Patents by Inventor Donald E. Newcomer

Donald E. Newcomer 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).

  • Bottom structure for collapsible container
    Patent number: 6371363
    Abstract: A collapsible container made of paperboard and particularly a bottom structure for a collapsible containers. More particularly, a relatively flat bottom structure for a rapid set-up, octagon-shaped bulk box. The container includes an eight-sided body and a floor positioned to lie in a bottom opening of the eight-sided body upon movement of the eight-sided body from a collapsed, flattened position to assume an expanded, opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy M. Franklin, Donald E. Newcomer