Patents by Inventor Edward J. Woolridge

Edward J. Woolridge 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).

  • Two separate cartons combined as a single unit by adhesive/carrier means
    Patent number: 5141106
    Abstract: A dual cigarette carton is formed from two identical single cartons. The two cartons are connected together with adhesive bearing carrier means such that the two cartons remain securely connected when in the dual configuration and can hence be processed for tax-stamping through standard machinery and distributed to the consumer as a dual unit. The use of adhesive bearing carrier means such as stickers allows for convenient and acceptable methods of separation of the dual carton for individual purchase of the single cartons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Adams, Christopher N. Chance, James A. DeBlasio, Donald H. Evers, William C. Harris, Jr., Michael A. Kirby, Sr., Reginald W. Newsome, Robert E. Talley, William P. Taylor, Edward J. Woolridge