Patents by Inventor Steven P. Barker

Steven P. Barker 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).

  • Hot fill container
    Patent number: 8181805
    Abstract: The plastic container according to the present disclosure is an aesthetically pleasing plastic container suitable for premium hot fill beverages, such as teas and fruit juices. The plastic container defines a body and includes an upper portion having a finish. Integrally formed with the finish and extending downward therefrom is a shoulder region. The shoulder region merges into and provides a transition between the finish and a first vacuum absorbing region. The first vacuum absorbing region merges into a waist region. The waist region merges into a second vacuum absorbing region. The second vacuum absorbing region transitions into a base portion having a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Amcor Limited
    Inventors: Steven P. Barker, Bradley W. Caszatt
  • HOT FILL CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20090057263
    Abstract: The plastic container according to the present disclosure is an aesthetically pleasing plastic container suitable for premium hot fill beverages, such as teas and fruit juices. The plastic container defines a body and includes an upper portion having a finish. Integrally formed with the finish and extending downward therefrom is a shoulder region. The shoulder region merges into and provides a transition between the finish and a first vacuum absorbing region. The first vacuum absorbing region merges into a waist region. The waist region merges into a second vacuum absorbing region. The second vacuum absorbing region transitions into a base portion having a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Steven P. Barker, Bradley W. Caszatt