Patents by Inventor Alan C. Hager

Alan C. Hager has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5082110
    Abstract: A protective case is provided for tamper-proof, long term presentation and display of a collectible baseball. The case consists of a transparent dome, a baseplate that seals the dome, and a transparent disc that secures a documentation panel to the underside of the baseplate. The dome and baseplate are configured such that the baseball is held therebetween in an immobilized state. With the baseball in place, the dome and baseplate are bonded together, preferably by cohesive bonding techniques such as sonic welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Inventor: Alan C. Hager
  • Patent number: 5040671
    Abstract: A transparent plastic case is provided for the protective long term storage of flat collectible items. The case is comprised of first and second panels of matching elongated rectangular perimeter adapted to be cohesively sealed to enclose a collectible item disposed in a transparent retainer, and a documentation card. The dimensions of the case relative to the retainer are such that the collectible item within a sealed case is not tightly pressed against the retainer. The panels are further configured to facilitate stacking of a number of the cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Inventor: Alan C. Hager
  • Patent number: 4979619
    Abstract: A transparent plastic case is provided for the protective long term storage of sports cards. The case is comprised of front and rear panels of matching elongated rectangular perimeter adapted to be cohesively sealed to enclose a sports card and a documentation card. The dimensions of the case relative to the sports card are such that the sports card within a sealed case is free to move slightly. The panels are further configured to facilitate stacking of a number of the cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventor: Alan C. Hager