Patents Examined by David Jenny
  • Patent number: 4958727
    Abstract: A showcase comprising a flexible rectangular cover sheet, a flexible substantially-rectangular mounting sheet having holes therein, and a flexible substantially-rectangular spacer sheet; all bound together along folds therein with stitching. A stiffener is integral with and adjacent to the edge of the cover sheet, and a flexible hanger strap is attached at its ends adjacent to the top corners of the cover sheet. A first closure pair, attached adjacent to the top edges of the cover sheet and mounting sheet, normally holds them together. Second and a third closure pairs, attached adjacent to the top and bottom corners on each side of the cover sheet, holds the showcase together in the trransport mode, but can be easily opened to convert the showcase to the display mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Inventor: Margaret A. Bergeron
  • Patent number: 4927018
    Abstract: A needle assembly and cylindrical cover housing which are usable with a conventional hypodermic syringe. The needle assembly has a circular mount on it with catch slots and slanted surfaces. The cover housing has inward projections which are flexible so that the hypodermic syringe can be received in the cover housing and also for frictionally engaging in the catch slots so as to secure the needle assembly completely in the cover housing after usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventors: Herbert Yang, Patrick Han, Frank Yu
  • Patent number: 4921096
    Abstract: A package assembly designed to removably contain an elongated product wherein the product may particularly be a medical product such as a catheter or like instrument incorporating a sharp point end. The package is structured to provide secure storage of the medical product in a sterile environment prior to opening, clear exposure to a portion of the product for grasping and removal thereof and reinsertion of the product and enclosing thereof, so as to ensure safety in the disposal of the product by effectively enclosing the portion thereof incorporating a pointed needle end thereby avoiding inadvertent harm during or after the packaged product has been disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Taut, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard McFarlane
  • Patent number: 4919260
    Abstract: A package unit having a plurality of can-type containers. A pair of plastic strips each comprising eight container circling bands are elastically received by the containers. A single row of containers receives both plastic strips for connecting the containers in a twelve pack arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Grip-Pak, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest R. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4911296
    Abstract: A utility chest is provided for compact and safe storage of emergency supplies within the trunk of a standard passenger vehicle or the like. The utility chest comprises a main storage compartment which is subdivided by upright partitions into a plurality of individual subcompartments for receiving and storing emergency supply items such as fuel, oil, coolant, etc. A lower auxiliary compartment is adapted to receive a shallow drawer having tools and the like stored therein. In addition, a hinged lid for the utility chest desirably includes spring clip fasteners or the like at the underside thereof for supporting individual emergency supply items, such as safety fares.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Inventor: Charles R. Hart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4886160
    Abstract: A carton formed from a unitary blank, wherein the carton is used for shipping and displaying purposes. When shipping, products are positioned within the carton in a manner in which the available space within the carton is utilized efficiently. When the carton is ready to be placed in a display mode, an upper portion of the carton is detached and the front panel of the carton folds forward to allow products which are positioned within the carton in a non-displayable manner to be placed thereon for display purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Inventor: Alan E. Kligerman