Patents by Inventor Eric Schardt

Eric Schardt 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).

  • Package with tray enclosure
    Publication number: 20090065383
    Abstract: Provided is a pocket-sized container for holding a smokeless tobacco tray enclosure in an outer housing, including a front and a back. At least one locator fin is located on the bottom of the tray. At least one locator groove is located on the inside of the back. Preferably, one or more locator fins position and secure the tray within the back. Pins on the front fit into sockets in the back to secure the front and back together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Schardt, Xuan M. Pham, Derek Mueller
  • Triple hopper max with built-in granulated cavity filling capability
    Publication number: 20060196513
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming smoking products include a triple hopper for forming filter components of multiple sizes. The filter components are partially wrapped, and at a downstream location granular media is dispended onto the partially wrapped components. A cover cap is placed over the partially wrapped components to thereby form a complete wrap. Subsequently, the fully wrapped filter components may be joined to tobacco rods with tipping paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Atwell, Eric Schardt