Patents by Inventor Carl A. Bulls, Jr.

Carl A. Bulls, Jr. 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: 8881902
    Abstract: A packaging assembly includes a base and a divider. The base includes a bottom piece and first, second, third, and fourth walls extending from the bottom piece. The bottom piece of the base and the first, second, third, and fourth walls of the base define a product receptacle. The divider is connected to the bottom piece of the base and extends through the product receptacle. The base and the divider are jointly formed from an integral planar member having a plurality of folds therein. Other products, assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl A. Bulls, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8875872
    Abstract: A display package includes a wrap portion, and first and second stand portions. The wrap portion defines a front panel, a rear panel opposite the front panel, and a bottom panel extending between the front and rear panels. The front, rear, and bottom panels form a cavity therebetween for receiving an article for display. The first and second stand portions each extend from the rear panel opposite one another. At least a portion of the first stand portion and a portion of the second stand portion are placed directly adjacent and are coupled to one another to collectively form a two-ply fin capable of being folded flat over the rear panel or folded out to extend away from the rear panel to act as a stand for supporting the display package with a substantially upright position on a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl A. Bulls, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130233763
    Abstract: A display package includes a wrap portion, and first and second stand portions. The wrap portion defines a front panel, a rear panel opposite the front panel, and a bottom panel extending between the front and rear panels. The front, rear, and bottom panels form a cavity therebetween for receiving an article for display. The first and second stand portions each extend from the rear panel opposite one another. At least a portion of the first stand portion and a portion of the second stand portion are placed directly adjacent and are coupled to one another to collectively form a two-ply fin capable of being folded flat over the rear panel or folded out to extend away from the rear panel to act as a stand for supporting the display package with a substantially upright position on a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Carl A. BULLS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120199637
    Abstract: A packaging assembly includes a base and a divider. The base includes a bottom piece and first, second, third, and fourth walls extending from the bottom piece. The bottom piece of the base and the first, second, third, and fourth walls of the base define a product receptacle. The divider is connected to the bottom piece of the base and extends through the product receptacle. The base and the divider are jointly formed from an integral planar member having a plurality of folds therein. Other products, assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Carl A. BULLS, JR.
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    Patent number: D672641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl A. Bulls, Jr.