Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Gobbo

Kevin L. Gobbo 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).

  • Container having damage-resistant finish ring
    Patent number: 7036671
    Abstract: A container having a damage-resistant finish ring and an opening sealable by a closure member that is removable by a hook-type opener is disclosed. The damage-resistant finish ring has a locking ring with a convex outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Coors Global Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis K. Hidalgo, Terry D. Walker, Michael S. Reams, Kevin L. Gobbo
  • Container having damage-resistant finish ring
    Publication number: 20040026352
    Abstract: A container having a damage-resistant finish ring and an opening sealable by a closure member that is removable by a hook-type opener is disclosed. The damage-resistant finish ring has a locking ring with a convex outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis K. Hidalgo, Terry D. Walker, Michael S. Reams, Kevin L. Gobbo
  • Method for measurement of light transmittance
    Patent number: 6118526
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring and analyzing light transmittance through containers is provided. A system is disclosed in which a light probe is insertable into a container in order to measure light transmittance through portions of the container wall. The light probe is connected to a spectrophotometer which analyzes the light transmitted through the container wall. Light transmittance is measured over a series of light wavelengths in order to accurately predict the ability of the container to protect its contents from the detrimental effects of light. In addition, the container may be tested for light transmittance at several locations. The measured light transmittance of each location may be weighted differently in order to compensate for the anticipated exposure to light of the particular location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Coors Brewing Company
    Inventors: Dennis K. Hidalgo, Kevin L. Gobbo
  • Method for measurement of light transmittance
    Patent number: 6025919
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring and analyzing light transmittance through containers is provided. A system is disclosed in which a light probe is insertable into a container in order to measure light transmittance through portions of the container wall. The light probe is connected to a spectrophotometer which analyzes the light transmitted through the container wall. Light transmittance is measured over a series of light wavelengths in order to accurately predict the ability of the container to protect its contents from the detrimental effects of light. In addition, the container may be tested for light transmittance at several locations. The measured light transmittance of each location may be weighted differently in order to compensate for the anticipated exposure to light of the particular location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Coors Brewing Company
    Inventors: Dennis K. Hidalgo, Kevin L. Gobbo