Patents by Inventor Guy Richards

Guy Richards 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).

  • Polypropylene container and process for making the same
    Patent number: 8158052
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A. B. M. Bazlur Rashid, Robert W. Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin James Curie, Randolph Lee Davidson
  • Polypropylene Container and Process for Making the Same
    Publication number: 20100044916
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A.B.M. Bazlur Rashid, Robert W. Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin James Curie, Randolph Lee Davidson
  • Polypropylene container and process for making the same
    Patent number: 7651781
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A. B. M. Bazlur Rashid, Robert W. Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin James Curie, Randolph Lee Davidson
  • Stretch rod for a stretch blow molding machine
    Patent number: 7581942
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A. B. M. Bazlur Rashid, Robert W. Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin James Curie, Randolph Lee Davidson
  • Polypropylene container and process for making the same
    Publication number: 20080284063
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A.B.M. Bazlur Rashid, Robert W. Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin James Curie, Randolph Lee Davidson
  • Polypropylene container and process for making the same
    Publication number: 20080113060
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A.B.M Rashid, Robert Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin Curie, Randolph Davidson
  • Polypropylene container and process for making the same
    Publication number: 20060147664
    Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Guy Richards, A.B.M. Rashid, Robert Knoll, Sahin Emre, Kevin Curie, Randolph Davidson
  • Easy-open closure
    Patent number: 5865335
    Abstract: A package comprising a container, a closure assembly which includes a tearing portion. The container includes a sidewall, a closed end and an end with an opening. The closure assembly includes a central panel covering the container opening and a circumferential edge secured to the container. The tearing portion allows the closure to be opened for access to the contents of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Farrell, Les Kaffko, Guy Richards
  • Easy open closure
    Patent number: 5692635
    Abstract: A package comprising a container, a closure assembly which includes a tearing portion. The container includes a sidewall, a closed end and an end with an opening. The closure assembly includes a central panel covering the container opening and a circumferential edge secured to the container. The tearing portion allows the closure to be opened for access to the contents of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Farrell, Les Kaffko, Guy Richards