Patents by Inventor James R. Steinke

James R. Steinke 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).

  • Container stack and separating element therefor
    Patent number: 7467714
    Abstract: The container stack includes a plurality of stacked containers and separator elements having open portions, with the outside containers in each level received in an opening. The outside openings engage the outer surface of the outside containers and press the outside containers inwardly to secure the containers in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Slat, Richard C. Darr, James R. Steinke, Michael E. Greyerbiehl, Brett A. Sigurdson
  • Plastic blow molded water bottle
    Patent number: 6065624
    Abstract: A plastic blow molded water bottle (10) of a round shape has a body portion (12), an upper dispensing end (18), and a lower base (32) constructed in a manner that provides improved ability to withstand internal pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Steinke
  • Bottle body portion
    Patent number: D404306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Steinke