Patents by Inventor Gary Emmott

Gary Emmott 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 fastening and/or separating container portions
    Patent number: 8020751
    Abstract: An apparatus for at least partially separating at least two container portions includes first and second container portions. At least one tear line extends at least partially between the first and second portions and at least partially defines the first portion. The first portion is at least partially separable from the second portion along the tear line(s). At least one releasable adhesive spot at least partially holds the first portion down prior to the at least partial separation of the first portion from the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Gary Emmott
  • Apparatus and methods for reusing a mailer
    Publication number: 20060208053
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a reusable mailer capable of preventing the undesirable positioning during re-mailing thereof of at least one postal marking that may be made to the mailer during processing of the initial mailing thereof includes a removable initial seal flap disposed near the bottom of the mailer during the initial mailing thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Emmott
  • Apparatus for fastening and separating containers
    Publication number: 20060113367
    Abstract: An apparatus for fastening together at least first and second container portions and allowing the separation thereof includes at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among the first and second container portions. The at least one adhesive spot is capable of fastening together the first and second container portions. One or more weakened area is located on at least one of the container portions and assists in easing the separation and release of the container portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Emmott
  • Apparatus for fastening and separating containers
    Patent number: 6983875
    Abstract: An apparatus for fastening together at least first and second container portions and allowing the separation thereof includes at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among the first and second container portions. The at least one adhesive spot is capable of fastening together the first and second container portions. One or more weakened area is located on at least one of the container portions and assists in easing the separation and release of the container portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Emmott
  • Apparatus for fastening and separating containers
    Publication number: 20040164137
    Abstract: An apparatus for fastening together at least first and second container portions and allowing the separation thereof includes at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among the first and second container portions. The at least one adhesive spot is capable of fastening together the first and second container portions. One or more weakened area is located on at least one of the container portions and assists in easing the separation and release of the container portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Gary Emmott