Patents by Inventor Carl D. Ring

Carl D. Ring 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: 10273051
    Abstract: A container and handle system includes a container including a flange and a top load strength in a range of less than 25 lbf. A handle includes at least one radially oriented tab movable to define a first diameter being greater than a diameter of the flange and configured to facilitate translation over the flange. The at least one tab is biased to a second diameter that is less than the flange diameter such that the at least one tab engages the flange to fix the handle with the container. Packaging products, containers, handles, tooling, applicators and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: RING CONTAINER TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Carl D. Ring, Douglas Miles Dygert, Rusty Shaver
  • Publication number: 20180016062
    Abstract: A container and handle system includes a container including a flange and a top load strength in a range of less than 25 lbf. A handle includes at least one radially oriented tab movable to define a first diameter being greater than a diameter of the flange and configured to facilitate translation over the flange. The at least one tab is biased to a second diameter that is less than the flange diameter such that the at least one tab engages the flange to fix the handle with the container. Packaging products, containers, handles, tooling, applicators and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Carl D. Ring, Douglas Miles Dygert, Rusty Shaver
  • Patent number: 6854924
    Abstract: A pre-assembled drainage line unit includes a flexible longitudinally extending perforated sleeve member and a loose aggregation of lightweight elements contained within the sleeve member. A pliable, water permeable barrier material extends along the sleeve member and overlies at least a portion of the aggregation to prevent the passage of solid materials, such as sand and dirt, into the aggregation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Ring Industrial Group, L.P.
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Publication number: 20040057797
    Abstract: A pre-assembled drainage line unit includes a flexible longitudinally extending perforated sleeve member and a loose aggregation of lightweight elements contained within the sleeve member. A pliable, water permeable barrier material extends along the sleeve member and overlies at least a portion of the aggregation to prevent the passage of solid materials, such as sand and dirt, into the aggregation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Ring Industrial Group. L.P.
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: 6705800
    Abstract: A drainage system for delivering fluid from a source of fluid for absorption into the ground, comprises a trench, a pair of perforated drainage conduits extending longitudinally in said trench and laterally spaced from each other to define an open chamber therebetween. The conduits are connected at one end to the source for receiving fluid from the source and delivering fluid to the chamber. A longitudinally extending cover overlies said conduits and prevents soil from falling into the chamber. The cover includes side portions which engage the conduits and a center portion connected to the side portions and maintains the conduits in laterally spaced relationship. The cover also includes reinforcing arches extending between the side portions and the center portion to resist downward deflection of the cover under the weight of the top soil. Vent holes in the cover permit the system to breathe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Ring Industrial Group, LP
    Inventors: Carl D. Ring, Douglas M. Dygert, Thomas K. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20030228194
    Abstract: A drainage system for delivering fluid from a source of fluid for absorption into the ground, comprises a trench, a pair of perforated drainage conduits extending longitudinally in said trench and laterally spaced from each other to define an open chamber therebetween. The conduits are connected at one end to the source for receiving fluid from the source and delivering fluid to the chamber. A longitudinally extending cover overlies said conduits and prevents soil from falling into the chamber. The cover includes side portions which engage the conduits and a center portion connected to the side portions and maintains the conduits in laterally spaced relationship. The cover also includes reinforcing arches extending between the side portions and the center portion to resist downward deflection of the cover under the weight of the top soil. Vent holes in the cover permit the system to breathe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Ring Industrial Group. L.P.
    Inventors: Carl D. Ring, Douglas M. Dygert, Thomas K. Weaver
  • Patent number: 6045036
    Abstract: A composite package including a thin-walled plastic bottle mounted within an outer paperboard box. The plastic bottle has a pouring spout adjacent its front wall and an L-shaped hollow handle including a horizontal leg extending rearwardly to a downwardly extending vertical leg which communicates with the chamber within the bottle. The top flap assembly of the box has an access means which permits the horizontal leg to be gripped while the package is being handled and transported. The rear wall of the box has an access means which permits the vertical leg of the handle to be gripped while liquid is being poured from the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: 5642833
    Abstract: A composite package for scoopable products comprising an outer rectangular paperboard box having vertical front, rear, and side walls and an upper foldable flap assembly connected to said vertical walls. An inner thin-walled plastic jar has a lower generally rectangular portion fitting within said box and an upper portion of slightly reduced cross-sectional size provided with a large open mouth. The lid is removably connected over said mouth and is normally covered by the flap assembly. The upper portion has wall sections spaced inwardly from opposed walls of the box to provide finger receiving spaces therebetween, and the opposed walls have finger receiving openings adjacent said spaces to facilitate handling of said box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: 5346106
    Abstract: A blow molded plastic container having a small diameter vent tube integrally molded on the top wall and forming an air vent passageway between the pouring spout opening and the chamber in the bottle. A substantially larger hollow handle, closed at both ends, is integrally molded on top of the vent tube in spaced relationship above the top wall to form a hand opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: 5340000
    Abstract: A container having a novel neck arrangement including a circular spout and a guiding neck portion including a U-shaped ledge. During a pouring operation the ledge directs liquid from the container over the front edge of the spout and permits air to enter the container through the rear portion of the spout and an air passageway connecting the rear of the spout to the inside of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: 5114028
    Abstract: A blow-molded plastic container having a novel neck platform and handle construction which maintains the filling spout in a level position. The construction forms a bridge between the front and rear walls, the bridge having vertical beam support surfaces that resist sag of the spout during post mold cooling and prevent downward deflection of the spout during filling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: D348612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: D351347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring
  • Patent number: D368226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Ring Can Corporation
    Inventor: Carl D. Ring