Patents by Inventor James N. Gomoll
James N. Gomoll 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).
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Patent number: 11642831Abstract: Method of forming a plate including providing a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate foam and thermoforming the polyethylene terephthalate foam into a plate. The plate comprising a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further comprising a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. The plate further including a rim extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall and a turndown flange extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Publication number: 20200262130Abstract: Method of forming a plate including providing a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate foam and thermoforming the polyethylene terephthalate foam into a plate. The plate comprising a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further comprising a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. The plate further including a rim extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall and a turndown flange extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Patent number: 10744699Abstract: Plate having a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further includes a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. Extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall is a rim. Extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end is a turndown flange. The plate comprises a monolithic structure of polyethylene terephthalate foam. Method of forming the plate is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Publication number: 20190152124Abstract: Plate having a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further includes a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. Extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall is a rim. Extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end is a turndown flange. The plate comprises a monolithic structure of polyethylene terephthalate foam. Method of forming the plate is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Patent number: 8439215Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Pactiv LLCInventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Patent number: 8104635Abstract: A base for a food container includes a pattern of rib units in a side wall of the container. The rib units are formed at multiple angles and depths to provide strength to the side wall. The base also includes a bottom with ribs of alternating heights and angles that provide strength to the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Publication number: 20110084068Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Patent number: 7878356Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Patent number: 7878355Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Patent number: 7854339Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Publication number: 20100276418Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Publication number: 20100276419Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Publication number: 20100276478Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: PACTIV CORPORATIONInventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
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Patent number: 7228986Abstract: A base for a food container includes a pattern of rib units in a side wall of the container. The rib units are formed at multiple angles and depths to provide strength to the side wall. The base also includes a bottom with ribs of alternating heights and angles that provide strength to the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Hayes, James N. Gomoll
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Patent number: D531029Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: James N. Gomoll, Timothy R. Haley
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Patent number: D531501Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: James N. Gomoll, Timothy R. Haley
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Patent number: D531502Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: James N. Gomoll, Timothy R. Haley
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Patent number: D537718Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: James N. Gomoll, Timothy R. Haley
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Patent number: D551975Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: James N. Gomoll, Timothy R. Haley
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Patent number: D818319Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products LLCInventor: James N. Gomoll