Patents by Inventor Pamela D. Moore

Pamela D. Moore 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: 8910784
    Abstract: A combined article package includes a sleeve having a pocket formed integrally therein with a cigarette package in the sleeve and an insert in the pocket. The sleeve can be formed from a single piece blank. The insert can be a coupon or a separate consumer product, such as smoking articles, smokeless tobacco, and the like. For instance, the insert can be a foil pack containing one or more promotional smokeless tobacco products. The combined article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard
  • Patent number: 8118165
    Abstract: A blank of foldable material to form a sleeve having a recess and a latching mechanism openable and closable by a user. The sleeve can contain articles such as packets of consumer products to form a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Loren Duvekot, Pamela D. Moore
  • Patent number: 8006835
    Abstract: An elongate blank for forming a sleeve includes a plurality of panels. The panels include two rear panels. When the blank is folded to form the sleeve, an outer rear panel overlies an inner rear panel and a pocket is formed between these panels. The pocket is configured to contain one or more objects. The sleeve is adapted to be placed on a container, such as a package containing smoking articles. The pocket can contain another tobacco product, such as one or more promotional smokeless tobacco products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard
  • Publication number: 20110155796
    Abstract: A combined article package includes a sleeve having a pocket formed integrally therein with a cigarette package in the sleeve and an insert in the pocket. The sleeve can be formed from a single piece blank. The insert can be a coupon or a separate consumer product, such as smoking articles, smokeless tobacco, and the like. For instance, the insert can be a foil pack containing one or more promotional smokeless tobacco products. The combined article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J.C. Howard
  • Patent number: 7845490
    Abstract: A cigarette package, which includes an outer box and an inner frame. The outer box includes a lower box portion and a side opening hinged lid. The inner frame includes a front panel, a back panel, and a side panel extending between the front panel and the back panel. The outer box includes a tab and the inner frame includes a notch, such that the notch engages the tab when the hinged lid is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Eric D. Schardt
  • Publication number: 20100179041
    Abstract: A blank of foldable material to form a sleeve having a recess and a latching mechanism openable and closable by a user. The sleeve can contain articles such as packets of consumer products to form a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: LOREN DUVEKOT, PAMELA D. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20090250361
    Abstract: An elongate blank for forming a sleeve includes a plurality of panels. The panels include two rear panels. When the blank is folded to form the sleeve, an outer rear panel overlies an inner rear panel and a pocket is formed between these panels. The pocket is configured to contain one or more objects. The sleeve is adapted to be placed on a container, such as a package containing smoking articles. The pocket can contain another tobacco product, such as one or more promotional smokeless tobacco products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard
  • Publication number: 20090188818
    Abstract: A cigarette package, which includes an outer box and an inner frame. The outer box includes a lower box portion and a side opening hinged lid. The inner frame includes a front panel, a back panel, and a side panel extending between the front panel and the back panel. The outer box includes a tab and the inner frame includes a notch, such that the notch engages the tab when the hinged lid is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Eric D. Schardt
  • Patent number: 6932219
    Abstract: A multi-pack packaging sleeve comprising first and second pack receiving pockets each having at least one open end for insertion of product packs. A vertical hinge line is positioned between the pockets, and a vertical slotted opening between the pockets extends from one end of the hinge line. Each pack receiving pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack, or multiple packs may be received within at least one of the pockets. Closure flaps may be provided to close one end of each pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby J. Chacko, Pamela D. Moore, Mark K. Walchak, Barbara A. Kovach, Boris Blitshtein, Marty Zarett, Antonio Giusto, Genine E. Regante
  • Publication number: 20030121805
    Abstract: A multi-pack packaging sleeve comprising first and second pack receiving pockets each having at least one open end for insertion of product packs. A vertical hinge line is positioned between the pockets, and a vertical slotted opening between the pockets extends from one end of the hinge line. Each pack receiving pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack, or multiple packs may be received within at least one of the pockets. Closure flaps may be provided to close one end of each pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Bobby J. Chacko, Pamela D. Moore, Mark K. Walchak, Barbara A. Kovach, Boris Blitshtein, Marty Zarett, Antonio Giusto, Genine E. Regante
  • Patent number: 5344008
    Abstract: A cigarette package comprises a plurality of packs, and a binder member bonded to adjoining edge faces of the packs. A releasable retainer normally holds the packs together. Upon release of the retainer, the packs can be fanned-out about axes coinciding with adjoining corners of the packs. Any number of the packs can be detached by the user for individual use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: James A. DeBlasio, Donald L. Brookman, James B. Draucker, Donald H. Evers, Charles D. Hansen, Pamela D. Moore, Reginald W. Newsome, William J. Rech
  • Patent number: 5143213
    Abstract: A paperboard blank is provided for a multi-pack flip-top cigarette carton. The carton blank has front, back and side panels, top and bottom flaps, and dust flaps. These sections of the carton blank are separated by score lines in such a manner that the blank can be readily formed by conventional means to form a multi-pack flip-top cigarette carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Linwood L. Pitt, Jr., Howard W. Vogt, Jr.
  • Patent number: D586653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard
  • Patent number: D618390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard
  • Patent number: D618391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela D. Moore, Stephen J. Bellamah, Dominic J. C. Howard