Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Soehnlen
Daniel P. Soehnlen 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).
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Patent number: 6889837Abstract: A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen, Dale A. Panasewicz
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Patent number: 6854604Abstract: A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, LTDInventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20040007488Abstract: A container for storing a fluid incorporates an overflow region. The overflow region is located above the desired fill line of the container and preferably terminates in the same plane as the opening of the fill spout. In this manner, the amount of fluid filled in the container can be maximized while still providing the desired air space for shipping purposes. Incorporating structural features into the body of the blow-molded container eliminate the use of external cases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20030218032Abstract: A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, preferably oval in configuration, and have cooperating thread assemblies that permit the cap to be selectively rotated between the open and closed positions. The cap preferably has a threaded shank that is engaged along a portion of its periphery by central threaded portions disposed on opposite sides of the generally oval container opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: CREATIVE EDGE DESIGN GROUP, LTD.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20030160008Abstract: A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Creative Edge Design Group, LtdInventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6595374Abstract: A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6520387Abstract: A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, preferably oval in configuration, and have cooperating thread assemblies that permit the cap to be selectively rotated between the open and closed positions. The cap preferably has a threaded shank that is engaged along a portion of its periphery by central threaded portions disposed on opposite sides of the generally oval container opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20020134456Abstract: A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory J. Watkins, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6446680Abstract: A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory J. Watkins, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20020084147Abstract: A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6371172Abstract: A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory J. Watkins, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6355290Abstract: A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen, Dale A. Panasewicz
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Publication number: 20020022073Abstract: A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Applicant: Creative Edge Design Group Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen, Dale A. Panasewicz
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Publication number: 20020003154Abstract: A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, preferably oval in configuration, and have cooperating thread assemblies that permit the cap to be selectively rotated between the open and closed positions. The cap preferably has a threaded shank that is engaged along a portion of its periphery by central threaded portions disposed on opposite sides of the generally oval container opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Publication number: 20010045240Abstract: A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory J. Watkins, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6247507Abstract: A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory J. Watkins, Gregory M. Soehnlen
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Patent number: 6103287Abstract: A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1998Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Soehnlen, Gregory M. Soehnlen, Dale A. Panasewicz