Patents by Inventor Neal Van Hine

Neal Van Hine 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).

  • Two-tiered carton for flanged articles
    Patent number: 5855275
    Abstract: A carton for packaging two layers of stacked flanged tubs. A top panel overlies the tops of the upper tubs and a layer board lies between the two layers. Reinforcing flaps connected to the layer board are adhered to the side panels of the carton. The side panels contain openings through which portions of the tub flanges protrude. The bottom edge of the lower openings engage the underside of the tub flanges when lifting the package to thereby support the lower tubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: George Hunter, Paul Roosa, Ian Donegan, Neal Van Hine
  • Tub carrier
    Patent number: 5601186
    Abstract: A package containing food tubs having connecting flanges. The flanges are angled at the corners so that an opening is formed between the flanges of four adjacent tubs. A carrier includes slots in side panels through which adjacent tub flanges extend and a finger hole in the top panel overlying the opening between the flanges. This enables the package to be lifted from beneath the flanges adjacent the finger hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: Neal Van Hine, Frederick Naumann