Patents by Inventor David R. Anchor

David R. Anchor 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).

  • Spout applicator
    Patent number: 7867156
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a spout having a flange to a preformed hole in an open-ended container. The apparatus comprises of an applicator system and a mandrel. The applicator system is able to translate a linear motion to an arc motion. The mandrel is attached to the applicator system. The mandrel is adapted to releasably engage the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: NIMCO Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry G. Bachner, David R. Anchor
  • SPOUT APPLICATOR
    Publication number: 20090126317
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a spout having a flange to a preformed hole in an open-ended container. The apparatus comprises of an applicator system and a mandrel. The applicator system is able to translate a linear motion to an arc motion. The mandrel is attached to the applicator system. The mandrel is adapted to releasably engage the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Jerry G. Bachner, David R. Anchor
  • Spout applicator
    Patent number: 7500940
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a spout having a flange to a preformed hole in an open-ended container. The apparatus comprises of an applicator system and a mandrel. The applicator system is able to translate a linear motion to an arc motion. The mandrel is attached to the applicator system. The mandrel is adapted to releasably engage the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: NIMCO Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry G. Bachner, David R. Anchor
  • Stackable gable top carton and corresponding top interlocking carton blank
    Patent number: 5860588
    Abstract: A gable-top carton and a corresponding carton blank are set forth. The upstanding fin of the carton comprises a centrally disposed depressed region that facilitates stacking of the cartons on top of one another in a manner that results in a more even load distribution on the fins of the lower cartons than obtained when stacking conventional gable-top cartons. A further advantage is realized in the corresponding carton blanks in that the corresponding blanks may be disposed in a top-to-top manner along the width of a web of material whereby savings in material and production costs results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA
    Inventor: David R. Anchor
  • Gable top carton and carton blank with curved side creases
    Patent number: 5725147
    Abstract: A gable top carton and its corresponding carton blank are disclosed. The carton includes curved side creases that are defined by curved score lines that divide one or more side panels from a top gabled structure and/or a bottom structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Tommy Bo Goran Ljungstrom, David R. Anchor
  • Gable top carton and carton blank with curved side creases
    Patent number: 5474232
    Abstract: A gable top carton and its corresponding carton blank are disclosed. The carton includes curved side creases that are defined by curved score lines that divide one or more side panels from a top gabled structure and/or a bottom structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Inventors: Tommy B. G. Ljungstrom, David R. Anchor