Anne C Bucher

US Patent:

D473140, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Mar 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/157658

Inventors:

Cheryl Marie Gilliam - Grayslake IL
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL
Lori Ann Rothman - Oak Park IL
Kadir Karul - Racine WI

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. - Northfield IL

International Classification:

0903

US Classification:

D 9428, D9429, D9416, D9423

US Patent:

6761283, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

May 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/579662

Inventors:

Cheryl M. Gilliam - Grayslake IL
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. - Northfield IL

International Classification:

B65D 4316

US Classification:

220837, 220212, 2202543, 220700

Abstract:

The invention provides a container for viscous dressing products that includes a jar and a closure or lid. The lid may be hingedly attached to the container so as to remain attached to the jar after opening. The container provides protection for the viscous dressing product during packaging, shipping, handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes the viscous dressing readily accessible to the consumer. The container preferably includes a shelf or wiper on the closure to permit the consumer to swipe a serving utensil on the shelf to remove excess viscous dressing product from the utensil. The jar is preferably provided with improved handling characteristics as compared with prior art jars of circular cross section. In the preferred embodiments, the shape of the jar as viewed in plan is generally oval.

US Patent:

6772904, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

May 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/579661

Inventors:

Cheryl M. Gilliam - Grayslake IL
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. - Northfield IL

International Classification:

B65D 812

US Classification:

220836, 2202543, 220833, 220675

Abstract:

The invention provides a container for viscous dressing products that includes a jar and a closure or lid. The lid may be hingedly attached to the container so as to remain attached to the jar after opening. The container provides protection for the viscous dressing product during packaging, shipping, handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes the viscous dressing readily accessible to the consumer. The container preferably includes a shelf or wiper on the closure to permit the consumer to swipe a serving utensil on the shelf to remove excess viscous dressing product from the utensil. The jar is preferably provided with improved handling characteristics as compared with prior art jars of circular cross section. In the preferred embodiments, the shape of the jar as viewed in plan is generally oval.

US Patent:

6889866, May 10, 2005

Filed:

May 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/153077

Inventors:

Cheryl Marie Gilliam - Grayslake IL, US
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL, US
Lori Ann Rothman - Oak Park IL, US
Kadir Karul - Racine WI, US

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. - Northfield IL

International Classification:

B65D006/08

US Classification:

220675, 215383

Abstract:

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.

US Patent:

20050173442, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

Apr 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/103331

Inventors:

Cheryl Gilliam - Grayslake IL, US
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL, US
Lori Rothman - Oak Park IL, US
Kadir Karul - Racine WI, US

International Classification:

B32B031/00

US Classification:

220675000

Abstract:

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.

US Patent:

20110290813, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Aug 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/206124

Inventors:

Cheryl Marie Gilliam - Grayslake IL, US
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL, US
Lori Ann Rothman - Oak Park IL, US
Kadir Karul - Racine WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 1/40
B65B 3/04
B65B 61/02

US Classification:

220669, 53411, 53467

Abstract:

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.

US Patent:

62732781, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Sep 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/660758

Inventors:

Julie A. D. Enyedy - Chicago IL
Anne Bucher - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. - Northfield IL

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 854

Abstract:

A holder for tacos and the like comprised of semi-rigid material. The holder has a generally triangular configuration, with upwardly convergent first and second side walls extending from a generally horizontal base portion. The two side walls are joined at the top of the holder to form a triangular structure. Upwardly opening slots are formed in the side walls. Each of the slots has a curved base to accommodate tacos. To accommodate individual servings, the holder is separable along a line of weakness. To facilitate incorporation of the holder into a meal kit, in one embodiment, the holder can be folded in a flat configuration with the base folded upward between the side walls.

US Patent:

D3328970, Feb 2, 1993

Filed:

Jun 19, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/717718

Inventors:

Anne C. Bucher - Rolling Meadows IL
Marcia Baxter - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Kraft General Foods, Inc. - Northfield IL

US Classification:

D 7629