Patents by Inventor John Jay Morris

John Jay Morris 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).

  • Cushioning member
    Patent number: 6488153
    Abstract: A cushioning member with three interconnecting parts provides a full internal corner for contacting and protecting the external surfaces of an article during shipping and handling. The three interconnecting parts also provide a full external corner. Both full internal and external corners provide a rugged shipping and handling protector for an article (e.g., personal computer) to be shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: John Jay Morris
  • Cushioning structure
    Patent number: 6464080
    Abstract: A cushioning structure for placement between an impacting surface and a surface of an object to be cushioned against damage caused by impact during transport, storage, or usage, comprising a spring member having a load bearing portion and spring lead portions, and a restraining member adapted for engaging with the spring leads, to restrain the movement of the spring leads while the cushioning structure is subjected to loading or accelerating or decelerating forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John Jay Morris, Robert Lee Scott