Patents by Inventor John Schwaner

John Schwaner 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).

  • Device and methods for opening closed containers
    Patent number: 6477775
    Abstract: A device for opening a sealed container, the device comprising, a first arm having a proximal and distal end, a second arm having a proximal and distal end, a cutting device, and at least one guiding device, wherein the guiding device is disposed on one of the first and second arms. Furthermore, the guiding device is adapted to receive a double seam of a sealed container, thereby preventing the device from slipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventors: Dale Scribner, John Schwaner
  • Device and methods for opening closed containers
    Publication number: 20020083590
    Abstract: A device for opening a sealed container, the device comprising, a first arm having a proximal and distal end, a second arm having a proximal and distal end, a cutting device, and at least one guiding device, wherein the guiding device is disposed on one of the first and second arms. Furthermore, the guiding device is adapted to receive a double seam of a sealed container, thereby preventing the device from slipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Dale Scribner, John Schwaner