Patents by Inventor Ken S. Tran

Ken S. Tran 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).

  • Patent number: 9850042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Patent number: 9643757
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Publication number: 20150314911
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Publication number: 20150291323
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Patent number: 9108776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Publication number: 20130233854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Nicolsson Fernandes, Steven M. Grider, Ken S. Tran
  • Patent number: D660653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Snapware Corporation
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Lou Henry, Jacob Wilson, Ken S. Tran
  • Patent number: D662366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Snapware Corporation
    Inventors: Justin Smyers, Lou Henry, Jacob Wilson, Ken S. Tran