Patents by Inventor Donald J. Appleton

Donald J. Appleton 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).

  • Patent number: 6443306
    Abstract: A storage case for small format memory cards is taught which utilizes those sections of known and existing computer furniture specifically designed to receive compact disc jewel cases to thereby allow for more reliable storage of small format memory cards. The storage case includes a compact disc jewel case without a disc retaining mechanism therein. A foam insert resides within the compact disc jewel case and has at least one precut cut-out section therein which is removable to provide at least one space in the foam insert to receive a small format memory card. The jewel case is preferably formed from a clear plastic material and there is preferably an insert sheet adapted to be retained proximate to a front wall of the jewel case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Peter Davies, Donald J. Appleton, Jeffery T. Matteson, Barbara A. Sayers
  • Patent number: 5829593
    Abstract: A package is formed from an integral sheet of a thermoplastic material having three tray portions including a middle tray portion and first and second end tray portions that fold together to form the package. The middle tray portion has a first article receiving recess and is arranged to define a first receiving cavity for the first end tray portion. The first end tray portion has a mating surface, a second article receiving recess and a first hinge connected to the middle tray portion. The hinge permits the first end tray portion to be inserted into the middle tray portion with the first and second article receiving recesses aligned to secure the article. The mating surface of the first end tray portion after being inserted into the first receiving cavity of the middle tray portion defines a second receiving cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Donald J. Appleton