Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Pace

Gregory A. Pace 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: 9795165
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Publication number: 20140021077
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: 8556070
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Publication number: 20130233742
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: 8458996
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Publication number: 20110185804
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Ryszard Sprycha, Doreen Smith, David Biro, Juanita Parris, Mikhail Laksin, Gregory Pace
  • Patent number: 7886590
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Ryszard Sprycha, Doreen E. Smith, David Biro, Juanita Parris, Mikhail Laksin, Gregory Pace
  • Publication number: 20100307113
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: 7798319
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
  • Publication number: 20080209996
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Ryszard Sprycha, Doreen Smith, David Biro, Juanita Parris, Mikhail Laksin, Gregory Pace
  • Publication number: 20070130811
    Abstract: A packaging label is provided having a base film, an ink layer, and an adhesive layer for adhering to a container. The label includes an indication marking for providing evidence of label tampering, which is preferably visible upon removal of the packaging label from a container. The label further includes an area of weakness on the base film extending the length of the film. The packaging label is severable along the area of weakness to divide the packaging label into first and second portions so that a lid may be removed from a container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholas Shevelev, Gregory Pace
  • Publication number: 20070110928
    Abstract: A container body, comprising a single fiber structure molded into the container body having an integral bottom portion and an integral side portion; an open cavity defined by the bottom portion and the side portion; and the side portion being perpendicular to the bottom portion such that a rectangular label is mountable to the side portion without creases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: David Bried, Gregory Pace, George Houk, Martin Barker
  • Patent number: D513386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Gregory A. Pace, James E. Dillard, III, Charles H. Keltz
  • Patent number: D514936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Gregory A. Pace, Charles H. Keltz
  • Patent number: D515426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Gregory A. Pace, Charles H. Keltz
  • Patent number: D515429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventor: Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: D515439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventor: Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: D515928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventor: Gregory A. Pace
  • Patent number: D523752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Dave K. Bried, Gregory A. Pace, George B. Houk
  • Patent number: D531036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Dave K. Bried, Gregory A. Pace, George B. Houk