Patents by Inventor Randal Barrett

Randal Barrett 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: 11912488
    Abstract: A multilayer moisture barrier film includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and at least one desiccant-containing inner layer between the first and second outer layers. The inner layer can have cavities with which the desiccant particles are in communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal J Monforton, Mychal Barrett Brosch, Adam C Feigum, Ramin Heydarpour, Kenneth Lin, George A Tuszkiewicz
  • Patent number: 10258080
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus including a substantially hollow stem defining a bore having a bore diameter, the hollow stem including a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end. A bowl is situated proximate the first end of the hollow stem and is configured to receive smoking product. The smoking apparatus includes a filter holder comprising a filter stop, a retainer lip, and a filter region. The filter stop is disposed between the first and second ends. The retainer lip is defined by the second end of the hollow stem, projects into the hollow stem, and defines a retainer lip opening providing space for fluid communication through the retainer lip. The filter region is disposed between the retainer lip and the filter stop. In some examples, the smoking apparatus includes a filter tool to help extract a compressible filter from the filter holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Randal Barrett
  • Publication number: 20150020819
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus including a substantially hollow stem defining a bore having a bore diameter, the hollow stem including a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end. A bowl is situated proximate the first end of the hollow stem and is configured to receive smoking product. The smoking apparatus includes a filter holder comprising a filter stop, a retainer lip, and a filter region. The filter stop is disposed between the first and second ends. The retainer lip is defined by the second end of the hollow stem, projects into the hollow stem, and defines a retainer lip opening providing space for fluid communication through the retainer lip. The filter region is disposed between the retainer lip and the filter stop. In some examples, the smoking apparatus includes a filter tool to help extract a compressible filter from the filter holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Randal Barrett
  • Publication number: 20140158143
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus for a smoking product, comprising: a substantially hollow stem defining a bore having a bore diameter, a bowl proximate the first end of the hollow stem, the bowl. having an open end configured to receive the smoking product therethrough and a bottom end opposite the open end, the bowl further including: a screen retention area defined by the contour of the inner wall and disposed opposite the open end of the bowl and configured to selectively retain a flexible screen, the screen retention area further including: a screen retainer disposed proximal the bottom end of the bowl, and a lateral boundary region disposed adjacent the screen retainer and configured to receive a circumferential edge of a flexible screen, and a shoulder support disposed adjacent the lateral boundary region and protruding inwardly into the bore diameter of the bowl to support the flexible screen opposite the screen retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Randal Barrett