Patents by Inventor Donald M. Gust

Donald M. Gust 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).

  • Can End and Related Method
    Publication number: 20180208356
    Abstract: A can end and a tab configured to couple to the can end and a related method are provided. The can end is continuous. The tab is configured to couple to the can end with a post, which couples the tab to the can end without passing through the can end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Alvin Widitora, Donald M. Gust, Gerald J. Baker
  • Can end and related method
    Patent number: 9950831
    Abstract: A can end and a tab configured to couple to the can end and a related method are provided. The can end is continuous. The tab is configured to couple to the can end with a post, which couples the tab to the can end without passing through the can end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Widitora, Donald M. Gust, Gerald J. Baker
  • Can end with strengthening bead configuration
    Patent number: 9550604
    Abstract: A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, Jr., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • CAN END WITH STRENGTHENING BEAD CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20150166216
    Abstract: A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, JR., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • Can End and Related Method
    Publication number: 20150129596
    Abstract: A can end and a tab configured to couple to the can end and a related method are provided. The can end is continuous. The tab is configured to couple to the can end with a post, which couples the tab to the can end without passing through the can end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Alvin Widitora, Donald M. Gust, Gerald J. Baker
  • Can end with strengthening bead configuration
    Patent number: 8978915
    Abstract: A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, Jr., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • Can end and related method
    Patent number: 8966865
    Abstract: A can end and a tab configured to couple to the can end and a related method are provided. The can end is continuous. The tab is configured to couple to the can end with a post, which couples the tab to the can end without passing through the can end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Widitora, Donald M. Gust, Gerald J. Baker
  • CAN END AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20140008365
    Abstract: A can end and a tab configured to couple to the can end and a related method are provided. The can end is continuous. The tab is configured to couple to the can end with a post, which couples the tab to the can end without passing through the can end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Widitora, Donald M. Gust, Gerald J. Baker
  • CAN END WITH STRENGTHENING BEAD CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20130026169
    Abstract: A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, JR., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • CAN END WITH STRENGTHENING BEAD CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20120263835
    Abstract: A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, JR., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • Can end
    Patent number: D685266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, Jr., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn
  • Can end
    Patent number: D695611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Lynn A. Burleson, Jr., John L. Phillips, Donald M. Gust, Rohm E. Bloedorn