Patents by Inventor Diane S. Burrows

Diane S. Burrows 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).

  • Cigarette package
    Patent number: 5248031
    Abstract: A hinged lid cigarette package can have cigarettes removed therefrom as is common for a hinged lid package or as is common for a soft package. The hinged lid package includes a top panel having a stationary portion and a removable portion. Removal of the removable portion exposes a movable flap which can be opened and closed to allow removal of cigarettes from the package and closure of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Diane S. Burrows, Larry D. Cobler
  • Cigarette package
    Patent number: 5139140
    Abstract: A hinged lid cigarette package can have cigarettes removed therefrom as is common for a hinged lid package or as is common for a soft package. The hinged lid package includes a top panel having a stationary portion and a removable portion. Removal of the removable portion exposed a movable flap which can be opened and closed to allow removal of cigarrettes from the package and closure of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Diane S. Burrows, Larry D. Cobler