Patents by Inventor Terry D. Patcheak

Terry D. Patcheak 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: 8276774
    Abstract: A plastic container has a base adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion includes a chime extending from a body portion to a contact ring which defines a surface upon which the container is supported. The base further includes a central portion defined in at least part by a pushup having a generally truncated cone shape in cross section located on a longitudinal axis of the container, and an inversion ring having a generally S shaped geometry in cross section and hinge means formed therein, and circumscribing the pushup. The truncated cone has an overall general diameter that is at most 30% of an overall general diameter of the base and a top surface generally parallel to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Amcor Limited
    Inventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, G. David Lisch, Kerry W. Silvers, Dwayne G. Vailliencourt, Brian L. Pieszchala, Richard J. Steih
  • Publication number: 20120012592
    Abstract: A blow-molded plastic container comprising a base portion having a flexible standing ring radially extending therefrom. The flexible standing ring is disposed about a lowest most portion of the container and operable to support the container on a surface. The flexible standing ring defines an annular groove thereabout that collapses in response to internal vacuum forces and/or external loading forces. The container further comprises a body portion that extends from an upper portion to the base, such that the upper portion, the body portion and the base cooperate to define a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: George David Lisch, Terry D. Patcheak, Kirk Edward Maki, Christopher Howe
  • Publication number: 20120000879
    Abstract: A container comprising a finish, a sidewall portion extending from the finish having a thread portion and an opening formed therein, a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing the sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity, and an inwardly directed rib member. The inwardly directed rib member is circumferentially disposed about the finish. In some embodiments, the inwardly directed rib member is positioned between the opening of the finish and the start of the thread portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: RONALD McFARLANE, Terry D. Patcheak, James Stelzer
  • Publication number: 20110223069
    Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises an activation system or means for activating the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst system at a predetermined time or in response to a predetermined stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: David Offord, John G. Brace, Terry D. Patcheak
  • Publication number: 20110223070
    Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: David Offord, Kimberly S. Houchens, Frederick C. Beuerle, Luke A. Mast, Reinhard C.J. Luchies, Terry D. Patcheak
  • Publication number: 20110135778
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is a servo motor system that includes an inlet. The servo motor system is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urged it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: DAVID ANDISON, George David Lisch, Kirk Edward Maki, Theodore F. Eberle, James R. Corn, Robert A. Cooper, Terry D. Patcheak
  • Patent number: 7942281
    Abstract: A closure includes a plastic shell having a generally flat base wall, a peripheral skirt for mounting the closure on a container neck finish and an annular portion integrally connecting the skirt to the periphery of the base wall. A flexible resilient sealing liner is disposed on at least an inner surface of the annular portion. The annular portion has an inverted V-shape with an outer leg integrally connected to the skirt and an inner leg integrally connected to the periphery of the base wall such that the base wall is disposed axially beneath the annular connection between the inner and outer legs. The inner leg is resiliently flexible with respect to the outer leg upon engagement with an end of a container neck finish so as to flex the inner leg and the base wall outwardly with respect to the skirt and thereby draw the outer leg into engagement with an outer surface of the container neck finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Rexam Closure Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Terry D. Patcheak
  • Publication number: 20110017700
    Abstract: A container body and base being lightweight structures designed to accommodate vacuum forces either simultaneously or in sequence. The container body and base each absorb a significant percentage of the vacuum. By utilizing a lightweight base design to absorb a portion of the vacuum forces enables an overall light-weighting, design flexibility, and effective utilization of alternative vacuum absorbing capabilities on the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, Frederick C. Beuerle, Walter J. Strasser, Christopher Howe, Luke A. Mast
  • Publication number: 20090159556
    Abstract: A plastic container having a base portion adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion including a contact ring that supports the container, an upstanding wall, and a central portion. The upstanding wall being adjacent to and generally circumscribing the contact ring. The central portion defined in at least part by a pushup and an inversion ring that generally circumscribes the pushup. The pushup and the inversion ring being moveable to accommodate vacuum related forces generated within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Amcor Limited
    Inventors: Terry D. Patcheak, David Downing, G. David Lisch, Kerry W. Silvers, Dwayne G. Vailliencourt, Brian L. Pieszchala, Richard J. Steih
  • Publication number: 20080237238
    Abstract: A closure includes a plastic shell having a generally flat base wall, a peripheral skirt for mounting the closure on a container neck finish and an annular portion integrally connecting the skirt to the periphery of the base wall. A flexible resilient sealing liner is disposed on at least an inner surface of the annular portion. The annular portion has an inverted V-shape with an outer leg integrally connected to the skirt and an inner leg integrally connected to the periphery of the base wall such that the base wall is disposed axially beneath the annular connection between the inner and outer legs. The inner leg is resiliently flexible with respect to the outer leg upon engagement with an end of a container neck finish so as to flex the inner leg and the base wall outwardly with respect to the skirt and thereby draw the outer leg into engagement with an outer surface of the container neck finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Terry D. Patcheak
  • Publication number: 20080153952
    Abstract: A liner for a plastic closure includes styrene-isobutylene-styrene (SIBS) blended with a resin polymer. This resin polymer preferably includes ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM rubber). The SIBS preferably is in an amount in the range of 10 to 90% by weight, more preferably 30 to 60% by weight, with an amount of about 46% by weight being particularly preferred. The resin polymer preferably is in an amount in the range of 10 to 90% by weight, more preferably 30 to 50% by weight, with an amount of about 41% by weight being particularly preferred. The EPDM rubber preferably is an elastomeric alloy of EPDM rubber and polypropylene. Mineral oil preferably is present, if at all, in an amount not more than 20% by weight. The liner may include up to 8% by weight process aids such as lubricant and up to 5% compatibilizer by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Terry D. Patcheak