Patents Assigned to Spectrum International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5396996
    Abstract: A one piece crate for storing hanging file folders, that supports the hanging file folders above the bottom of the crate and secures the hanging file folders to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Spectrum International Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 5339979
    Abstract: An all purpose crate for transporting and storing a variety of objects. The crate consists of two longitudinal sides, two lateral sides, a bottom surface, an array of attachment holes and a detailed rib structure and is provided with at least one insert divider with pins that insert into the attachment holes which enables the crate to be divided into a series of compartments to accommodate storing a variety of objects including file folders or a combination of records, cassettes and compact discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 5184726
    Abstract: The invention provides a clerical filing system that accommodates file folders, requires a minimum of space and affords ready and easy access to the file folders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4998967
    Abstract: A poultry drawer for the transportation of live poultry is formed from molded plastic having two longitudinal sides and two lateral sides each surrounded by a rib structure, four hollow corners having a closed upper surface and open lower surface and a bottom supported by a structural reinforcement member. A one-piece extension, having continuous upper and lower flange surfaces is designed to be used with the drawer to accommodate larger poultry by releasable engagement of detents on the extension which engage holes on the upper portion of the sides of the drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4993554
    Abstract: A beverage case that can be nested or stacked is disclosed. The beverage case has two later sides of full height and two longitudinal sides. The longitudinal sides extend upwardly from the bottom of the case to a height less than one-half the height of the lateral sides, and have central panel sections of a length greater than the length of the lateral sides. The central panel sections each have an intermediate recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4971202
    Abstract: A stackable crate and stackable crate system, wherein each crate comprises: a pair of opposing sidewalls, a back wall coupled to the sidewalls, and a front wall coupled to the sidewalls. The front wall has a first substantially rectangularly shaped opening at the top portion and a second substantially rectangularly shaped opening at the bottom portion of the front wall, thereby defining in the front wall a central portion with the bottom edge of the central portion extending to form at each end a lower leg segment and the top edge of the central portion extending to form at each end an upper leg segment. A bottom side is planar as it extends away from the back wall but tapers upwardly to merge with the central portion. The bottom side is joined to the sidewalls and to the back wall to define a storage compartment in the interior of the crate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4901876
    Abstract: An all purpose crate for transporting and storing a variety of objects. The crate consists of two longitudinal sides, two lateral sides, a bottom surface, an array of attachment holes and a detailed rib structure and is provided with at least one insert divider with pins that insert into the attachment holes which enables the crate to be divided into a series of compartments to accommodate storing a variety of objects including file folders or a combination of records, cassettes and compact discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4819822
    Abstract: A beverage case is provided with two longitudinal and two lateral sides formed with enlarged central openings that will not serve to contain or confine articles smaller then milk cartons or beverage bottles. Further, the beverage case of the invention is provided with a reinforcing rib structure to react the forces imposed on the beverage case generally and in particular, the forces that, to an extent, have been previously reacted by full sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4775050
    Abstract: A stackable and nestable beverage case is provided. A rib structure to afford rigidity and durability, tapered sides to facilitate removal of containers from the case and tapered surfaces to provide secure nesting of cases are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4757910
    Abstract: A beverage case with mating tapered top and bottom edges is provided. Slots and extensions in registry with the slots to afford positive fitting of stacked cases are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: 4342393
    Abstract: A stackable poultry coop comprising upper and lower wall sections joined by a plurality of side sections to form an enclosure, at least one of the wall sections including an access opening adapted to be closed by a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: D274661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: D307349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: D307499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: D307969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Spectrum International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Box
  • Patent number: D433000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Lightwave Spectrum International Inc.
    Inventor: James Wesley Frye