Patents by Inventor Gregg A. Converse

Gregg A. Converse 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).

  • Box top opener
    Patent number: 4398314
    Abstract: The box top opener is of one piece molded plastics material and includes an elongated reinforced handle portion having reinforced box top gripping jaws extending from one end thereof. The jaws are comprised of a pair of flat parallel closely spaced apart plates adapted to receive the box top therebetween. The upper jaw has a rectangular configuration and the lower jaw has a triangular configuration with the edges thereof beveled to facilitate insertion under the box top whereby upon lifting of the handle the portion of the box top engaged between the jaws will be separated from the sides of the box and lifted upwardly to provide access to the contents of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1983
    Inventors: Gregg A. Converse, Maurice Converse
  • Box top opener
    Patent number: 4371021
    Abstract: The box top opener is of one piece molded plastics material and includes an elongated reinforced handle portion having reinforced box top gripping jaws extending from one end thereof. The jaws are comprised of a pair of flat parallel closely spaced apart plates adapted to receive the box top therebetween. The upper jaw has a rectangular configuration and the lower jaw has a triangular configuration with the edges thereof beveled to facilitate insertion under the box top whereby upon lifting of the handle the portion of the box top engaged between the jaws will be separated from the sides of the box and lifted upwardly to provide access to the contents of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Inventors: Gregg A. Converse, Maurice Converse