Patents by Inventor Donald E. Widman

Donald E. Widman 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).

  • Package support post with joined surfaces
    Patent number: 6234314
    Abstract: A product support such as a corner post used for cushioning and supporting large appliances is provided. The support post comprises spaced substantially parallel opposing walls connected at the ends. The opposing walls have at least one area of contact spaced from the ends wherein the opposing walls are joined along at least part of the area of contact. The opposing walls may be joined by adhesive, stitching, or other suitable means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Yanping Qiu, Donald E. Widman
  • Corner support post
    Patent number: 6059104
    Abstract: A corner support post having a first section of trapezoidal cross-section and a second section rectangular in cross-section. Both sections are formed by a single continuous wall structure with the rectangular section offset longitudinally and laterally from the smaller end of the first section with a right angular offset defined therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Sonoco Products Company
    Inventor: Donald E. Widman