Mark L Powell

US Patent:

6782601, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/224177

Inventors:

Larry Smeyak - Lafayette IN
Timothy Carr - Carmel IN
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN
John Ziegler - Carmel IN

Assignee:

Alcoa Closure Systems International - Crawfordsville IN

International Classification:

H01Q 1700

US Classification:

29601, 29600, 29832, 29846, 29848, 29858, 29593, 235492, 257673, 257674, 257735, 343873

Abstract:

A method of making an interactive information package, including an interactive information closure including a radio frequency identification device, contemplates that a microelectronics assembly be provided, and positioned on an associated substrate for positioning adjacent an inside surface of the top wall portion of the closure of the package. In one embodiment, the mounting substrate is provided in the form of a disc-shaped sealing liner for the closure. In an alternate embodiment, the mounting substrate is laminated to an associated sealing liner, with the substrate, and microelectronics assembly positioned thereon, inserted together with the sealing liner into the associated molded closure.

US Patent:

6832706, Dec 21, 2004

Filed:

Jan 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/340319

Inventors:

Coy Hearld - Crawfordsville IN
Lawrence Smeyak - Crawfordsville IN
Hassan Najdawi - Crawfordsville IN
David Babcock - Crawfordsville IN
Ramesh Kamath - Crawfordsville IN
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN
Zinovy Royzen - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Alcoa Closure Systems International - Crawfordsville IN

International Classification:

B65D 2540

US Classification:

222494, 222482

Abstract:

A dispensing closure assembly includes an outer closure body having an upper tubular portion which can function as a mouthpiece for users. The closure assembly includes a flexible valve member mounted within the tubular portion of the closure body for dispensing of liquids or like contents by either the application of suction by a consumer, or by squeezing the associated container. By the provision of a liquid seal lip which coacts with an inside surface of the flexible valve member, the closure assembly can be configured to facilitate convenient use by consumers, while avoiding undesirable leakage attendant to normal handling during use.

US Patent:

6887066, May 3, 2005

Filed:

Jan 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/350857

Inventors:

David Cerny - Crawfordsville IN, US
Ramesh Kamath - Crawfordsville IN, US
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US
Greg Mishler - Crawfordsville IN, US
Sohail Sadiq - Crawfordsville IN, US
David Oles - Crawfordsville IN, US
Lindsey Abney - Crawfordsville IN, US

Assignee:

Alcoa Closure Systems International - Crawfordsville IN

International Classification:

B29C049/70

US Classification:

425556, 264335

Abstract:

An apparatus for molding a plastic closure includes a male mold assembly including a forming pin and an outer pin sleeve which cooperate with a female mold for defining a mold cavity. To facilitate mechanical stripping of a molded closure from the forming pin, pressurized air is introduced into the molded closure through at least one air passageway which extends axially between the forming pin and pin sleeve. By outwardly expanding and forming the plastic closure during ejection from the forming pin, forces to which the closure is subjected during ejection are significantly reduced, thereby desirably reducing the amount of cooling of the closure that is required during the molding cycle prior to ejection. Significantly increased operating speeds for the compression molding apparatus can thus be achieved.

US Patent:

7255824, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Mar 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/087353

Inventors:

David Cerny - Crawfordsville IN, US
Ramesh Kamath - Crawfordsville IN, US
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US
Greg Mishler - Crawfordsville IN, US
Sohail Sadiq - Crawfordsville IN, US
David Oles - Crawfordsville IN, US
Lindsey Abney - Crawfordsville IN, US

Assignee:

Alcoa Closure Systems International - Crawfordsville IN

International Classification:

B29C 33/46

US Classification:

264335, 425556

Abstract:

An apparatus for molding a plastic closure includes a male mold assembly including a forming pin and an outer pin sleeve which cooperate with a female mold for defining a mold cavity. To facilitate mechanical stripping of a molded closure from the forming pin, pressurized air is introduced into the molded closure through at least one air passageway which extends axially between the forming pin and pin sleeve. By outwardly expanding and forming the plastic closure during ejection from the forming pin, forces to which the closure is subjected during ejection are significantly reduced, thereby desirably reducing the amount of cooling of the closure that is required during the molding cycle prior to ejection. Significantly increased operating speeds for the compression molding apparatus can thus be achieved.

US Patent:

7488939, Feb 10, 2009

Filed:

Apr 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/118633

Inventors:

Mark A. Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US
Michael E. Albertson - Crawfordsville IN, US
Paul W. Robbins - Crawfordsville IN, US

Assignee:

Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. - Crawfordsville IN

International Classification:

G01J 5/00
B28B 1/24

US Classification:

25033904, 25033906, 425170, 264 401

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is disclosed for inspection of molded closures that would measure specific parameters of the closure on an on-line basis as they are ejected from an associated compression molding apparatus. Measuring specific parameters of the closure on an on-line basis identifies problems with specific tool sets, sub-systems, and process settings of the molding apparatus, thus substantially reducing the amount of scrap that is produced.

US Patent:

20030061706, Apr 3, 2003

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/224204

Inventors:

Larry Smeyak - Lafayette IN, US
Timothy Carr - Carmel IN, US
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US
John Ziegler - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

H01Q017/00
H05K013/00
H05K003/02
H01K003/22

US Classification:

029/601000, 029/600000, 029/854000, 029/847000, 029/848000

Abstract:

A method of making an interactive information package, including an interactive information closure including a radio frequency identification device, contemplates that a microelectronics assembly be provided by formation on an inside surface of the top wall portion of the closure of the package. After formation of the assembly, it is contemplated that a sealing liner be positioned within the closure so that the microelectronics assembly is positioned between the top wall portion and the sealing liner.

US Patent:

20030235027, Dec 25, 2003

Filed:

Dec 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/313063

Inventors:

Larry Smeyak - Lafayette IN, US
Timothy Carr - Carmel IN, US
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US
John Ziegler - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

H05K005/00

US Classification:

361/679000, 235/487000, 340/572800

Abstract:

A method of making an interactive information package, including an interactive information closure including a radio frequency identification device, contemplates that a microelectronics assembly be positioned within a mold cavity within which a plastic closure is subsequently molded. The microelectronics assembly is thus integrated with the closure, such as by disposition on either the exterior or interior of a top wall portion of the closure. The closure can be provided with a sealing liner positioned adjacent an inside surface of the top wall portion.

US Patent:

20040108611, Jun 10, 2004

Filed:

Dec 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/315349

Inventors:

Michael Dennis - Crawfordsville IN, US
Joseph Koreck - Crawfordsville IN, US
Gayle Johnson - Crawfordsville IN, US
Mark Powell - Crawfordsville IN, US

International Classification:

B29C047/00

US Classification:

264/039000, 264/211000, 425/208000, 425/209000, 425/378100

Abstract:

An apparatus for extruding plastic, including a plastic feed, an extruder, a colored liquid additive supply, a positive displacement metering pump, and a controller. The extruder has a housing receiving plastic from the plastic feed, a heat source, and a screw adapted to drive plastic through the housing The pump supplies colored liquid additive from the supply to the plastic in the phase change section of the extruder housing. The controller controls the drive rate of the screw and the pump to supply a selected volume of colored liquid additive per unit of time which is based on the drive rate of the screw. In use, the extruder is converted to adding a different color without cleaning the housing feeding section.