Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz

Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz 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).

  • Disposable container cover with elastic replacement
    Patent number: 7318534
    Abstract: A sealable container cover includes both a flexible film and an elastic film for sealing the container cover to the wall or walls of a container. The elastic film creates an expandable opening of the container cover, which can accept containers of various sizes and shapes. Pull tabs are provided to facilitate removal of a container cover from atop a container. Also constructed in the same manner as the container covers provided herein is a container liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Leland J. Smith, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz
  • Recloseable storage bag with porous evacuation portal
    Patent number: 7137738
    Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with a secondary closure element being provided in one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed. The secondary closure member may further include the ability to prevent liquid from exiting the bag therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, John O. McCree, Peggy B. Winiarski
  • Recloseable storage bag with secondary closure members
    Patent number: 6932509
    Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with secondary closure elements being provided around an aperture in at least one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, Peggy B. Winiarski
  • Disposable container cover with elastic replacement
    Publication number: 20040251256
    Abstract: A sealable container cover includes both a flexible film and an elastic film for sealing the container cover to the wall or walls of a container. The elastic film creates an expandable opening of the container cover, which can accept containers of various sizes and shapes. Pull tabs are provided to facilitate removal of a container cover from atop a container. Also constructed in the same manner as the container covers provided herein is a container liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Leland J. Smith, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz
  • Recloseable storage bag with porous evacuation portal
    Publication number: 20040223667
    Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with a secondary closure element being provided in one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed. The secondary closure member may further include the ability to prevent liquid from exiting the bag therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, John O. McCree, Peggy B. Winiarski
  • Partially insulated dishware and cookware
    Publication number: 20040011795
    Abstract: Partially insulated dishware and cookware may be provided with selected areas of insulation to provide the user with the ability to grasp the dishware or cookware without the use of an oven mitt or other external device. The selected areas of insulation may also maintain a desired temperature for the dishware or cookware contents, provide sealing capability, and provide resistance to damage by way of shock absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Jose Porchia, Barry T. Calpino, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz
  • Recloseable storage bag with porous evacuation portal
    Publication number: 20040000503
    Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with a secondary closure element being provided in one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed. The secondary closure member may further include the ability to prevent liquid from exiting the bag therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, John O. McCree, Peggy B. Winiarski
  • Recloseable storage bag with secondary closure members
    Publication number: 20040000501
    Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with secondary closure elements being provided around an aperture in at least one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, Peggy B. Winiarski