Patents by Inventor Allan R. Northrup

Allan R. Northrup 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).

  • Patent number: 4762228
    Abstract: A storage and transport box for one inch video tape reels and the like. The box has a base forming a reel receptacle and a pivotally attached top for closing the receptacle. An elongated latch door secured the top to the base in the closed position. Tabs on the elongated latch door assist the user in opening the top with respect to the base when the top is resiliently biased in the closed position by detents in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Amaray International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. McConnell, III, Richard D. Wilburn, Jr., Allan R. Northrup, Lloyd D. Neal
  • Patent number: 4640416
    Abstract: A case for floppy disks and other similarly shaped articles is disclosed. The case has a plurality of dividers having a limited arcuate travel to support the disks at an advantageous viewing angle. The case is also provided with a lid which contacts the base of the case along two different axes and the supporting surface simultaneously to prevent the case from tipping. The case is also provided with a handle for carrying the case in a vertical position. The lid is further provided with ridges to prevent disks or other articles contained between the dividers from sliding out of the dividers when the case is carried in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Amaray International Corporation
    Inventors: Allan R. Northrup, John G. Tomkinson
  • Patent number: 4011940
    Abstract: A storage container for storing an article comprising a first wall having opposed front and back edges, opposed side edges, and a first inner surface, a second wall having opposed front and back edges, opposed side edges, and a second inner surface, a side wall extending inwardly from the second inner surface proximate the opposed side edges and the front edge, the side wall including a ramp which terminates in a notch, a back wall including hinges connected to the respective back edges such that the first inner surface is capable of being moved into a facing relationship relative to the second inner surface, the hinges being formed of a resilient material and serving to normally bias the first and second walls apart, the first, second, back and side walls serving to form an enclosure for storing an article when the front edges are aligned, a rigid rib having a ramp-engaging surface, the rib being connected to the first inner surface in alignment with the notch when the walls are formed into the enclosure, wh
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Amaray International Corporation
    Inventors: Lloyd D. Neal, Allan R. Northrup
  • Patent number: D288145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: Amaray International Corporation
    Inventors: Allan R. Northrup, John G. Tomkinson
  • Patent number: D296386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Amaray International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. McConnell, III, Richard D. Wilburn, Jr., Allan R. Northrup, Mark A. Dill, George M. Ricci, Jr.