Patents by Inventor Jerry M. Long

Jerry M. Long 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: 4508217
    Abstract: A storage container and display device for floppy diskettes, and the like, has a base portion (10) forming a receptacle (12) of generally rectangular configuration and having a support portion (14) hingedly attached thereto and removeably interlocked with a first portion (24) of an upper part (22). A second portion (26) of the upper part (22) is hingedly attached to the first portion (24) thereof so as to cooperatively form a holder for floppy diskettes, and the like. When both portions (24, 26) of the upper part (22) are swung open relative to one another, the contents thereof can be placed on display. Conversely, when both portions (24, 26) of upper part (22) of the unit are in overlying relation and folded into the receptacle (12) formed by the base portion (10) a compact storage unit results. A guide arrangement is associated with both the base portion (10) and the upper part (22) for facilitating relative movement between the various parts and portions of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: 4498583
    Abstract: A diskette storage container is formed of molded plastic parts which are pivotally connected together. A substantially rectangular base member has upwardly rising side walls, and cams having cam apertures adjacent the side walls. A cover member is pivotally connected to the base so that the rear edge of the cover passes into the base and rests at a slightly obtuse angle against the cams. A diskette support member is pivotally mounted to said cover and includes camming surfaces which ride on said cams as the cover is rotated toward its open position. The pivotal connection is disposed rearwardly of the centroid of the diskette support member. A notch in said camming surface is positioned to engage the cams when the cover is fully opened. This allows the diskette support member to drop forward a predetermined distance which improves accessibility to the diskettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: 4478335
    Abstract: A diskette storage container is formed of three molded plastic parts which are pivotally connected together. A substantially rectangular base member has upwardly rising side walls, a display operative in the bottom and cams adjacent the side walls. A cover member is pivotally connected to the base so that the rear edge of the cover passes into the base and rests at a slightly obtuse angle against the cams. A diskette support member is pivotally mounted to said cover and includes camming surfaces which ride on said cams as the cover is rotated toward its open position. A notch in said camming surface is positioned to engage the cams when the cover is fully opened. This allows the diskette support member to drop forward a predetermined distance which improves accumibility to the diskette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: 4365711
    Abstract: A video cassette packaging device including a single molded plastic part 10 having four living hinges 28, 50, 72 and 74 which allow the part to be folded along such hinges to provide a container having two push-button type latches 14 and 16 which are resiliently held in the locked position by a single biasing element 12. The latching components 14 and 16 automatically engage the closure portion 18 of the container as it is closed about a cassette and urge the closure portion toward its open position when the two latching buttons are simultaneously depressed. The exterior of the container is configured to be aesthetically pleasing while at the same time having provisions for receiving mailing labels and for matingly interacting with storage racks presently on the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: 4253568
    Abstract: An improved cassette container including a rectangular body which is open on a front side and is closed on the five other sides. The left and right side walls extend outwardly on either side of the opening to accommodate attachment of a generally rectangular closure which is open on the back side and bottom side and closed on the remaining four sides. Mating sliding hinge means are provided at the bottom of the closure and on the lower portion of the side wall extensions, and detent locking means are provided on the inside upper side walls of the closure and on the upper portions of the container side wall extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: D260197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: D262414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: D264770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Inventor: Jerry M. Long
  • Patent number: D267911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack
  • Patent number: D280041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Innovative Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Long, James A. Womack