Patents by Inventor Melanie B. Hodge

Melanie B. Hodge 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).

  • Carton with improved closure and display means
    Patent number: 5515966
    Abstract: A carton for holding a variety of products characterized by improved closure construction and display characterized by a back panel with a pair of side panels attached thereto, including a bottom portion for holding a product in place and further characterized by a strap located above the lower front panel adapted to traverse the contained product and latched on the back of the carton to hold the product in place for display and sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventors: Donald C. Hodge, Melanie B. Hodge, Kathryn A. Powell