Patents by Inventor Francis H Carragher

Francis H Carragher 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).

  • Apparatus for packaging goods in an open-bottomed container and method for doing the same
    Patent number: 6968668
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging goods in a box. The apparatus comprises a box erecting apparatus for erecting the box to receive at least one good. The apparatus further comprises an elevator lift apparatus operatively positioned below the box erecting apparatus, such that the elevator lift apparatus is positioned to lift at least one good into the erected box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E Dimario, Francis H Carragher, James M Hall