Daniel Phillip Soehnlen

US Patent:

6355290, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

Jan 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/500935

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH
Dale A. Panasewicz - Strongsville OH

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

A23G 904

US Classification:

426393, 426565, 426524, 53281, 62 60, 62 63, 62374, 141 2, 141 9, 141104, 141100, 141 83

Abstract:

A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.

US Patent:

6371172, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

May 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858026

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH
Gregory J. Watkins - North Canton OH
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141 9, 141100, 141 18

Abstract:

A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories. The system and process provides a micro dairy that applies these features to a warehouse distribution network.

US Patent:

6446680, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/095613

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH
Gregory J. Watkins - North Canton OH
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141 9, 141 2, 141 18, 141100

Abstract:

A system and process for packaging fluid products such as milk and other beverages is disclosed. The fluid product is produced when required and in response to a customer order. For example, milk is received and stored in a raw milk storage silo and separated into two varieties having different butter fat content. A customer order is processed and the system creates labels and fills containers or bottles exactly to meet the customer requirements. The products are palletized and loaded for shipment to the customer. Preferred filling equipment locates a container on a load cell to measure a predetermined amount of the first variety of milk into the container. The container is then filled with a second variety of milk by weight, if necessary, before capping. A supervisory control system directs bottle making, labeling, filling, bundling, and palletizing with virtually no inventory of empty bottles, preprinted labels, finished or prepackaged product inventories. The system and process provides a micro dairy that applies these features to a warehouse distribution network.

US Patent:

6520387, Feb 18, 2003

Filed:

Jun 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/875580

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

B65D 4700

US Classification:

222552, 222546, 222548, 222482, 220787, 2203661

Abstract:

A cap assembly cooperates with a container to form a vent portion and a pour portion when a cap is oriented in an open position relative to the container. The cap is dimensioned to seal the container opening in a closed position. The cap and opening are oblong, preferably oval in configuration, and have cooperating thread assemblies that permit the cap to be selectively rotated between the open and closed positions. The cap preferably has a threaded shank that is engaged along a portion of its periphery by central threaded portions disposed on opposite sides of the generally oval container opening.

US Patent:

6595374, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Jun 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/875577

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

A41F 500

US Classification:

211 157, 211 491, 108147, 312116, 62246

Abstract:

A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.

US Patent:

6854604, Feb 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/401168

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH, US
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, LTD - Canton OH

International Classification:

A47F005/00

US Classification:

211 157, 211 491, 108147, 312116, 62246

Abstract:

A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.

US Patent:

6889837, May 10, 2005

Filed:

Oct 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/977028

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH, US
Gregory M. Soehnlen - North Canton OH, US
Dale A. Panasewicz - Strongsville OH, US

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

B65D085/00

US Classification:

2064595, 206508, 220669, 220796, 40524

Abstract:

A process for making and packaging multi serving ice cream products using cryogenic hardening of ice cream in consumer containers before the containers are closed and labeled. A plastic tray container which is stable when disposed horizontally or vertically provides better processing and an improved package for both retailers and consumers.

US Patent:

7000794, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Mar 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/386338

Inventors:

Daniel P. Soehnlen - Canton OH, US
Gregory M. Soehnlen - N. Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. - Canton OH

International Classification:

B65D 1/18
B65D 23/10

US Classification:

215398, 215 10, 215382, 220669, 220675, 220771

Abstract:

A container for storing a fluid incorporates an overflow region. The overflow region is located above the desired fill line of the container and preferably terminates in the same plane as the opening of the fill spout. In this manner, the amount of fluid filled in the container can be maximized while still providing the desired air space for shipping purposes. Incorporating structural features into the body of the blow-molded container eliminate the use of external cases.