Patents by Inventor Dane Whitehurst

Dane Whitehurst 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).

  • Publication number: 20230048048
    Abstract: A package insert comprises: first and second members; and a band. The first and second members are coupled to the band, such that movement of the first member in a first direction drives the band to cause movement of the second member in a second direction. The first member comprises a primary portion and an attachment portion that is configured to detachably couple the primary portion to the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20220315272
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a structure; and a support for supporting one or more items, the support being movable in an opening direction between a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items and a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and support comprise complementary latch members configured to engage when the support is arranged in the first position to prevent movement of the support in the opening direction. The latch member of the support is moveable in a latching direction transverse to the opening direction to engage with the latch member of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20220033133
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support (200) for supporting one or more items; a structure (300) for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert (400). The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and the latchable insert comprise co-operating latch features (380) configured to engage when the insert and support are arranged in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 11235904
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a package comprising a sleeve and an insert received in the sleeve, where the insert is movable between a retracted and extended configuration. The insert includes a carrier having a passage, and a band extending around a wall of the carrier and through the passage. The insert further includes a first member located within the passage when the insert is in the retracted configuration, the first member being attached to the band, wherein at least a portion of the band that overlies the wall is exposed for attachment to the sleeve of the package at a second coupling location on the exposed portion of the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: BURGOPAK LIMITED
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20210347520
    Abstract: A package including a support for supporting items, a primary structure for selectively blocking access to the items, and a secondary structure for covering at least some of the primary structure. The support is movable from a first position, whereat the primary structure blocks access to the items, to a second position, whereat the items are accessible. The support and primary structures comprise latch features designed to engage when the support and primary structures are in the first position to prevent movement of the support in the opening direction, and to disengage on moving at least one latch feature in an unlatching direction to accommodate movement of the support from the first position. The secondary structure comprises a disengagement region that cooperates with the latch features when the support and primary structure are in the first position to disengage the latch features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 11072453
    Abstract: A package including a support for supporting items, a primary structure for selectively blocking access to the items, and a secondary structure for covering at least some of the primary structure. The support is movable from a first position, whereat the primary structure blocks access to the items, to a second position, whereat the items are accessible. The support and primary structures comprise latch features designed to engage when the support and primary structures are in the first position to prevent movement of the support in the opening direction, and to disengage on moving at least one latch feature in an unlatching direction to accommodate movement of the support from the first position. The secondary structure comprises a disengagement region that cooperates with the latch features when the support and primary structure are in the first position to disengage the latch features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: DUALLOK LIMITED
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 11046476
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support (200) for supporting one or more items; a structure (300) for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert (400). The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and the latchable insert comprise co-operating latch features (380) configured to engage when the insert and support are arranged in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Duff Design Limited
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20200290766
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a package comprising a sleeve and an insert received in the sleeve, where the insert is movable between a retracted and extended configuration. The insert includes a carrier having a passage, and a band extending around a wall of the carrier and through the passage. The insert further includes a first member located within the passage when the insert is in the retracted configuration, the first member being attached to the band, wherein at least a portion of the band that overlies the wall is exposed for attachment to the sleeve of the package at a second coupling location on the exposed portion of the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20200115095
    Abstract: A package including a support for supporting items, a primary structure for selectively blocking access to the items, and a secondary structure for covering at least some of the primary structure. The support is movable from a first position, whereat the primary structure blocks access to the items, to a second position, whereat the items are accessible. The support and primary structures comprise latch features designed to engage when the support and primary structures are in the first position to prevent movement of the support in the opening direction, and to disengage on moving at least one latch feature in an unlatching direction to accommodate movement of the support from the first position. The secondary structure comprises a disengagement region that cooperates with the latch features when the support and primary structure are in the first position to disengage the latch features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20190225366
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support (200) for supporting one or more items; a structure (300) for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert (400). The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and the latchable insert comprise co-operating latch features (380) configured to engage when the insert and support are arranged in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20190084715
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support (200) for supporting one or more items; a structure (300) for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert (400). The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and the latchable insert comprise co-operating latch features (380) configured to engage when the insert and support are arranged in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Duallok Limited
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 9926125
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support for supporting one or more items; a structure for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert. The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure. The structure and the latchable insert comprise co-operating latch features configured to engage when the insert and support are arranged in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Duff Design Limited
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Publication number: 20170217658
    Abstract: A latchable package comprises: a support for supporting one or more items; a structure for selectively blocking access to the one or more items; and a latchable insert. The latchable insert comprises a substantially planar tab member that is coupled to the support such that the insert and support are movable together in an opening direction from a first position in which the structure blocks access to the one or more items to a second position in which the one or more items are accessibly clear of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: D959259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: BURGOPAK LIMITED
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: D959260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: BURGOPAK LIMITED
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: D966090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Burgopak Limited
    Inventor: Dane Whitehurst