Patents by Inventor Joel Vokaty

Joel Vokaty 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: 7823732
    Abstract: A carton for storing and displaying a plurality of articles including a bottom panel, front and rear panels, first and second side panels, and a top panel. The front and rear panels extend from opposing first and second edges of the bottom panel. The first and second side panels extend from opposing third and fourth edges of the bottom panel. The top panel extends from the rear and second side panels opposite the bottom panel. A gap is defined between corresponding edges of the first side panel and the front panel. A front face is at least partially defined by the front panel, a side face is at least partially defined by the first side panel, and a top face is at least partially defined by the top panel. The carton is configured to permit viewing of contained articles from the front face, the side face, and the top face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Todd A. Lutkauskas, Joel A. Vokaty, Craig D. Schinzer
  • Publication number: 20060283722
    Abstract: A carton for storing and displaying a plurality of articles including a bottom panel, front and rear panels, first and second side panels, and a top panel. The front and rear panels extend from opposing first and second edges of the bottom panel. The first and second side panels extend from opposing third and fourth edges of the bottom panel. The top panel extends from the rear and second side panels opposite the bottom panel. A gap is defined between corresponding edges of the first side panel and the front panel. A front face is at least partially defined by the front panel, a side face is at least partially defined by the first side panel, and a top face is at least partially defined by the top panel. The carton is configured to permit viewing of contained articles from the front face, the side face, and the top face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Todd Lutkauskas, Joel Vokaty, Craig Schinzer
  • Publication number: 20060000731
    Abstract: A system for packaging abrasive articles having an inner wrapper and an outer wrapper. The outer wrapper has a portion without vents that is positioned proximate a portion of the inner layer with vents. Aligning the vented portion of the inner wrapper and the vented portion of the outer wrapper so that they do not overlap restricts the transfer of air and moisture through the packaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Cheryl Hayne, Joel Vokaty, Daniel Vanlanen, Vernon Nieman, Orlin Herfindal, Jean Schroeder
  • Patent number: 6663018
    Abstract: An assembly for making accurate mixtures of liquid components and feeding that liquid mixture to the inlet port of a sprayer. The assembly includes a container of stiff polymeric material comprising a side wall with a frusto conical inner surface, and a bottom wall at the bottom end of the side wall opposite a top end of the side wall that defines an opening into a cavity in the container. A flexible liner positioned within the cavity in the container has an outer surface corresponding in shape to the inner surface of the container, an inner surface defining a cavity in the liner, and an annular lip along the top end of the side wall defining an opening into the cavity in the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Rothrum, Joel A. Vokaty
  • Patent number: 6588681
    Abstract: An assembly for making accurate mixtures of liquid components and feeding that liquid mixture to the inlet port of a sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a container of stiff visually transparent polymeric material comprising a side wall with a frusto conical inner surface, and a bottom wall at the bottom end of the side wall opposite a top end of the side wall that defines an opening into a cavity in the container. A flexible liner positioned within the cavity in the container has an outer surface corresponding in shape to the inner surface of the container, an inner surface defining a cavity in the liner, and an annular lip along the top end of the side wall defining an opening into the cavity in the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Rothrum, Joel A. Vokaty
  • Publication number: 20030006311
    Abstract: An assembly for making accurate mixtures of liquid components and feeding that liquid mixture to the inlet port of a sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a container of stiff polymeric material comprising a side wall with a frusto conical inner surface, and a bottom wall at the bottom end of the side wall opposite a top end of the side wall that defines an opening into a cavity in the container. A flexible liner positioned within the cavity in the container has an outer surface corresponding in shape to the inner surface of said container, an inner surface defining a cavity in the liner, and an annular lip along the top end of the side wall defining an opening into the cavity in the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Rothrum, Joel A. Vokaty
  • Publication number: 20030006310
    Abstract: An assembly for making accurate mixtures of liquid components and feeding that liquid mixture to the inlet port of a sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a container of stiff visually transparent polymeric material comprising a side wall with a frusto conical inner surface, and a bottom wall at the bottom end of the side wall opposite a top end of the side wall that defines an opening into a cavity in the container. A flexible liner positioned within the cavity in the container has an outer surface corresponding in shape to the inner surface of said container, an inner surface defining a cavity in the liner, and an annular lip along the top end of the side wall defining an opening into the cavity in the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Rothrum, Joel A. Vokaty