like for presentation to a consumer. In addition, a portion of the backcard may be removable or foldable to expose a portion of the outer layer or a substrate layer, thereby allowing each to display additional information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. Doucette
  • Patent number: 6371365
    Abstract: A carton for display and shipping of product units includes two or more carton portions disposed side-by-side and a one-piece lid member spanning the carton portions. A line of weakness divides the lid member into portions corresponding to each carton portions. The lid member and carton portions include weakening so as to facilitate tear out with a simple manipulation by the user. A single carton unit is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Doucette, Cynthia Lynn Wilcox
  • Patent number: 5871090
    Abstract: A carrier tray assembly is provided for compactly supporting a plurality of individual items, such as packaged food products. The carrier tray assembly has an inverted T-shaped configuration and a handle and also includes a member for releasably securing a plurality of these individual items together and directly or indirectly to the carrier tray. A blank is also provided which forms the carrier tray upon assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Doucette, Mark R. Rothwell, Gary G. Winchester