Patents by Inventor Randy Soibel

Randy Soibel 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: 20240368389
    Abstract: Renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging, utensils, and containers include a renewably-sourced polyolefin (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) and a biodegrading agent. The renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging is made from plant materials typically by polymerizing olefins that are made from reducing alcohols created by fermenting plant materials. An example of a suitable plant material is sugarcane and its derivatives. The biodegrading agent accelerates the biodegradation of polyolefin packaging even in anaerobic and dark (i.e., absent of ultraviolet light) environments. Such a packaging is particularly useful for packaging frozen food that is to be microwaved in the packaging. The package is also particularly usable as packaging for frozen comestibles, which are often stored at dry-ice temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: ENLIGHTENED PRODUCT SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Robert L. Tammara
  • Publication number: 20240066735
    Abstract: A rotary cutter having a blade holder configured to receive a rotary blade is provided. In some configurations, the rotary cutter has one or more shields slidably connected to a body and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. In some configurations, when a first shield is in an extended position it has a portion disposed beyond a first portion of the edge of the rotary blade and when a second shield is a second extended position it has a portion disposed beyond a second portion of the edge of the rotary blade different than the first portion of the rotary blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Tania Louise Aldous, Randy Soibel
  • Publication number: 20240066725
    Abstract: Knives including utility knives, folding knives, and snap knives are provided. The knives including a blade holder configured to receive a utility blade. The blade holder connected to a handle. The handle having a first grip located on a first side of the handle and a second grip located on a second side of the handle. The first grip having a repeating pattern with a plurality of valleys having a first angular side and a second angular side. The first angular side and the second angular side meet to form a lowermost portion of the valley. The second grip having a surface with a plurality of discrete protrusions thereon along with a ridged surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Tania Louise Aldous, Randy Soibel, Michael Sean Run
  • Patent number: 11905396
    Abstract: Renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging, utensils, and containers include a renewably-sourced polyolefin (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) and a biodegrading agent. The renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging is made from plant materials typically by polymerizing olefins that are made from reducing alcohols created by fermenting plant materials. An example of a suitable plant material is sugarcane and its derivatives. The biodegrading agent accelerates the biodegradation of polyolefin packaging even in anaerobic and dark (i.e., absent of ultraviolet light) environments. Such a packaging is particularly useful for packaging frozen food that is to be microwaved in the packaging. The package is also particularly usable as packaging for frozen comestibles, which are often stored at dry-ice temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Enlightened Product Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Robert L. Tammara
  • Publication number: 20220017731
    Abstract: Renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging, utensils, and containers include a renewably-sourced polyolefin (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) and a biodegrading agent. The renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging is made from plant materials typically by polymerizing olefins that are made from reducing alcohols created by fermenting plant materials. An example of a suitable plant material is sugarcane and its derivatives. The biodegrading agent accelerates the biodegradation of polyolefin packaging even in anaerobic and dark (i.e., absent of ultraviolet light) environments. Such a packaging is particularly useful for packaging frozen food that is to be microwaved in the packaging. The package is also particularly usable as packaging for frozen comestibles, which are often stored at dry-ice temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Enlightened Product Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Robert L. Tammara
  • Publication number: 20210095098
    Abstract: Renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging includes a renewably-sourced polyolefin (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) and a biodegrading agent. The renewably-sourced biodegradable polyolefin packaging is made from plant materials typically by polymerizing olefins that are made from reducing alcohols created by fermenting plant materials. An example of a suitable plant material is sugarcane and its derivatives. The biodegrading agent accelerates the biodegradation of polyolefin packaging even in anaerobic and dark (i.e. absent of ultraviolet light) environments. Such a packaging is particularly useful for packaging frozen food that is to be microwaved in the packaging. The package is also particularly usable as packaging for frozen comestibles, which are often stored at dry-ice temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Robert Tammara
  • Patent number: 10363672
    Abstract: A cutlery implement having a blade and resilient handle is disclosed. The blade has a proximal end, an opposed distal end, a cutting edge and a spine. The spine is disposed on a top side of the blade portion and generally opposed to the cutting edge. The cutlery implement also includes a handle coupled to the blade proximate the distal end of the blade. The handle includes an upper handle portion and a lower handle portion. The upper handle portion is disposed at or near the spine of the blade, and the lower handle portion is coupled to the upper handle portion. Either the upper handle portion or the lower handle is formed from a resilient polymer material, and the other is formed of a generally rigid material. A cavity containing a gel is defined between the lower handle portion and the upper handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Corelle Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Kerulis, Karl Ludeman, Randy Soibel, Bing Zhong
  • Patent number: 9770126
    Abstract: An interchangeable knife block that accommodates various numbers and sizes of cutlery utensils. One knife block includes a base, a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body is coupled to the base at the first end and extends from the base, and a cap removably coupled to the second end of the body and defining one or more slots therein, each slot being configured to receive a portion of a cutlery utensil therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: WKI HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Karl Ludeman, Pat Kerulis, Tania Aldous, Randy Soibel
  • Publication number: 20160256994
    Abstract: A cutlery implement having a blade and resilient handle is disclosed. The blade has a proximal end, an opposed distal end, a cutting edge and a spine. The spine is disposed on a top side of the blade portion and generally opposed to the cutting edge. The cutlery implement also includes a handle coupled to the blade proximate the distal end of the blade. The handle includes an upper handle portion and a lower handle portion. The upper handle portion is disposed at or near the spine of the blade, and the lower handle portion is coupled to the upper handle portion. Either the upper handle portion or the lower handle is formed from a resilient polymer material, and the other is formed of a generally rigid material. A cavity containing a gel is defined between the lower handle portion and the upper handle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Pat Kerulis, Karl Ludeman, Randy Soibel, Bing Zhong
  • Publication number: 20150257563
    Abstract: Disclosed is an interchangeable knife block that accommodates various numbers and sizes of cutlery utensils. One knife block includes a base, a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body is coupled to the base at the first end and extends from the base, and a cap removably coupled to the second end of the body and defining one or more slots therein, each slot being configured to receive a portion of a cutlery utensil therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Ludeman, Pat Kerulis, Tania Aldous, Randy Soibel
  • Publication number: 20150034640
    Abstract: A storage container assembly comprises, a storage receptacle, a removable lid, and a seal. The storage receptacle has a base and a continuous sidewall connected to the base. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The lid has a main body that covers at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The lid has a first and a second receiving channel. The seal has a securing member and a blade portion. The securing member goes into the first receiving channel of the lid to connect the seal to the lid. The blade portion of the seal contacts the interior surface of the sidewall. The exterior surface of the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel. The sidewall of the storage receptacle is within the second receiving channel. The blade portion forms a generally fluid tight seal with the sidewall while the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Kieron Tse, Tyson Manullang
  • Patent number: 8899443
    Abstract: A storage container assembly comprises, a storage receptacle, a removable lid, and a seal. The storage receptacle has a base and a continuous sidewall connected to the base. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The lid has a main body that covers at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The lid has a first and a second receiving channel. The seal has a securing member and a blade portion. The securing member goes into the first receiving channel of the lid to connect the seal to the lid. The blade portion of the seal contacts the interior surface of the sidewall. The exterior surface of the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel. The sidewall of the storage receptacle is within the second receiving channel. The blade portion forms a generally fluid tight seal with the sidewall while the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Tyson Manullang, Kieron Tse
  • Publication number: 20140238250
    Abstract: Disclosed is a microwavable heating element and thermal storage composition for the controlled storage and release of thermal energy to a thermal mass. The microwavable heating element can be used in conjunction with a warming trivet. One disclosed warming trivet includes a housing, a heating element arranged within the housing and made of a matrix material and a microwave susceptor suspended within the matrix material, and an insulation layer disposed between the heating element and the housing, the insulation layer being configured to insulate the housing from thermal energy emitted by the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John Gephart, Rick Lugen, Randy Soibel, Steven Risser, Megan Moore, Erik Edwards, Elvin Beach
  • Publication number: 20100147846
    Abstract: A storage container assembly comprises, a storage receptacle, a removable lid, and a seal. The storage receptacle has a base and a continuous sidewall connected to the base. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The lid has a main body that covers at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The lid has a first and a second receiving channel. The seal has a securing member and a blade portion. The securing member goes into the first receiving channel of the lid to connect the seal to the lid. The blade portion of the seal contacts the interior surface of the sidewall. The exterior surface of the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel. The sidewall of the storage receptacle is within the second receiving channel. The blade portion forms a generally fluid tight seal with the sidewall while the sidewall contacts the second receiving channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Randy Soibel, Tyson Manullang, Kieron Tse
  • Publication number: 20090081609
    Abstract: A disposable prophy angle for mounting on a powered dental handpiece with an elastomeric grip where the elastomer of the grip is disposed along the back of the neck, the back of the shoulder, and about the base of the device so that the prophy angle may be comfortably grasped by the fingers and thumb of a user, so that it will resist slippage from the user's hand, and so that it will tactilely direct the user's fingers and thumb into the proper position to handle the prophy angle in an effective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Sunstar Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Glen Kalbfeld, Richard Gross, Randy Soibel
  • Publication number: 20060011212
    Abstract: A manual advance floss holder which is simple and inexpensive to construct, comfortable to grasp, convenient to use in one hand and presents floss for flossing under uniform and proper tension while protecting the supply of unused floss from contamination including a body with a fork located at its distal end, a floss control mechanism within the body of the manual advance floss holder, a floss control mechanism including supply and take-up reels and means for advancing the floss therebetween under tension, and different compartments within the body for isolating spent and fresh floss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Sunstar Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Achepohl, Cunjiang Cheng, Richard Demke, Lawrence Fenske, Russell Kalbfeld, Chad Misner, Randy Soibel, Evan Sparks, Thomas Studney, Kristin Vitek, Andrew Wilke, Kevin Yost
  • Patent number: D531756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Sunstar Americas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Yost, Randy Soibel, Richard S. Demke, Tom Studney, Russell Glen Kalbfeld, Kristin Noelle Vitek, H. Allen Achepohl, Larry Fenske, John Miller, Evan Sparks