Patents by Inventor Michael G. Tokarski
Michael G. Tokarski 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: 9585450Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: James M. Peck, George E. Himes, Jr., Michael G. Tokarski, Christopher Wildsmith, David C. Turner, John B. Fore, Mark Mandeville
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Publication number: 20150121809Abstract: A package having an additive that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: James M. Peck, Dharmesh Dubey, Michael G. Tokarski, Qiang Zhang, Yufu Li, Steven C. Arnold
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Publication number: 20120267808Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: James M. Peck, George E. Himes, JR., Michael G. Tokarski, Christopher Wildsmith, David C. Turner, John B. Fore, Mark Mandeville
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Patent number: 8281920Abstract: The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by providing a means for elevating the lens when the package is opened.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, James Peck, Edward Dzwill, George Brock, Roger W. Smith, Michael D. Schulte, Michael Scott Ulrich
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Publication number: 20110018152Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: James M. Peck, George E. Himes, JR., Michael G. Tokarski, Christopher Wildsmith, David C. Turner, John B. Fore, Mark Mandeville
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Patent number: 7784608Abstract: The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by elevating the lens when the package is opened.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, James Peck, Edward Dzwill, George Brock, Roger W. Smith, Michael D. Schulte, Michael Scott Ulrich
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Publication number: 20100187140Abstract: The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by providing a means for elevating the lens when the package is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, James Peck, Edward Dzwill, George Brock, Roger W. Smith, Michael D. Schulte, Michael Scott Ulrich
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Publication number: 20090165427Abstract: A package having an additive that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: James M. Peck, Dharmesh Dubey, Michael G. Tokarski, Qiang Zhang, Yufu Li, Steven C. Arnold
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Patent number: 6766941Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container having a tear-away top. In general, the container comprises a substrate layer and a cut in the substrate layer. The cut is sufficiently deep so that a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a container that has a tear-away top. The method generally includes the steps of providing a substrate layer, making a cut in the substrate layer, and then forming a container. After the container has been formed, a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: SIG Combibloc, Inc.Inventor: Michael G. Tokarski
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Publication number: 20040031701Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: James M. Peck, George E. Himes, Michael G. Tokarski, Christopher Wildsmith, David C. Turner, John B. Fore, Mark Mandeville
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Publication number: 20040004008Abstract: A package having a roughened surface that does not adhere to a medical device enclosed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: James M. Peck, George E. Himes, Michael G. Tokarski, Christopher Wildsmith, David C. Turner, John B. Fore, Mark Mandeville
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Patent number: 6419152Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container having a tear-away top. In general, the container comprises an outer substrate layer, an inner aseptic layer secured to the outer substrate layer, and a cut in the outer substrate layer. In order to preserve the product in the container, the cut is of a predetermined depth such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer. The cut, however, is sufficiently deep so that a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a container that has a tear-away top. The method generally includes the steps of providing an outer substrate layer, securing an inner aseptic layer to the outer substrate layer, making a cut of predetermined depth in the outer substrate layer such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer, and then forming a container.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: SIG Combibloc Inc.Inventor: Michael G. Tokarski
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Patent number: 6244503Abstract: The present invention is a package closure apparatus. The landing extends from a base of the closure apparatus into an opening of the closure apparatus. The spring face adjoins the landing at a first junction forming a first flexible joint. The push-tab adjoins the spring face at a second junction forming a second flexible joint. The first flexible joint, the spring face, and the second flexible joint cooperate to enable the push-tab to move relative to the base of the apparatus. The air vent is adapted to facilitate a substantially even flow rate of a product through the opening of the closure apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: SIG Combibloc Inc.Inventors: C. Daniel Miller, Arthur W. Robichaud, Michael G. Tokarski
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Patent number: 6241646Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of using a laser to manufacture a container that has a tear-away spout. First, a flat card is formed by providing an outer substrate layer and then securing an inner aseptic layer to the outer substrate layer. After the flat card is formed, a cut of predetermined depth is made with a laser along a predetermined path in the outer substrate layer so that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer. After the cut is made in the outer substrate layer, the flat card is folded to form a container that has a flap. The cut extends around the flap, and the flap has a tip. In order to form a spout, the tip is torn off at the cut.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: SIG Combibloc Inc.Inventor: Michael G. Tokarski
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Patent number: 6098874Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container having a tear-away top. In general, the container comprises an outer substrate layer, an inner aseptic layer secured to the outer substrate layer, and a cut in the outer substrate layer. In order to preserve the product in the container, the cut is of a predetermined depth such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer. The cut, however, is sufficiently deep so that a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a container that has a tear-away top. The method generally includes the steps of providing an outer substrate layer, securing an inner aseptic layer to the outer substrate layer, making a cut of predetermined depth in the outer substrate layer such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer, and then forming a container.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: SIG Combibloc Inc.Inventor: Michael G. Tokarski
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Patent number: 5992734Abstract: The present invention is a hinge for a package closure apparatus. A preferred embodiment of the hinge comprises a landing, a spring face, a push-tab, and an air vent. The landing extends from a base of the closure apparatus into an opening of the closure apparatus. The spring face adjoins the landing at a first junction forming a first flexible joint. The push-tab adjoins the spring face at a second junction forming a second flexible joint. The first flexible joint, the spring face, and the second flexible joint cooperate to enable the push-tab to move relative to the base of the apparatus. The air vent is adapted to facilitate a substantially even flow rate of a product through the opening of the closure apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: SIG Combibloc Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, C. Daniel Miller, Arthur W. Robichaud
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Patent number: 5823420Abstract: A package closure apparatus is disclosed which has a push-tab connected to a base via a landing which extends into a central opening in said closure and a spring face which extends from said push-tab to connect with the landing. The connection between the landing and spring face forms a first junction about which the hinge may act. The connection between the spring face and the push-tab forms a second junction about which the hinge may act.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Combibloc, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, C. Daniel Miller, Arthur W. Robichaud
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Patent number: 5639018Abstract: A package closure apparatus is disclosed which has a push-tab connected to a base via a landing which extends into a central opening in the closure and a spring face which extends from the push-tab to connect with the landing. The connection between the landing and spring face forms a first junction about which the hinge may act. The connection between the spring face and the push-tab forms a second junction about which the hinge may act.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Combibloc, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, C. Daniel Miller, Arthur W. Robichaud
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Patent number: 5315923Abstract: An apparatus for and method of preparing discarded food and beverage packagings for recycling. A moisture absorbent powder is added to the packagings prior to shipment to a recycling facility. The present invention may further include an apparatus for breaking open paperboard packages and then treating the open packages with a chemical additive such as baking soda to reduce microbial activity caused by leftover contents within the discarded packages. The packages may then be compressed and sent to a recycling facility.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1992Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: Combibloc, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Tokarski, Lester A. Roudabush