Patents by Inventor Michael Paliotta

Michael 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).

  • Patent number: 8844723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20120012498
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: F.M. HOWELL & COMPANY.
    Inventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George Howell
  • Patent number: 7967143
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20100213097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George HOWELL
  • Publication number: 20100012544
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Howell Packaging, Division of F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Michael PALIOTTA, George Howell
  • Patent number: 7201274
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Howell Packaging division of FM Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Patent number: 6957765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Howell Packaging a division of F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: George Howell, Michael Paliotta
  • Publication number: 20050173505
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: George Howell, Michael Paliotta
  • Patent number: 6874636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Howell Packaging, division of FM Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Patent number: 6848580
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Howell Packaging Division of FM Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20040232033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20040188311
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: HOWELL PACKAGING DIVISION OF FM HOWELL & CO
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20040035740
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: HOWELL PACKAGING DIVISION OF FM HOWELL & CO.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Patent number: 6659280
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Howell Packaging, division of FM Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20030146125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell
  • Patent number: 6394275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: F. M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George L. Howell
  • Patent number: 5971157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: George L. Howell, Michael Paliotta
  • Patent number: 5713472
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: F. M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: George L. Howell, Michael Paliotta
  • Patent number: 4848541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: F. M. Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael A. Paliotta, Donald F. Allen
  • Patent number: RE40612
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Howell Packaging division of FM Howell & Co.
    Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell