Patents Assigned to Mandarin Associates Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9433311
    Abstract: Twist-fold containers include wires that are pivotally connected to channels formed in the containers. Using a twisting motion, the containers including the wires are collapsed. The collapsing, twisting motion is produced though the use of wires that are displaced in a plurality of locations along the circumference of the container. The wires include horizontal sections that are configured to be retained in the base or rim of the container in a manner that permits them to rotate to transition the container between expanded and collapsed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: MANDARIN ASSOCIATES LTD.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast
  • Patent number: 9126720
    Abstract: The invention disclosed includes various durable containers constructed from sheet materials including a plurality of living hinges. The containers are configured to snap into an assembled position from a relatively flat position by the application of pressure to one or more sidewalls wherein that pressure deforms the one or more sidewalls into a concave position, thereby holding the container into place until the contain is collapsed once again for storage or cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Mandarin Associates Ltd.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast
  • Publication number: 20140197167
    Abstract: The invention disclosed includes various durable containers constructed from sheet materials including a plurality of living hinges. The containers are configured to snap into an assembled position from a relatively flat position by the application of pressure to one or more sidewalls wherein that pressure deforms the one or more sidewalls into a concave position, thereby holding the container into place until the contain is collapsed once again for storage or cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Mandarin Associates Ltd.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast
  • Publication number: 20140197178
    Abstract: Twist-fold containers include wires that are pivotally connected to channels formed in the containers. Using a twisting motion, the containers including the wires are collapsed. The collapsing, twisting motion is produced though the use of wires that are displaced in a plurality of locations along the circumference of the container. The wires include horizontal sections that are configured to be retained in the base or rim of the container in a manner that permits them to rotate to transition the container between expanded and collapsed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Mandarin Associates Ltd.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast
  • Patent number: D657261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mandarin Associates Ltd.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast
  • Patent number: D708023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Mandarin Associates Ltd.
    Inventor: Barro de Gast