Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Propsom

Patrick J. Propsom 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).

  • Tamper evident device for soft drink syrup containers
    Patent number: 5158197
    Abstract: A tamper evident device for use on a soft drink syrup container (a figal) comprising a one-piece body including a pair of spaced-apart arms with a socket on the distal end of each arm, the socket including internal locking teeth to lock onto a plug of the syrup container. The sockets include fracture zones and must be broken to be removed. A handle portion joins the two arms and includes a large flat upper surface for use in applying a label thereon identifying the syrup in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Simon J. Richter, Rodney D. Borst, Patrick J. Propsom