Patents by Inventor Leo J. Kennedy

Leo J. Kennedy 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: 4643330
    Abstract: A method of making a package, and the resultant unique package, are disclosed. Spaced closure/container co-engaging means, such as interrupted thread segments, are disclosed which define open channels permitting rinsing and drainage of product, contaminants and moisture from the areas normally entrapping same between the closure and neck portion of the container. The invention also advantageously permits use of hermetic sealing structures in production processes not heretofore possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo J. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 4505951
    Abstract: A method for coating an oriented polyethylene terephthalate container with a coating of polyvinylidene chloride from a water based emulsion, the coating being dried with infra-red energy and cooling air to prevent undesirable shrinkage of the container and prevent formation of a skin on the coating which would entrap water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo J. Kennedy