Patents by Inventor Paul Tretina

Paul Tretina 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: 20080163592
    Abstract: A portable vacuum unit for use with a resealable, evacuable container, comprising a vacuum pump housed within a body, an accumulator removably coupled to the body and in fluid communication with a vacuum port of the body, the accumulator comprising a receptacle, a tip, wherein a first end of the tip is coupled to a first end of the receptacle and in fluid communication therewith, the tip having a shape which facilitates interaction with a valve on the resealable, evacuable container, the tip comprising at least one support structure and a semi-rigid material coupled to a second end of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Reynolds Foils Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Tretina
  • Patent number: 7389629
    Abstract: A portable vacuum unit for use with a resealable, evacuable container, comprising a vacuum pump housed within a body, an accumulator removably coupled to the body and in fluid communication with a vacuum port of the body, the accumulator comprising a receptacle, a tip, wherein a first end of the tip is coupled to a first end of the receptacle and in fluid communication therewith, the tip having a shape which facilitates interaction with a valve on the resealable, evacuable container, the tip comprising at least one support structure and a semi-rigid material coupled to a second end of the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Reynolds Foil Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Tretina
  • Publication number: 20080044113
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum storage bag system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schrelter, James Buchman, Paul Tretina, Mladomir Tomic, Richard Custer
  • Publication number: 20070209326
    Abstract: A portable vacuum unit for use with a resealable, evacuable container, comprising a vacuum pump housed within a body, an accumulator removably coupled to the body and in fluid communication with a vacuum port of the body, the accumulator comprising a receptacle, a tip, wherein a first end of the tip is coupled to a first end of the receptacle and in fluid communication therewith, the tip having a shape which facilitates interaction with a valve on the resealable, evacuable container, the tip comprising at least one support structure and a semi-rigid material coupled to a second end of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventor: Paul Tretina
  • Publication number: 20070101685
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders
  • Publication number: 20070101682
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders
  • Publication number: 20060048483
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders