Patents by Inventor Greg Trude

Greg Trude 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: 9522749
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: 8839972
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: 8529975
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: 8381496
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company LP
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20130000259
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: GREG TRUDE, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20120132611
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wail is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Greg TRUDE, John W. TOBIAS, Richard K. OGG
  • Patent number: 7980404
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20110147392
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20100237083
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Greg TRUDE, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20090178996
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: 7543713
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20090091067
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Greg TRUDE, John W. TOBIAS, Richard K. OGG
  • Publication number: 20090092720
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Publication number: 20090090728
    Abstract: A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John W. Tobias, Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: 7073675
    Abstract: A container includes an enclosed base portion. A body portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The body portion includes a central longitudinal axis and at least six deflectable panels. The deflectable panels have side edges extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A top portion with a finish extending upwardly from the body portion is provided. A first indentation is disposed between the body portion and the top portion and extends for 360 degrees around the container. The first indentation is offset towards the central longitudinal axis with respect to the deflectable panels. A second indentation is disposed between the body portion and the base portion and extends for 360 degrees around the container. The indentations are offset towards the central longitudinal axis with respect to the deflectable panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, B.B.
    Inventor: Greg Trude
  • Publication number: 20060064257
    Abstract: A test device can acquire interior temperature, interior pressure, and interior volume data on a container exposed to conditions in a test throughout the test and can be used with a computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Garrett Pennington, Adam Coffman, Greg Trude, John Tobias, Pat O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20050260370
    Abstract: A method for making a blow molded plastic container that can withstand the rigors of pasteurization of retort processing. The method includes introducing an injection molded plastic preform into a blow mold; circulating heated oil through the sidewall mold halves at a temperature of at least about 225° F. and circulating heated oil through the base push up at a temperature of at least about 275° F. The container is blow molded from the preform and heat set within the mold. The container has enhanced crystallinity in the base as compared to when heated water is circulated through the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Trude, John Tobias, Adam Coffman, Robert Stewart
  • Patent number: 6935525
    Abstract: A container having a central longitudinal axis, the container including at least one deflectable flexible panel, the flexible panel projecting from the longitudinal axis to pass through at least three curves including a first curve having a first constant radius, a second curve having a second varying radius, and a third curve having a third constant radius that is lesser than the first radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Greg Trude
  • Patent number: D529389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Greg Trude
  • Patent number: D712080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star LLC
    Inventors: Greg Trude, Jeef Kesling