Patents by Inventor David John Jochem

David John Jochem 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: 7051894
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed from a toroidal-shaped body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing outer and inner sidewalls defining a hollow interior and a central void. A lid having a tab portion hinged to an actuator portion covers part of the top surface of the body and is dimensioned to cover the aperture. The actuator is depressable to cause the tab portion to pivot away from the aperture, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem
  • Publication number: 20030062368
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed from a toroidal-shaped body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing outer and inner sidewalls defining a hollow interior and a central void. A lid having a tab portion hinged to an actuator portion covers part of the top surface of the body and is dimensioned to cover the aperture. The actuator is depressable to cause the tab portion to pivot away from the aperture, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem
  • Publication number: 20030062390
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed having a housing with an opening at the top and defining an internal cavity. A wheel is rotatably attached to the housing and includes an arm which extends from the wheel and is dimensioned to cover the opening. The wheel with the extending arm is adapted to pivot away from the opening when the wheel is rotated, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 6530505
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed having a housing with an opening at the top and defining an internal cavity. A wheel is rotatably attached to the housing and includes an arm which extends from the wheel and is dimensioned to cover the opening. The wheel with the extending arm is adapted to pivot away from the opening when the wheel is rotated, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D472802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D475618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem
  • Patent number: D484795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, Jeffrey S. Gibb