Patents by Inventor Navaneeth Bashyam
Navaneeth Bashyam 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: 10407225Abstract: A closure includes a top wall portion, an annular skirt portion, a continuous plug seal, a top sealing member and a top stop. The skirt portion, the plug seal and the top stop depend from the top wall portion. The top sealing member is located between the plug seal and the skirt portion. The top stop is located between the plug seal and the skirt portion. The sealing member extends to and contacts a top surface, a top portion of the inner radius/corner or the outer radius/corner of the finish of the container when the closure and the container are in mating engagement with each other at an atmospheric internal pressure. At higher internal pressures, the top sealing member and the top stop are spaced from and located above the top surface of the finish.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Tyler J. Schlusemann, Navaneeth Bashyam
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Patent number: 10336507Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John C. Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russell L. Tartock
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Patent number: 10293992Abstract: An anti-refill closure assembly comprises a closure body having an upper spout portion and a lower fitment portion configured for securement to an associated container. The closure body defines at least one flow passage through which liquid from the container enters the closure body. A reciprocable valve member is positioned within the closure body for movement between opened and closed positions. In the opened position of the valve member, liquid from within the container flows into the closure body through the at least one flow passage, and past the valve member outwardly through the upper spout portion. In the closed position of the valve member, the valve member acts to prevent the reverse flow of liquid from the outer spout portion back through the valve body and into the associated container.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Patrick Zweigart, Jr., Navaneeth Bashyam, Russell Tartock, Daniel Elliott
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Publication number: 20190135507Abstract: A closure includes top wall portion, an annular skirt portion, a continuous plug seal, a top sealing member and a top stop. The skirt portion, the plug seal and the top stop depend from the top wall portion. The top sealing member is located between the plug seal and the skirt portion. The top stop is located between the plug seal and the skirt portion. The sealing member extends to and contacts a top surface, a top portion of the inner radius/corner or the outer radius/corner of the finish of the container when the closure and the container are in mating engagement with each other at an atmospheric internal pressure. At higher internal pressures, the top sealing member and the top stop are spaced from and located above the top surface of the finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Tyler J. Schlusemann, Navaneeth Bashyam
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Publication number: 20170349336Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John C. Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russell L. Tartock
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Patent number: 9790005Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russ Tartock
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Publication number: 20160229601Abstract: An anti-refill closure assembly comprises a closure body having an upper spout portion and a lower fitment portion configured for securement to an associated container. The closure body defines at least one flow passage through which liquid from the container enters the closure body. A reciprocable valve member is positioned within the closure body for movement between opened and closed positions. In the opened position of the valve member, liquid from within the container flows into the closure body through the at least one flow passage, and past the valve member outwardly through the upper spout portion. In the closed position of the valve member, the valve member acts to prevent the reverse flow of liquid from the outer spout portion back through the valve body and into the associated container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Patrick Zweigart, Jr., Navaneeth Bashyam, Russell Tartock, Daniel Elliott
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Patent number: 9290308Abstract: A dispensing closure assembly is particularly configured for use on a container having carbonated or otherwise pressurized contents. The closure assembly includes a closure shell having an annular mounting collar, and an axially moveable tip positioned on the mounting collar for axial movement between opened and closed positions. Notably, the closure assembly includes an arrangement of venting projections, preferably provided on the closure shell, which provide pre-venting of gas pressure from within the container upon initial opening movement of the moveable tip. Foaming, splashing, or other undesirable discharge of liquid from within the container upon initial opening is desirably abated.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Navaneeth Bashyam, Santiago Julian Pidevall, Javier Exposito Rosales
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Patent number: 9254942Abstract: A linerless closure for use on an associated container includes a unitary, one-piece closure body having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The closure includes an annular, outer seal element which depends from the top wall portion for sealing engagement with a generally outwardly facing surface of the associated container. The closure includes an inner, plug seal element depending from the top wall portion for sealing engagement with a generally inwardly facing surface of the container. Notably, the closure includes a discontinuous pressure block in the form of a plurality of circumferentially spaced, seal reinforcement elements on the inside surface of the skirt portion, adjacent the top wall portion. The reinforcement elements are engageable by the outer seal element to limit outward deflection of the outer seal element, to enhance sealing cooperation with the associated container.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: Daniel Elliot, Navaneeth Bashyam
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Patent number: 9085395Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Closure Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russell Tartock
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Publication number: 20150197380Abstract: A dispensing closure assembly is particularly configured for use on a container having carbonated or otherwise pressurized contents. The closure assembly includes a closure shell having an annular mounting collar, and an axially moveable tip positioned on the mounting collar for axial movement between opened and closed positions. Notably, the closure assembly includes an arrangement of venting projections, preferably provided on the closure shell, which provide pre-venting of gas pressure from within the container upon initial opening movement of the moveable tip. Foaming, splashing, or other undesirable discharge of liquid from within the container upon initial opening is desirably abated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Navaneeth Bashyam, Santiago Julian Pidevall, Javier Exposito Rosales
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Patent number: 8695821Abstract: A plastic closure formed from polymeric materials in accordance with the present invention is configured for enhanced performance, including enhanced strength and impact resistance. In one aspect of the present invention, the closure includes a top wall portion, and an annular, depending skirt portion which defines a plurality of circumferentially spaced, axial columns. Notably, in accordance with the illustrated embodiment, each of these axial columns is provided by a group of gripping knurls provided on the exterior of the skirt portion, with each group of the gripping knurls having relatively shallow valleys between adjacent ones of the knurls.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventor: Navaneeth Bashyam
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Patent number: 8485374Abstract: A plastic closure is disclosed which is configured for enhanced performance and reduced closure weight. Notably, the closure includes a compound, internal helical thread formation including an upper retention portion which provides desired closure hoop strength and sealing performance, and a lower guide portion which is configured for light weight while functioning to guide the closure onto an associated container during application. The closure can further include a stepped top wall portion having a relatively thick outer region, and a relatively thin central region. A tamper-evident band of the closure can be configured to include a deformable free edge portion for enhanced tamper-resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Closure Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Dave Gevers, Pranav M. Bhatt, Navaneeth Bashyam, Thomas McCandless
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Publication number: 20120318768Abstract: A plastic closure formed from polymeric materials in accordance with the present invention is configured for enhanced performance, including enhanced strength and impact resistance. In one aspect of the present invention, the closure includes a top wall portion, and an annular, depending skirt portion which defines a plurality of circumferentially spaced, axial columns. Notably, in accordance with the illustrated embodiment, each of these axial columns is provided by a group of gripping knurls provided on the exterior of the skirt portion, with each group of the gripping knurls having relatively shallow valleys between adjacent ones of the knurls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: CLOSURE SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Navaneeth Bashyam
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Publication number: 20120267372Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: CLOSURE SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russell Tartock
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Publication number: 20120091138Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Sohail Sadiq, John Edie, David E. Gevers, William Moll, Navaneeth Bashyam, Pranav Bhatt, Russ Tartock
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Publication number: 20110163098Abstract: A plastic closure is disclosed which is configured for enhanced performance and reduced closure weight. Notably, the closure includes a compound, internal helical thread formation including an upper retention portion which provides desired closure hoop strength and sealing performance, and a lower guide portion which is configured for light weight while functioning to guide the closure onto an associated container during application. The closure can further include a stepped top wall portion having a relatively thick outer region, and a relatively thin central region. A tamper-evident band of the closure can be configured to include a deformable free edge portion for enhanced tamper-resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Dave Gevers, Pranav M. Bhatt, Navaneeth Bashyam, Thomas McCandless
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Publication number: 20110089134Abstract: A method of compression molding a plastic article, such as a closure, includes providing a molten polymeric material, comprising a mixture of at least one molten polymer and a gas blended therein. The polymeric material is molded between cooperating male and female molds, with relative movement of the molds controlled to form a mold cavity with a predetermined volume. Formation in this manner acts to produce a molded closure with substantially reduced density, thus achieving desired material savings, while still providing a closure or like article exhibiting desired performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Hugh Morton, Lawrence M. Smeyak, Lindsey Abney, Brandon Hughes, Edward Kresge, John Erspamer, Navaneeth Bashyam, Jeffrey M. Pristera