Patents by Inventor Glenn A. Grosskopf

Glenn A. Grosskopf 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: 9844489
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing defining a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister card includes a blister or node on its end to engage a pair of slots within the housing sleeve to retain the blister card in a stored position and an extended position. The node may include a sloped rear surface to allow the blister card to be returned to a stored position. Squeezing the sides of the housing about the interior slot biases both the top panel of the housing and the panels defining the slot to release the node from the slot to allow the blister card to be withdrawn. A removable display panel may be attached to the packaging container to facilitate placement of the container in point of purchase displays while not interfering with the ability of consumers to access the contents. A cover with a tuck flap may be used to selectively cover the open end of the packaging container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20160368689
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing defining a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister card includes a blister or node on its end to engage a pair of slots within the housing sleeve to retain the blister card in a stored position and an extended position. The node may include a sloped rear surface to allow the blister card to be returned to a stored position. Squeezing the sides of the housing about the interior slot biases both the top panel of the housing and the panels defining the slot to release the node from the slot to allow the blister card to be withdrawn. A removable display panel may be attached to the packaging container to facilitate placement of the container in point of purchase displays while not interfering with the ability of consumers to access the contents. A cover with a tuck flap may be used to selectively cover the open end of the packaging container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 9452877
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister card includes a blister or node on its end that is designed to engage a pair of slots within the sleeve of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in a stored position and an extended position. The node may include a sloped rear surface to allow the blister card to be returned to a stored position. Squeezing the sides of the housing about the interior slot biases both the top panel of the housing and the panels defining the slot to release the node from the slot to allow the blister card to be withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20160083170
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister card includes a blister or node on its end that is designed to engage a pair of slots within the sleeve of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in a stored position and an extended position. The node may include a sloped rear surface to allow the blister card to be returned to a stored position. Squeezing the sides of the housing about the interior slot biases both the top panel of the housing and the panels defining the slot to release the node from the slot to allow the blister card to be withdrawn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 8955684
    Abstract: A package for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The package includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. An object dispensing opening associated with the chamber is selectively covered by a childproof closure member. In various embodiments, the childproof closure may be rotationally or slidingly connected to the package to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively permit dispensing of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 8602218
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister sheet includes a flap on its end that is designed to engage a flap extending into the chamber of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in an extended position. A node on the blister card flap is sized to fit within a slot or hole on the housing to retain the blister card in a stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 8413813
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. A neck extends outward from the chamber to permit a childproof cap to be removably attached thereto to permit the selective dispensing of the pills in a controlled fashion. In another embodiment, the blister pack may include a chamber for dispensing a first type of pill and a plurality of blisters not aligned with the chamber for dispensing a second type of pill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20120061389
    Abstract: A packaging container for displaying and/or housing products that includes a first tray that includes a chamber defined by one or more walls and at least one raised area extending around and separate from the walls of the chamber. The tray may be substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents and may be seamless. A cover member is attachable to the bottom of the first tray to cover the chamber and its contents. The cover member may comprise, among other things, a second tray or a blank or sheet of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20120037517
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister sheet includes a flap on its end that is designed to engage a flap extending into the chamber of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in an extended position. A node on the blister card flap is sized to fit within a slot or hole on the housing to retain the blister card in a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20100230321
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. A neck extends outward from the chamber to permit a childproof cap to be removably attached thereto to permit the selective dispensing of the pills in a controlled fashion. In another embodiment, the blister pack may include a chamber for dispensing a first type of pill and a plurality of blisters not aligned with the chamber for dispensing a second type of pill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 7784250
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet and surrounded by criss-cross grain material to provide cut or tear resistance in multiple directions. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that the pills are aligned at an angle with respect to the corresponding dispensing slots on the housing in their normal position. The blisters are detachably attached to a zipper strip on the blister sheet to prevent undesired rotation of the blisters. Upon removal of the zipper strip, the blisters may be twisted until their pills are substantially aligned with their respective dispensing slot. The blisters may then be depressed to remove the pills from the cavities of the blisters by pushing the pills through the foil sheet that covers the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20100170821
    Abstract: A packaging container for displaying and housing products that is aesthetically pleasing, effective and safe to open. The packaging container may include a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses a tray that is preferably made from a paper material. The tray is substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents and may be seamless. The tray also may include at least one raised area extending around the walls of the tray. A second tray may also be used to create a dual-sided tray for housing the products, wherein the second tray may be substantially opaque or substantially transparent. An insert card may be used within the housing to reinforce the container and may be contained by fold-over edges of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 7748535
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. A neck extends outward from the chamber to permit a childproof cap to be removably attached thereto to permit the selective dispensing of the pills in a controlled fashion. In another embodiment, the blister pack may include a chamber for dispensing a first type of pill and a plurality of blisters not aligned with the chamber for dispensing a second type of pill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 7726481
    Abstract: A packaging container having a first housing member that includes walls that fit within an area defined by the walls of a second housing member, and a chamber cover that includes an area for housing or displaying goods. In one embodiment, the chamber cover is substantially surrounded by the opening of the first member of the housing, and includes a flange that abuts against the bottom of the first member of the housing to secure the chamber cover with respect to the housing, wherein the cover includes an area for housing or displaying goods. The chamber may also be integrally formed with the first housing member. The housing members may be made from a paper material that can include a substantially tear-resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 7681733
    Abstract: A packaging container for displaying and housing products that is aesthetically pleasing, effective and safe to open. The packaging container may include a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses a tray that is preferably made from a paper material. The tray is substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents. The tray is preferably seamless such that it may not be opened without scissors, a knife or the like and, when opened, such opening is readily apparent. A second tray may also be used to create a dual-sided tray for housing the products, wherein the second tray may be substantially opaque or substantially transparent. An insert card may be used within the housing to reinforce the container and may be contained by fold-over edges of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20080223747
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet and surrounded by criss-cross grain material to provide cut or tear resistance in multiple directions. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that the pills are aligned at an angle with respect to the corresponding dispensing slots on the housing in their normal position. The blisters are detachably attached to a zipper strip on the blister sheet to prevent undesired rotation of the blisters. Upon removal of the zipper strip, the blisters may be twisted until their pills are substantially aligned with their respective dispensing slot. The blisters may then be depressed to remove the pills from the cavities of the blisters by pushing the pills through the foil sheet that covers the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20080142393
    Abstract: A packaging container having a first housing member that includes walls that fit within an area defined by the walls of a second housing member, and a chamber cover that includes an area for housing or displaying goods. In one embodiment, the chamber cover is substantially surrounded by the opening of the first member of the housing, and includes a flange that abuts against the bottom of the first member of the housing to secure the chamber cover with respect to the housing, wherein the cover includes an area for housing or displaying goods. The chamber may also be integrally formed with the first housing member. The housing members may be made from a paper material that can include a substantially tear-resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 7387206
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet and surrounded by criss-cross grain material to provide cut or tear resistance in multiple directions. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that the pills are aligned at an angle with respect to the corresponding dispensing slots on the housing in their normal position. The blisters are detachably attached to a zipper strip on the blister sheet to prevent undesired rotation of the blisters. Upon removal of the zipper strip, the blisters may be twisted until their pills are substantially aligned with their respective dispensing slot. The blisters may then be depressed to remove the pills from the cavities of the blisters by pushing the pills through the foil sheet that covers the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Colbert Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20070267318
    Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. A neck extends outward from the chamber to permit a childproof cap to be removably attached thereto to permit the selective dispensing of the pills in a controlled fashion. In another embodiment, the blister pack may include a chamber for dispensing a first type of pill and a plurality of blisters not aligned with the chamber for dispensing a second type of pill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20070187273
    Abstract: A packaging container for displaying and housing products that is aesthetically pleasing, effective and safe to open. The packaging container may include a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses a tray that is preferably made from a paper material. The tray is substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents. The tray is preferably seamless such that it may not be opened without scissors, a knife or the like and, when opened, such opening is readily apparent. A second tray may also be used to create a dual-sided tray for housing the products, wherein the second tray may be substantially opaque or substantially transparent. An insert card may be used within the housing to reinforce the container and may be contained by fold-over edges of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn Grosskopf