Patents by Inventor William J. Rech

William J. Rech 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).

  • Packaging for articles such as cigarettes
    Patent number: 5344008
    Abstract: A cigarette package comprises a plurality of packs, and a binder member bonded to adjoining edge faces of the packs. A releasable retainer normally holds the packs together. Upon release of the retainer, the packs can be fanned-out about axes coinciding with adjoining corners of the packs. Any number of the packs can be detached by the user for individual use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: James A. DeBlasio, Donald L. Brookman, James B. Draucker, Donald H. Evers, Charles D. Hansen, Pamela D. Moore, Reginald W. Newsome, William J. Rech