Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7811614 | Gum slab package having insertable product retention member A package assembly encloses a plurality of individual elongate consumable products. The package assembly includes a plurality of products aligned in a side-by-side array. The package housing encloses the array of product. The package housing has front and back walls... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7363728 | Shrink wrap tunnel with variable set points A shrink wrap machine has a shrink wrap tunnel with an entrance and an exit. A conveyor transports products to be shrink wrapped from the entrance through the tunnel to the exit. A source of gas is coupled to the inside of the tunnel and bathes the products. A heate... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7311037 | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker A method comprises the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brew... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7258884 | Method employing a disposable brew basket for an electric coffee maker A method having the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewing... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247329 | Double sealed pizza package and method of making A hermetic package for a food product having a first wall, a second wall and a receiving cavity. The first wall defines a first portion of the receiving cavity and a first flange surrounding the first portion of the receiving cavity. The second wall defines a second... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226628 | Combined coffee package and dispenser A thin sheet of sealed coffee grounds comprises a plurality of filter packs, a rigid substrate sheet, a flexible barrier sheet sealed to the substrate sheet via a plurality of ring-shaped seals to form a plurality of chambers to contain the plurality of filter packs... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7205016 | Packages and methods for processing food products A method of stacking packages, wherein an upper package has a configuration to avoid touching the contents of a lower package. The finished packages can be stacked within cartons for distribution and shipped long distances without causing damage to the contents of t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7192192 | Closure arrangement with tear guide for allowing access to zipper flanges in a package A closure arrangement for a reclosable polymeric bag is disclosed, the closure arrangement comprising convex and concave areas that facilitate opening the bag. To initially open the bag, first and second films are separated from each other by tearing perforations. N... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7128352 | Animal urine specimen collection device A device, method and kit for collection of a urine specimen from an animal includes a cup to receive and hold the urine specimen, a lid to close cup after collection of the specimen, and a holder with a generally upright center extension member, a handle connected a... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121064 | Method for dual manufacture of reclosable bags of HFVF machine A method for dual manufacture of reclosable packages on a horizontal-form, vertical fill machine. The method comprising the following steps: extending a web of bag making film under tension in a machine direction; joining one zipper tape to the web along a first zon... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7081263 | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker A method includes the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6821587 | Processes of using at least one absorbent pouch A continuous chain of connected absorbent pouches comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a super-absorbent material. Each of the absorbent pouches is adapted to absorb liquids. The first panel and the second panel are attached to each other along their respect... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6752275 | Extraction bag with support for containing a material to be extracted and sheet composite therefor An extraction bag with support includes a support member and a bag member which contains a material to be extracted or which is capable of containing a material to be extracted or which is capable of containing a material to be extraction, and is obtained by using a... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6733771 | Systems and methods for facilitated feed supplementation The present invention provides a multi-compartment package, a machine for the automated or semi-automated packaging of a diverse array of animal supplements into such packaging, and a process allowing efficient procurement and fulfillment of custom supplement orders... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6514545 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycoge... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6506429 | Bag with mesh wall Bags for produce or the like are prepared by advancing a thermoplastic sheet and a mesh sheet, each having an upper edge, along a process line. The plastic sheet has a bottom portion which is folded to define a lower edge of the thermoplastic sheet at a f... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6265002 | Non-hermetic seal for individually wrapped food items The disclosed packet is formed from flexible wrapping material. The packet defines an interior volume and includes a seal area. The seal area includes a plurality of sealed strips and a plurality of unsealed strips. At least one unsealed strip is disposed... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6254908 | Packaging system for ventable bags A packaging system for pillow bags containing coffee or other consumable products which generate gases includes a container assembly into which a triangular shaped insert is positioned to reduce the space at the top portion of the container. The insert pr... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6214390 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycoge... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6190710 | Plastic packaging material A method of preserving produce by providing a plastic packaging material having a thickness of up to about 500 microns and a permeability to water vapor exceeding about 1.5 g mm m-2 per day at 38° C. and 85-90% relative humidity, whereby when ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6013290 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation An integrated package including two nutrient beverage formulations in discrete, sealed containers and instructions for use of the formulations in conjunction with a relatively short exercise session to enhance performance and reduce the adverse effects of... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5908678 | Long-life polymer packaging for an anethole-based drink and process intended to limit the loss of anethole contained in a solution The invention relates to a monolayer or multilayer long-life packaging containing an anethole-based alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, characterized in that the layer in contact with the said drink is formed of a methyl acrylate/acrylonitrile/butadiene ter... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5900263 | Food package having a rigid leg member for displaying the front panel thereof A food package including a tray, a sleeve surrounding the tray and a rigid leg member extending from the back panel of the sleeve. The rigid leg member has a bottom edge that can rest on a support surface in order to position the front panel of the sleeve... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5741565 | Cast film of propylene polymers Disclosed is a multilayered cast film which has an elongation at break greater than 100%. It comprises: A) at least one layer of a crystalline homopolymer of a C3 -C6 -olefin, or a random copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5711978 | Fresh meat packaging A package for packaging fresh meat in a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, whereby the packaging provides for a prolonged shelf life of the packaged meat products so that the meat will bloom to a desired red color when the packaging is opened. The pack... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5693386 | Decorative gift article A decorative gift article includes at least one, but preferably more than one, gift item, and a support of a predetermined countenance that is to be used for presenting the gift item or items. A retaining frame secured to the support serves to retain the ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5683769 | Decorative gift article A decorative gift article includes a plurality of gift items and a support of a predetermined countenance that is used for presenting the gift items. A pouch accommodates the gift items and is connected to a bottom side of the support. An elongated elemen... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5667827 | Process of packaging fresh meat A method for packaging fresh meat in a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, whereby the packaging provides for a prolonged shelf life of the packaged meat products so that the meat will bloom to a desired red color when the packaging is opened. The packa... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5632378 | Package for products of elongate shape, and the method of producing it A package formed by a wrapper wrapped around a plurality of stacked elongate products (2) each of which temporarily adheres by one of its ends (2B) to an end wall (4) of the wrapper (3). The products may be prepackaged products, such as strips of chewing ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5503856 | Multiple portion recloseable package A recloseable package has discrete, multiple product portion enclosures between first and second package films. Each product portion enclosure is separated from its adjacent product portion enclosure by a package central web portion. A recloseable seal is... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5314060 | Communion apparatus The communion device includes a tray having a central opening for receiving a removable container and a plurality of bread receiving openings surrounding the central opening for receiving a plurality of pieces of bread, each of which is wrapped in a remov... | 05/24/1994 |
| 4944603 | Reclosable package with encompassing tamper-evident band A flexible, bag-like package which includes an access opening containing a reclosable seal at or near its top edge, is encompassed by a tamper-evident band. The band is bonded to the front and back wall panels of the package and extends across the access ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4875620 | Fluted product cup A packaging cup formed from a resilient material has an integrally body having a product reservoir and a lip. The product reservoir includes a flat bottom wall and a continuous side wall integrally joined together about a smooth curve. The side wall exten... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4859337 | Filter for making portions of coffee or tea The invention relates to A filter for making portions of coffee or tea, comprising a substantially cup-shaped supporting vessel having a pouring-in opening at the top, a chamber for filling with liquid and having an outlet opening at the bottom, and a fil... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4844917 | Cake frosting assembly A cake frosting technique and assembly including a disposable frosting bag for home or commercial use to render the frosting or decorating of cakes or other pastries more convenient and expeditious by the complete elimination of the need for expensive and... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4813543 | Stackable and nestable container for foodstuffs A stackable and nestable container for foodstuffs, includes a body formed as an integral unit defining an upwardly open recess, the recess having a bottom wall and a downwardly convergent side wall. The side wall has step portions at intervals around it, ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4798133 | Package and container for eggs A container for eggs defines a plurality of compartments each of a configuration to hold an egg captive, each portion of the container defining a respective single said compartment being connected with the remainder along lines of weakening, perforation o... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4435434 | Packaging system for fully baked, unfilled pastry shells Disclosed is a packaging system capable of protecting the freshness and structural integrity of fully-baked pastry shells during shipping and storage. According to the disclosure, individual baked pastry shells, held in conforming baking pans, are provide... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4399157 | Packaging system for fully baked, unfilled pastry shells Disclosed is a packaging system capable of protecting the freshness and structural integrity of fully-baked pastry shells during shipping and storage. According to the disclosure: individual pastry shells, held in conforming baking pans, are placed in pap... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4377598 | Package for protecting friable products A packaging arrangement for a generally friable product sealed in a plastic pouch, the latter of which is positioned in a sealed cylindrical container so as to be restrained from axial movement therein. A separator may be located in the container to bias ... | 03/22/1983 |
