Patents by Inventor Albert M. Southern

Albert M. Southern 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).

  • Gable top paperboard container with tactile indicia indicating opening spout
    Patent number: 4834241
    Abstract: A container having a sealed gable top including top panels adapted to form a pouring spout at one end of the top. The container has a sealed ridge formed from adhered sealing panels surmounting the top panels to keep the contents of the container sealed until ready for use. The sealing panels (or one of them) are provided with tactile indicia formed therein over the top spout forming panels. The indicia may indicate the end of the top to be opened for forming the spout, and may also convey information about the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventor: Albert M. Southern