Patents by Inventor Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus

Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus 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).

  • Suspension packages and systems, and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7290662
    Abstract: Cushioning-type suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: ADE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus
  • Suspension packages and systems, cushioning panels, and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7150356
    Abstract: Suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels. Suspension systems, cushioning panels, and methods of packaging products are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ade, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus
  • Suspension packages and systems, and methods of using same
    Patent number: 6942101
    Abstract: Cushioning-type suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: ADE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus
  • Suspension packages and systems, cushioning panels, and methods of using same
    Patent number: 6920981
    Abstract: Suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels. Suspension systems, cushioning panels, and methods of packaging products are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Ade, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus
  • Suspension packages and systems, and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20040178113
    Abstract: Cushioning-type suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: ADE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus
  • Suspension packages and systems, cushioning panels, and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20040129601
    Abstract: Suspension packages are described that include (a) a product-supporting platform having first and second opposed faces; (b) two end panels, each pivotally connected to a respective end of the product-supporting platform; (c) two side panels, each pivotally connected to a respective side of the product-supporting platform; and (d) an elastomeric enclosure mounted between the two end panels and extending over the first face of the product-supporting platform. The two side panels are configured to pivot towards the first face of the product-supporting platform, such that the two side panels may be configured substantially perpendicular thereto. The two end panels are configured to pivot towards the second face of the product-supporting platform, thereby tensioning the elastomeric enclosure, such that acute angles may be formed between the second face of the product-supporting platform and each of the end panels. Suspension systems, cushioning panels, and methods of packaging products are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Lewis C. Lofgren, Carmen Leigh Adams-Kraus