Patents by Inventor Marc Pedmo
Marc Pedmo 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).
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Patent number: 8308008Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: James P. Perry, Craig A. McCardell, Jeremy J. McBroom, David E. Compeau, Ashley A. Gohlke, William J. Hook, Katherine J. Jordan, Frank S. Walczak, Peter B. Clarke, J. Kevin Clay, Richard C. Darr, Jack E. Elder, Marc A. Pedmo, Charles R. Schotthoefer
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Publication number: 20120091149Abstract: A retort-resistant plastic container includes a base portion, a sidewall portion, and a neck portion. The base portion includes a domed portion and a lower annular portion. The sidewall portion extends upwardly from the base portion, and typically has a minimum thickness of 0.020 inches. The neck portion extends upwardly from the sidewall portion and includes an annular flange. In embodiments, the outer diameter of the lower annular portion is less than the inner diameter of the annular flange. Further, in some embodiments, the sidewall is substantially smooth absent various sidewall structural reinforcements (e.g., vacuum panels or reinforcement ribs). Moreover, for embodiments, the sidewall portion is at least 0.80 of the total vertical length of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Marc A. Pedmo
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Publication number: 20110204070Abstract: The plastic container includes a hollow body of plastic material having a lower supporting base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the lower base and an upper neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall with an opening therein. The sidewall includes at least one panel having a central region and an outer boundary, with the outer boundary being depressed with respect to the central region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, James C. Dorn, James J. Miller
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Publication number: 20110186570Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: James P. Perry, Craig A. McCardell, Jeremy J. McBroom, David E. Compeau, Ashley A. Gohlke, William J. Hook, Katherine J. Jordan, Frank S. Walczak, Peter B. Clarke, J. Kevin Clay, Richard C. Darr, Jack E. Elder, Marc A. Pedmo, Charles R. Schotthoefer
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Patent number: 7959024Abstract: The plastic container includes a hollow body of plastic material having a lower supporting base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the lower base and an upper neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall with an opening therein. The sidewall includes at least one panel having a central region and an outer boundary, with the outer boundary being depressed with respect to the central region.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, James C. Dorn, James J. Miller
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Publication number: 20100308066Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates additional sealing features wherein the gasket (330) projects inwardly from the collar (300) into an interior space (H, I) of the container (210) to be biased against the sealing flange (284). The sealing wall includes modifications that funnel powder into the interior space (H,I) of the receptacle (280).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: James P. Perry, David E. Compeau, Charles R. Schotthoefer, Jeremy J. McBroom, Melissa J. Gamel, Marc A. Pedmo, John G. Barca
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Publication number: 20100308044Abstract: A sealable container (210) for flowable material formed with top (212) and flexible and stiffened bottom (214) walls joined by front (216), rear (218), and opposite side walls (220, 222). The top wall including an openable lid (D) formed with an improved scoop holder (30) and a collar (300) received about a finish (282) of the front, rear, and side walls. The flexible and stiffened bottom wall (214) includes at least one sagittal stiffening channel (500) and an optional transverse stiffening channel (530). The openable lid includes a sealing wall (340) that cooperates with other improved container components to prevent spillage of the flowable material after the seal is peeled and removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: James P. Perry, Mark A. Bennett, Martin J. Gibler, Marc A. Pedmo, Sean P. Cronican, Jeremy J. McBroom, John G. Barca, David E. Compeau, Gregory J. Finn
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Publication number: 20100199611Abstract: A system for manufacturing a plastic container, including a thin-walled container, includes an actuator and a base unit. The actuator may include a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of a container. The base unit includes a heating surface and may optionally include an insert. In an embodiment, the actuator may be configured to apply a force or pressure on a container to contact the base unit, the base unit may be configured to receive a base portion of the container, and the heating surface may be configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container. Embodiments of a method for providing a plastic container are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Marc Pedmo, Richard C. Darr
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Publication number: 20100163513Abstract: A base for a plastic container including an outer support portion; a structured formation ring including a plurality of sequential formations; an inner inversion portion disposed radially inwardly of the structured formation ring; and a central portion. In an embodiment, the sequential formations are disposed in a substantially ring-like configuration and at least the inner inversion portion is configured to flex in response to internal vacuum forces associated with said container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.Inventor: Marc A. Pedmo
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Patent number: 7732035Abstract: A base for a plastic container is disclosed. The base includes a central vertical axis; an outer supporting annular portion for supporting said container on a surface; a central portion of the base, the central portion provided about said central vertical axis; and a base portion. The base portion extends between the annular portion and the central support portion of the base. The base portion includes at least two lugs that extend radially from a position adjacent the annular portion towards the central portion, the lugs including at least two stepped segments.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, James J. Miller
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Patent number: 7727605Abstract: A plastic container having a base portion adapted to support the container, a cylindrical sidewall projecting upwardly from the base, and a neck finish projecting upwardly from the sidewall and having an opening to the inside of the container. The container has a molded outer layer with inner and outer surfaces and an inner layer extending over the inner surface of the sidewall and base, with the neck finish free from the inner layer. The outer layer contains at least one oxygen scavenger material that reacts with oxygen, and the inner layer includes at least one oxygen barrier material.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Darr, Marc A. Pedmo
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Publication number: 20100108670Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: James P. Perry, Craig A. McCardell, Jeremy McBroom, David Compeau, Ashley A. Gohlke, William J. Hook, Kartherine J. Jordan, Frank S. Walczak, Peter B. Clarke, J. Kevin Clay, Richard C. Darr, Jack E. Elder, Marc A. Pedmo, Charles R. Schotthoefer
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Patent number: D622147Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Marc A. Pedmo
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Patent number: D622594Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Kissinger, Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski
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Patent number: D623063Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Marc A. Pedmo
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Patent number: D629696Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski
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Patent number: D630948Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski
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Patent number: D632966Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski
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Patent number: D634640Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski
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Patent number: D637084Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Kissinger, Marc A. Pedmo, Christopher E. Kaminski