Patents by Inventor Eric Craig
Eric Craig 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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Publication number: 20110056932Abstract: Microwaveable popcorn arrangements are provided, the arrangement being a bag having a popcorn charge of popcorn kernels and oil/fat component therein. The arrangements include folded bags having preferred, internal, seal and/or adhesive field configurations. The preferred configurations inhibit the undesired flow of oil/fat from the popcorn charge. Microwave popcorn products and methods of preparation and use, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: CONAGRA FOODS RDM, INC.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson, Charles Thomas Gorman, Matthew Roth, Paul John Warosh, Lance Schilmoeller, Jody Shands
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Patent number: 7858909Abstract: Microwaveable popcorn arrangements are provided, the arrangement being a bag having a popcorn charge of popcorn kernels and oil/fat component therein. The arrangements include folded bags having preferred, internal, seal and/or adhesive field configurations. The preferred configurations inhibit the undesired flow of oil/fat from the popcorn charge. Microwave popcorn products and methods of preparation and use, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson, Charles Thomas Gorman, Matthew Roth, Paul John Warosh, Lance Schilmoeller, Jody Shands
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Publication number: 20090184189Abstract: In some embodiments, a cam assembly and strap based closure system using a spiral is configured for bringing two sides of an article together. In some embodiments, when the user inserts the strap into the cam assembly and turns a knob, the strap is driven into the cam assembly and the strap pins engage one or more cam spirals. In some embodiments, the system is configured such that strap pins may be engaged at a constant angle which may be self-locking. In some embodiments, the system may be infinitely adjustable and the torque felt by the knob may be constant. In some embodiments, the system may be configured to be a quick release system and may allow rapid insertion of the strap for faster operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: MARK S. SODERBERG, ERIC Craig IRWIN
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Publication number: 20080268106Abstract: A microwaveable popcorn bag arrangement is provided. The bag includes a multi-ply construction, wherein one or more of the plies, comprises non-fluorocarbon treated paper. A preferred two-ply arrangement is provided, with a preferred porosity of non-fluorocarbon treated paper used as the inner and outer ply. Techniques of folding the bag arrangement providing a desirable configuration, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Conagra Foods, Inc.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson, James W. Montealegre, Lance Bernard Schilmoeller
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Patent number: 7244077Abstract: An auger/cut off assembly for a floating screed asphalt paver. The auger/cut off assembly consists of an auger mechanism with an axis of rotation and a cut off mechanism. The cut off mechanism has a concave cut off panel that rotates about the axis of the auger mechanism from an open strike off position to a closed cut off position. Because the concave cut off panel closely conforms to a portion of the circumference of the auger mechanism, the cut off mechanism provides for low ground clearance. The concave cut off panel serves the dual function of striking off the paving material when in the open strike off position and cutting off the deposit of paving material when in the closed cut off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: VT Leeboy, Inc.Inventors: William Michael Lee, Eric Craig Lee
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Patent number: 7220079Abstract: An auger/cut off assembly for a floating screed asphalt paver. The auger/cut off assembly consists of an auger mechanism with an axis of rotation and a cut off mechanism. The cut off mechanism has a concave cut off panel that rotates about the axis of the auger mechanism from an open strike off position to a closed cut off position. Because the concave cut off panel closely conforms to a portion of the circumference of the auger mechanism, the cut off mechanism provides for low ground clearance. The concave cut off panel serves the dual function of striking off the paving material when in the open strike off position and cutting off the deposit of paving material when in the closed cut off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: VT Leeboy, Inc.Inventors: William Michael Lee, Eric Craig Lee
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Patent number: 7186055Abstract: An auger/cut off assembly for a floating screed asphalt paver. The auger/cut off assembly consists of an auger mechanism with an axis of rotation and a cut off mechanism. The cut off mechanism has a concave cut off panel that rotates about the axis of the auger mechanism from an open strike off position to a closed cut off position. Because the concave cut off panel closely conforms to a portion of the circumference of the auger mechanism, the cut off mechanism provides for low ground clearance. The concave cut off panel serves the dual function of striking off the paving material when in the open strike off position and cutting off the deposit of paving material when in the closed cut off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: VT Leeboy, Inc.Inventors: William Michael Lee, Eric Craig Lee
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Patent number: 6899490Abstract: An auger/cut off assembly for a floating screed asphalt paver. The auger/cut off assembly consists of an auger mechanism with an axis of rotation and a cut off mechanism. The cut off mechanism has a concave cut off panel that rotates about the axis of the auger mechanism from an open strike off position to a closed cut off position. Because the concave cut off panel closely conforms to a portion of the circumference of the auger mechanism, the cut off mechanism provides for low ground clearance. The concave cut off panel serves the dual function of striking off the paving material when in the open strike off position and cutting off the deposit of paving material when in the closed cut off position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: B.R. Lee Industries, Inc.Inventors: William Michael Lee, Eric Craig Lee
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Publication number: 20040179895Abstract: An auger/cut off assembly for a floating screed asphalt paver. The auger/cut off assembly consists of an auger mechanism with an axis of rotation and a cut off mechanism. The cut off mechanism has a concave cut off panel that rotates about the axis of the auger mechanism from an open strike off position to a closed cut off position. Because the concave cut off panel closely conforms to a portion of the circumference of the auger mechanism, the cut off mechanism provides for low ground clearance. The concave cut off panel serves the dual function of striking off the paving material when in the open strike off position and cutting off the deposit of paving material when in the closed cut off position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: William Michael Lee, Eric Craig Lee
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Patent number: 6653557Abstract: A Faraday cage enclosing an optical device extends between a metalized plate and an upper enclosure. The upper enclosure is vertically spaced from the metalized plate. The Faraday cage includes one or more ceramic wall portions that extend from the metalized plate to the upper enclosure and limit the passage of EMI through the ceramic wall portions. The ceramic wall portions include a plurality of laminated ceramic layers, each one of the laminated ceramic layers extending substantially parallel to the metalized plate, and a plurality of vias extending substantially perpendicular to the metalized plate through the laminated ceramic layers, each one of the plurality of vias extending substantially from the metalized plate to the upper enclosure. The plurality of vias are configured to form a pattern that limits the passage of EMI through the vias, wherein the metalized plate, the upper enclosure, and the ceramic wall portions define a Faraday cage that surrounds the optical device.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: Robert K. Wolf, Craig A. Young, Eric A. Craig
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Publication number: 20030161603Abstract: An optical bench includes a substrate having a fiber receiving area, a lens mounting area, and a reflective area. The fiber receiving area, the lens mounting area and the reflective area are positioned linearly. The fiber receiving area includes a V-groove etched or micromachined in the substrate, wherein a length of optical fiber cable is inserted in the V-groove to facilitate alignment of optical fiber cable towards the lens mounting area. The lens mounting area includes first support members for supporting a lens positioned to facilitate directing of light from the optical fiber cable towards the reflective area. The reflective area includes a planar mirror and second support members, wherein the second support members support a diode positioned above the planar mirror, wherein the planar mirror is positioned in a slanted angle to facilitate directing of light from the lens to the diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Mary J. Nadeau, David A. Snyder, Robert K. Wolf, Eric A. Craig
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Publication number: 20030159844Abstract: A Faraday cage enclosing an optical device extends between a metalized plate and an upper enclosure. The upper enclosure is vertically spaced from the metalized plate. The Faraday cage includes one or more ceramic wall portions that extend from the metalized plate to the upper enclosure and limit the passage of EMI through the ceramic wall portions. The ceramic wall portions include a plurality of laminated ceramic layers, each one of the laminated ceramic layers extending substantially parallel to the metalized plate, and a plurality of vias extending substantially perpendicular to the metalized plate through the laminated ceramic layers, each one of the plurality of vias extending substantially from the metalized plate to the upper enclosure. The plurality of vias are configured to form a pattern that limits the passage of EMI through the vias, wherein the metalized plate, the upper enclosure, and the ceramic wall portions define a Faraday cage that surrounds the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Optronx, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Wolf, Craig A. Young, Eric A. Craig
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Patent number: 6585390Abstract: An illuminated decorative purse, structured partially or fully of transparent material, whether it be of clear transparency, or colored transparency, may include within its interior a battery pack and circuitry, into which one or more cable-like electroluminescent light source may locate, be plugged into, and for illuminating the interior of the purse, and radiating its light waves exteriorly, to furnish a colorful display of white or other colored light from the purse as a novelty and attention gathering item. A false bottom or other compartment may be provided within the purse, for containment of the battery pack and its circuitry, and into which the cable-like sources may be plugged into, during usage.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventors: Eric Craig Stone, Ann Lindberg Stone
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Publication number: 20020093817Abstract: An illuminated decorative purse, structured partially or fully of transparent material, whether it be of clear transparency, or colored transparency, may include within its interior a battery pack and circuitry, into which one or more cable-like electroluminescent light source may locate, be plugged into, and for illuminating the interior of the purse, and radiating its light waves exteriorly, to furnish a colorful display of white or other colored light from the purse as a novelty and attention gathering item. A false bottom or other compartment may be provided within the purse, for containment of the battery pack and its circuitry, and into which the cable-like sources may be plugged into, during usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Eric Craig Stone, Anne Lindberg Stone
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Patent number: 6100513Abstract: In one form of the invention, a microwave popcorn package is provided. The package generally comprises a sheet construction of flexible paper folded in the form of an expandable bag. The sheet construction may include one or more plies of material. In preferred applications, the package includes an inner ply of paper to which has been applied an adhesive, to provide improvement in greaseproofness. In some preferred arrangements, the package includes inner and outer plies, and the outer ply also includes an adhesive applied to it, to provide grease-resistant character. A preferred method for preparing arrangements according to the present invention is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Conagra, Inc.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson
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Patent number: 6060096Abstract: A microwaveable bag having stand-up wide mouth features is provided. The microwaveable bag can be used in constructions including a microwave popcorn charge therein. The preferred construction is folded from a single sheet, preferably a multi-ply construction having a microwave interactive arrangement positioned between the two plies. After popping, the arrangement forms a self supporting bag with an open mouth for ease of access to popped popcorn.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Conagra, Inc.Inventors: Denise Ellen Hanson, Eric Craig Jackson
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Patent number: 5994685Abstract: In one form of the invention, a microwave popcorn package is provided. The package generally comprises a sheet construction of flexible paper folded in the form of an expandable bag. The sheet construction may include one or more plies of material. In preferred applications, the package includes an inner ply of paper to which has been applied an adhesive, to provide improvement in greaseproofness. In some preferred arrangements, the package includes inner and outer plies, and the outer ply also includes an adhesive applied to it, to provide grease-resistant character. A preferred method for preparing arrangements according the present invention is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Golden Valley Microwave Foods, Inc.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson
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Patent number: 5690853Abstract: In one form of the invention, a microwave popcorn package is provided. The package generally comprises a sheet construction of flexible paper folded in the form of an expandable bag. The sheet construction may include one or more plies of material. In preferred applications, the package includes an inner ply of paper to which has been applied an adhesive, to provide improvement in greaseproofness. In some preferred arrangements, the package includes inner and outer plies, and the outer ply also includes an adhesive applied to it, to provide grease-resistant character. A preferred method for preparing arrangements according the present invention is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1995Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Golden Valley Microwave Foods, Inc.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson
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Patent number: D593170Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Inventors: Eric Craig, Katena Craig