Patents by Inventor Andrew J. JANIS

Andrew J. JANIS 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).

  • Packaging with multiple functions after opening
    Patent number: 9334101
    Abstract: Packaging including a base and a removable lid for the base. The lid is configured for multiple configurations including a first configuration for storing an item and a second configuration for supporting the lid in a substantially upright orientation for displaying the item. Attachment supports can be included in the base for securing the stand in the upright orientation. Lid supports can be included in the attachment support to support the lid. Alternatively or additionally, an insert having a living hinge can be used to support the lid. The base may be substantially rigid or may be configured to be collapsible or to otherwise allow for multiple configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Janis, Fletcher R. Rothkopf
  • Packaging With Multiple Functions After Opening
    Publication number: 20150047993
    Abstract: Packaging including a base and a removable lid for the base. The lid is configured for multiple configurations including a first configuration for storing an item and a second configuration for supporting the lid in a substantially upright orientation for displaying the item. Attachment supports can be included in the base for securing the stand in the upright orientation. Lid supports can be included in the attachment support to support the lid. Alternatively or additionally, an insert having a living hinge can be used to support the lid. The base may be substantially rigid or may be configured to be collapsible or to otherwise allow for multiple configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew J. JANIS, Fletcher R. Rothkopf
  • Packaging with Multiple Functions After Opening
    Publication number: 20120279877
    Abstract: Packaging including a base and a removable lid for the base. The lid is configured for multiple configurations including a first configuration for storing an item and a second configuration for supporting the lid in a substantially upright orientation for displaying the item. Attachment supports can be included in the base for securing the stand in the upright orientation. Lid supports can be included in the attachment support to support the lid. Alternatively or additionally, an insert having a living hinge can be used to support the lid. The base may be substantially rigid or may be configured to be collapsible or to otherwise allow for multiple configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. JANIS, Fletcher R. Rothkopf