Patents by Inventor James E. McCabe

James E. McCabe 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).

  • Paper spring method
    Patent number: 4247289
    Abstract: A paper spring is formed by longitudinally folding a sheet along parallel fold lines to provide a strip and thence transversely folding the strip in a zigzag manner. The resulting paper spring may be contained in a paper housing in the form of an open-sided rectangular band and a series of the resulting paper spring units may be mounted on a carboard panel to provide a platen. Such springs or units provide a resilient cushion for fragile items shipped in boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Inventor: James E. McCabe
  • Paper spring method and product
    Patent number: 4189131
    Abstract: A paper spring is formed by longitudinally folding a sheet along parallel fold lines to provide a strip and thence transversely folding the strip in a zigzag manner. The resulting paper spring may be contained in a paper housing in the form of an open-sided rectangular band and a series of the resulting paper spring units may be mounted on a cardboard panel to provide a platen. Such springs or units provide a resilient cushion for fragile items shipped in boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Inventor: James E. McCabe