Patents by Inventor Grégory Antier

Grégory Antier 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: 10369729
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stopper for closing a neck of a container comprises a first step of molding the stopper in one piece. The stopper includes a sealing membrane provided with a central opening, a tubular stem centered on an axis and extending from the sealing membrane around the central opening, and a capsule connected, by a tear wall, to a free end of the stem. The capsule is configured to be wedged in the stem to seal the neck of the container. The method comprises a second step in which, while the tear wall is intact, a force, in line with the axis, is applied to the stopper so as to break the tear wall and move the capsule inside the stem until the capsule is wedged in the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, David Jouve
  • Patent number: 10273060
    Abstract: The packaging system according to the invention comprises a container (1), which includes a neck (2) defining an axis (X-X), and a stopper (10) for closing the neck, which includes a skirt (12) adapted to be fastened removably around the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: SOCIETE LORRAINE DE CAPSULES METALLIQUES-MANUFACTURE DE BOUCHAGE (SOLOCAP-MAB)
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Andrew Stone
  • Publication number: 20180079128
    Abstract: Method to manufacture a container includes disposing a first parison within a first mold assembly having a first inner surface defining a first mold chamber. The first mold assembly includes at least one first insert disposed on the first inner surface within the first mold chamber. The first parison is blow molded to form a first container body within the first mold chamber, wherein at least one first portion of the first container body corresponding to the at least one first insert has a first portion temperature greater than a remaining portion of the first container body. The at least one first portion of the first container body can be contacted to at least one second portion of a second container body to attach the first and second container bodies. Assemblies, systems, and intermediate stage pre-assembly multi-chamber containers are also disclosed, as well as multi-chamber containers formed from the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gilles J. Rapet, Armel A. Archeny, Gregory Antier
  • Patent number: 9889971
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stopper device with an external cap made from plastic and an internal insert for fixing the device around the neck of the container. The sleeve of the cap forms a head, into which the insert may be introduced and permanently fixed and a skirt extending axially from the insert. According to the invention, contamination on the neck of the container may be limited and the appearance improved. Particularly at the base of the neck, the skirt essentially forms a frustum converging towards the axis of the sleeve on extending from the head, before the installation of the device around the neck, the frustum forming, at the end opposite the head, an internal surface to come into contact against the container neck under the influence of an elastic deformation of the sleeve as a result of the installation of the device around the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: SOLOCAP-MAB S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Luzzato, Gregory Antier
  • Publication number: 20160121525
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stopper for dosing a neck of a container comprises a first step of molding the stopper in one piece. The stopper includes a sealing membrane provided with a central opening, a tubular stem centered on an axis and extending from the sealing membrane around the central opening, and a capsule connected, by a tear wall, to a free end of the stem. The capsule is configured to be wedged in the stem to seal the neck of the container. The method comprises a second step in which, while the tear wall is intact, a force, in line with the axis, is applied to the stopper so as to break the tear wall and move the capsule inside the stem until the capsule is wedged in the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Grégory ANTIER, David JOUVE
  • Patent number: 9278784
    Abstract: A capping device includes an external outer cap adapted to be removably fixed to the exterior face of a container neck, and an internal insert adapted to plug the opening of the neck. The insert is adapted to be fitted to the neck independently of the outer cap and before fitting the outer cap to the neck. When it is fitted to the neck, the outer cap is adapted to be permanently fastened to the insert. When filling the container, the insert may include means for retaining it on the neck adapted to connect the insert mechanically to the neck before the outer cap is fitted to the neck, thereby sealing at least the exterior peripheral surface of the free end of the neck against a cleaning liquid applied externally to the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Christopher Wood, Michel Luzzato, Veronique Bernard, Grégory Antier
  • Patent number: 9227770
    Abstract: A plug for closing a neck of a container comprises an obturation cap, which is laid out across an inner aperture of the neck of the container and which is crossed by a driving-in member notably when the container is installed on a dispenser, and a skirt for attachment to the neck, centered on an axis. The cap defines a central cavity for receiving the driving-in member, the bottom region of which is delimited by a breakable part, which is adapted to be set in abutment by the driving-in member until it breaks and which includes a central bottom wall and a side wall provided with breaking lines extending radially to the axis, while the remainder of the cavity is delimited by a tubular part of the cap, which guides the driving-in member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Richard Lamoureux, Grégory Antier
  • Patent number: 9051090
    Abstract: A stopper device includes a base adapted to be fastened to a neck of a container, and a cap movable relative to the base between closed and open positions. A strand in an unaltered configuration extends along a periphery of the cap. First and second longitudinal ends of the strand are connected to the cap frangibly and non-frangibly, respectively. A hook protrudes toward an outside of the base, and when the strand is in the unaltered configuration, the hook retains a running portion of the strand, blocking movement of the cap from the closed to the open position. The first end of the strand includes a tab for detaching the first end by breaking the frangible connection and moving the running portion toward an outside of the cap until the cap may freely move from the closed to the open position without the running portion being retained by the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Publication number: 20150060388
    Abstract: A plug for closing a neck of a container is disclosed. The plug comprises an obturation cap, which is laid out across an inner aperture of the neck of the container and which is crossed by a driving-in member notably when the container is installed on a dispenser, and a skirt for attachment to the neck centered on an axis. The cap defines a central cavity for receiving the driving-in member, the bottom region of which is delimited by a breakable part, which is adapted to be set in abutment by the driving-in member until it breaks and which includes a central bottom wall and a side wall provided with breaking lines extending radially to the axis, while the remainder of the cavity is delimited by a tubular part of the cap, which guides the driving-in member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Richard Lamoureux, Grégory Antier
  • Publication number: 20140231376
    Abstract: The packaging system according to the invention comprises a container (1), which includes a neck (2) defining an axis (X-X), and a stopper (10) for closing the neck, which includes a skirt (12) adapted to be fastened removably around the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Andrew Stone
  • Publication number: 20140097150
    Abstract: A stopper device includes a base adapted to be fastened to a neck of a container, and a cap movable relative to the base between closed and open positions. A strand in an unaltered configuration extends along a periphery of the cap. First and second longitudinal ends of the strand are connected to the cap frangibly and non-frangibly, respectively. A hook protrudes toward an outside of the base, and when the strand is in the unaltered configuration, the hook retains a running portion of the strand, blocking movement of the cap from the closed to the open position. The first end of the strand includes a tab for detaching the first end by breaking the frangible connection and moving the running portion toward an outside of the cap until the cap may freely move from the closed to the open position without the running portion being retained by the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Publication number: 20140001182
    Abstract: A capping device includes an external outer cap adapted to be removably fixed to the exterior face of a container neck, and an internal insert adapted to plug the opening of the neck. The insert is adapted to be fitted to the neck independently of the outer cap and before fitting the outer cap to the neck. When it is fitted to the neck, the outer cap is adapted to be permanently fastened to the insert. When filling the container, the insert may include means for retaining it on the neck adapted to connect the insert mechanically to the neck before the outer cap is fitted to the neck, thereby sealing at least the exterior peripheral surface of the free end of the neck against a cleaning liquid applied externally to the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Christopher Wood, Michel Luzzato, Veronique Bernard, Grégory Antier
  • Patent number: 8485373
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plugging device (1) that comprises a base (10) secured around the neck (2) and a cap (20) supported by the base and capable of movement between a closed and an open position. In order to improve the tamper-proof characteristic of the device, the invention comprises using, on the one hand, a breakable thread (30) having at least one longitudinal end permanently connected to a first portion (211) of the cap or the base and extending, before breaking, lengthwise along the periphery of said portion and, on the other end, a lug (40) permanently connected to another portion, respectively, of the base or the cap, and protruding towards the outside from said second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Gregory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Patent number: 8403159
    Abstract: A stopper device is disclosed. The stopper device includes a substantially tubular support defining a first axis, and a tab extending along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. A cap is hinged to the support to pivot between a closed position and an open position. A tamper-proofing band is connected to the cap in its closed position via at least one breakable bridge situated along a third axis in a portion of the tamper-proofing band. The third axis is substantially perpendicular to the first and second axes when the cap is closed. The cap is pivoted from the closed position to the open position by squeezing along the third axis. During a first stage of the squeezing, the at least one breakable bridge is broken, and during a second stage of the squeezing after the first stage, the fastener tab disengages from the cap opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Fiance S.A.
    Inventors: Gregory Antier, Veronique Bernard, Michel Luzzato
  • Publication number: 20130001185
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lid comprising a tubular skirt including a non-removable portion permanently retained about a container neck and a removable portion attached removably to the neck, said non-removable and removable skirt portions being connected by a break line suitable for breaking the first time the lid is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Fabien Flamand
  • Patent number: D672652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Patent number: D673041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Patent number: D673042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Patent number: D673043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Antier, Michel Luzzato
  • Patent number: D967707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory Antier, David Araujo, Armel Archeny