Patents by Inventor William J. Knouse

William J. Knouse 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).

  • Security packaging
    Patent number: 8698627
    Abstract: A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Londo, Stephen L. Billups, Caleb S. Loftin, Rune K. Haraldsson, William J. Knouse
  • SECURITY PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20110210030
    Abstract: A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael G. Londo, Stephen L Billups, Caleb S. Loftin, Rune K. Haraldsson, William J. Knouse
  • Unit dose packaging system with reusable electronics component
    Publication number: 20090194434
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronic component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronic component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin Ellis, Mike Weston, Rune K. Haraldsson, Christopher J. Hession, William J. Knouse, Caleb Loftin