Patents by Inventor Janine M. Rusnock

Janine M. Rusnock 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).

  • Flavor protectant closure liner compositions
    Patent number: 5863964
    Abstract: A liner composition for a potable fluid container closure element which includes an inorganic sulfite such as sodium sulfite and/or a tocopherol compound such as dl-.alpha.-tocopherol (vitamin E) for preventing off-flavors due to the presence of aldehydes in the fluid. Also, a potable fluid container of a reservoir element for containing a potable fluid, the reservoir element having an opening, a closure element capable of being attached to the opening, and the liner composition associated with the closure element. Also, a method of improving the taste of a potable fluid such as bottled water by use of the container and one of the previously described liner compositions associated therewith. Also, an improved method for processing the composition into closure liners based upon the prevention of the development of off-flavor-causing substances therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: ZapatA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred N. Teumac, Mahmood R. Rassouli, Janine M. Rusnock, Anthony Irwin
  • Flavor protectant closure liner compositions
    Patent number: 5663223
    Abstract: A liner composition for a potable fluid container closure element which includes an inorganic sulfite such as sodium sulfite and/or a tocopherol compound such as dl-.alpha.-tocopherol (vitamin E) for preventing off-flavors due to the presence of aldehydes in the fluid. Also, a potable fluid container of a reservoir element for containing a potable fluid, the reservoir element having an opening, a closure element capable of being attached to the opening, and the liner composition associated with the closure element. Also, a method of improving the taste of a potable fluid such as bottled water by use of the container and one of the previously described liner compositions associated therewith. Also, an improved method for processing the composition into closure liners based upon the prevention of the development of off-flavor-causing substances therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Zapata Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred N. Teumac, Mahmood R. Rassouli, Janine M. Rusnock, Anthony Irwin