Patents by Inventor Duane Lach

Duane Lach 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).

  • Extrusion blow molded container, apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8282876
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container
    Patent number: 7510391
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Blow molding apparatus having raised pinches and compression lands
    Patent number: 7390187
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Extrusion Blow Molded Container, Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20070087074
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • Extrusion Blow Molded Container, Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20070087076
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDED CONTAINER, APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20070023978
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • Extrusion blow molded container, apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7150371
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss