Patents by Inventor Arthur G. Rutledge

Arthur G. Rutledge 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).

  • Package and method of packaging dangerous goods for transport
    Patent number: 6634156
    Abstract: A package and method of packaging dangerous goods for transport, and in particular infectious substances, is disclosed. The package includes an outer collapsible container, an inner collapsible container, and means for suspending the inner collapsible container within the outer collapsible container. In a preferred embodiment, the outer collapsible container may be made of fiberboard and dimensioned for receipt and retention of the inner collapsible container, which may also be made of fiberboard. The inner container receives and maintains primary receptacles containing an infectious substance. If desired, the inner container may also receive and maintain a secondary container that receives the primary receptacles. The suspension means may comprise flap panels formed integrally with the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Arthur G. Rutledge
  • Package and method of packaging dangerous goods for transport
    Publication number: 20020144926
    Abstract: A package and method of packaging dangerous goods for transport, and in particular infectious substances, is disclosed. The package includes an outer collapsible container, an inner collapsible container, and means for suspending the inner collapsible container within the outer collapsible container. In a preferred embodiment, the outer collapsible container may be made of fiberboard and dimensioned for receipt and retention of the inner collapsible container, which may also be made of fiberboard. The inner container receives and maintains primary receptacles containing an infectious substance. If desired, the inner container may also receive and maintain a secondary container that receives the primary receptacles. The suspension means may comprise flap panels formed integrally with the outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Arthur G. Rutledge