Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Minnette

Jeffrey C. Minnette 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: 12071272
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fusion packaging and fusion packages. A package includes a frame which provides structure, a sidewall fused to the frame, and a cap connected to one end of the frame. Another package includes a sleeve, a cap fused to one end of the sleeve, and a seal configured to be fused to a remaining end of the sleeve after filling with content. Another package includes a frame, a film fused to the frame, a cap connected to one end of the frame, and a seal connected to another end of the frame, where one of the cap and seal are connected to the frame after material placement. Sealed edges are formed at junctures between a frame, sleeve, or cap and a sidewall or film when frame, sleeve, or cap material embeds with sidewall or film material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 12041987
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 12016491
    Abstract: A grinder assembly removably connectable to a container of a spice dispenser includes a stationary grinder component and a rotatable grinder component associated with said stationary grinder component to define a grinding chamber between a portion of said stationary grinder component and a portion of said rotatable grinder component. The rotatable grinder component is rotatable relative to said stationary grinder component about a grinding axis. The grinder assembly additionally includes a first feature for coupling the grinder assembly to said container and a second feature movable to selectively decouple the grinder assembly from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: NYPRO, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan P. Davidson, Randall K. Julian, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Morgan Le Roux, Olivier Rattin, Mark Armstrong
  • Patent number: 12006108
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 12006114
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson, Pau Mauri Pinol, Randall K. Julian
  • Publication number: 20240067439
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is dispenser applicator packaging. A package includes a tubular structure, a barrier layer fused to an inner surface of the tubular structure, a ratcheting mechanism fused to the barrier layer, an elevator mechanism placed at one end of the tubular structure, an elevator seal fused to the elevator mechanism, and an access seal fused to a useable material at a remaining end of the tubular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Publication number: 20240034526
    Abstract: A tethered closure device for a beverage container, a cap element and a beverage container. It is provided that a tethered closure device for a beverage container comprises the following components: A frame device and a cap element with an at least partially connected recloseable lid element, wherein the cap element is rotatable disposed to the frame device. The tethered closure device further comprises at least two temper evident elements, wherein the first temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the frame device and the second temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the lid element. Furthermore, a cap element and a beverage container is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Gauxachs, Ismael Castellvi, Pau Mauri, Emilio Castella, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 11780659
    Abstract: A tethered closure device for a beverage container, a cap element and a beverage container. It is provided that a tethered closure device for a beverage container comprises the following components: A frame device and a cap element with an at least partially connected recloseable lid element, wherein the cap element is rotatable disposed to the frame device. The tethered closure device further comprises at least two temper evident elements, wherein the first temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the frame device and the second temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the lid element. Furthermore, a cap element and a beverage container is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Gauxachs, Ismael Castellvi, Pau Mauri, Emilio Castella, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230303309
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are actuator based packages for use with cartridge refills. A package includes a container configured to hold a cartridge refill, a replaceable cap configured to fit the container, and an actuator mechanism integral with the container. The actuator mechanism is configured to compress the cartridge refill to dispense a useable material contained in the cartridge refill. The actuator mechanism can be a pump mechanism. The actuator mechanism can be a slider mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Publication number: 20230140599
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fusion packaging and fusion packages. One package includes a frame configured to provide structure for the package, a sidewall fused to the frame, and a tethered cap connected to one end of the frame. Another package includes a sleeve configured to provide structure for the package, a tethered cap fused to one end of the sleeve, and a seal configured to be fused to a remaining end of the sleeve after the package is filled with content. Another package includes a frame configured to provide structure for the package, a film fused to the frame, a cap connected to one end of the frame, the cap including a structure to retain the cap after removal from the frame, and a seal connected to another end of the frame, where one of the cap and seal are connected to the frame after material placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230121508
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are peelable packaging and packages. A package includes a body including a plurality of peelable strips defined by perforation lines and a replaceable cap configured to fit one or more of the plurality of peelable strips. Each peelable strip is peelable from the body to access a material contained within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230014391
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 11478027
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20220315302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson, Pau Mauri Pinol, Randall K. Julian
  • Publication number: 20220274745
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated closures for a container The integrated closure includes a base and a lid connected to the base via a hinge, where the lid and hinge are configured to permit the lid to open towards a center of the integrated closure, and a film. The film including a first portion connected to at least a portion of a bottom surface of the base, a second portion connected to at least a bottom surface of the lid, and a third portion connected to the first portion and releasably connected to the second portion. The integrated closure including a tamper indicator membrane connected to an edge of the lip and a corresponding edge of the base. The base further including a retention mechanism, the retention mechanism configured to engage and retain the lid in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan P. Davidson, Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Publication number: 20220250805
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are foilless caps. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide sealing of the container without the use of a foil and are environmentally friendly. In an implementation, the foilless caps include tamper evident mechanisms to provide evidence of prior or attempted use. In an implementation, the foilless caps further include tether mechanisms to prevent loss of the cap after opening. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide sealing and resealing of the container with enough closure to maintain freshness. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide a non-backoff feature which may include audible and tactile indications to the user that the container is closed. In an implementation, the foilless caps may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson, Randall K. Julian
  • Publication number: 20220177188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20220175189
    Abstract: A grinder assembly removably connectable to a container of a spice dispenser includes a stationary grinder component and a rotatable grinder component associated with said stationary grinder component to define a grinding chamber between a portion of said stationary grinder component and a portion of said rotatable grinder component. The rotatable grinder component is rotatable relative to said stationary grinder component about a grinding axis. The grinder assembly additionally includes a first feature for coupling the grinder assembly to said container and a second feature movable to selectively decouple the grinder assembly from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan P. Davidson, Randall K. Julian, Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Publication number: 20220106092
    Abstract: A tethered closure device for a beverage container, a cap element and a beverage container. It is provided that a tethered closure device for a beverage container comprises the following components: A frame device and a cap element with an at least partially connected recloseable lid element, wherein the cap element is rotatable disposed to the frame device. The tethered closure device further comprises at least two temper evident elements, wherein the first temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the frame device and the second temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the lid element. Furthermore, a cap element and a beverage container is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Gauxachs, Ismael Castellvi, Pau Mauri, Emilio Castella, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20220048669
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fusion packaging and fusion packages. A package includes a frame which provides structure, a sidewall fused to the frame, and a cap connected to one end of the frame. Another package includes a sleeve, a cap fused to one end of the sleeve, and a seal configured to be fused to a remaining end of the sleeve after filling with content. Another package includes a frame, a film fused to the frame, a cap connected to one end of the frame, and a seal connected to another end of the frame, where one of the cap and seal are connected to the frame after material placement. Sealed edges are formed at junctures between a frame, sleeve, or cap and a sidewall or film when frame, sleeve, or cap material embeds with sidewall or film material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson