Patents by Inventor Marek S. Krawec

Marek S. Krawec 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).

  • Container for filter tipped cigarette tubes used in hand made cigarettes
    Patent number: 5957278
    Abstract: A cigarette tube container for containing and transporting a multiple of cigarette tubes having cigarette filter tips is provided the container has partitions for dividing the container space into multiple segments with the tubes being placed upright with the filter tips located at the top of the container and a closure for each segment of the container where each closure may be individually opened to permit withdrawal of the cigarette tube by its filter tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, Inc.
    Inventors: Marek S. Krawec, Edward G. A. Simpson
  • Package for components of hand made cigarettes
    Patent number: 5794771
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for hand made cigarettes using loose tobacco and pre-made, filter tipped cigarette tubes. The packaging system includes a reusable container with a bottom section and a top section. Loose tobacco is stored in the bottom section and is separated by a divider from the top section. A removable storage canister holds the empty cigarette tubes and fits within the top portion of the reusable container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, Inc.
    Inventors: Marek S. Krawec, Edward G. A. Simpson, Jean L. Mailhot
  • Cigarette tube container
    Patent number: D403467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
    Inventors: Marek S. Krawec, Edward G.A. Simpson
  • Fine cut tobacco canister
    Patent number: D412373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
    Inventors: Marek S. Krawec, Edward G. A. Simpson, Jean L. Mailhot