Patents by Inventor Sam D. Hackett

Sam D. Hackett 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: 12623809
    Abstract: A container closure interface comprising a follower and a track, wherein the combination provides a rotation to axial motion translating system. One of the follower and the track extends radially from a container opening tubular side wall and the other of the follower and the track extends radially from on a closure tubular side wall. At least one detent is integral with the track, wherein the at least one detent can be located proximate an sealing, terminal end of the rotation to axial motion translating track and/or proximate a releasing and engaging end of the rotation to axial motion translating track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel A Zabaleta, Sam D. Hackett
  • Patent number: 9637269
    Abstract: A resealable container lid assembly including a cap rotationally assembled to a lid. The cap rotates between storage, opening, removal and resealing positions. Operation between the cap and the lid employs any suitable mechanical interface, such as cam tracks and cam followers. The lid includes a tear panel defined by a score line. Features of the cap are used to impinge upon the lid to fracture the score line and open the tear panel. Once opened, the cap can reseal the container. The seal can be provided between a bottom surface of the cap and the top surface of the lid, a feature of the sidewalls of the cap and the lid, or any other sealing interface. The cap can include a tamper indicator. The cap can be replaced with any of a variety of specialized caps and/or accessories designed for different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel A. Zabaleta, Sam D. Hackett, Joseph D. Bulso, Daniel Edward Livezey, William Allen Hibbs, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9272819
    Abstract: A resealable container lid assembly including a cap rotationally assembled to a lid. The cap rotates between storage, opening, removal and resealing positions. Various configurations of cams and ramps are used to generate and apply an opening force to a score line. An elastomeric sealing element is disposed between the cap and the socket so that when the cap is in the fully seated or sealed position, an substantially or completely airtight seal is created to prevent the contents of the container from leaking out. Further enhancements are disclosed that include a score line structure in the socket bottom wall that facilitates a predictable and repeatable opening of the container along the score line. A grip is provided that includes a gap or space into which a coin or other implement can be inserted to allow the consumer a better grip to provide adequate opening force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel A. Zabaleta, Sam D. Hackett
  • Patent number: D752978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel A. Zabeleta, Sam D. Hackett, Joseph D. Bulso, Daniel Edward Livezey, William Allen Hibbs, Jr.