Patents by Inventor Lynda A. Deakin

Lynda A. Deakin 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: 8866056
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T. S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S. K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 8651279
    Abstract: A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Yolanda A. Malone, Catherine Shapiro, Svava Atladottir, Lynda Deakin, John Dixon, JoAn Hernandez, Stephen Kim, Gina Romero, Gabriel Trionfi, Martin Zabaleta, Lauren Shimek
  • Publication number: 20120055817
    Abstract: A contact lens package that is reusable as a case to store a contact lens between uses includes a lid, a base, one or more receptacles for a contact lens case, and a time keeping device. The time keeping device comprises an indicator for each one or more receptacles that indicates a period of time that has elapsed since the contact lens case currently in the receptacle was placed therein. When the period of time has expired, the indicator denotes a need to discard both the contact lens case and a contact lens associated with the contact lens case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Jonthan C. Coon, Kevin K. McCallum, Bruce V. Christy, III, Desmond C. S. Cheong, Joanne M. Oliver, Mark A. Zeh, Lynda Deakin, Rachel Wong, Jonah L. Houston, Anthony J. Rossetti, John Ravitch
  • Patent number: 8069979
    Abstract: A reusable holder for contact lens cases includes a base, at least one receptacle formed in the base configured to receive a contact lens case, and a time keeping device formed in the base. The time keeping device may include an indicator for the at least one receptacle that indicates a period of time that has lapsed since the contact lens case currently in the at least one receptacle was placed therein to denote a need to discard the contact lens case and a contact lens associated with the contact lens case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: 1-800 Contacts, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Jonathan C. Coon, Kevin K. McCallum, Bruce V. Christy, III, Desmond C. S. Cheon, Joanne M. Oliver, Mark A. Zeh, Lynda Deakin, Rachel Wong, Jonah L. Houston, Anthony J. Rossetti, John Ravitch
  • Publication number: 20110031137
    Abstract: A contact lens package that is reusable as a case to store a contact lens between uses includes a bottom member having a well with an inside generally concave shape, and a wall rising above the well and ending in a top rim defining an opening; a temporary seal comprising a moisture-proof film sealed across the top rim to seal the opening, thus defining a volume within the package, the volume containing a contact lens and contact lens fluid; and a cap secured to the bottom member covering the temporary seal, the cap being removable to give access to the temporary seal and replaceable on the bottom member thereafter to provide storage of the contact lens between uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: 1-800 Contacts, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Jonthan C. Coon, Kevin K. McCallum, Bruce V. Christy, III, Desmond C. S. Cheong, Joanne M. Oliver, Mark A. Zeh, Lynda Deakin, Rachel Wong, Jonah L. Houston, Anthony J. Rossetti, John Ravitch
  • Patent number: 7832551
    Abstract: A contact lens package that is reusable as a case to store a contact lens between uses includes a lid, a base, one or more receptacles for a contact lens case, and a time keeping device. The time keeping device comprises an indicator for each one or more receptacles that indicates a period of time that has elapsed since the contact lens case currently in the receptacle was placed therein. When the period of time has expired, the indicator denotes a need to discard both the contact lens case and a contact lens associated with the contact lens case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: 1-800 Contacts, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Jonthan C. Coon, Kevin K. McCallum, Bruce V. Christy, III, Desmond C. S. Cheong, Joanne M. Oliver, Mark A. Zeh, Lynda Deakin, Rachel Wong, Jonah L. Houston, Anthony J. Rossetti, John Ravitch
  • Publication number: 20100183773
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a container that is configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction between a collapsed state and an extended state. The container includes a sidewall having a first axial end portion and an oppositely disposed second axial end portion. The sidewall is vertically compressed in the collapsed state and configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction to the extended state. A base portion is engaged with the first axial end portion of the sidewall. The base portion and the sidewall cooperatively define an interior region having an opening. A cover is engaged with the second axial end portion of the sidewall. The cover is configured for covering the opening to the interior region during cooking or heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Yolanda A. Malone, Donald L. Greenwood, David W. France, Alison Wong, Anthony Piazza, Anke Pierik, Jon Le Fors, Lynda Deakin, Lauren Shimek, Eric Toyofuku, Alexander Coriano, III, Grace Hwang, Emilie Lasseron, Suzanne Gibbs Howard
  • Publication number: 20100015293
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. Anti-foam compositions for use in the multi-component packaging system and a multi-component packaging system containing the anti-foam compositions disposed on one or more interior surfaces of the packaging system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Catherine M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang, Prem S. Singh
  • Publication number: 20090071857
    Abstract: A food label includes a food product portion providing indicia of a nutritional composition of a food product, with aspects of the indicia being coded to match aspects of a program recommendation portion of the food label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Astwood, Albert D. Bolles, Brian R. Meckna, Patricia T. Packard, Terry T. Schwartz, Lynda A. Deakin, Ian Michael Groulx, Byron Parr, Marc H. Woollard
  • Publication number: 20080210686
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine M. Shapiro, Corey L. Berends, Brian M. Degner, Jess C. Sweley, Stephanie L. Bills, Christopher M. Branda, Kim M. Folta, Robert Kim, Sue Lai, Pamela A. Poulis, Jesse Jay Spungin, Katie M. Bartholomew, Lynda A. Deakin, Todd T.S. Holscher, Grace J. Hwang, Mark M. Kavanagh, Michelle S.K. Lee, Adam M. Mack, Eleanor D. Morgan, John W. Smith, David C. Thomsen, Gabriel M. Trionfi, Ana T. Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20080000795
    Abstract: A set of stackable containers includes first and second containers each featuring a body having a base and an open top and a lid removably covering the open top of the body. The lid of the first container features a recess while the lid of the second container features a circumferential ridge having an inner edge defining a center recess and an outer edge. The base of the first container body is sized to be received in the recess of the first container lid and in the center recess of the second container lid while the outer edge of the circumferential ridge of the second container lid sized to engage the base of the second container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Lynda Deakin, Jeff Ames
  • Patent number: 7188628
    Abstract: A nail trimmer apparatus as porvided by the present invention is a small handheld battery powered device that trims nails without damaging the surrounding skin. A trimming action is driven by a compact motor at a predefined speed and torque and a mechanism converts the rotation of a motor shaft to an oscillating action at a head. A cushioned abrasive surface attached to the head oscillates with a frequency and stoke that optimizes the trimming of the nail while not adversely affecting surrounding skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Shubert, David E. Mallard, Lynda A. Deakin, Daniel S. Bomze
  • Publication number: 20070000792
    Abstract: A contact lens package that is reusable as a case to store a contact lens between uses includes a bottom member having a well with an inside generally concave shape, and a wall rising above the well and ending in a top rim defining an opening; a temporary seal comprising a moisture-proof film sealed across the top rim to seal the opening, thus defining a volume within the package, the volume containing a contact lens and contact lens fluid; and a cap secured to the bottom member covering the temporary seal, the cap being removable to give access to the temporary seal and replaceable on the bottom member thereafter to provide storage of the contact lens between uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Newman, Jonthan Coon, Kevin McCallum, Bruce Christy, Desmond Cheong, Joanne Oliver, Mark Zeh, Lynda Deakin, Rachel Wong, Jonah Houston, Anthony Rossetti, John Ravitch
  • Patent number: D511400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventors: Lawrence Shubert, Lynda A. Deakin, David Mallard, Christopher Loew, Grethchen Barnes
  • Patent number: D633385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, Tracey Contreras Spungin, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Michael R. Pfeiffer, Cori Ann Zazworsky, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Geoffrey Baldwin, Ross Lockwood, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiffer
  • Patent number: D649046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Con Agra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, William E. Luna, Jr., Tracey Contreras Spungin, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Geoffrey Baldwin, Ross Lockwood, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiller
  • Patent number: D649047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, Tracey Contreras Spungin, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Atul H. Mistry, Tamara Whiteside, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Geoffrey Baldwin, Ross Lockwood, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiller
  • Patent number: D649048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, Tracey Contreras Spungin, Atul H. Mistry, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Hyan Jin Ko, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiller
  • Patent number: D649456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, Tracey Contreras Spungin, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Hyan Jin Ko, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiller
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    Patent number: D651513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Baker, Robert Ewart, Joseph Vincent O'Malley, Michael R. Pfeiffer, Cori Ann Zazworsky, Lynda Deakin, Carly Price, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Geoffrey Baldwin, Ross Lockwood, Gil Palmon, Gary Schiller