Patents by Inventor Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
Joel Dean GENAW, JR. 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).
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Patent number: 10421592Abstract: A closure cap assembly for a container having a spout is described. The closure cap assembly includes a spout adapter and a cap. The spout adapter has a tubular body portion and a pull portion. The body portion is configured to be fixed to the spout of the container, and the pull portion is positioned in a flow passage of the body portion. A proximal end of the pull portion is connected to the body portion to form a seal across the flow passage. The distal end extends beyond the distal end of the body portion. The cap has a top end and a bottom end, is connected to the external surface of the body portion, and is connected to the pull portion in a way that the pull portion separates from the body portion as the cap is removed from the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.Inventors: Joel Dean Genaw, Jr., Matthew Blake Rodgers
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Patent number: 9969539Abstract: A closure cap for a container having a spout is described. The closure cap includes a tubular base, a flexible cover, and a flow restriction member. The tubular base is positionable about and sealingly engageable with the spout. The flexible cover is extends over the tubular base and movable between a non-depressed position and a depressed position. The flow restriction member is detachably mounted to the tubular base such that the flow restriction member is in a spaced, coaxial relationship with the spout when the tubular base is engaged with the spout and when the flexible cover is in the non-depressed position and such that the flow restriction member is detached from the tubular base and positioned on and engaged with the spout of the container when the flexible cover is moved to the depressed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventor: Joel Dean Genaw, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170291740Abstract: A feeding spout for use with a food package includes a hollow tubular portion integrally connected to a threaded collar portion. The hollow tubular portion has a tube wall, an open end, and a closed end. The tube wall has two or more slits therethrough, the slits being offset from the closed end. Containers and pouches utilizing the feeding spout are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the feeding spout and pouches and packaged products utilizing the feeding spout are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Joel Dean GENAW, JR., Sarah Elizabeth SMITH-SIMPSON, Christopher Robert SMITH, Sara Lynn MOSSER, Matthew Blake RODGERS
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Publication number: 20170217641Abstract: A flexible pouch has an internal zipper adding support to the pouch and allowing the contents of the pouch to be portioned. Flexible pouches having a product disposed therein are also disclosed, along with kits containing same. In addition, methods of producing the flexible pouches and packaged products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Joel Dean GENAW, JR., Matthew Blake RODGERS, Barbara Burzinski HARTLIEP, Scott David PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170217652Abstract: A closure cap assembly for a container having a spout is described. The closure cap assembly includes a spout adapter and a cap. The spout adapter has a tubular body portion and a pull portion. The body portion is configured to be fixed to the spout of the container, and the pull portion is positioned in a flow passage of the body portion. A proximal end of the pull portion is connected to the body portion to form a seal across the flow passage. The distal end extends beyond the distal end of the body portion. The cap has a top end and a bottom end, is connected to the external surface of the body portion, and is connected to the pull portion in a way that the pull portion separates from the body portion as the cap is removed from the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Joel Dean GENAW, JR., Matthew Blake RODGERS
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Publication number: 20170216151Abstract: A package for consuming a food product in a frozen or non-frozen state. The package includes a pouch body and a fitment. The pouch body defines a chamber for receiving the food product and includes a cut of predetermined depth to facilitate tearing of the pouch body to create an opening for dispensing the food product in a frozen state. The fitment includes a spout for dispensing the food product in a non-frozen state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Joel Dean GENAW, JR., Matthew Blake RODGERS, Barbara Burzinski HARTLIEP, Scott David PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170219267Abstract: A packaged food product, comprising a tray having a base portion and a plurality of spaced-apart deformable cup portions each having an opening through the base portion; a cover covering the openings of the cup portions and removably attached to the base portion, the cover rendable at each opening; and one or more freezable food product contained in the cup portions such that, when frozen, the food product is dischargeable from the cup portions through the cover when force is applied to deform the cup portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Joel Dean GENAW, JR., Matthew Blake RODGERS, Barbara Burzinski HARTLIEP
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Patent number: 9629441Abstract: Wearable packages for consumable products and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the wearable packages include a first compartment for housing a product and a second compartment for housing a bi-stable band. The wearable packages provide several advantages and benefits including, but not limited to convenient carrying and handling of consumable products and easy two-, one-, or no-handed access to products contained within the wearable packages.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Raphael Schaller, Matthew Blake Rodgers, Joel Dean Genaw, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160207685Abstract: A multi-component food product and method having a first pouch containing a first food product and a second pouch containing a second food product. The first pouch and second pouch are mated in a way that allows for simultaneous consumption of the first food product and the second food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Brian Michael STUCK, Matthew Blake RODGERS, Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Publication number: 20150321809Abstract: A closure apparatus for use with a flexible pouch containing a flowable material and having a spout for discharging the flowable material from the pouch, comprising a cap member sealingly engageable with the spout and a clip assembly extending from the cap member, the clip assembly comprising a first clip member; and a second clip member connected to the first clip member and cooperating with the first clip member to define a pouch receiving space, the first clip member and the second clip member having a pouch clip position such that the first clip member and the second clip member restrict the flow of the flowable material through the pouch when at least a portion of the pouch is positioned in the pouch receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Anthony Edward DZIKOWICZ, Brooke Susan RUBLE, Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Publication number: 20150321801Abstract: A closure cap for a container having a spout is described. The closure cap includes a tubular base, a flexible cover, and a flow restriction member. The tubular base is positionable about and sealingly engageable with the spout. The flexible cover is extends over the tubular base and movable between a non-depressed position and a depressed position. The flow restriction member is detachably mounted to the tubular base such that the flow restriction member is in a spaced, coaxial relationship with the spout when the tubular base is engaged with the spout and when the flexible cover is in the non-depressed position and such that the flow restriction member is detached from the tubular base and positioned on and engaged with the spout of the container when the flexible cover is moved to the depressed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Publication number: 20150147430Abstract: Adapters for consumable product packages and methods of using same are provided. The adapters are designed to provide functional features to packages that are not structurally capable of providing such functions. The functional features may include, for example, spill-resistance, flow-control, ease of use, etc. In a general embodiment, the adapters of the present disclosure include a valve comprising an outlet and a cap that is so constructed and arranged to seal the valve. The valve is so constructed and arranged to provide a functional feature and to attach to a package fitment. In another embodiment, packages are provided that include two-component adapters configured to provide specific functional features to the packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Anthony Edward DZIKOWICZ, Matthew Blake RODGERS, John Joseph WOLF, Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Publication number: 20140342033Abstract: Packages for housing products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be used to store consumable products and may be customized, contemporary packages that provide easy handling of the packages and increased purchase interest and marketability amongst consumers. In a general embodiment, the packages of the present disclosure include a body defining an interior for housing a consumable product. The body includes a bottom surface having a centrally-located, vertical axis that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, a front surface that is substantially convex with respect to the vertical axis, and a back surface that is opposed to the front surface and is substantially concave with respect to the vertical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventor: Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Publication number: 20140103082Abstract: Wearable packages for consumable products and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the wearable packages include a first compartment for housing a product and a second compartment for housing a bi-stable band. The wearable packages provide several advantages and benefits including, but not limited to convenient carrying and handling of consumable products and easy two-, one-, or no-handed access to products contained within the wearable packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Raphael SCHALLER, Matthew Blake RODGERS, Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
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Patent number: D731314Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Anthony Edwards Dzikowicz, Brooke Susan Ruble, Joel Dean Genaw, Jr.
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Patent number: D756792Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventor: Joel Dean Genaw, Jr.
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Patent number: D817169Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.Inventors: Anthony Edward Dzikowicz, Matthew Blake Rodgers, John Joseph Wolf, Joel Dean Genaw, Jr.