Keith R Rea

Address:

2132 Tudor Ln, Florence, SC 29505

VIN:

1G2ZH36NX74127849

Make:

PONTIAC

Model:

G6

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6334391, Jan 1, 2002

Filed:

Oct 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/677432

Inventors:

Keith R. Rea - Florence SC
Patrick B. Keese - Florence SC

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B41F 3108

US Classification:

101366, 101364

Abstract:

An improved ink cartridge dispensing valve system for use with a printing press ink cartridge is provided. The valve system works on the same principle as a ball valve to automatically dispense ink when subjected to pressure. The valve system includes an attachment post and an attachable nozzle. The attachment post is an integral part of the dispensing end of the ink cartridge and is recessed so that the cartridge can be easily shipped without damaging the attachment post. The attachable nozzle fits over the attachment post and opens or closes depending on whether pressure is placed on it by the ink in the cartridge.

US Patent:

6419351, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Jul 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/916814

Inventors:

Rebecca A. Lawson - Florence SC
James W. Lowry - Florence SC
Keith R. Rea - Florence SC

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B41J 2775

US Classification:

347 86

Abstract:

An improved plunger for a lithographic printing ink cartridge prevents air entrapment between the plunger and the ink when the plunger is pressed into the ink during cartridge assembly. The plunger bottom portion has a positive radius and a textured surface that facilitates the flow of air away from the center of the plunger toward the cartridge sidewall as the plunger is pressed into the ink.

US Patent:

6477956, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Aug 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/928217

Inventors:

Keith R. Rea - Florence SC
James F. Kick - Town Country MO

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B41M 500

US Classification:

101466, 347 84, 347 85, 347 86, 347 87, 347 95, 347100, 347108

Abstract:

An improved ink cartridge of the type used to dispense ink in automatic lithographic presses. The ink cartridge comprises a hollow cylindrical body for holding a supply of extrudable ink, a plunger and a dispensing fitment. The improvement comprises a valve member mounted over a central aperture in the dispensing fitment and a flexible molded plastic spring that biases the valve member in the closed position. The valve member opens when subjected to pressure from the ink and closes automatically and completely when the ink pressure is less than the biasing force of the flexible spring.

US Patent:

6725630, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/991227

Inventors:

Keith R. Rea - Florence SC
Charles M. Braddock - Hartsville SC
Floyd Boatwright - Hartsville SC
J. Mark Morrow - Camden SC
James A. Lowry - Florence SC

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B65B 5110

US Classification:

53478, 53471, 533293, 533294

Abstract:

A method for induction sealing a plastic part to a composite container using a pair of linear coils electrically connected to low frequency generators. The linear coils produce overlapping electromagnetic fields on either side of the container. Rotating the container assures even heating of the polyethylene liner and plastic part. The method produces a reliable seal between the liner and plastic part and can be used at high production speeds.

US Patent:

6974056, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Jul 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/625313

Inventors:

Keith Rea - Florence SC, US

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B65D088/26

US Classification:

222460, 222461, 30326, 73426

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improved apparatus for measuring and dispensing powdered products. The apparatus includes a cup portion and a funnel-shaped dispenser. The cup holds the powdered material to be measured is sized to contain a desired volume of the powder when filled to its upper edge. The upper edge of the cup has a flat surface to accommodate leveling of the powdered ingredients. The funnel-shaped dispenser serves as a leveler and aids in accurately dispensing the measured powder into a mixing area. The funnel-shaped dispenser thus defines a flat edge at its receiving opening for engaging the upper edge of the cup.

US Patent:

7055713, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Nov 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/292842

Inventors:

Keith Rea - Florence SC, US
Lawrence E. Renck - Hartsville SC, US

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B65D 17/40

US Classification:

220276, 220270

Abstract:

A retortable container and an easy-opening closure for hermetic sealing of an open end thereof. The closure includes a metal end ring adapted to be double seamed to an open end of the retortable container, an intermediate area extending radially inward and defining an opening to an interior of the container, and a folded area folded into the interior of the container. The folded area extends radially outward from the opening and substantially parallel to at least an adjacent portion of the intermediate area. A first membrane patch overlaps and is bonded to an under side of the intermediate area of the end ring such that the first membrane patch prevents contamination of contents of the container by the metal end. A second membrane patch covers the opening and is bonded to an upper side of the first membrane patch. The bonds have predetermined shear and tensile force strengths sufficient to withstand shear and tensile forces created during retort processing of the container, while allowing easy-opening of the container by peeling the second membrane patch.

US Patent:

20050035187, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Aug 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/640705

Inventors:

Keith Rea - Florence SC, US
Teddy Westphal - Florence SC, US

International Classification:

B65D003/00

US Classification:

229400000, 229004500

Abstract:

The present invention provides a single wrap container and a method for forming such a container and a blank therefor. The blank and, hence, the container are formed of a multilayer web that has an inner liner ply and an outer label ply, each adhered to opposite sides of a paper ply, which can be recycled paper. The multilayer web is cut to a predetermined shape, for example, using a rotary die, thereby forming the blank. The container can then be formed by singly wrapping the blank so that helical wrapping is not required and a seam formed by joining the edges of the blank is linear.

US Patent:

59509139, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Jul 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/118545

Inventors:

Keith R. Rea - Florence SC
Keith E. Antal - Valatia NY

Assignee:

Sonoco Development, Inc. - Hartsville SC

International Classification:

B65D 2504

US Classification:

22912032

Abstract:

A composite container for dough or other expandable product includes a hollow cylindrical body formed of composite material, a pair of end closures for sealing the open end of the container body, a separator disk disposed in the body and dividing the container into a first tubular portion for containing the product and a second tubular portion. A plurality of ingredient cups are stacked bottom-against-top in the second portion of the container body. Each cup is a cup-shaped member having a cylindrical tubular side wall, a bottom wall closing one end of the side wall, and an open end defined by an upper edge of the side wall. A membrane engages the upper edge to sealingly close the cup with an additional ingredient such as condiment, icing, spices, etc. , therein. The bottom of one cup stacks on the upper edge of another cup so that the one cup is not supported by the membrane of the other cup. The separator disk engages an annular flange on the upper edge of the adjacent cup.