Patents by Inventor Kenneth Tucker
Kenneth Tucker 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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Publication number: 20100011711Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using a pivoting tucker mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and between two forming plates positioned inside the packaging film tube. A novel method is also disclosed for adjusting the orientation of labeling on the packaging film, which results in the production of innovative packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jay Edward GEHRING, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Garrett William KOHL, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Publication number: 20090326581Abstract: A device for insertion into a space between adjacent processes of vertebrae comprising a flexible enclosure which can be placed in a collapsed form prior to insertion between adjacent processes of vertebrae and subsequently placed in an expanded form by injection of a settable resin under pressure, wherein surfaces of the device facing the adjacent processes of vertebrae are closer together in said collapsed form and further apart in said expanded form.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Geoffrey Harrison Galley, James Bernard Allibone, Mohammed Hamza Hilali Noordeen, Benjamin Anthony Taylor, Stewart Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7576179Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding OMP106 polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Emergent Product Development of Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Laura Plosila, Ulrich F. Tillman
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Patent number: 7552574Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using a pivoting tucker mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and between two forming plates positioned inside the packaging film tube. A novel method is also disclosed for adjusting the orientation of labeling on the packaging film, which results in the production of innovative packages.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Jay Edward Gehring, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20090162496Abstract: A product and method for producing a string of individual sealed, filled packages separated by perforations. A string of separate packages optionally may be enclosed in a cardboard or other container designed to sit in a pantry or other location for dispensing of individual units. Perforations in the packaging film between separate packages provide a tear point to aid in separating one package from the next. There are several advantages to this format including easy placement of the string of packages into a carton for shipping or dispensing, and the ability to hang a string of packages in locations without the need to attach the packages to a backing strip. The perforations between packages facilitate the packaging and transportation of the entire string or bandolier, and facilitate the removal and use of a separate package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thomas Henderson, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7516596Abstract: A product and method for producing a string of individual sealed, filled packages separated by perforations. A string of separate packages optionally may be enclosed in a cardboard or other container designed to sit in a pantry or other location for dispensing of individual units. Perforations in the packaging film between separate packages provide a tear point to aid in separating one package from the next. There are several advantages to this format including easy placement of the string of packages into a carton for shipping or dispensing, and the ability to hang a string of packages in locations without the need to attach the packages to a backing strip. The perforations between packages facilitate the packaging and transportation of the entire string or bandolier, and facilitate the removal and use of a separate package.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thomas Henderson, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7500340Abstract: A quick change module operable for being removably attached to and extending below a forming tube of a conventional vertical form, fill, and seal machine to produce a wide assortment of differently sized vertical stand-up pouches or gusseted flat bottom bags. The quick change module comprises at least one pair of adjustable forming plates located below the forming tube. The lateral distance between each pair of forming plates can be adjusted by shifting the position of each forming plate along a corresponding slotted bracket. A gusseting mechanism mounted to the frame of the machine can be positioned between each pair of forming plates imparting a vertical crease along the length of the bag while it is being formed and advanced down the forming tube of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Garrett William Kohl, Jerry Mike Reaves, Steven Kenneth Tucker, Jeryl Edwin White
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Publication number: 20090053292Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein polypeptide and polypeptides derived therefrom (collectively “OMP21”), nucleotide sequences encoding said OMP21, and antibodies that specifically bind OMP21. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions including prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, which may be immunogenic compositions including vaccines, comprising OMP21, antibodies thereto or nucleotides encoding same. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing an immune response to M. catarrhalis and OMP21 in an animal, preferably a human, methods of treating and methods of diagnosing Moraxella infections in an animal, preferably a human, and kits therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Ulrich F. Tillmann
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Publication number: 20090047395Abstract: A method for making a multi-compartment microwavable package having one or more open or closed compartments within the package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form, fill and seal packaging machines. The invention involves producing a multi-compartment bag having an internal permeable wall between compartments from a single sheet of flexible packaging film. A food product can be placed into the first compartment and steam pack can be placed into the second compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Edward Anthony Bezek, Brad Dewayne Rodgers, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker, Anthony Robert Knoerzer
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Patent number: 7458195Abstract: A method for making a multi-compartment microwavable package having one or more open or closed compartments within the package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form, fill and seal packaging machines. The invention involves producing a multi-compartment bag having an internal permeable wall between compartments from a single sheet of flexible packaging film. A food product can be placed into the first compartment and steam pack can be placed into the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Edward Anthony Bezek, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Brad Dewayne Rodgers, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7416768Abstract: Slitters cut through a first layer of film immediately prior to lamination of the first layer to a second layer of film to form a strip therebetween. The degree of bonding between the first and second layers is adjusted so that the strip can be removed without harming the rest of the film or destroying any barrier properties. The lamination process can utilize extrusion lamination or adhesive lamination to provide a variety of uses: removable coupons, prize disclosures, stickers, and an adhesive re-close strip.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20080145916Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Laura Plosila
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Patent number: 7341727Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding said polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1996Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Laura Plosila
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Publication number: 20080021358Abstract: A blister kit includes a plurality of blister inhibiting coverings of different sizes and shapes, a plurality of blister dressing coverings of different sizes and shapes, a set of instructions for when and where to use individual ones of the coverings, and a container for storing the coverings and the set of instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7311917Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein polypeptide and polypeptides derived therefrom (collectively “OMP21”), nucleotide sequences encoding said OMP21, and antibodies that specifically bind OMP21. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions including prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, which may be immunogenic compositions including vaccines, comprising OMP21, antibodies thereto or nucleotides encoding same. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing an immune response to M. catarrhalis and OMP21 in an animal, preferably a human, methods of treating and methods of diagnosing Moraxella infections in an animal, preferably a human, and kits therefor.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Ulrich F. Tillmann
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Patent number: 7305805Abstract: A flexible package having an integrated reclose strip, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The reclose strip comprises a length of tacky two-sided adhesive tape. The apparatus for applying a reclose strip is incorporated into the mechanism which supplies the continuous sheet of packaging material to the vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The invention involves producing a pillow pouch or vertical stand-up pouch having an integrated reclose strip from a single sheet of packaging film. In one aspect, the reclose strip comprises a release liner on one side after package formation. In one aspect, the reclose strip comprises no release liner and is attached along the longitudinal axis of the sheet of packaging material such that the reclose strip is disposed in a channel or recess in the fill tube. The reclose strip permits the package to be reclosed after initial opening without folding the package.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Martin Bernhard Dierl, Jay Edward Gehring, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Jerry Mike Reaves, Steven Kenneth Tucker, Jeryl Edwin White
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Patent number: 7299608Abstract: A quick change module operable for being removably attached to and extending below a forming tube of a conventional vertical form, fill, and seal machine to produce a wide assortment of differently sized vertical stand-up pouches or gusseted flat bottom bags. The quick change module comprises at least one pair of adjustable forming plates located below the forming tube. The lateral distance between each pair of forming plates can be adjusted by shifting the position of each forming plate along a corresponding slotted bracket. A gusseting mechanism mounted to the frame of the machine can be positioned between each pair of forming plates imparting a vertical crease along the length of the bag while it is being formed and advanced down the forming tube of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Garrett William Kohl, Jerry Mike Reaves, Steven Kenneth Tucker, Jeryl Edwin White
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Patent number: 7254930Abstract: A stationary tucker bar mechanism attached to a vertical form, fill, and seal packaging machine used to construct a vertical stand-up pouch and a gusseted flat bottom bag. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using the stationary tucker bar gusseting mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and positioned between two forming plates located inside the packaging film tube. While the tucker bar gusseting mechanism is stationary during operation, it is fully adjustable along multiple axes of orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Joseph Bartel, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7213385Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, or flexible package having a zipper seal mechanism incorporated therein, and method for manufacturing same, constructed with a quick change module modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch from a single sheet of packaging film by inserting a zipper seal mechanism on a first side of the packaging film tube and creating a vertical crease along the tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The zipper seal mechanism is attached to the packaging film prior to sealing the sheet of the packaging film along its longitudinal seam forming a tube comprising, in part, a quick change module that easily installs on the base of a forming tube. Likewise, the crease is formed using fixed or stationary modifications to prior art vertical form, fill, and seal machines comprising, in part, a quick change module that easily installs on the base of a forming tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20070087019Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding OMP106 polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Laura Plosila, Ulrich Tillman