Patents by Inventor Clifton Moore

Clifton Moore 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).

  • Two component tub support system
    Patent number: 12098491
    Abstract: A tub support system that fits inside the top opening of a washing machine to prevent the wash tub from moving relative to the cabinet during shipping and handling. The tub support system comprises two separate components held in interlocking engagement. One component contacts the tub and the other component contacts the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • WASHER BASE
    Publication number: 20240229329
    Abstract: A washer base used to support components of a washing machine or other large household appliance, particularly the centralized load elements, during assembly, shipping and handling by restricting their movement is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • Folded post runner
    Patent number: 11987418
    Abstract: A folded post support system for supporting a pallet, comprising a hollow elongated enclosure and an insert disposed with the interior of the enclosure. The insert is made from a hollow cylindrical structural post that has been folded in an accordion fashion to form a series of post segments. Each post segment is connected to at least one adjacent post segment along a living hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • WASHER BASE
    Publication number: 20240133108
    Abstract: A washer base used to support components of a washing machine or other large household appliance, particularly the centralized load elements, during assembly, shipping and handling by restricting their movement is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • TWO COMPONENT TUB SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230416968
    Abstract: A tub support system that fits inside the top opening of a washing machine to prevent the wash tub from moving relative to the cabinet during shipping and handling. The tub support system comprises two separate components held in interlocking engagement. One component contacts the tub and the other component contacts the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • FOLDED POST RUNNER
    Publication number: 20230286696
    Abstract: A folded post support system for supporting a pallet, comprising a hollow elongated enclosure and an insert disposed with the interior of the enclosure. The insert is made from a hollow cylindrical structural post that has been folded in an accordion fashion to form a series of post segments. Each post segment is connected to at least one adjacent post segment along a living hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton MOORE
  • Multi-point load tub support
    Patent number: 11524829
    Abstract: A blank for making a tub support that fits inside the top opening of a washing machine to prevent the wash tub from moving relative to the cabinet during shipping and handling. The tub support may comprise a rear folded portion having a plurality of rear tub contact points that contact the wash tub, and a sidewall configured to contact the top edge of the wash tub along a plurality of tub contact points and to contact the rim of the washing machine cabinet along a plurality of cabinet contact points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • MULTI-POINT LOAD TUB SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20220227560
    Abstract: A blank for making a tub support that fits inside the top opening of a washing machine to prevent the wash tub from moving relative to the cabinet during shipping and handling. The tub support may comprise a rear folded portion having a plurality of rear tub contact points that contact the wash tub, and a sidewall configured to contact the top edge of the wash tub along a plurality of tub contact points and to contact the rim of the washing machine cabinet along a plurality of cabinet contact points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore
  • Multi-point load tub support
    Patent number: 11312558
    Abstract: A tub support that fits inside the top opening of a washing machine to prevent the wash tub from moving relative to the cabinet during shipping and handling, and a blank for making a tub support. The tub support may comprise a rear folded portion having a plurality of rear tub contact points that contact the wash tub, and a sidewall configured to contact the top edge of the wash tub along a plurality of tub contact points and to contact the rim of the washing machine cabinet along a plurality of cabinet contact points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Moore