Patents by Inventor Gary H. Carmichael

Gary H. Carmichael 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).

  • Sleeve package with supporting engagement
    Patent number: 5244093
    Abstract: The present invention provides a low cost paperboard sleeve package for holding tubs in a stacked manner. The sleeve has an octagonal configuration to provide stacking strength and space efficiency. The top of the sleeve is provided with an openable retainer to allow removal of the tubs. The bottom of the sleeve has retaining flaps which extend upward and inward to engage the lid and upper portion of the lowermost tub and which permit the stack of tubs to be loaded into the sleeve from the bottom. This supporting engagement enables the lowermost tub to support the weight of the tubs stacked above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Kraft General Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Carmichael, Harry I. Roccaforte
  • Container
    Patent number: D501793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Carmichael, Peter Privert
  • Container
    Patent number: D509748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Carmichael, Peter Privert
  • Cap
    Patent number: D479801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Carmichael, Peter Privert