Patents by Inventor David Lestage
David Lestage 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: 10689177Abstract: Disclosed are unique resealable packages for snacks. Some embodiments comprise rigid sidewalls configured to structurally support a flexible bag to maintain the thickness of the bag as it is laid on its back and opened for product consumption. In addition, disclosed packages include a resealable flexible flap having a raised pull tab for use by a consumer to peel open the bag by separating this flap from the front of the bag, and then resealing the bag by laying the flap back over the opening. The rigid sidewalls allow the integrity of the product to be maintained after the bag is resealed so that the product is not crushed if the bag is stored for later use. Edges of the peelable flap are coated with a resealable adhesive, while one side or end of the flap is connected to a portion of the bag's front surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Martin E. Broen, Todd Huthmaker, Chad Huebner, David Lestage
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Patent number: 10611512Abstract: A snack food container having a square base, side walls substantially consisting of four right triangular panels and two isosceles triangular panels, and a flat, two dimensional end seal. The container is opened by use of a tear feature just below the end seal. The container is of paperboard construction and is resealable by virtue of a score line on each side of the container located below the end seal in combination with a horizontal cut through the container located below one score line. After opening, the container can be resealed by folding the container over the score lines towards the horizontal cut. An edge of the container is then secured in the horizontal cut.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Bayer, Martin Bernhard Dierl, Eduard Edwards, Niklas Gustafsson, David Lestage, Sunitha Nair, Bich-Van Pham, Stephen Tyner, Patrick Ryan Windley
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Publication number: 20160311564Abstract: A molded pulp base container sprayed with a barrier and a sealant layer, used as a heat-able package for on-the-go (OTG) food products is disclosed. The container by itself, in one embodiment, is used for microwave/oven heating the food contents in the container, eliminating the need for a separate susceptor or an additional package for heating. The inside surface of the container is spray coated with a food safe poly layer to create a moisture/oxygen barrier for shelf life stability. A sealant layer is directly applied on top of the barrier layer to provide hermesicity for the container. Adding a brine solution and a percentage of sodium to the finished package formulation, selectively heats the food contents of the package while keeping the package itself cool enough to handle. In another system embodiment, a condiment package is fitted to a formed top of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Eduard EDWARDS, David LeSTAGE
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Publication number: 20160221742Abstract: A molded pulp base container sprayed with a barrier and a sealant layer, used as a heatable package for on-the-go (OTG) food products is disclosed. The container by itself, in one embodiment, is used for microwave/oven heating the food contents in the container, eliminating the need for a separate susceptor or an additional package for heating. The inside surface of the container is spray coated with a food safe poly layer to create a moisture/oxygen barrier for shelf life stability. A sealant layer is directly applied on top of the barrier layer to provide hermesicity for the container. Adding a brine solution and a percentage of sodium to the finished package formulation, selectively heats the food contents of the package while keeping the package itself cool enough to handle. In another system embodiment, a condiment package is fitted to a formed top of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Eduard EDWARDS, David LeSTAGE
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Publication number: 20160130029Abstract: A snack food container having a square base, side walls substantially consisting of four right triangular panels and two isosceles triangular panels, and a flat, two dimensional end seal. The container is opened by use of a tear feature just below the end seal. The container is of paperboard construction and is resealable by virtue of a score line on each side of the container located below the end seal in combination with a horizontal cut through the container located below one score line. After opening, the container can be resealed by folding the container over the score lines towards the horizontal cut. An edge of the container is then secured in the horizontal cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Johannes BAYER, Martin Bernhard DIERL, Eduard EDWARDS, Niklas GUSTAFSSON, David LESTAGE, Sunitha NAIR, Bich-Van PHAM, Stephen TYNER, Patrick Ryan WINDLEY
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Publication number: 20160031588Abstract: A snack food container having a square base, side walls substantially consisting of four right triangular panels and two isosceles triangular panels, and a flat, two dimensional end seal. The container is opened by use of a tear feature just below the end seal. The container is of paperboard construction with a barrier lining.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Eduard EDWARDS, David LESTAGE, Stephen D. TYNER, Patrick Ryan WINDLEY
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Patent number: 9193515Abstract: An improved package for heating dry food products is provided. The present invention allows a dry food product to be heated in a microwave oven. The package has barrier properties and at least a portion of an outer surface that is water absorbent, so that the food package may be wetted prior to being heated in the microwave in order to prevent burning of the food products inside.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: David Lestage, Joseph Paul Sagel, Susan Tanner
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Publication number: 20140065265Abstract: An improved package for heating dry food products is provided. The present invention allows a dry food product to be heated in a microwave oven. The package has barrier properties and at least a portion of an outer surface that is water absorbent, so that the food package may be wetted prior to being heated in the microwave in order to prevent burning of the food products inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David LESTAGE, Joseph Paul Sagel, Susan Tanner
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Patent number: 8357645Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Gregory M. Glenn, Serena Stephenson, Nikita R. Manalo, David Lestage, Marc Privitera
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Patent number: 8354364Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Patent number: 7790663Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100187263Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100189809Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100189611Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Patent number: 7723279Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20090312215Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by The Secretary of Agriculture, The Clorox CompanyInventors: Gregory M. Glenn, Serena Stephenson, Nikita R. Manalo, David Lestage, Marc Privitera
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Patent number: 7612029Abstract: A substrate comprising a nonwoven layer containing an ionically crosslinked polymer can be used to control the release of active ingredients. The substrate can be a melamine foam and contain a surfactant and an alginate polymer crosslinked with calcium.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Lafayette D. Foland, Mimi Y. Lee, David Lestage, Sara Morales
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Publication number: 20090087468Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-rigid gel article which contains an antibacterial agent and can be used for disinfecting and/or cleaning a surface. More particularly, the article comprises water, a gelling agent, an antibacterial agent and wherein the article is capable of disinfecting a surface by contacting the surface with the article, rupturing the article by application of pressure and spreading the article on the surface to deliver the antimicrobial agent. The article is suitable to disinfect and/or clean an inanimate or animate surface with or without water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Serena Stephenson, Nikita R. Manalo, Marc Privitera, David Lestage, Maria Ochomogo, Gregory M. Glenn
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Patent number: D740132Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: David LeStage, Stephen D Tyner, Patrick Ryan Windley
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Patent number: D690076Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: David LeStage, Dave VandenBranden