Patents by Inventor Douglas H. McKay

Douglas H. McKay 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).

  • Elevating device for a facial tissue box
    Patent number: 3942682
    Abstract: An elevating device for use in a box of facial tissues for the purpose of elevating the stack of tissues therein comprises a unitary structure of a resiliently flexible plastics material, such as polyethylene. The structure includes a central platform on which the stack of tissues is supported and resiliently splayable legs integrally formed with the platform along opposite transverse edges thereof. Longitudinally extending and generally central fingers are usefully also integrally formed with the platform to provide additional support for the stack of tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1976
    Inventor: Douglas H. McKay