Patents by Inventor Ryan P. Gingras
Ryan P. Gingras 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).
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Patent number: 9624009Abstract: A tamper evident and resistant container includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray defining a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container further includes a first tab provided on one of the cover or the tray and at least partially defined by a line of weakness. When the cover is in the closed position, a user may pull the first tab to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray, wherein the line of weakness at least partially defining the first tab is configured to tear when the first tab is pulled to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza, Todd M. Monroe, Craig M. Monahan
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Patent number: 9409683Abstract: A container includes a tray having an outwardly extending tray flange and a rib projecting upwardly from at least a portion of the tray flange to at least partially define an open top and a cover terminating in an outwardly extending cover flange with a skirt projecting upwardly from the cover flange. When the cover is mounted to the tray to close an open top of the tray, a portion of the skirt lies on top of the rib, and an amount of the skirt that is pinchable is insufficient to apply the force required to overcome a peripheral seal between the cover and the tray to separate the cover from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Patent number: 9365331Abstract: A tamper evident and resistant container includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray defining a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container further includes a first tab provided on one of the cover or the tray and a second tab provided on the other of the cover or the tray. When the cover is in the closed position, the first and second tabs are spaced relative to each other such that a user may grasp the first tab with one hand and the second tab with another hand and relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge and separate the cover from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Publication number: 20160082692Abstract: A multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the multi-layer sheet comprising a first layer of an expanded foam material comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and a second layer of an unexpanded material comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer that is co-extruded, extrusion coated, or laminated on a first side of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: CHENGTAO LI, GARY R. WILKES, WAYNE J. MYER, TIM E. ACKLEY, CARL E. STEVENS, WILLIAM I. WOLFE, MICHAEL HARVEY, MARK S. DECKER, RYAN P. GINGRAS, KEVIN R. SMITH, PETER MATYSIAK, TOBIN L. EMRICK, STEVE K. MAKELA, RICK L. MEIRNDORF, ERIK J. DURFEE, JAMES W. HUERTA, ALEX C. FENKER
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Publication number: 20160082693Abstract: A multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the multi-layer sheet comprising a first layer of an expanded foam material comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and a second layer of an unexpanded material comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer that is co-extruded, extrusion coated, or laminated on a first side of the first layer, wherein an exterior surface of the second layer has a low gloss level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: CHENGTAO LI, GARY R. WILKES, WAYNE J. MYER, TIM E. ACKLEY, CARL E. STEVENS, WILLIAM I. WOLFE, MICHAEL HARVEY, MARK S. DECKER, RYAN P. GINGRAS, KEVIN R. SMITH, PETER MATYSIAK, TOBIN L. EMRICK, STEVE K. MAKELA, RICK L. MEIRNDORF, ERIK J. DURFEE, JAMES W. HUERTA, ALEX C. FENKER
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Publication number: 20160082621Abstract: A process for forming a multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the process comprising: extruding a first layer comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and at least one blowing agent; providing a second layer comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer onto a first side of the first layer; and expanding the first layer to form the multi-layer sheet comprising an expanded first layer and an unexpanded second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: CHENGTAO LI, GARY R. WILKES, WAYNE J. MYER, TIM E. ACKLEY, CARL E. STEVENS, WILLIAM I. WOLFE, MICHAEL HARVEY, MARK S. DECKER, RYAN P. GINGRAS, KEVIN R. SMITH, PETER MATYSIAK, TOBIN L. EMRICK, STEVE K. MAKELA, RICK L. MEIRNDORF, ERIK J. DURFEE, JAMES W. HUERTA, ALEX C. FENKER
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Publication number: 20150329249Abstract: A tamper evident and resistant container includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray defining a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container further includes a first tab provided on one of the cover or the tray and at least partially defined by a line of weakness. When the cover is in the closed position, a user may pull the first tab to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray, wherein the line of weakness at least partially defining the first tab is configured to tear when the first tab is pulled to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza, Todd M. Monroe, Craig M. Monahan
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Publication number: 20150096987Abstract: A container includes a tray having an outwardly extending tray flange and a rib projecting upwardly from at least a portion of the tray flange to at least partially define an open top and a cover terminating in an outwardly extending cover flange with a skirt projecting upwardly from the cover flange. When the cover is mounted to the tray to close an open top of the tray, a portion of the skirt lies on top of the rib, and an amount of the skirt that is pinchable is insufficient to apply the force required to overcome a peripheral seal between the cover and the tray to separate the cover from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Publication number: 20150096986Abstract: A tamper evident and resistant container includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray defining a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container further includes a first tab provided on one of the cover or the tray and a second tab provided on the other of the cover or the tray. When the cover is in the closed position, the first and second tabs are spaced relative to each other such that a user may grasp the first tab with one hand and the second tab with another hand and relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge and separate the cover from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Patent number: 8939307Abstract: A container having tamper evident and resistant features includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray to a radially outermost portion and having a first portion extending from a first side of the cover and a second portion extending from a first side of the tray, wherein the first and second portions are connected by at least one weakened line to define a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container is provided with a first tab which a user may grasp with one hand and a second tab which the user may grasp with another hand and the user may relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge along the at least one weakened line and separate the cover from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Patent number: 8631957Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Robert C. Dart, Ryan P. Gingras, Todd Atkins
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Patent number: 8608008Abstract: A container having tamper evident and resistant features includes a tray, a cover and a hinge defining a hinge axis and connecting the tray and cover for relative rotation about the hinge axis between a closed position and an opened position. The container also includes a first tab provided on one of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis and a second tab provided on the other of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis, wherein the first and second tabs are spaced relative to each other such that a user may grasp the first tab with one hand and the second tab with another hand and relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge and separate the cover from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean A. Garza
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Publication number: 20130313275Abstract: A container having tamper evident and resistant features includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray to a radially outermost portion and having a first portion extending from a first side of the cover and a second portion extending from a first side of the tray, wherein the first and second portions are connected by at least one weakened line to define a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container is provided with a first tab which a user may grasp with one hand and a second tab which the user may grasp with another hand and the user may relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge along the at least one weakened line and separate the cover from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean Garza
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Publication number: 20120048774Abstract: A container having tamper evident and resistant features comprises a tray, a cover and a hinge defining a hinge axis and connecting the tray and cover for relative rotation about the hinge axis between a closed position and an opened position. The container also comprises a first tab provided on one of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis and a second tab provided on the other of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis, wherein the first and second tabs are spaced relative to each other such that a tier may grasp the first tab with one hand and the second tab with another hand and relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge and separate the cover from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: DART CONTAINER CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan P. Gingras, Dean A. Garza
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Patent number: 7676909Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ralph William MacKenzie, Tyler James DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
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Patent number: 7523534Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ralph W. MacKenzie, Tyler J. DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
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Patent number: 7353582Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventors: Ralph W. MacKenzie, Tyler J. DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
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Publication number: 20040111858Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: DART CONTAINER CORPORATIONInventors: Ralph William MacKenzie, Tyler James DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
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Publication number: 20030089714Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Robert C. Dart, Ryan P. Gingras, Todd Atkins
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Patent number: RE38349Abstract: A wall 16 presents an interior surface 18 extending rearwardly of the front panel. A plurality of tabs 20 extend transversely to the wall 16. The assembly is characterized by reinforcing flanges 26 extending inwardly about the periphery of the wall 16 to reinforce the wall 16. A plurality of threaded fasteners 24 extend through the plate 22 of the chassis to engage the tabs 20 to support the chassis on the front panel. The chassis includes a housing extending rearwardly from the plate 22 and which includes a front 34, a right side 36, a left side 38 and a bottom tray 40.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Nematron CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Stonebraker, Joseph P. McInnis, Ryan P. Gingras