Patents by Inventor Hichem T. Bouraoui

Hichem T. Bouraoui 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: 5848748
    Abstract: A gabletop carton for storing liquid, viscous and solid material includes a carton material stock formed of paperboard having at least an inner facing sheet, an outer facing sheet and a fluted medium fixedly positioned between the inner and outer facing sheets. The fluted medium is positioned between the inner and outer facing sheets so as to define substantially flat, inner and outer facing sheet surfaces. The carton material stock is formed to define a bottom wall, a plurality of upstanding side walls and a top portion having a gable configuration. The bottom wall is contiguous with the upstanding side walls which are defined by a plurality of side wall creases in the material stock. The bottom wall is defined by a plurality of bottom wall creases in the material stock that are generally transverse to the side wall creases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, S.A.
    Inventors: Hichem T. Bouraoui, Patrick Duvander
  • Patent number: 5829672
    Abstract: A container and closure package includes container material stock formed of a severable material defining an opening therein defining a removable confetti portion and a dispensing member molded to the material stock. The dispensing member is superimposed over the opening to substantially overlie the confetti portion. The confetti portion can be ejected from the material stock when the dispensing member is molded to the container stock and can be integrated into the closure package to form a portion thereof. The dispensing member can be a spout and can include a cover or cap integral therewith. The cap is formed with the confetti portion forming a portion of the top wall thereof. Alternately, the closure package includes a spout, such as a threaded spout which is formed extending from the container stock. The confetti portion is formed integral with the spout to establish a seal therefor. The seal can be gas-impermeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA
    Inventors: Jens Mogard, Hichem T. Bouraoui, Antonio Rendina