Patents by Inventor Victor L. Maclauchlan

Victor L. Maclauchlan 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).

  • Cigarette box endcap insertion method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5142845
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting one or more endcaps into the ends of a cigarette box using a slide to hold and guide the cigarette box through the apparatus along a predetermined path. Along the path, the box is aligned and endcaps are pushed along a guide rail to guide the endcaps into the ends of the cigarette box. A uniform box with a desired cross-sectional shape is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventor: Victor L. Maclauchlan