Patents by Inventor Gerald Wilhite

Gerald Wilhite 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: 7384497
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric film involves raising the temperature of the respective films using an electromagnetic radiation source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the films to the cellulose based substrates is promoted. The cellulose based substrate is entirely encapsulated by the plastic films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the cellulose based substrate as well as edges that are defined by slots and cutouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Elmer Christensen, Brian C. Horsfield, Gerald Wilhite, Herbert D. Muise, H. Donald Muise, Jr., legal representative
  • Publication number: 20080079213
    Abstract: A feeder device for supplying a container blank to an apparatus is provided. The feeder device includes a loader adapted to supply at least one blank and a singulation mechanism. The singulation mechanism is operatively positioned relative to the loader for separating the at least one blank from the loader. The feeder device also includes a transport mechanism in communication with the singulation mechanism and is adapted to supply the at least one blank to the apparatus. A motion control assembly is in communication with the singulation mechanism to selectively adjust positioning of the singulation mechanism between the loader and the transport mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite
  • Patent number: 7247216
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric films involves heating the respective films using a non-electrogmagnetic radiation heating source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the film to the cellulose based substrate is promoted. The cellulose based substrate is entirely encapsulated by the films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the container as well as edges that are defined adjacent slots and cutouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: H. Donald Muise, Jr., legal representative, Brian C. Horsfield, Gerald Wilhite, Herbert D. Muise, deceased
  • Publication number: 20070151685
    Abstract: A cellulose based substrate (20) generally includes a cellulose based sheet having a corrugated medium (48) spanning between first and second linerboards (44 and 46), wherein the corrugated medium includes at least one sizing agent for moisture wicking resistance. The cellulose based substrate further includes a polymeric film (43) encapsulating at least a portion of the cellulose based sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: Brian Horsfield, Richard Young, Herbert Muise, H. Muise, Gerald Wilhite, Terry Grant, James Tadlock, Bruce Thompson
  • Publication number: 20050284565
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric films involves heating the respective films using a non-electrogmagnetic radiation heating source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the film to the cellulose based substrate is promoted. The cellulose based substrate is entirely encapsulated by the films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the container as well as edges that are defined adjacent slots and cutouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Herbert Muise, Brian Horsfield, Gerald Wilhite, H. Muise
  • Publication number: 20050287321
    Abstract: A cellulose based substrate encapsulated with a polymeric film involves and an adhesive applied to at least one of the respective films. The cellulose based substrate is encapsulated by the polymeric films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the cellulose based substrate as well as edges that are defined by slots and cutouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Horsfield, Richard Young, Herbert Muise, Gerald Wilhite, H. Muise
  • Publication number: 20050284564
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric film involves applying an adhesive to at least one of the respective films and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the films to the cellulose based substrate is promoted. The cellulose based substrate is encapsulated by the polymeric films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the cellulose based substrate as well as edges that are defined by slots and cutouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Horsfield, Richard Young, H. Muise, Gerald Wilhite, Herbert Muise
  • Publication number: 20050284563
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric film involves raising the temperature of the respective films using an electromagnetic radiation source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the films to the cellulose based substrates is promoted. The cellulose based substrate is entirely encapsulated by the plastic films and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the cellulose based substrate as well as edges that are defined by slots and cutouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Elmer Christensen, Brian Horsfield, Gerald Wilhite, Herbert Muise, H. Muise
  • Patent number: 6935524
    Abstract: An assemlby for depressurizing an opened beverage bottle including a bottle closure having a valve to permit depressurization of the bottle by a removable pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a stretchable diaphragm having roller being moveable on tracks within a housing. A pivotal actuator stretches the diaphragm to cause expansion of diaphragm chamber and effect depressurization of the bottle through the closure valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite
  • Publication number: 20030209546
    Abstract: An assemlby for depressurizing an opened beverage bottle including a bottle closure having a valve to permit depressurization of the bottle by a removable pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a stretchable diaphragm having roller being moveable on tracks within a housing. A pivotal actuator stretches the diaphragm to cause expansion of diaphragm chamber and effect depressurization of the bottle through the closure valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite
  • Patent number: 6409033
    Abstract: A device for maintaining effervescence of a beverage within a container having a body for attachment to the container and a snap cap pivotally mounted on the body. A squeezable bulb provide a source of air pressure to the container. A pair of valve assemblies control air flow to permit pressurization and maintainence of pressure within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Jokari/US
    Inventors: Gerald Wilhite, Donald Saller
  • Patent number: 6126021
    Abstract: An article storage system capable of being suspended and having two vertical rows of article receiving compartments having side access openings. Lower brackets are affixed to flexible strips to allow the article storage system to be hung under tension in conjunction with upper brackets. Rods are provided adjacent the side access openings to rigidize the article receiving compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Jokari/US, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite
  • Patent number: 5257647
    Abstract: A fountain attachment for a faucet, comprising a tubular body of rigid plastic material, a closure member of rigid plastic material hinged to the short rear wall of the tubular body and adapted to be pivoted to cover its inclined outlet end, a fountain spout formed in the long front wall of the tubular body with an inclined passage terminating at its upper end in an upwardly directed spout opening and terminating at its lower end within the tubular body, and a tubular insert of yieldable plastic material disposed inside the tubular body, with its top end disposed within the top end of the tubular body and spaced therefrom by an annular gap and adapted for frictional fit with a faucet, the tubular insert further having a mid section supported within the tubular body and a bottom end comprising a sealing flange extending beyond the bottom end of the tubular body, the sealing flange providing a seal with the closure member when the closure member is pivoted to cover the outlet end of the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: William C. Crutcher
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite