Patents by Inventor David L. Botterman

David L. Botterman 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).

  • Carton with pour spout formed by liner
    Patent number: 5680986
    Abstract: A paperboard dispensing carton including an outer shell with a reclosable dispensing opening extending therethrough covered by a sift resistant opening flap and an inner liner with a pour spout formed therein and extendable through the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Botterman
  • Lined carton with sift-resistant dispensing feature
    Patent number: 5518174
    Abstract: A lined dispensing carton with a sift-resiatant dispensing opening in a side wall of the carton that is covered by a hinged reclosable flap that can be folded and inserted into the carton for cooperation with a portion of a carton liner to render that carton relatively sift-resistant upon reclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Botterman
  • Reusable enclosed carrier carton
    Patent number: 4378877
    Abstract: A fully enclosed carrier carton for bottles or the like having removable portions to provide access to the contents of the carton without destroying the integrity of the carton for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1983
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: David L. Botterman, Natalie A. Wolff
  • Reusable enclosed carrier carton
    Patent number: 4375258
    Abstract: A fully enclosed carrier carton for bottles or the like having removable portions to provide access to the contents of the carton without destroying the integrity of the carton for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jerry W. Crayne, Natalie A. Wolff, David L. Botterman