Patents by Inventor David G. Foral

David G. Foral 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: 6634506
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a management system using multiple reusable containers. The reusable containers are box structures that include materials and components that protect its contents from electrostatic discharge and at least two identifiers affixed to the reusable container. The ESD-protective components enable the safe handling of the full container inside of a manufacturing facility. The first identifier indicates an associated materials storage facility; the second identifier indicates an associated supplier. A third identifier may also be included that indicates an associated divider disposed within the reusable container. The first identifier, second identifier, and third identifier facilitate a two stage return process after the reusable container has been emptied of its contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Michael S. Beal, Stephen W. Roth, David G. Foral
  • Publication number: 20020121521
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a management system using multiple reusable containers. The reusable containers are box structures that include materials and components that protect its contents from electrostatic discharge and at least two identifiers affixed to the reusable container. The ESD-protective components enable the safe handling of the full container inside of a manufacturing facility. The first identifier indicates an associated materials storage facility; the second identifier indicates an associated supplier. A third identifier may also be included that indicates an associated divider disposed within the reusable container. The first identifier, second identifier, and third identifier facilitate a two stage return process after the reusable container has been emptied of its contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Michael S. Beal, Stephen W. Roth, David G. Foral