Patents by Inventor Andre C. Smith

Andre C. Smith 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: 10306999
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190069694
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: 10159362
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180070747
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9844282
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170079449
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9211021
    Abstract: A collapsible, easy-to-assemble corrugated hutch for shipping and displaying products is provided. The hutch comprises a back wall, two side walls, shelves and two side wall supports. The side walls are hingedly attached to the back wall and can be folded to capture the side wall supports. The shelves extend between the side walls and have front edges that are supported by the side walls and side wall supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150068998
    Abstract: A collapsible, easy-to-assemble corrugated hutch for shipping and displaying products is provided. The hutch comprises a back wall, two side walls, shelves and two side wall supports. The side walls are hingedly attached to the back wall and can be folded to capture the side wall supports. The shelves extend between the side walls and have front edges that are supported by the side walls and side wall supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6932265
    Abstract: A container for the shipping and display of goods includes a box formed from a first blank. The box includes a front panel having upper and lower flaps, a first side panel having upper and lower flaps, a second side panel having upper and lower flaps, and a rear panel having upper and lower flaps. A breakaway panel defined by a first line of weakness is formed within a portion of one or more of the aforesaid panels. A breakaway assist panel is formed from a distinct, separate second blank. The breakaway assist panel is adhered to the breakaway panel to facilitate separation of the breakaway panel from the box, by first pulling on the breakaway assist panel to rupture the first line of weakness and then removing the joined breakaway panel and breakaway assist panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Sax, Andre C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040074956
    Abstract: A container for the shipping and display of goods includes a box formed from a first blank, the box including a front panel having upper and lower flaps, a first side panel having upper and lower flaps, a second side panel having upper and lower flaps, and a rear panel having upper and lower flaps. A breakaway panel defined by a first line of weakness is formed within a portion of one or more of the aforesaid panels. A breakaway assist panel including separation means is formed from a distinct, separate second blank. The breakaway assist panel is adhered to the breakaway panel, thereby facilitating separation of the breakaway panel from the box, by first pulling on the breakaway assist panel separation means to rupture the first line of weakness and then removing the joined breakaway panel and breakaway assist panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Alan Sax, Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: D503614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Stone Container Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Sax, Andre C. Smith