Patents by Inventor Herb Knutson

Herb Knutson 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: 11975894
    Abstract: A cover for a container that includes a lid portion and a collar element. The lid portion having a main body section surrounded by a peripheral sealing shoulder. The collar element having a peripheral collar sealing shoulder that includes a collar groove and wherein the lid portion is connected to the collar portion through a hinge element. The lid portion, collar element and hinge portion are formed as a unitary structure and the lid portion articulates from an open positon in which it is spaced apart from the collar element to a closed position wherein the peripheral bead sealing shoulder of the lid portion engages with the peripheral collar sealing shoulder of the collar element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Tanner Bettke Buxton, James Davis Smith, IV, David Demar, Keith Kristiansen, Roland Charriez, Thomas Van Dyk
  • Patent number: 11180275
    Abstract: A container includes a base defining a perimeter opening and a top surface within the perimeter opening. The top surface includes a plurality of discrete openings defining respective compartments extending downwardly from the top surface of the base. A first recloseable lid covers the perimeter opening when the container is closed to resist transfer of solid matter between the compartments of the base. An additional recloseable lid encloses one of the compartments to resist liquid from exiting the compartment when the compartment is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Sarah Hobson, Irene Makarchuk, Teddy Lozowski
  • Publication number: 20210214131
    Abstract: A cover for a container that includes a lid portion and a collar element. The lid portion having a main body section surrounded by a peripheral sealing shoulder. The collar element having a peripheral collar sealing shoulder that includes a collar groove and wherein the lid portion is connected to the collar portion through a hinge element. The lid portion, collar element and hinge portion are formed as a unitary structure and the lid portion articulates from an open positon in which it is spaced apart from the collar element to a closed position wherein the peripheral bead sealing shoulder of the lid portion engages with the peripheral collar sealing shoulder of the collar element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Tanner Bettke Buxton, James Davis Smith, IV, David Demar, Keith Kristiansen, Roland Charriez, Thomas Van Dyk
  • Patent number: 10850916
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container for protecting baked goods during shipment that includes, among other elements, a lid and a base. The base includes a plurality of wells and interconnected posts. Each well is adapted for supporting a baked good during shipment. The interconnected posts are formed in the base and extend upwardly from a base bottom. Each post is positioned adjacent to at least one of the wells and includes a retainer shoulder that is positioned proximate an upper end of the post and adapted to positively capture baked goods in each of the adjacent wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Sameh Guirguis, Victor Ivenitsky, Daniel A. Landan, Roman D'Alessandro, Steve Introne, Herb Knutson
  • Publication number: 20190337663
    Abstract: A container includes a base defining a perimeter opening and a top surface within the perimeter opening. The top surface includes a plurality of discrete openings defining respective compartments extending downwardly from the top surface of the base. A first recloseable lid covers the perimeter opening when the container is closed to resist transfer of solid matter between the compartments of the base. An additional recloseable lid encloses one of the compartments to resist liquid from exiting the compartment when the compartment is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Sarah Hobson, Irene Makarchuk, Teddy Lozowski
  • Patent number: 10343809
    Abstract: A container includes a base defining a perimeter opening and a top surface within the perimeter opening. The top surface includes a plurality of discrete openings defining respective compartments extending downwardly from the top surface of the base. A first reclosable lid covers the perimeter opening when the container is closed to resist transfer of solid matter between the compartments of the base. An additional reclosable lid encloses one of the compartments to resist liquid from exiting the compartment when the compartment is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Sarah Hobson, Irene Makarchuk, Teddy Lozowski
  • Publication number: 20190055082
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container for protecting baked goods during shipment that includes, among other elements, a lid and a base. The base includes a plurality of wells and interconnected posts. Each well is adapted for supporting a baked good during shipment. The interconnected posts are formed in the base and extend upwardly from a base bottom. Each post is positioned adjacent to at least one of the wells and includes a retainer shoulder that is positioned proximate an upper end of the post and adapted to positively capture baked goods in each of the adjacent wells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Sameh Guirguis, Victor Ivenitsky, Daniel A. Landan, Roman D'Alessandro, Steve Introne, Herb Knutson
  • Publication number: 20180222623
    Abstract: A container includes a base defining a perimeter opening and a top surface within the perimeter opening. The top surface includes a plurality of discrete openings defining respective compartments extending downwardly from the top surface of the base. A first reclosable lid covers the perimeter opening when the container is closed to resist transfer of solid matter between the compartments of the base. An additional reclosable lid encloses one of the compartments to resist liquid from exiting the compartment when the compartment is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Sarah Hobson, Irene Makarchuk, Teddy Lozowski
  • Patent number: D501403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Peter Wilcock, James Duggan, Bruce Stein, Herb Knutson
  • Patent number: D437220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Kevin J. Gallagher
  • Patent number: D502096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Peter Wilcock, James Duggan, Bruce Stein, Herb Knutson
  • Patent number: D533059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Inline Plastic Corporation
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Thomas Iaquinto
  • Patent number: D634188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Sellari, Bruce Stein, Herb Knutson
  • Patent number: D634617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Sellari, Bruce Stein, Herb Knutson
  • Patent number: D637481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Sellari, Bruce Stein, Herb Knutson
  • Patent number: D668538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corp.
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Robert Sellari
  • Patent number: D424432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Herb Knutson, Kevin J. Gallagher
  • Patent number: D428332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Inline Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Herb Knutson