Patents by Inventor Jerome Mezerette

Jerome Mezerette 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: 20220332488
    Abstract: A pouch fitment (10) is provided and comprises a base (12) which is attachable to a pouch and includes a dispensing spout (20). The fitment further comprises a closure (14) for closing the spout. The closure is non-releasably associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Fabrice GUERIN, Jack CHANG, Frederic CHAVE, Jerome MEZERETTE
  • Patent number: 9010555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cap (1) that comprises a circular skirt (12), said cap including an irremovable portion (12-2) fixedly attached about the neck of a vessel (2) and a removable portion (12-1) removably attached to the neck, the irremovable and removable portions being separated by a first weakening line (20). In order to maintain the removable portion of the skirt attached to the irremovable portion of the skirt after the first opening, the skirt is provided with a second peripheral weakening line (34). It is also provided that the first weakening line extends less than 360°, while the two ends (34A, 34B) of the second weakening line are located along the periphery of the skirt respectively between a first (28A) of the two ends of a linking portion of the skirt and the hasp (26-1) closest to said first end, and between the second end (28B) of the linking portion and the hasp (26-6) closest to said second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Luzzato, Jerome Mezerette
  • Publication number: 20140131398
    Abstract: A pouring fitment (10) for a container, the fitment comprising a body with a spout through which liquid product can be dispensed in which the spout has a mouth including one or more corners (33) and one or more sides (32) such that the fitment can be selectively orientated so that fluid flows over a corner or across a side whereby to provide alternative fluid flow characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Bardet, Jerome Mezerette
  • Patent number: 8490805
    Abstract: This method makes it possible to fabricate a stopper (1) starting from a tubular skirt (12) suitable for surrounding a container neck, and provided both with retainer means for retaining it permanently around the neck, and also with fastener means for fastening it removably to the neck. In this method, the skirt and a blade (110) are moved in rotation relative to each other about the axis (X-X) of the skirt so that the blade cuts a peripheral line of weakness in the skirt, which line of weakness is made up firstly of through notches and secondly, between said notches around the periphery of the skirt, of breakable bridges that interconnect, in the same direction as the axis, a non-removable portion of the skirt, which portion is provided with the retainer means, and a removable portion of the skirt, which portion is provided with the fastener means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Giraud, Michel Luzzato, Jerome Mezerette, Fabien Flamand
  • Publication number: 20130161327
    Abstract: A snap-on closure container is provided that comprises a body having a sidewall that is configured to engage a container neck. The snap-on closure also comprises a pull member for removing the closure from the container neck. The pull member includes an annulus that is dimensioned to fit tightly around the sidewall in a stowed position. The pull member is movable from the stowed position to a deployed position so that the pull member can be used to remove the closure from the container neck. Once the closure is removed, the sidewall is configured to re-engage the container neck, and the annulus is configured to be re-fitted around the sidewall in the stowed position so as to tighten the closure around the container neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Francis Lepage, Jerome Mezerette
  • Patent number: 8353414
    Abstract: A stopper for a container neck having a skirt centered on an axis, and an internal snapping device. The snapping device fastens the stopper to the neck by engaging with an edge of the neck and an external disengagement tab projecting outwards from the skirt and running over a peripheral portion of the skirt. The skirt includes an external collar projecting outwards and running over a peripheral portion of the skirt distinct from the portion associated with the tab, by being separated from the portion associated with the tab at either end around the periphery of the skirt. At least a portion of the collar that runs through greater than 180° about the axis includes, in cross-section relative to the axis, a circular outside profile centered on the axis and having a radius substantially equal to the maximum radial distance between the axis and the outside profile of the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Luzzato, Jérôme Mezerette
  • Publication number: 20110174760
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cap (1) that comprises a circular skirt (12), said cap including an irremovable portion (12-2) fixedly attached about the neck of a vessel (2) and a removable portion (12-1) removably attached to the neck, the irremovable and removable portions being separated by a first weakening line (20). In order to maintain the removable portion of the skirt attached to the irremovable portion of the skirt after the first opening, the skirt is provided with a second peripheral weakening line (34). It is also provided that the first weakening line extends less than 360°, while the two ends (34A, 34B) of the second weakening line are located along the periphery of the skirt respectively between a first (28A) of the two ends of a linking portion of the skirt and the hasp (26-1) closest to said first end, and between the second end (28B) of the linking portion and the hasp (26-6) closest to said second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Luzzato, Jerome Mezerette
  • Publication number: 20110068079
    Abstract: This cap (1) has a tubular skirt (12) to fit around the outside of the neck (2) of the container. The skirt has internal means for clipping it onto the neck which are designed to secure the cap removably to the neck by forming a tight fit with an edge of the neck. The skirt also has an external tab (14) for manually unclipping the cap, the tab extending out from the skirt and occupying only a portion of the periphery of the skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Luzatto, Jerome Mezerette
  • Publication number: 20100258520
    Abstract: This method makes it possible to fabricate a stopper (1) starting from a tubular skirt (12) suitable for surrounding a container neck, and provided both with retainer means for retaining it permanently around the neck, and also with fastener means for fastening it removably to the neck. In this method, the skirt and a blade (110) are moved in rotation relative to each other about the axis (X-X) of the skirt so that the blade cuts a peripheral line of weakness in the skirt, which line of weakness is made up firstly of through notches and secondly, between said notches around the periphery of the skirt, of breakable bridges that interconnect, in the same direction as the axis, a non-removable portion of the skirt, which portion is provided with the retainer means, and a removable portion of the skirt, which portion is provided with the fastener means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Giraud, Michel Luzzato, Jerome Mezerette, Fabien Flamand
  • Patent number: D686075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Fabrice Guerin, Jean-Yves Rognard, Jerome Mezerette