Patents by Inventor John Rzepka

John Rzepka 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).

  • Adjustable grinder and a stator for the adjustable grinder
    Patent number: 8235317
    Abstract: An adjustable grinder, includes a container, a stator, a rotor, a drum, and a rotary slide. The container can hold a product to be ground. The stator is positioned on the container. The rotor is positioned opposite to the stator and can rotate with respect to the stator. The stator and the rotor each contain at least two rows of teeth to grind the product therebetween. The drum is positioned around the rotor. The rotary slide includes a pointer that can be adjusted such that a distance between the stator and the rotor increases or decreases. Additionally, the stator may include at least two extended teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: McCormick & Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tracie Wilson, John Rzepka, Olivier Rattin, Sebastien Rime
  • ADJUSTABLE GRINDER AND A STATOR FOR THE ADJUSTABLE GRINDER
    Publication number: 20120006922
    Abstract: An adjustable grinder, includes a container, a stator, a rotor, a drum, and a rotary slide. The container can hold a product to be ground. The stator is positioned on the container. The rotor is positioned opposite to the stator and can rotate with respect to the stator. The stator and the rotor each contain at least two rows of teeth to grind the product therebetween. The drum is positioned around the rotor. The rotary slide includes a pointer that can be adjusted such that a distance between the stator and the rotor increases or decreases. Additionally, the stator may include at least two extended teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tracie WILSON, John RZEPKA, Olivier RATTIN, Sebastien RIME
  • Reclosable container
    Patent number: 5897210
    Abstract: A reclosable package suitable for containing large volumes of powdered detergent. The package comprises a gabled top, a slot providing access to the product, a reclosable patch covering the slot, and an overflap covering at least the portion of the patch which overlies the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward John Giblin, John Rzepka