Patents by Inventor Billy R. Bethune

Billy R. Bethune 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).

  • Container with integral hanger bar
    Patent number: 4342389
    Abstract: The invention structure comprehends the provision of a hanger bar formed from flaps extending from the ends of side walls of the container body, the flaps being retained in position between an end wall of the container body and inner locking walls. Portions of the flaps are folded into position to define the hanger bar which extends into the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Billy R. Bethune, Charles C. Dearing
  • Container with integral hanger bar
    Patent number: 4098399
    Abstract: A garment container formed of paperboard and having an integral hanger supporting bar extending between opposed walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Billy R. Bethune, Larry M. Balkin