Patents by Inventor Neil Helm

Neil Helm 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: 10894635
    Abstract: A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid. A base extension and a lid extension are connected to a hinge to join the base and the lid together in a closed, pre-use configuration. A tab extends from either the lid extension or the base extension in a direction away from the lid and the base such that the tab extends beyond the hinge The tab is joined to one of the extensions via weakened regions that can be torn when the tab is pulled to indicate that the container has been tampered with or opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Genpak, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Helm, Brian S. Allers
  • Patent number: 10889413
    Abstract: A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid. A base extension and a lid extension are connected to a hinge to join the base and the lid together in a closed, pre-use configuration. A tab extends from either the lid extension or the base extension in a direction away from the lid and the base such that the tab extends beyond the hinge. The tab is joined to one of the extensions via weakened regions that can be torn when the tab is pulled to indicate that the container has been tampered with or opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Genpak, LLC
    Inventors: Brian S. Allers, Neil Helm
  • Publication number: 20190185221
    Abstract: A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid. A base extension and a lid extension are connected to a hinge to join the base and the lid together in a closed, pre-use configuration. A tab extends from either the lid extension or the base extension in a direction away from the lid and the base such that the tab extends beyond the hinge The tab is joined to one of the extensions via weakened regions that can be torn when the tab is pulled to indicate that the container has been tampered with or opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Genpak, LLC
    Inventors: Brian S. Allers, Neil Helm
  • Publication number: 20190185222
    Abstract: A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid. A base extension and a lid extension are connected to a hinge to join the base and the lid together in a closed, pre-use configuration. A tab extends from either the lid extension or the base extension in a direction away from the lid and the base such that the tab extends beyond the hinge The tab is joined to one of the extensions via weakened regions that can be torn when the tab is pulled to indicate that the container has been tampered with or opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Genpak, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Helm, Brian S. Allers
  • Publication number: 20140262872
    Abstract: A blister package is provided for retaining a disc or other article. The blister package includes a thermoformed plate having a front side and a back side. A retaining well is formed in the back side of the plate and is dimensionally formed for receiving the disc or other article. At least one engagement clip is integrally formed within the plate and positioned on a periphery of the retaining well. The clip includes a resilient hook portion for surrounding an edge of a disk or article that is received in the retaining well. The hook applies a resilient retaining force on the disk or article in the direction of the back side of the plate such that the hook positions the disk or article in frictional contact with the back side of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Helm
  • Patent number: D747966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas McClaughry, Neil Helm
  • Patent number: D748975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas McClaughry, Neil Helm
  • Patent number: D949684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: GENPAK, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Helm, Brian S. Allers