Patents by Inventor Terry W. Cratsley

Terry W. Cratsley 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).

  • Containers with optional venting
    Patent number: 8613368
    Abstract: An optional venting container comprises a base and a lid. The lid is releasably latched to the base. The lid comprises at least one veritable area formed therein. The at least one veritable area is adapted to form a vent only upon a user asserting pressure thereon. The lid is made from a polymeric foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Pactiv LLC.
    Inventors: Kate E. Nordland, Scott A. Hanson, Raj K. Mangla, Terry W. Cratsley
  • CONTAINERS WITH OPTIONAL VENTING
    Publication number: 20120111759
    Abstract: An optional venting container comprises a base and a lid. The lid is releasably latched to the base. The lid comprises at least one veritable area formed therein. The at least one veritable area is adapted to form a vent only upon a user asserting pressure thereon. The lid is made from a polymeric foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Kate E. Nordland, Scott A. Hanson, Raj K. Mangla, Terry W. Cratsley
  • Method of forming a polymeric foam container
    Publication number: 20080042311
    Abstract: An optional venting container comprises a base and a lid. The lid is releasably latched to the base. The lid comprises at least one ventable area formed therein. The at least one ventable area is adapted to form a vent only upon a user asserting pressure thereon. The lid is made from a polymeric foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Kate E. Nordland, Scott A. Hanson, Raj K. Mangla, Terry W. Cratsley
  • Polymeric containers with handle
    Patent number: 7328814
    Abstract: A polymeric container comprises a continuous body portion, a rim, first and second minor flaps, and first and second major flaps. The body portion is integrally-formed and non-foldable. The rim encompasses and projects laterally outwardly from the continuous body portion. The first and second minor flaps are integrally connected to the rim along respective fold lines. The minor flaps form respective first and second minor flap securing portions. The first and second major flaps are integrally connected to the rim along respective fold lines. The major flaps form respective openable handle portions or handle openings therein, respective first end securing portions, and respective second end securing portions. The second openable handle portion or second handle opening is adapted to generally align with the first openable handle portion or first handle opening to form a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Kate E. Nordland, Terry W. Cratsley
  • Polymeric container with handle
    Patent number: D497309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Kate E. Nordland, Terry W. Cratsley