Patents by Inventor Jonathan C. Smyk

Jonathan C. Smyk 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).

  • Peelable and resealable packaging
    Patent number: 9617048
    Abstract: A resealable package includes a bottom portion defining an interior and including a sealing surface extending about a top of the interior; a film coupled to the bottom portion along at least a portion of the sealing surface and including a tab portion extending inward from one side of the top film; and a seal disposed between the film and the bottom portion and including at least first and second sides that intersect and form a seal portion tip. The seal seals the film to the bottom portion such that the film is configured to be resealably peeled away from the bottom portion along at least a portion of the seal area upon application of a force to the seal tip portion via the tab portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Hillshire Brands Company
    Inventors: Jason A. Kroeyr, Jonathan C. Smyk