Patents by Inventor Fred Foushee

Fred Foushee 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).

  • Cooler carrier
    Patent number: 9212842
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a carrier that is designed to hold a plurality of beverages, such as but not limited to cans or bottles. In some embodiments, the carrier is designed to also serve as a cooler. For example, the cans or bottles may be loaded into the carrier when the top is opened. Due to the shape and/or configuration of the carrier, the carrier has ample room for not only the beverages, but also ice when in the opened position. As such, the carrier is configured to be a one-time or multi-use cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Vasbinder, Jeffrey Scott James, Fred Foushee
  • Cooler Carrier
    Publication number: 20140263593
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a carrier that is designed to hold a plurality of beverages, such as but not limited to cans or bottles. In some embodiments, the carrier is designed to also serve as a cooler. For example, the cans or bottles may be loaded into the carrier when the top is opened. Due to the shape and/or configuration of the carrier, the carrier has ample room for not only the beverages, but also ice when in the opened position. As such, the carrier is configured to be a one-time or multi-use cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Vasbinder, Jeffrey Scott James, Fred Foushee
  • FOLDABLE MULTI-ROW TRAY
    Publication number: 20110303738
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide multi-row trays that are formed from paperboard in order to present an environmentally-friendly, effective storage option for items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Rock-Tenn Shared Services LLC
    Inventors: Fred FOUSHEE, Richard Pete RIVARD
  • Product packaging
    Publication number: 20070227943
    Abstract: Product packaging including an outer shell and a window. A premium holder is positioned with respect to the window to hold and display a premium. At least a portion of the premium and/or premium holder may be disposed in a void inside the packaging. The void may be defined by the manner in which products or product containers are arranged inside the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Fred Foushee
  • Locking container
    Publication number: 20060266810
    Abstract: There is provided a re-closable container that can be reduced in size once a predetermined amount has been removed from the container. Containers according to certain embodiments provide a utility flap that can be used to secure a bag in place, to help prevent moisture from affecting the contents of the container, and to help provide a secure closure for the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Fred Foushee
  • Reusable envelope
    Patent number: 6070792
    Abstract: A reusable envelope is formed from a unitary blank of material, such as paperboard. The envelope includes a front and back panel and first and second closure assemblies. Side panels define, in part, the pocket of the reusable envelope. The first closure assembly folds over a back portion of the envelope to seal during use. For re-use, the second closure assembly attaches also to the back portion of the envelope, leaving the front portion of the envelope free from damage as a result of opening the first and second closure assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Company
    Inventor: Fred Foushee
  • Cooler carrier
    Patent number: D734642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Vasbinder, Jeffrey Scott James, Fred Foushee