Patents by Inventor Todd Atkins

Todd Atkins 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).

  • Recloseable lid with closure plug
    Patent number: 8631957
    Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Dart Container Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Dart, Ryan P. Gingras, Todd Atkins
  • Recloseable Lid with Closure Plug
    Publication number: 20080105696
    Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Dart, Ryan Gingras, Todd Atkins
  • CONTAINER WITH ONE-STEP CLOSING
    Publication number: 20050247709
    Abstract: A clam-shell container comprising a cover hingedly connected to a tray, with both the cover and tray having cooperating structures that form a leak-proof seal when the clam-shell container is closed. The container and cooperating structures are formed such that the user can effect the formation of the leak-proof seal in a single step. The creation of the leak-proof seal preferably corresponds to the closing of the clam-shell container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd Atkins, Dean Garza
  • Recloseable lid with closure plug
    Publication number: 20030089714
    Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Robert C. Dart, Ryan P. Gingras, Todd Atkins
  • Recloseable lid
    Publication number: 20030089713
    Abstract: A reclosable lid for a drinking cup comprising a base and a cap in mating relationship which can rotate relative to each other. Both the base and cap are provided with an aperture for delivery of liquid therethrough. When the apertures are aligned, liquid may be removed from the cup. When the cap is rotated relative to the base so that the apertures are offset, removal and spillage of liquid will be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Gordon A. Belt, Todd Atkins, Ryan P. Gingras
  • Container with removable cover
    Patent number: 5938068
    Abstract: A container for storing food items comprising a cover hingedly mounted to a tray. The hinge comprising one or more hinge lines. A line of weakness is provided to aid in the removal of the cover from the tray. The line of weakness preferably comprises a series of closed crests and troughs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Dart Container
    Inventors: Todd Atkins, Donald L. Dixon, Jr.
  • Bowl
    Patent number: D445297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Dart Container Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Atkins, Donald L. Dixon
  • Dome-shaped reclosable lid and removable closure tab
    Patent number: D480968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Dart Container Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Atkins, Ryan Gingras