Patents Assigned to Menasha Corporation
  • Publication number: 20140319204
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser tray for eye shield tenses made from a single blank of material. The dispenser tray and blank each include a top panel, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Bradly Thomas Schultz
  • Patent number: 8863417
    Abstract: A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Tom Gerstner
  • Patent number: 8857633
    Abstract: A shelving display system formed from a single blank of corrugated material. The display system including a plurality of shelves formed from a first shelf component and a second shelf component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Doug Dewhurst
  • Publication number: 20130327818
    Abstract: The present invention provides a carton constructed from a single blank of paperboard material featuring an auto-erecting bottom. The carton includes first through eighth sides panels, a glue flap attached along a fold line to a first side edge of the first side panel, a first bottom flap attached along a fold line to a bottom edge of the second side panel, and a second bottom flap attached along a fold line to a bottom edge of the sixth side panel. The carton includes a first bottom folding assembly attached to a bottom edge of the third and fourth side panels, a second bottom folding assembly attached to a bottom edge of the seventh and eighth side panels, a third bottom folding assembly attached to the first side panel, and a fourth bottom folding assembly attached to the fifth side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Bradly Thomas Schultz
  • Patent number: 8584860
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable shipping carton that easily converts to a retail display. The carton of the present invention incorporates an integral detachable panel that protects the product and the product's primary graphics area. Once at a retail location, the detachable panel is removed exposing the graphics. The carton then doubles as a display to draw attention to the product. The carton of the present invention replaces the unattractive brown cardboard shipping box and is intended to build brand awareness and drive sales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas William Orischak, Thomas Wray McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20130232836
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, an arched display unit is provided. The unit includes a pair of display mounts, and a display support attached to each of the pair of display mounts. A side header is attached to each of the display supports, and a center header is located between the pair of side headers. In another embodiment, each of the display mounts, display supports, side headers, and center header are formed from a single blank of corrugated material, such as cardboard or plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas E. Holt, William J. Mertz, II, Christopher Norman
  • Publication number: 20130213915
    Abstract: The present invention provides a display unit. The unit includes a hutch formed from corrugated material. The hutch has a back wall, a first side wall extending from a first end of the back wall, and a second side wall extending from a second end of the back wall. The back wall of the hutch includes a plurality of spaced horizontal slots. The hutch also includes a first side wall support attached to the first side wall, and a second side wall support attached to the second side wall. The first and second side wall supports include shelf support tabs. The hutch further includes a plurality of shelves formed from a foldable blank of material, each shelf having a tab insertable into one of the plurality of spaced horizontal slots, and supported by the shelf support tabs. In other embodiments, the display unit further includes a shelf support pad, a bottom tray, and a riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: MENASHA CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8485370
    Abstract: A shelving display system formed from a single blank of corrugated material. The display system including a plurality of shelves formed from a first shelf component and a second shelf component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Doug Dewhurst
  • Patent number: 8474618
    Abstract: A corrugated container for shipping a glass sheet, such as an automotive windshield, is disclosed. The container includes one or more support braces for contacting a first side of the glass sheet and one or more braces for contacting the opposing second side of the glass sheet. Suction cups can be connected to the braces. A cross-brace, generally perpendicular to the other support braces, can be provided for added protection and support of the glass sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Richard B. McDowell
  • Patent number: 8454262
    Abstract: A two-piece connector for connecting two pieces of corrugated material. A first connector piece configured to connect to a first piece of corrugated material includes a flange connected to a first connecting mechanism. A second connector piece configured to connect to a second piece of corrugated material includes a second connecting mechanism configured to cooperate with the first connecting mechanism of the first connector piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Norman
  • Publication number: 20130097903
    Abstract: A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Menasha Corporation
  • Patent number: 8317039
    Abstract: A display system is provided having a base and a plurality of trays supported by posts. The base includes a pallet having a plurality of wheels extending from a lower surface. The base supports a first tray formed from a corrugated material. A plurality of posts extending from an upper surface of the pallet support a second tray formed from a corrugated material. Subsequent trays can be supported by additional posts. The trays support a plurality of goods for sale. Corrugated spacer pieces can be positioned in the trays as necessary depending on the size and shape of the goods supported in the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Norman
  • Publication number: 20120074037
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable shipping carton that easily converts to a retail display. The carton of the present invention incorporates an integral detachable panel that protects the product and the product's primary graphics area. Once at a retail location, the detachable panel is removed exposing the graphics. The carton then doubles as a display to draw attention to the product. The carton of the present invention replaces the unattractive brown cardboard shipping box and is intended to build brand awareness and drive sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas William Orischak, Thomas Wray McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8141708
    Abstract: A container for transporting a plurality of curved glass sheets lined up side by side. The container includes a bottom structure, such as a pallet, a back wall extending upward from the bottom structure, a first side wall connected to a first end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure, and a second side wall connected to a second end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure. The container includes a cradle portion proximate the back wall extending into an interior portion of the container. The cradle portion including a glass sheet supporting surface for contacting a backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The supporting surface has a radius of curvature to correspond with the curvature of the backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The container can have two or more cradle portions. The container also includes two back corner support structures, each configured to support a portion of the respective side walls and a portion of the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Richard B. McDowell
  • Patent number: 8141713
    Abstract: A container formed from a corrugated material having a first lower compartment and a second upper compartment. The container having a lower pull-out panel for accessing the lower compartment, and an upper pull-out panel for accessing the upper compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Farkas, Doug Dewhurst
  • Publication number: 20110080074
    Abstract: A container formed from a corrugated material having a first lower compartment and a second upper compartment. The container having a lower pull-out panel for accessing the lower compartment, and an upper pull-out panel for accessing the upper compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott Farkas, Doug Dewhurst
  • Publication number: 20110049072
    Abstract: A shelving display system formed from a single blank of corrugated material. The display system including a plurality of shelves formed from a first shelf component and a second shelf component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Doug Dewhurst
  • Patent number: 7886778
    Abstract: A cartridge for storing a flowable substance in a bulk container is disclosed. The cartridge includes a shell having a breakable score line and configured to sit inside the bulk container and a bag positioned within the shell and configured to be filled with the flowable substance. The bag has a port for introducing the flowable substance into the bag and a drain spout in fluid communication with the bag, allowing the flowable substance to be drained from the bag after filling. The breakable score line is configured to separate due to force exerted on the shell as the bag is filled, allowing the bag to expand inside the bulk container. A method of filling a bulk container with a flowable substance using the cartridge is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Richard B. McDowell
  • Publication number: 20110011342
    Abstract: A cricket box formed from a foldable blank of material, such as paperboard. The cricket box includes a first side panel with a window allowing for visible inspection of any crickets in the box. The box further includes a top panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and a partition panel. The partition panel is folded into the interior of the box to provide a crawl space for the crickets. The partition panel is provided with a plurality of perforations and a plurality of holes to allow the crickets to crawl around the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Williams, Clay A. Ghann
  • Publication number: 20110000955
    Abstract: A box having a main body and a wing slideably connected to the main body. The box including structure for holding and displaying goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: William P. Manteufel, Chris Schroeder