Patents by Inventor Justin Smyers
Justin Smyers 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).
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Patent number: 9850042Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Patent number: 9827730Abstract: A method for fabricating a lid for attachment to a vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge portion, includes injection molding from a molten plastic material a first shot structure defining a web portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the web portion; in a second shot procedure, over-molding an elastomeric material different from said plastic material onto the first short structure to form a seal structure portion integrated with the lid portion to form a unitary lid-seal structure, wherein the seal structure portion is permanently adhered to the peripheral portion of the first shot structure, and wherein the seal structure portion is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and a sealing surface portion of the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: 9643757Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Patent number: 9295349Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a vessel-lid combination includes a ceramic or glass vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge, a lid fabricated of a plastic material, and a seal structure. The lid is configured to attach to the open top by means of a latch or set of latches integrated with the lid, and the seal structure is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Publication number: 20150314911Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Publication number: 20150291323Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Patent number: 9108776Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. Another feature of an embodiment of a lid is the capability of lid nesting of multiple lids with interference fit between adjacent lids to lock the lids together.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Publication number: 20150136793Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a vessel-lid combination includes a ceramic or glass vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge, a lid fabricated of a plastic material, and a seal structure. The lid is configured to attach to the open top by means of a latch or set of latches integrated with the lid, and the seal structure is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: 8870021Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a vessel-lid combination includes a ceramic or glass vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge, a lid fabricated of a plastic material, and a seal structure. The lid is configured to attach to the open top by means of a latch or set of latches integrated with the lid, and the seal structure is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Publication number: 20140284840Abstract: A method for fabricating a lid for attachment to a vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge portion, includes injection molding from a molten plastic material a first shot structure defining a web portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the web portion; in a second shot procedure, over-molding an elastomeric material different from said plastic material onto the first short structure to form a seal structure portion integrated with the lid portion to form a unitary lid-seal structure, wherein the seal structure portion is permanently adhered to the peripheral portion of the first shot structure, and wherein the seal structure portion is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and a sealing surface portion of the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: 8678230Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a vessel-lid combination includes a glass, ceramic or metal vessel having an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge, a lid fabricated of a plastic material, and a seal structure integrated with the lid to form a unitary structure. The lid is configured to attach to the open top by means of a latch or set of latches integrated with the lid, and the seal structure is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the lid and the peripheral edge of the vessel when the lid is attached to the vessel. In one exemplary embodiment, the vessel is a container fabricated of a glass suitable for baking or oven heating applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: 8534492Abstract: A storage system including, in an exemplary embodiment, a unitary open-topped container, and an air-tight lid system, suitable for storage of food items. The lid system includes a plastic lid including a cover portion and a plurality of lid latches connected to the lid cover portion by living hinges, and a seal gasket fitted into an inner seal channel formed in a lid peripheral region. The latches are configured for movement between extended positions in which the lid is removable from the container, and a latching position in which latch features engage a peripheral edge of the container to secure the lid and gasket in a sealed position on the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Justin Smyers, Michael E. Williams
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Publication number: 20130233854Abstract: In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. Another feature of an embodiment of a lid is the capability of lid nesting of multiple lids with interference fit between adjacent lids to lock the lids together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
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Publication number: 20120248116Abstract: A storage system including, in an exemplary embodiment, a unitary open-topped container, and an air-tight lid system, suitable for storage of food items. The lid system includes a plastic lid including a cover portion and a plurality of lid latches connected to the lid cover portion by living hinges, and a seal gasket fitted into an inner seal channel formed in a lid peripheral region. The latches are configured for movement between extended positions in which the lid is removable from the container, and a latching position in which latch features engage a peripheral edge of the container to secure the lid and gasket in a sealed position on the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Justin Smyers, Michael E. Williams
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Patent number: D662366Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventors: Justin Smyers, Lou Henry, Jacob Wilson, Ken S. Tran
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Patent number: D662766Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: D669305Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventor: Justin Smyers
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Patent number: D677116Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Karl Ludeman
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Patent number: D677117Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Karl Ludeman
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Patent number: D999024Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Instant Brands Holdings Inc.Inventors: Alfonse Drechsler, III, Justin Smyers, Richard Keuter