Patents by Inventor Jeff Hautzinger

Jeff Hautzinger 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).

  • Publication number: 20220281631
    Abstract: Method of forming a container having a rolled rim, including providing a thermoformable sheet, and thermoforming the sheet to form a hollow body. The hollow body has an open first end and an opposite closed second end with a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, and a rim structure formed at the first end of the hollow body. The rim structure includes an inner wall portion, a flange, and a skirt. The method further includes coining an upper section of the inner wall portion of the rim to form a controlled inner diameter, and rolling the rim structure to form a rigid rolled rim along an outer diameter of the open first end of the hollow body, the skirt extending toward the sidewall after being rolled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Tom Van Nortwick, Jeff Hautzinger, Frank Petlak
  • Patent number: 8439215
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Pactiv LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20110084068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7878356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7878355
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7854339
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276418
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276419
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276478
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: PACTIV CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: D611810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Hautzinger
  • Cup
    Patent number: D742695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Ned R. Pendleton, Ike J. Petersen, Patricia E. Tait, John O'Connor, Jeff Hautzinger
  • Cup
    Patent number: D743206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Ned R. Pendleton, Ike J. Petersen, Patricia E. Tait, John O'Connor, Jeff Hautzinger
  • Cup
    Patent number: D743207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Ned R. Pendleton, Ike J. Petersen, Patricia E. Tait, John O'Connor, Jeff Hautzinger
  • Patent number: D1020459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Tom Van Nortwick, Jeff Hautzinger, Frank Petlak