Patents by Inventor Robert G. Hughes

Robert G. Hughes 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: 4882147
    Abstract: Polyribonucleotide analogs which are partially substituted by the introduction of mercapto groups and fluorine at the 5-position of some of their cytosine and uracil bases possess effective in vivo antitumor activity. Double stranded complexes formed from such polynucleotides are especially active as interferon inducers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bardos, Yau-Kwan Ho, Steven J. Kasper, Robert G. Hughes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4327829
    Abstract: A compact carton for beer bottles and the like is formed from a unitary blank and incorporates a dividing partition having a carrying handle formed therewith disposed centrally, vertically below the top of the carton; a display opening is defined in the top of the carton permitting a pleasing display of the carton contents and access to the handle. The filled cartons can be readily stacked one on top of the other for storage and transport and the contents can be readily removed by the customer through the display opening without breaking the carton apart. The carton has the additional advantage that it can be end-loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: The Continental Group of Canada Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert G. Hughes
  • Patent number: 4084688
    Abstract: A carrier made from a one-piece blank comprising when erected a pair of cells with each cell including an end wall. A pair of opposed side walls and a dividing wall opposed to said end wall including handle means therein. Each dividing wall is adjacent and coextensive with a respective dividing wall of the other cell. The bottom walls of each cell are formed by a continuous panel extending from the respective end walls of each cell and a rectangular flap is connected to the bottom edge of at least one side wall in each cell to substantially overlay the bottom wall portion of the cell thereby reinforcing the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: Continental Can Company of Canada Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert G. Hughes
  • Patent number: 3986440
    Abstract: A container which has a plastic cutting strip is described wherein the edge of the cutting strip is preferably serrated and the strip is adhered to the container throughout the length of the strip. A method is also described for applying the strip to containers using a continuous length of strip wherein the strip is serrated, is then applied and cut simultaneously as the blank passes thereunder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Assignee: Continental Can Company of Canada Limited
    Inventors: William Macdonald, George Webb, Peter Waldburger, Robert G. Hughes