Patents by Inventor Bud E. Sanders

Bud E. Sanders 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).

  • Egg crate
    Patent number: 4011948
    Abstract: A molded plastic crate for eggs packaged in cartons and adapted to receive a plurality of layers of multiple cartons in a manner to releasably retain and to protect the individual cartons against damage during handling. The configuration of the crate permits stacking when filled or nesting when empty, resists lateral deflection of the side walls, and facilitates removal of the individual cartons for merchandising the eggs directly from the crate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Houston Rehrig, Bud E. Sanders