Patents by Inventor Sungsuk Steve Kim
Sungsuk Steve Kim 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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Publication number: 20190367204Abstract: A lightweight neck finish includes a retaining structure that interacts with a tamper band to cause frangible connectors between the tamper band and closure to break upon initial removal of the closure from the neck finish. An upper retention portion of the retaining structure has a profile with a reduced footprint as compared to a conventional retaining structure. A lower support portion of the retaining structure has an outermost diameter similar in size to an outermost diameter of a conventional retaining structure. However, the lower support of the lightweight neck finish is formed with one or more circumferentially extending slots and/or one or more vertical slots. The reduced footprint of the retention portion and the slots of the support portion minimize the amount of material, weight, and time and cost required to make the lightweight neck finish, while providing for increased tamper evidence visibility as compared to conventional neck finishes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20190344933Abstract: A closure that remains coupled to a container after the upper portion of the closure has been rotatably removed from the container. The closure may include an attachment channel, which includes alternating segments of linear openings and frangible connections. The attachment channel may also include two hinge bridges that remain unbroken when one or more of the frangible connections are broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20190337692Abstract: A closure having several plug seals extending from a lower surface of the top panel of the closure is provided. The outer surface of the first plug interfaces against the inner surface of the container inlet, the bottom surface of the second plug interfaces against the top surface of the container inlet, and the inner surface of the third plug interfaces against the outer surface of the container inlet. The second and third plugs have thinner and thicker arcs, the thinner arcs being configured to more easily relieve internal pressure from the container. The bottom of the closure includes an improved design for a J-band in which the J-band has a width that increases as the J-band extends from the tamper band.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20190337691Abstract: A closure having several plug seals extending from a lower surface of the top panel of the closure is provided. The outer surface of the first plug interfaces against the inner surface of the container inlet, the bottom surface of the second plug interfaces against the top surface of the container inlet, and the inner surface of the third plug interfaces against the outer surface of the container inlet. The bottom of the closure includes an improved design for a J-band in which the J-band has a width that increases as the J-band extends from the tamper band.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Patent number: 10427823Abstract: A lightweight neck finish includes a retaining structure that interacts with a tamper band to cause frangible connectors between the tamper band and closure to break upon initial removal of the closure from the neck finish. An upper retention portion of the retaining structure has a profile with a reduced footprint as compared to a conventional retaining structure. A lower support portion of the retaining structure has an outermost diameter similar in size to an outermost diameter of a conventional retaining structure. However, the lower support of the lightweight neck finish is formed with one or more circumferentially extending slots and/or one or more vertical slots. The reduced footprint of the retention portion and the slots of the support portion minimize the amount of material, weight, and time and cost required to make the lightweight neck finish, while providing for increased tamper evidence visibility as compared to conventional neck finishes.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Silgan White Cap LLCInventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20190118989Abstract: A lightweight neck finish includes a retaining structure that interacts with a tamper band to cause frangible connectors between the tamper band and closure to break upon initial removal of the closure from the neck finish. An upper retention portion of the retaining structure has a profile with a reduced footprint as compared to a conventional retaining structure. A lower support portion of the retaining structure has an outermost diameter similar in size to an outermost diameter of a conventional retaining structure. However, the lower support of the lightweight neck finish is formed with one or more circumferentially extending slots and/or one or more vertical slots. The reduced footprint of the retention portion and the slots of the support portion minimize the amount of material, weight, and time and cost required to make the lightweight neck finish, while providing for increased tamper evidence visibility as compared to conventional neck finishes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20190062007Abstract: A closure having an angled plug seal extending from a lower surface of the top panel of the closure is provided. The outer surface of the plug is formed having an upper portion, a middle portion, a transition section and a lower portion. The upper portion, middle portion and lower portion each extend along planes that extend at differing angles relative to the vertical axis about which the closure is centered. The configuration of the outer surface of the plug allows a single closure to interchangeably be used to fluidly seal containers having any number of different container neck finish configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20170349339Abstract: A closure for a container is provided with a top portion and a skirt depending from an outer periphery of the top portion. A generally circular rim extends downwards from the lower surface of the top portion. A liner is attached to the closure between an outer surface of the rim and an inner surface of the skirt. The liner is configured to provide a fluid tight seal for containers having varied neck dimensions and/or profiles. One or more projections extend into a space formed between the lower surface of the top portion, an inner surface of the skirt, and an outer surface of the rim, with the liner enveloping and being supported in the closure by the one or more projections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Sungsuk Steve Kim, Timothy Graham Stephenson
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Publication number: 20160332783Abstract: A light weight, reinforced, molded, plastic closure is provided. The closure includes an end wall and a sidewall. A portion of the end has been substantially thinned such that the portion of the end wall is substantially thinner than other portions of the closure such as the sidewall or outer peripheral end wall area. The closure may also include interrupted threads that also contributes to the low weight of the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20110100948Abstract: A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Tom Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim, Gary Smith, Brian Adams
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Patent number: 7909188Abstract: A composite lined closure for use with a container having a container neck crown includes a top having a periphery and an underside, a skirt depending downward from the periphery, the skirt including an inner surface and a locking bead radially extending inward from the skirt, and a resilient seal liner extending along the underside and along the inner surface above the sealing bead. Preferably, the liner is formed of an elastomeric material. A method of using the composite lined closure is also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Sungsuk Steve Kim, Richard D. Lohrman, Charles A Webster
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Publication number: 20110011821Abstract: A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Tom Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim, Gary Smith, Brian Adams
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Publication number: 20100294812Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INCInventors: Richard Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Patent number: 7832579Abstract: A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Tom Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim, Gary Smith, Brian Adams
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Patent number: 7810681Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20100012687Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
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Publication number: 20080272084Abstract: A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Tom Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim, Gary Smith, Brian Adams
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Publication number: 20080179276Abstract: A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Tom Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim, Gary Smith, Brian Adams
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Patent number: 7281636Abstract: A bottle cap includes a top and a skirt depending from the top, the skirt having a bottom edge, a locking bead radially extending inward from an interior of the skirt intermediate the top and the bottom edge, a tear tab extending downward from the bottom edge, a first tear line proximate the tear tab and extending upward along the skirt from the bottom edge across the locking bead and terminating at a terminus adjacent to or below the perimeter. The first tear line is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cap. The first tear line and the longitudinal axis define a radially extending plane P. The bottle cap also includes a second tear line proximate the tear tab and spaced from the first tear line. An upper portion of the second tear line extending through the plane P and between the terminus and the longitudinal axis. A method of using the bottle cap is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Sungsuk Steve Kim, Daniel Luch
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Patent number: D869274Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Silgan White Cap LLCInventor: Sungsuk Steve Kim