Patents by Inventor Roger Hanna

Roger Hanna 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: 11498721
    Abstract: A container has a base flange on a base, and a lid flange on a lid. When the container is in a closed position the lid flange and the base flange are in juxtaposition and one of the flange edges defines a flange support surface. A lid surface is spaced above an upper base periphery when in the closed position to define a lid volume, and the base section defines a base volume. The flange support surface extends a first distance such that when the volume of the container is loaded with a rated capacity of product and the container is placed in a standing position on a flat surface using the flange support surface and a front base corner as support elements, a center of gravity of the container generates a moment about an axis of the base corner that biases the container in the standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Sonoco Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Publication number: 20200223586
    Abstract: A container has a base flange on a base, and a lid flange on a lid. When the container is in a closed position the lid flange and the base flange are in juxtaposition and one of the flange edges defines a flange support surface. A lid surface is spaced above an upper base periphery when in the closed position to define a lid volume, and the base section defines a base volume. The flange support surface extends a first distance such that when the volume of the container is loaded with a rated capacity of product and the container is placed in a standing position on a flat surface using the flange support surface and a front base corner as support elements, a center of gravity of the container generates a moment about an axis of the base corner that biases the container in the standing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Patent number: 10618693
    Abstract: A container has a base flange on a base, and a lid flange on a lid. When the container is in a closed position the lid flange and the base flange are in juxtaposition and one of the flange edges defines a flange support surface. A lid surface is spaced above an upper base periphery when in the closed position to define a lid volume, and the base section defines a base volume. The flange support surface extends a first distance such that when the volume of the container is loaded with a rated capacity of product and the container is placed in a standing position on a flat surface using the flange support surface and a front base corner as support elements, a center of gravity of the container generates a moment about an axis of the base corner that biases the container in the standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Sonoco Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Publication number: 20180374097
    Abstract: A distributed user profile identity verification system comprising: has at least one authentication server; a distributed blockchain identity verification ledger comprising a plurality of synchronised distributed identity verification databases, each database comprising unique user profile identifier records and associated verification level records. The authentication server is configured for identity verification of an online user profile by creating a user profile record for the online user profile in the ledger which has a unique user profile identifier and an associated first verification level. Upon successful completion verification tasks, the authentication server pushes verification level blockchain update records to the ledger which are linked to the user profile record and cryptographically signed by the authentication server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Roger HANNA
  • Publication number: 20180346193
    Abstract: A container has a base flange on a base, and a lid flange on a lid. When the container is in a closed position the lid flange and the base flange are in juxtaposition and one of the flange edges defines a flange support surface. A lid surface is spaced above an upper base periphery when in the closed position to define a lid volume, and the base section defines a base volume. The flange support surface extends a first distance such that when the volume of the container is loaded with a rated capacity of product and the container is placed in a standing position on a flat surface using the flange support surface and a front base corner as support elements, a center of gravity of the container generates a moment about an axis of the base corner that biases the container in the standing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Patent number: 9617060
    Abstract: A container with a vented intermediate section, a base section, and a cover section. When the cover section is pivoted in the closed position a cover enclosure is formed between the intermediate section and the cover section, as are container receiving cavities. Interior vents fluidly couple the container receiving cavities with the cover enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Highland Packaging Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Publication number: 20170096282
    Abstract: A container with a vented intermediate section, a base section, and a cover section. When the cover section is pivoted in the closed position a cover enclosure is formed between the intermediate section and the cover section, as are container receiving cavities. Interior vents fluidly couple the container receiving cavities with the cover enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Patent number: 9382056
    Abstract: A container with a vented intermediate section, a base section, and a cover section. When the cover section is pivoted in the closed position a cover enclosure is formed between the intermediate section and the cover section, as are container receiving cavities. Interior vents fluidly couple the container receiving cavities with the cover enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Highland Packaging Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Hanna
  • Patent number: 9187209
    Abstract: A container having a lid includes a cavity defined by a bottom wall and a first plurality of upstanding sidewalls. A first flange is formed integrally with the first plurality of upstanding sidewalls at their respective uppermost ends and extends outwardly with respect to the cavity. A second plurality of upstanding sidewalls is mounted about the outer periphery of the first flange. A second flange is formed integrally with the second plurality of upstanding sidewalls at their respective uppermost ends and extends outwardly with respect to the cavity. The second flange has a tear tab adapted to be gripped by a user. The tear tab is corner-mounted in a first embodiment and is formed on a leading end of the second flange in a second embodiment. In both embodiments, the tear tab is bordered by perforation lines and clear cut lines and is easily seen if it has been torn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Highland Packaging Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Hanna, Wade Carter