Patents by Inventor Kurtis W. Krueger

Kurtis W. Krueger 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).

  • Package with storage and plug retention features
    Patent number: 5819984
    Abstract: A package is provided with a container having a wall defining a dispensing aperture establishing communication between the interior and exterior of the container. A plug is provided for at least generally occluding the dispensing aperture. The plug includes a post, an exterior flange on the post, and an interior bead on the post spaced from the exterior flange to define a groove between the flange and bead. The plug can be inserted in the dispensing aperture and retained therein by engagement of the container wall by the plug flange and bead. A tab extends from the container and defines a storage aperture for receiving the plug for storage after removal of the plug from the dispensing aperture. The tab may also include an aperture for receiving a hook by which the package can be hung in an inverted orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: AptarGroup, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurtis W. Krueger