Patents by Inventor Gary L. Konop

Gary L. Konop 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).

  • Method of forming blister pack packaging
    Publication number: 20010020594
    Abstract: A method of forming blister pack packaging is provided including providing a thermoplastic material and placing the thermoplastic material between a pair of opposed male and female thermoforming dies, while cooling a portion of at least one of the dies. The cooled portion of the die is positioned to contact the area of the thermoplastic material in which it is desired to avoid distortion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: Gillette Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hicks, Lawrence H. Luebbert, Gary L. Konop
  • Apparatus for making blister pack packaging
    Patent number: 6234781
    Abstract: A method of forming blister pack packaging is provided including providing a thermoplastic material and placing the thermoplastic material between a pair of opposed male and female thermoforming dies, while cooling a portion of at least one of the dies. The cooled portion of the die is positioned to contact the area of the thermoplastic material in which it is desired to avoid distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Gillette Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hicks, Lawrence H. Luebbert, Gary L. Konop
  • Method of forming blister pack packaging
    Patent number: 5840243
    Abstract: A method of forming blister pack packaging is provided including providing a thermoplastic material and placing the thermoplastic material between a pair of opposed male and female thermoforming dies, while cooling a portion of at least one of the dies. The cooled portion of the die is positioned to contact the area of the thermoplastic material in which it is desired to avoid distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Gillette Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hicks, Lawrence H. Luebbert, Gary L. Konop
  • Blister package for a toothbrush
    Patent number: D408278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Gillette Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Konop