Patents by Inventor Luther A. Gross

Luther A. Gross 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).

  • Poly(ethylene terephthalate)(CPET) multilayer oxygen-scavenging containers and methods of making
    Patent number: 9370916
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging multi-layer container and methods of making, controlling, and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Mullinix Packages, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Schmitz, Luther A. Gross, Boh C. Tsai, Matt Schiffli, Gary Klimek
  • Poly(ethylene terephthalate)(APET) multilayer oxygen-scavenging containers and methods of making
    Patent number: 9340316
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging multi-layer container and methods of making, controlling, and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Mullinix Packages, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Schmitz, Luther A. Gross, Boh C. Tsai, Matt Schiffli, Gary Klimek
  • POLY(ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)(CPET) MULTILAYER OXYGEN-SCAVENGING CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140251857
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging multi-layer container and methods of making, controlling, and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mullinix Packages, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Schmitz, Luther A. Gross, Boh C. Tsai, Matt Schiffli, Gary Klimek
  • POLY(ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)(APET) MULTILAYER OXYGEN-SCAVENGING CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140251993
    Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging multi-layer container and methods of making, controlling, and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mullinix Packages, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Schmitz, Luther A. Gross, Boh C. Tsai, Matt Schiffli, Gary Klimek
  • Food container with interchangeable lid—base seal provided with undercut sealing profile and asymmetric interlockable stacking ridges
    Patent number: 7032773
    Abstract: There is provided a container having both male and female sealing regions disposed about its periphery in a pattern making it possible to seal a container with another container having substantially identical sealing regions. The male sealing regions used in the practice of the present invention may take the form of a U-shaped ridge which is undercut along at least one leg of the U in a radial direction. Typically, a container will be thermoformed from lightweight thermoplastic material giving the U-shaped ridge considerable flexibility. The female sealing regions used in the practice of the invention may take the form of an undercut channel adapted to receive and match the undercut U-shaped ridges found in the male portion of the container wherein the walls and base of the channel are sufficiently flexible that the undercut portions of the U-shaped ridge are urged into engagement with the undercut portions of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome G. Dees, Rebecca E. Whitmore, Gerald J. Van Handel, Mark B. Littlejohn, Luther A. Gross, Mark A. Cruz
  • Food container with interchangeable lid - base seal provided with undercut sealing profile and asymmetric interlockable stacking ridges
    Publication number: 20040144781
    Abstract: There is provided a container having both male and female sealing regions disposed about its periphery in a pattern making it possible to seal a container with another container having substantially identical sealing regions. The male sealing regions used in the practice of the present invention may take the form of a U-shaped ridge which is undercut along at least one leg of the U in a radial direction. Typically, a container will be thermoformed from lightweight thermoplastic material giving the U-shaped ridge considerable flexibility. The female sealing regions used in the practice of the invention may take the form of an undercut channel adapted to receive and match the undercut U-shaped ridges found in the male portion of the container wherein the walls and base of the channel are sufficiently flexible that the undercut portions of the U-shaped ridge are urged into engagement with the undercut portions of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jerome G. Dees, Rebecca E. Whitmore, Gerald J. Van Handel, Mark B. Littlejohn, Luther A. Gross, Mark A. Cruz
  • Combined bottle and bowl package
    Patent number: D364341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Hormel Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Duane M. Regenscheid, Grover J. Manderfield, Jr., Luther A. Gross, John Fricke
  • Food container
    Patent number: D655629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Bob Blanton, Jim N. Belcher, Luther A. Gross, George Lueken, Scott Maurer, Kevin Speith, Anthony York