Patents by Inventor Michael A. Paliotta
Michael A. Paliotta 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: 8844723Abstract: A multi-layered blister package includes a first panel having at least one blister pocket receiving aperture defined therein, wherein a blister pocket protrudes through the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and retains an article therein. A second panel has at least one exit aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one exit aperture aligns with the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the first panel is disposed over the second panel. A third panel having at least one intermediate aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one intermediate aperture aligns with and is between the at least one exit aperture and the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the third panel is pivoted to a first position.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20120012498Abstract: A multi-layered blister package includes a first panel having at least one blister pocket receiving aperture defined therein, wherein a blister pocket protrudes through the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and retains an article therein. A second panel has at least one exit aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one exit aperture aligns with the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the first panel is disposed over the second panel. A third panel having at least one intermediate aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one intermediate aperture aligns with and is between the at least one exit aperture and the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the third panel is pivoted to a first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: F.M. HOWELL & COMPANY.Inventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George Howell
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Patent number: 7967143Abstract: A multi-layered blister package includes a first panel having at least one first aperture defined therein, wherein a blister pocket is visible through the at least one first aperture and retains an article therein. A second panel has at least one exit aperture defined therein by a first non-continuous cut line, wherein the at least one exit aperture aligns with the at least one first aperture when the first panel is disposed over the second panel. A first fold line separates the first and second panels. A biasing force transmitting member is provided with the first panel, such that a biasing force is applied to the blister pocket via the biasing force transmitting member. The biasing force transmitting member includes at least one of a plurality of spring legs encompassing the at least one first aperture and a shield member disposed between the first panel and the blister pocket.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20100213097Abstract: A multi-layered blister package includes a first panel having at least one first aperture defined therein, wherein a blister pocket is visible through the at least one first aperture and retains an article therein. A second panel has at least one exit aperture defined therein by a first non-continuous cut line, wherein the at least one exit aperture aligns with the at least one first aperture when the first panel is disposed over the second panel. A first fold line separates the first and second panels. A biasing force transmitting member is provided with the first panel, such that a biasing force is applied to the blister pocket via the biasing force transmitting member. The biasing force transmitting member includes at least one of a plurality of spring legs encompassing the at least one first aperture and a shield member disposed between the first panel and the blister pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George HOWELL
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Publication number: 20100012544Abstract: A multi-layered blister package includes a first panel having at least one blister pocket receiving aperture defined therein, wherein a blister pocket protrudes through the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and retains an article therein. A second panel has at least one exit aperture defined therein by a first non-continuous cut line, wherein the at least one exit aperture aligns with the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the first panel is disposed over the second panel. A third panel having at least one intermediate aperture defined therein by a second non-continuous cut line, wherein the at least one intermediate aperture aligns with and is between the at least one exit aperture and the at least one blister pocket receiving aperture when the third panel is disposed between the first and second panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Howell Packaging, Division of F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George Howell
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Patent number: 7201274Abstract: A package having a simultaneous stop, alignment, and enhanced tamper-resistant feature, wherein the package has an outer sleeve and a slide card slidably disposed within the outer sleeve. A stop panel is disposed on an inside surface of the outer sleeve and has an extension panel extending away therefrom, wherein the extension panel enhances the tamper-resistant nature of the package. A guide panel extends along a longitudinal edge of the outer sleeve and has a length equal to or greater than a combined length of the stop panel and extension panel. The guide panel being folded over the extension panel to defined a channel between an edge of the guide panel and a score line separating first and second panels of the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Howell Packaging division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Patent number: 6957765Abstract: A package having a locking mechanism and reinforced cell includes first, second, and third panels, wherein the first and third panels are foldable over each other. The reinforcing cell is defined by at least one flap of the third panel folded to have an edge engage an interior surface of the first panel. The locking mechanism is provided by an upper edge of the second panel being engaged by a top edge of the first panel. A push button provided on the second panel is used to disengage the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Howell Packaging a division of F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: George Howell, Michael Paliotta
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Publication number: 20050173505Abstract: A package having a locking mechanism and reinforced cell includes first, second, and third panels, wherein the first and third panels are foldable over each other. The reinforcing cell is defined by at least one flap of the third panel folded to have an edge engage an interior surface of the first panel. The locking mechanism is provided by an upper edge of the second panel being engaged by a top edge of the first panel. A push button provided on the second panel is used to disengage the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: George Howell, Michael Paliotta
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Patent number: 6874636Abstract: A lock and release mechanism of a unit dose package has a cut away formed in the second panel of an outer sleeve of the package, the cut away having a pair of legs extending therefrom and defining a node therebetween. A cut line and a throat region are formed in an end flap of first and second side panels, respectively, of a slide card to bifurcate each end flap into first and second engaging segments. The first and second engaging segments engage an engaging surface of a cut away formed in a second panel of the outer sleeve to prevent the slide card from unintentionally sliding within the outer sleeve. A release feature is formed in the third panel of the outer sleeve. The first and second engaging segments are disengaged from the engaging surface of the cut away by depressing the node via the release feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Howell Packaging, division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Patent number: 6848580Abstract: A simultaneous stop and alignment feature of a package having an outer sleeve and a slide card slidably disposed within the outer sleeve. A stop panel disposed on an inside surface of the outer sleeve has a stop panel edge spaced a predetermined distance (L) from a first end of the outer sleeve. A raised flap edge of the slide card may travel across a sliding distance (M) defined by the relationship L>M?0. When the raised flap edge engages the stop panel edge, the sliding distance is defined by the relationship M=0, the slide card is prevented from further sliding within the outer sleeve, and at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and at least one exit aperture of the outer sleeve align with corresponding at least one aligning aperture of the slide card.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Howell Packaging Division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20040232033Abstract: A package having a simultaneous stop, alignment, and enhanced tamper-resistant feature, wherein the package has an outer sleeve and a slide card slidably disposed within the outer sleeve. A stop panel is disposed on an inside surface of the outer sleeve and has an extension panel extending away therefrom, wherein the extension panel enhances the tamper-resistant nature of the package. A guide panel extends along a longitudinal edge of the outer sleeve and has a length equal to or greater than a combined length of the stop panel and extension panel. The guide panel being folded over the extension panel to defined a channel between an edge of the guide panel and a score line separating first and second panels of the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20040188311Abstract: A lock and release mechanism of a unit does package has a cut away formed in the second panel of an outer sleeve of the package, the cut away having a pair of legs extending therefrom and defining a node therebetween. A cut line and a throat region are formed in an end flap of first and second side panels, respectively, of a slide card to bifurcate each end flap into first and second engaging segments. The first and second engaging segments engage an engaging surface of a cut away formed in a second panel of the outer sleeve to prevent the slide card from unintentionally sliding within the outer sleeve. A release feature is formed in the third panel of the outer sleeve. The first and second engaging segments are disengaged from the engaging surface of the cut away by depressing the node via the release feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: HOWELL PACKAGING DIVISION OF FM HOWELL & COInventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20040035740Abstract: A simultaneous stop and alignment feature of a package having an outer sleeve and a slide card slidably disposed within the outer sleeve. A stop panel disposed on an inside surface of the outer sleeve has a stop panel edge spaced a predetermined distance (L) from a first end of the outer sleeve. A raised flap edge of the slide card may travel across a sliding distance (M) defined by the relationship L>M≧0. When the raised flap edge engages the stop panel edge, the sliding distance is defined by the relationship M=0, the slide card is prevented from further sliding within the outer sleeve, and at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and at least one exit aperture of the outer sleeve align with corresponding at least one aligning aperture of the slide card.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: HOWELL PACKAGING DIVISION OF FM HOWELL & CO.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Patent number: 6659280Abstract: A multi-layered child resistant blister package having blister packaging that retains an article. A single blank sheet has first and second opposing side edges and first, second, and third score lines that are parallel to the first and second opposing side edges. The opposing side edges and score lines delimit a back panel, first and second intermediate panels, and a top panel having at least one blister receiving pocket. The first intermediate panel is folded onto the back panel about the first score line. The second intermediate panel is folded onto the first intermediate panel about the second score line. The top panel is folded onto the second intermediate panel about the third score line. A cavity through which the article passes is defined at least by the first and second intermediate panels. The back panel includes a tear away panel positioned remote from an outer periphery of the package.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Howell Packaging, division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Publication number: 20030146125Abstract: A multi-layered child resistant blister package having blister packaging that retains an article. A single blank sheet has first and second opposing side edges and first, second, and third score lines that are parallel to the first and second opposing side edges. The opposing side edges and score lines delimit a back panel, first and second intermediate panels, and a top panel having at least one blister receiving pocket. The first intermediate panel is folded onto the back panel about the first score line. The second intermediate panel is folded onto the first intermediate panel about the second score line. The top panel is folded onto the second intermediate panel about the third score line. A cavity through which the article passes is defined at least by the first and second intermediate panels. The back panel includes a tear away panel positioned remote from an outer periphery of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
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Patent number: 6394275Abstract: A child resistant package having a panel that obstructs removal of the articles being held within the package. When the package is fully opened or fully closed, the panel offers resistance to the removal of the articles contained therein. Only when the panel is in an aligned position do holes in the panel properly align so that the articles within the package can be removed. Each article is sandwiched between a top base portion and a bottom base portion of the package such that the panel can slide in-between the base portions when the package is opened or closed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: F. M. Howell & CompanyInventors: Michael Paliotta, George L. Howell
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Patent number: 5971157Abstract: The compact disc package of the present invention comprises a rectangular cardboard structure folded in a three-fold manner, once at its overall midpoint and at the midpoint of each part of the structure on either side of the overall midpoint. Each side is then folded inwards towards the overall midpoint forming a two-panel structure on both sides. The package further includes a tongue-like strip attached to a panel on one end and folded-over at its other end. The panel opposite that to which the tongue-like strip is attached is slit in a manner to enable passage of a compact disc into and out of the slit. The tongue-like strip carries the disc, on its folded-over end, into and out of the slit.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: F.M. Howell & CompanyInventors: George L. Howell, Michael Paliotta
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Patent number: 5713472Abstract: A carton blank including a reinforced hang tab. The hang tab includes a tab having an upper portion, a top edge defined by a fold line and a cutout formed in the upper portion. A foldover panel is connected to the tab at the fold line. The foldover panel has first and second side flaps and a middle bridge portion that define a notch formed in the foldover panel. Upon assembly, the foldover panel is folded along the fold line and secured to the tab so that the notch overlaps the tab cutout to form a reinforced hang tab with an opening formed therein. The first and second side flaps and the middle bridge portion of the foldover panel reinforce the opening and the upper portion of the upper tab to prevent the tab from easily ripping or breaking. The lower tab that is secured to the bottom portion of the upper tab is configured to correspond to the notch in the foldover panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: F. M. Howell & CompanyInventors: George L. Howell, Michael Paliotta
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Patent number: 4848541Abstract: A display package of two-piece fragile cookware comprising a bowl and a lid therefor both formed of glass or ceramic material or the like, including a first preformed plastic sheet shaped to embrace the outer surface of the bowl with the bowl in fully recessed nested relation therein, a second preformed plastic sheet shaped to conform closely to and receive the lid nested therein, and an intervening cushioning sheet coextensively spanning the first and second sheets lying between outer edge portions of the first and second sheets and having integral bulges providing cushioning formations disposed between and separating confronting surfaces of the bowl and lid. The sheets are thermoplastically joined together along their perimeters outwardly of the bowl and lid.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: F. M. Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael A. Paliotta, Donald F. Allen
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Patent number: RE40612Abstract: A multi-layered child resistant blister package having blister packaging that retains an article. A single blank sheet has first and second opposing side edges and first, second, and third score lines that are parallel to the first and second opposing side edges. The opposing side edges and score lines delimit a back panel, first and second intermediate panels, and a top panel having at least one blister receiving pocket. The first intermediate panel is folded onto the back panel about the first score line. The second intermediate panel is folded onto the first intermediate panel about the second score line. The top panel is folded onto the second intermediate panel about the third score line. A cavity through which the article passes is defined at least by the first and second intermediate panels. The back panel includes a tear away panel positioned remote from an outer periphery of the package.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Howell Packaging division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell