Patents by Inventor John C. Dunagan

John C. Dunagan 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).

  • Method for extending the shelf life of a carbonated beverage within a plastic bottle by maintaining a low fill temperature
    Patent number: 6060103
    Abstract: A process for extending the shelf life of a carbonated beverage within a plastic bottle comprises placing the carbonated beverage in the plastic bottle at a temperature less than about 72.degree. F., maintaining the temperature of the carbonated beverage at less than about 72.degree. F. for a time sufficient to convey the plastic bottle to an unrefrigerated, insulated container, and inserting the plastic bottle into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Plastic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Dunagan