Patents by Inventor Leonora M. Durliat

Leonora M. Durliat 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: 6250510
    Abstract: The dispenser comprises a hollow body formed adjacent its upper end with an inward and downward annular flap. The method involves the molding of the body with the flap inclined upward. A tool is inserted into the open end of the body to fold the flap downward. In assembly, with the tool removed and the flap thus folded, the plunger moves past the flap so that the flap thereafter engages a shoulder on the plunger and forms an obstacle to the subsequent removal, accidental or otherwise, of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Paul R. Graham
  • Patent number: 6053371
    Abstract: The dispenser comprises a hollow body formed adjacent its upper end with an inward and downward annular flap. The method involves the molding of the body with the flap inclined upward. A tool is inserted into the open end of the body to fold the flap downward. In assembly, with the tool removed and the flap thus folded, the plunger moves past the flap so that the flap thereafter engages a shoulder on the plunger and forms an obstacle to the subsequent removal, accidental or otherwise, of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Paul R. Graham
  • Patent number: 5975370
    Abstract: The attachment comprises a cylinder-embracing support portion at least partly encircling the upper end of the pump cylinder and having openings therein receiving hooks on the cylinder. Unitary with the support portion is a plunger hold-down portion which engages the upper end of the actuator portion of the plunger. The attachment has a tamper-evident frangible zone located between the cylinder-embracing support portion and the engagement with the actuator portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: 5954231
    Abstract: A dual chamber closure and dual closure chamber package including dual chambers which have outlets and a common wall between the outlets. The closure comprises a first portion that is snapped into position on the outlets and a second portion hinged to the first portion and providing a cover closing the outlets. Each outlet has a top surface with an annular groove. The second portion of the closure includes complementary annular beads which engage the grooves and provide a seal. The second portion of the closure preferably includes an inner skirt that surrounds and engages an axial wall on the first portion. The second portion further includes an outer skirt that engages a shoulder on the first portion of the closure. Each outlet further includes an annular wall having an annular bead on the external surface thereof which is engaged by snap action with an internal annular bead on the annular wall of the first portion of the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Maximillian Kusz
  • Patent number: 5899361
    Abstract: A dual chamber closure and dual closure chamber package including dual chambers which have outlets and a common wall between the outlets. The closure comprises a first portion that is snapped into position on the outlets and a second portion hinged to the first portion and providing a cover closing the outlets. Each outlet has a top surface with an annular groove. The second portion of the closure includes complementary annular beads which engage the grooves and provide a seal. The second portion of the closure preferably includes an inner skirt that surrounds and engages an axial wall on the first portion. The second portion further includes an outer skirt that engages a shoulder on the first portion of the closure. Each outlet further includes an annular wall having an annular bead on the external surface thereof which is engaged by snap action with an internal annular bead on the annular wall of the first portion of the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Maximillian Kusz
  • Patent number: 5813784
    Abstract: A solid deodorant sampler package and method of making wherein the package includes a plastic body having an open upper end, an open lower end, an integral upwardly and outwardly curved base wall in the form of a grid, and a peripheral wall. The grid is positioned between the upper and lower edges of the peripheral wall, and supports a solid deodorant. A plastic cover includes a base wall and a peripheral skirt telescoped over the peripheral wall of the body. The solid deodorant substantially fills the space between the base wall of the plastic cover and the base wall of the plastic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure INc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: D395824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: D404296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Christian W. Klauke, Igor F. Beaufils
  • Patent number: D406762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: D409915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Leonora M. Durliat, Alan N. Bodker
  • Patent number: D415427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: D418755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat
  • Patent number: D419446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Durliat