Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Daniels

Thomas C. Daniels 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).

  • Cold de-aeration in production of citrus juices
    Publication number: 20040265465
    Abstract: A continuous process for cold de-aeration of citrus juice wherein the juice is at a temperature between 32° F. and 50° F. and is subjected to a vacuum of between approximately 28 and 30 inches mercury for 10 to 20 minutes to produce a de-aerated citrus juice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Tropicana Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Daniels, John P. Botting
  • Shipper display
    Patent number: 5035323
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a shipper display providing for construction and system for shipping and displaying a rigid container. The shipper display includes a plurality of base cartons for receiving the containers while leaving a substantial portion of the length thereof exposed. Stacks of filled base cartons are supported on a pallet and covered by a top carton which couples to the top of the containers. The assembly is joined for shipping by strappings and stretch wrap, or by a shrink bag, which, together with the top carton, are removed for display. The container may be formed with spaced indented regions which cooperate with tabs in the base carton to help hold the containers in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Tropicana Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Daniels, Patricia M. Jeruzal, Griscom Bettle, III