Patents by Inventor Cristopher M. Shiffler

Cristopher M. Shiffler 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: 6564942
    Abstract: A carton for retaining, suspending, and dispensing rolls of wound web material and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The carton is a trunk to which a lid is hinged to allow the lid to be opened and closed and thereby allow access to the roll of wound web material. Retainers are provided at first and second ends to positively hold the roll within the carton for dispersal of the film. The retainers may also suspend the roll off of the bottom wall of the carton to avoid adhesion of the multiple layers of wound web of material, particularly materials employing pressure sensitive adhesives. A carton includes guide surfaces to facilitate automated assembly of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Cristopher M. Shiffler, Nichole M. Chagnon, Rene M. Beland, Billy R. Stroud, Alan John Linder, Peter Rivard
  • Patent number: 5961043
    Abstract: A device supports and dispenses volatile materials. The device is self-supporting and has a tent-like configuration. It can be hung from a bar. One of its side panels is connected to another by a tab and slot, or tab and pocket, arrangement above a base. The base connects the side panels. There is a reservoir for dispensing the volatile material which is mounted on one of the side panels, with a rear of the reservoir being positioned between two of the panels above the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Leon C. Samuelson, James F. Kimball, Cristopher M. Shiffler, David J. Houser