Patents by Inventor John N. McGruder

John N. McGruder 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: 20090034885
    Abstract: A package with a flexible first and second opposing walls and a reclosable opening with interlocking and cooperative male and female elements where the walls are directly interconnected by binding zones and define between them a plurality of compartments (units/bags) separated by such binding zones that can be individually detached. Each detachable compartment (unit/bag) has external flanges formed on the upper exposed edges of the walls and adapted to be gripped and drawn apart to separate said elements with said bag being opened by drawing said elements apart and being closed by pressing said elements together; The detachable recloseable (unit/bag) can contain ingredients for the preparation of or addition to, a drink or food. At least some of the compartments contain different ingredients, and at least one or all of them may freezable and microwave safe for cooling and heating. Additionally the compartment package (unit/bag) can be used for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: John N. McGruder