Patents by Inventor George Lueken

George Lueken 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).

  • Patent number: 7261219
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, Jason R. Maxwell, Jack Melvan, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz
  • Publication number: 20050199639
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, Jason Maxwell, Jack Melvan, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz
  • Patent number: 6910599
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz, Jack F. Melvan
  • Publication number: 20040195255
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz, Jack F. Melvan
  • Patent number: 6467647
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, Jason R. Maxwell, Jack Melvan, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz
  • Patent number: 6170696
    Abstract: The plastic container includes a container top and a container bottom. The container utilizes a cut-back closure device which maintains the container top in a secure position relative to the container bottom and also forms a nearly leak proof seal. The container top includes gripping tabs which facilitate the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting. The plastic container is suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz, Jack F. Melvan
  • Patent number: D388325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: First Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz, Jack F. Melvan
  • Patent number: D390109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: First Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Tucker, George Lueken, Luke Gross, Mark Cruz, Jack F. Melvan
  • Patent number: D655629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Bob Blanton, Jim N. Belcher, Luther A. Gross, George Lueken, Scott Maurer, Kevin Speith, Anthony York