Patents by Inventor David E. Burrell

David E. Burrell 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).

  • Octagonal container and blank therefor
    Patent number: 4502624
    Abstract: An improved octagonal bulk bin container is shown, the bin being made from a foldable blank. The blank forms a bottom closure including four generally rectangular connecting flaps, each connecting flap being located between an end flap and a side flap. Each connecting flap has a score line running from its outer edge diagonally to an interior flap corner. A slot is provided in the plane of the diagonally running score line to help secure the bottom closure when a portion of the end flap is inserted into the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventor: David E. Burrell