Patents by Inventor Jimmy Oliff

Jimmy Oliff 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: 6913189
    Abstract: A separable dual carton for accommodating separate quantities of articles. The dual carton includes a plurality of panels hingedly connected to one another. A center top panel includes a tear strip which overlies at least one starter orifice. The starter orifice is formed from apertures in opposing panels which are sized and positioned to register with one another when the dual carton is erected. By removing at least a portion of the tear strip, the starter orifice becomes accessible to facilitate the separation of the dual carton into separate individual cartons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jimmy Oliff, Aaron L. Bates, Ronald A. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20040245327
    Abstract: A separable dual carton for accommodating separate quantities of articles. The dual carton includes a plurality of panels hingedly connected to one another. A center top panel includes a tear strip which overlies at least one starter orifice. The starter orifice is formed from apertures in opposing panels which are sized and positioned to register with one another when the dual carton is erected. By removing at least a portion of the tear strip, the starter orifice becomes accessible to facilitate the separation of the dual carton into separate individual cartons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmy Oliff, Aaron L. Bates, Ronald A. Baxter