Patents by Inventor David Melrose

David Melrose 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).

  • Rectangular container with cooperating vacuum panels and ribs on adjacent sides
    Patent number: 6974047
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved blow molded plastic non-round container having generally rectangular sidewalls that are adapted for hot-fill applications. The hot-fill container has two adjacent sides one with a vacuum panel and the other with a series of ribs in the label mounting area on the sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls are symmetric relative to the vacuum panel and rib shape and placement. The ribs and vacuum panel cooperate to resist container upon filling and cooling and also improves bumper denting resistance, ease of manufacture and light weight capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul V. Kelley, Richard Ogg, David Melrose, Seungyeol Hong, John Denner
  • Rectangular container with cooperating vacuum panels and ribs on adjacent sides
    Publication number: 20040129669
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved blow molded plastic non-round container having generally rectangular sidewalls that are adapted for hot-fill applications. The hot-fill container has two adjacent sides one with a vacuum panel and the other with a series of ribs in the label mounting area on the sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls are symmetric relative to the vacuum panel and rib shape and placement. The ribs and vacuum panel cooperate to resist container upon filling and cooling and also improves bumper denting resistance, ease of manufacture and light weight capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul V. Kelley, Richard Ogg, David Melrose, Seungyeol Hong, John Denner
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D492201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Raymond Pritchett, Scott Bysick, David Melrose, Richard Ogg, George T. Harrell