Patents by Inventor Kristi Bina Averett

Kristi Bina Averett 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: 9302796
    Abstract: Long-term packaging using a combination of an induction seal and a reseal without release layers, both of which are activated by the induction heating process. The exemplary induction seal comprises a laminate of a heat-sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and a foam backing. The exemplary reseal comprises a low-density polyethylene foam core sandwiched between first and second layers of solid low-density polyethylene film. The reseal deforms during the induction heating process to be shaped to engage the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the finish, so that the reseal is hermetic even after the induction seal is removed. Preferred containers are PETE with PP compression closures. Replaceable desiccant and oxygen scavengers may be used with food or other contained material. Precise timing of induction heating is required to achieve the desired result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: FoodWise TRN, LLC
    Inventor: Kristi Bina Averett
  • Publication number: 20120048825
    Abstract: Long-term packaging using a combination of an induction seal and a reseal without release layers, both of which are activated by the induction heating process. The exemplary induction seal comprises a laminate of a heat-sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and a foam backing The exemplary reseal comprises a low-density polyethylene foam core sandwiched between first and second layers of solid low-density polyethylene film. The reseal deforms during the induction heating process to be shaped to engage the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the finish, so that the reseal is hermetic even after the induction seat is removed. Preferred containers are PETE with PP compression closures. Replaceable desiccant and oxygen scavengers may used with food or other contained material. Precise timing of induction heating is required to achieve the desired result. Kits for making such packaging are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Kristi Bina Averett