Patents by Inventor Michele M. Dziaba

Michele M. Dziaba 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: 20230322440
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Patent number: 11702245
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Publication number: 20220097886
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Patent number: 11192687
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Publication number: 20200039690
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Patent number: 10479554
    Abstract: A container lid (10) is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs (50) therein. The ribs (50) increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs (50) can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region (56) within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Publication number: 20160194112
    Abstract: A container lid (10) is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs (50) therein. The ribs (50) increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs (50) can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michele M. DZIABA, Andrew Thomas TILTON, Jeffrey A. JOHNSON, Joseph M. MISKOVIC
  • Patent number: 8032420
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for allowing a user to sample and order a product using an interactive ordering system. The ordering system includes a vending station to allow a user to sample a quantity of the product, an ordering station in close proximity to the vending station to allow the user to purchase a related product, and a delivery station to delivery the purchased product to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, William R. Croasmun, Susan P. Bodett
  • Publication number: 20080283690
    Abstract: Adapters are provided for stable holding of non-cylindrical multi-sided food containers in beverage container receptacles, and also packaged food products integrating such adapters, and container support systems including beverage receptacles and the packaged food products held in the beverage receptacles via the adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Kraft Food Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, James McCay
  • Patent number: 7377381
    Abstract: Adapters are provided for stable holding of non-cylindrical multi-sided food containers in beverage container receptacles, and also packaged food products integrating such adapters, and container support systems including beverage receptacles and the packaged food products held in the beverage receptacles via the adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, James McCay
  • Publication number: 20030195816
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for allowing a user to sample and order a product using an interactive ordering system. The ordering system includes a vending station to allow a user to sample a quantity of the product, an ordering station in close proximity to the vending station to allow the user to purchase a related product, and a delivery station to delivery the purchased product to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, William R. Croasmun, Susan P. Bodett
  • Patent number: D536615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, James McCay
  • Patent number: D538655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, James McCay
  • Patent number: D720613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Patent number: D772701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Lid
    Patent number: D792221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Patent number: D870554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Lid
    Patent number: D882397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Lid
    Patent number: D885181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton