Patents by Inventor Mark R. Gartz

Mark R. Gartz 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).

  • Publication number: 20110084068
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7878356
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7878355
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: 7854339
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276418
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276478
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: PACTIV CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100276419
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20080034690
    Abstract: An underlayment with improved drainage is disclosed. Particularly, the invention relates to an underlayment board having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the board further includes a top edge and a bottom edge and includes at least one channel defined in the first surface with each of the at least one channel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge to form a drainage path therebetween. More particularly, the underlayment board can include at least one funnel defined proximate at least the top edge or the bottom edge, wherein the at least one funnel is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the at least one channel. A method of finishing an exterior of a structural substrate and a building assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, John W. Lubker, Douglas S. Nordgren, Peter James Everett
  • Patent number: 6200015
    Abstract: A mixing container is provided which has a housing and a disassociatively associatable mixer subassembly. The mixer subassembly includes a top portion, a rod that slidably and reciprocatably extends centrally through the top portion, a gripping portion at one rod end, and a mixing head at the opposite rod end. The mixing head has a medial body portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion has a plurality of perimetrically adjacent whorl-like portions. Each whorl-like portion includes two wing loop portions that extend outwardly and obliquely relative to the medial body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Patent number: D550219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chintala, Clifton E. Scott, Gregory Paul Heinzinger, Jason C. Baron, Mark R. Gartz, Paul Barnier, Scott R. Semenik, Kam Cheong Anthony Tsoi
  • Patent number: D555432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Luba Lipkin
  • Patent number: D559041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Jonathan C. Smith
  • Patent number: D571156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Jonathan C. Smith
  • Patent number: D617154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Luba Lipkin
  • Patent number: D619858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Luba Lipkin
  • Patent number: D653536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventor: Mark R. Gartz
  • Patent number: D425380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark R. Gartz
  • Patent number: D426742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Patent number: D679198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Burger King Corporation
    Inventors: John D. O'Connor, Mark R. Gartz, Scott A. Hanson, Patru Pusta, Paulo Marchesan