Patents by Inventor James E. Manuel

James E. Manuel 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).

  • Breakaway foam packing
    Patent number: 7419055
    Abstract: Breakaway foam packing is disclosed. In one aspect, the present disclosure teaches a breakaway packing system for packaging an information handling system including a packing support designed to receive at least a portion of an information handling system. The packing support secures the information handling system within a shipping container. The breakaway packing system also includes at least one detachable joint formed in the packing support. The detachable joint operably detachable to cause the packing support to separate into sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: James E. Manuel
  • Reinforced packaging system
    Patent number: 6915903
    Abstract: A reinforced packaging system is provided that includes a slit and an insert at a location in the foam frame that is susceptible to puncture. The presence of the slit and insert provides localized support against puncture by the shipped unit or an external component of the shipped unit. The insert may be composed of a paper, plastic, or other suitable product that is able to absorb the force from the shipped unit and transfer this force across the insert and the adjacent foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James E. Manuel, John W. Bridges
  • Reinforced packaging system
    Publication number: 20040226851
    Abstract: A reinforced packaging system is provided that includes a slit and an insert at a location in the foam frame that is susceptible to puncture. The presence of the slit and insert provides localized support against puncture by the shipped unit or an external component of the shipped unit. The insert may be composed of a paper, plastic, or other suitable product that is able to absorb the force from the shipped unit and transfer this force across the insert and the adjacent foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: James E. Manuel, John W. Bridges