Patents by Inventor Christopher Cuddy

Christopher Cuddy 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: 6015057
    Abstract: A container (1) for storage or transport of liquids comprises a flexible body (2) which is collapsible and erectable, the body having a base (18) and side walls (7, 8, 11, 12), with pockets (4) therein, and stiffining means (3) in the pockets to stiffen the flexible body (2), wherein a transverse gusset (6) is provided at each corner between adjacent side walls (7, 12, 8, 11), and a reinforcer (5) extends from the corner to the gusset, the reinforcer (5) being provided with stiffening means therein. A liner (not shown) conforms to the octogonal interior configuration of the container body. Two opposite side walls (7, 8) each have two center pockets (4c), and a central joint line (9) between the two center pockets (4c) provides a hinge line for folding of the container. Each side wall (7, 8, 11, 12), reinforcer (5) and gusset (6) may be formed of a single piece of fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Storsack Tradco Limited
    Inventors: Michael George Stone, Christopher Cuddy