Patents by Inventor Susan L. Smith

Susan L. Smith 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: 12065375
    Abstract: This disclosure describes substrate(s) having a three-dimensional (3D) feature formed thereon and methods of forming the features. One method involves applying a first layer of UV-curable material on a surface of the glass container around a circumference of the container and curing the first layer of UV-curable material to produce a first cured material layer that forms at least a portion of a first 3D feature. The method further comprises applying a second layer of UV-curable material on the surface of the glass container, spaced apart from the first 3D feature, around the circumference of the container, and curing the second layer of UV-curable material to produce a second cured material layer that forms at least a portion of a second 3D feature. The portion of the glass container between the first and second 3D features has a circumference less than that of the first or second 3D features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Cedric Charretton, Olivier Dangmann, Eva Mifsud, Susan L. Smith, Ludovic Valette
  • Publication number: 20230174417
    Abstract: This disclosure describes substrate(s) having a three-dimensional (3D) feature formed thereon and methods of forming the features. One method involves applying a first layer of UV-curable material on a surface of the glass container around a circumference of the container and curing the first layer of UV-curable material to produce a first cured material layer that forms at least a portion of a first 3D feature. The method further comprises applying a second layer of UV-curable material on the surface of the glass container, spaced apart from the first 3D feature, around the circumference of the container, and curing the second layer of UV-curable material to produce a second cured material layer that forms at least a portion of a second 3D feature. The portion of the glass container between the first and second 3D features has a circumference less than that of the first or second 3D features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Cedric Charretton, Olivier Dangmann, Eva Mifsud, Susan L. Smith, Ludovic Valette
  • Patent number: 11577991
    Abstract: This disclosure describes substrate(s) formed with a three-dimensional (3D) feature thereon, and method(s) of printing the same. One method includes identifying a plurality of locations on a substrate surface where the three-dimensional feature will be formed, determining a height value of the three-dimensional feature at each location, assigning a grayscale value to each location based on the height value, and applying ink to the substrate surface at each location according to the assigned grayscale value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Cedric Charretton, Olivier Dangmann, Eva Mifsud, Susan L. Smith, Ludovic Valette
  • Publication number: 20220306512
    Abstract: A cooling panel for a melter is disclosed that includes first and second outer walls and a plurality of side walls coupled to the first and second outer walls. The first and second outer walls and the plurality of side walls define an interior space. Each of the first and second outer walls, moreover, has a plurality of openings. The cooling panel further includes a plurality of baffles disposed in the interior space. The baffles include a plurality of projections. The respective openings of the outer walls and projections of the baffles fit together and are connected from outside of the cooling panel so that the outer walls and the baffles are fixed together, and the side walls are fixed to the outer walls so that the cooling panel is fluid-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Shane T. Rashley, Robert Kuhlman, David Soley, Jian Jiao, Walter Anderson, Susan L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220306511
    Abstract: A cooling panel for a melter includes first and second outer walls and a plurality of side walls coupled to the first and second outer walls. The first and second outer walls and the plurality of side walls define an interior space. The cooling panel also includes a plurality of baffles disposed in the interior space. The baffles divide the interior space into a plurality of rows, wherein the rows have widths W, and further have first and second longitudinal surfaces and an open transverse surface. The open transverse surfaces of the baffles are spaced away from adjacent side walls by a distance D that is 70% to 80% of the widths W of the rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Shane T. Rashley, Robert Kuhlman, David Soley, Jian Jiao, Walter Anderson, Susan L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11390551
    Abstract: A cooling panel for a melter and method for fabricating the cooling panel are disclosed. In particular, the cooling panel can include first and second outer walls and a plurality of side walls coupled to the outer walls that define an interior space. A plurality of baffles is disposed in the interior space, where projections in the baffles fit into respective openings in the outer walls and can be connected from outside the cooling panel. The cooling panel can be formed by way of welding and/or additive manufacturing, as discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Shane T. Rashley, Robert Kuhlman, David Soley, Jian Jiao, Walter Anderson, Susan L. Smith
  • Patent number: 11091304
    Abstract: A package that includes a container and a container closure having a vacuum-indicating pull tab. The container includes a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, a mouth, and a sealing surface. The container closure includes a seal membrane sealingly and removably coupled to the container sealing surface to seal the container, and a pull tab configured to extend from the seal membrane. Manipulation of the pull tab provides an indication of the presence or absence of a vacuum in the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Chisholm, Susan L Smith
  • Publication number: 20210094863
    Abstract: A cooling panel for a melter and method for fabricating the cooling panel are disclosed. In particular, the cooling panel can include first and second outer walls and a plurality of side walls coupled to the outer walls that define an interior space. A plurality of baffles is disposed in the interior space, where projections in the baffles fit into respective openings in the outer walls and can be connected from outside the cooling panel. The cooling panel can be formed by way of welding and/or additive manufacturing, as discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Shane T. Rashley, Robert Kuhlman, David Soley, Jian Jiao, Walter Anderson, Susan L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200346971
    Abstract: This disclosure describes substrate(s) formed with a three-dimensional (3D) feature thereon, and method(s) of printing the same. One method includes identifying a plurality of locations on a substrate surface where the three-dimensional feature will be formed, determining a height value of the three-dimensional feature at each location, assigning a grayscale value to each location based on the height value, and applying ink to the substrate surface at each location according to the assigned grayscale value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Cedric Charretton, Olivier Dangmann, Eva Mifsud, Susan L. Smith, Ludovic Valette
  • Patent number: 10752538
    Abstract: This disclosure describes substrate(s) formed with a three-dimensional (3D) feature thereon, and method(s) of printing the same. One method includes identifying a plurality of locations on a substrate surface where the three-dimensional feature will be formed, determining a height value of the three-dimensional feature at each location, assigning a grayscale value to each location based on the height value, and applying ink to the substrate surface at each location according to the assigned grayscale value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Cedric Charretton, Olivier Dangmann, Eva Misfud, Susan L. Smith, Ludovic Valette
  • Patent number: 10351301
    Abstract: A package includes a container, a closure coupled to the container, a flaccid loop, and a medal coupled to the flaccid loop. The container may include a wall and the medal retained to the wall by container material of integral one-piece construction with the wall and extending over at least a portion of the medal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Douglas Laib, Susan L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190202612
    Abstract: A package that includes a container and a container closure having a vacuum-indicating pull tab. The container includes a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, a mouth, and a sealing surface. The container closure includes a seal membrane sealingly and removably coupled to the container sealing surface to seal the container, and a pull tab configured to extend from the seal membrane. Manipulation of the pull tab provides an indication of the presence or absence of a vacuum in the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brian J. Chisholm, Susan L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180162596
    Abstract: A package includes a container, a closure coupled to the container, a flaccid loop, and a medal coupled to the flaccid loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Douglas Laib, Susan L. Smith
  • Patent number: 9919840
    Abstract: A container may include a wall and a medal retained to the wall by container material of integral one-piece construction with the wall and extending over at least a portion of the medal. The medal and one or more portions of the container adjacent the medal have a shared unique appearance. A package may include a flaccid loop coupled between a closure and a container to which the closure is coupled, and a medal coupled to the flaccid loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Douglas Laib, Susan L. Smith
  • Patent number: 9637271
    Abstract: A container may include a wall and a medal retained to the wall by container material of integral one-piece construction with the wall and extending over at least a portion of the medal. The medal and one or more portions of the container adjacent the medal have a shared unique appearance. A package may include a flaccid loop coupled between a closure and a container to which the closure is coupled, and a medal coupled to the flaccid loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Douglas Laib, Susan L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160311576
    Abstract: A container may include a wall and a medal retained to the wall by container material of integral one-piece construction with the wall and extending over at least a portion of the medal. The medal and one or more portions of the container adjacent the medal have a shared unique appearance. A package may include a flaccid loop coupled between a closure and a container to which the closure is coupled, and a medal coupled to the flaccid loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Douglas Laib, Susan L. Smith
  • Patent number: 9193508
    Abstract: A product includes a closure having a radially inner portion, and being removably securable to a container, and a pendant releasably coupled to the radially inner portion of the closure, and being releasable from the closure into the container upon removal of the closure from the container. A package may include the product and a container, wherein the closure is removably secured to a neck of the container to removably close the container, and the pendant is suspended from the closure in an interior of the container neck, such that when the closure is removed from the container, the pendant releases from the closure and drops into the container and is non-removably carried therein to provide an indication that the package has been opened from its original factory sealed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica R. Bryant, Susan L. Smith, Mark Bakhrakh, Igor Kachko, Vladimir Vasilyev
  • Patent number: 6344502
    Abstract: A non-aqueous dispersion of a polymer in a non-polar hydrocarbon. The polymer is produced by a free-radical addition polymerization reaction of a group of monomers including at least one polar monomer and at least one amine-functional monomer which takes place in the presence of an alkyd resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: John R. Babjak, Liza A. Capino, John D. Kraan, Mohamad D. Shalati, Susan L. Smith, Demetri L. Vallion, Richard S. Valpey, III, Thomas W. Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 5516820
    Abstract: Novel, non-aqueous dispersions and coatings made therefrom particularly suited for use as automotive primers, sealers, topcoats and as industrial coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventors: John R. Babjak, Liza A. Capino, John D. Kraan, Mohamad D. Shalati, Susan L. Smith, Demetri L. Vallion, Richard S. Valpey, Thomas W. Yokoyama
  • Patent number: D356741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Inventor: Susan L. Smith