Patents by Inventor Ray Ponder

Ray Ponder 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: 3958354
    Abstract: A promotional token adapted for attachment to the pull tab ring opener of an easy-open container, characterized in that the token, which is preferably formed of a synthetic plastic material, includes a mounting portion adapted for insertion in the finger opening of the ring, and connecting means for removably fastening said token mounting portion in said ring opening. The connecting means may comprise a plurality of resilient lug means circumferentially spaced about the periphery of the mounting portion of the token, a continuous groove contained in the outer peripheral wall surface of the mounting portion, or lateral wing portions that extend outwardly from the mounting portion across the adjacent portions of the ring opener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Inventors: Robert J. Hough, Ray Ponder