Patents by Inventor David Boase

David Boase 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: 8011512
    Abstract: A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: International Paper Co.
    Inventors: Brian W. Brollier, David Boase
  • Publication number: 20090184023
    Abstract: A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian W. Brollier, David Boase
  • Publication number: 20070251985
    Abstract: A container comprises a bottom ball, opposite pair of end walls, and opposite pair of side walls. The opposite pair of the end walls foldably joined to opposite ends of the bottom wall and the opposite pair of side walls foldably joined to opposite sides of the bottom wall. The pair of side walls and the pair of end walls cooperating with one another to form an open-top tray. Each of the pair of side walls comprising at least one locking tab integrally formed on at least one end of the respective pair of side walls to securely lock the pair of side walls and the pair of end walls to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventor: David Boase