Patents by Inventor William J. Mertz, II

William J. Mertz, II 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).

  • SNACK PALLET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240023730
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • Snack pallet assembly
    Patent number: 11737588
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • SNACK PALLET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220386792
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • Snack pallet assembly
    Patent number: 11395552
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable structures. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • SNACK PALLET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210059435
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • Snack pallet assembly
    Patent number: 10772442
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • STADIUM TRAY
    Publication number: 20190144180
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tray for carrying both food and drinks. The tray includes a food compartment having a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a back wall, and a top wall moveable from a closed position to an open position. The food compartment can be enclosed to keep the food warm. A handle can be formed in the food compartment. A cup holder portion is connected to the food compartment for holding a plurality of cups containing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • SNACK PALLET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190116994
    Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: William J. Mertz, II, Brad L. Clark
  • Arched display
    Patent number: 8978280
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, an arched display unit is provided. The unit includes a pair of display mounts, and a display support attached to each of the pair of display mounts. A side header is attached to each of the display supports, and a center header is located between the pair of side headers. In another embodiment, each of the display mounts, display supports, side headers, and center header are formed from a single blank of corrugated material, such as cardboard or plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas E. Holt, William J. Mertz, II, Christopher Norman
  • Arched Display
    Publication number: 20130232836
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, an arched display unit is provided. The unit includes a pair of display mounts, and a display support attached to each of the pair of display mounts. A side header is attached to each of the display supports, and a center header is located between the pair of side headers. In another embodiment, each of the display mounts, display supports, side headers, and center header are formed from a single blank of corrugated material, such as cardboard or plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas E. Holt, William J. Mertz, II, Christopher Norman