Patents by Inventor James L. Einstein

James L. Einstein 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).

  • Patent number: 12145770
    Abstract: A foldable blank for forming a carton for shipping and displaying a plurality of products in an integrated tray is provided. The blank includes a rear panel, a first and second side panels both foldably connected to the rear panel, an exterior floor panel foldably connected to the rear panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the floor panel that is less than half the vertical height of the rear, first side, and second side panels and defines at least one retaining tab, wherein when the blank is folded to form the carton, each of the rear panel, first and second side panels, and front panel are at least partially double-walled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventors: Michael R. Drummond, James L. Einstein, Sandra R. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20230125770
    Abstract: A foldable blank for forming a carton for shipping and displaying a plurality of products in an integrated tray is provided. The blank includes a rear panel, a first and second side panels both foldably connected to the rear panel, an exterior floor panel foldably connected to the rear panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the floor panel that is less than half the vertical height of the rear, first side, and second side panels and defines at least one retaining tab, wherein when the blank is folded to form the carton, each of the rear panel, first and second side panels, and front panel are at least partially double-walled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Michael R. Drummond, James L. Einstein, Sandra R. Perkins
  • Patent number: 11613409
    Abstract: A foldable blank for forming a carton for shipping and displaying a plurality of products in an integrated tray is provided. The blank includes a rear panel, a first and second side panels both foldably connected to the rear panel, an exterior floor panel foldably connected to the rear panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the floor panel that is less than half the vertical height of the rear, first side, and second side panels and defines at least one retaining tab, wherein when the blank is folded to form the carton, each of the rear panel, first and second side panels, and front panel are at least partially double-walled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Michael R. Drummond, James L. Einstein, Sandra R. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20210347528
    Abstract: A foldable blank for forming a carton for shipping and displaying a plurality of products in an integrated tray is provided. The blank includes a rear panel, a first and second side panels both foldably connected to the rear panel, an exterior floor panel foldably connected to the rear panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the floor panel that is less than half the vertical height of the rear, first side, and second side panels and defines at least one retaining tab, wherein when the blank is folded to form the carton, each of the rear panel, first and second side panels, and front panel are at least partially double-walled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. Drummond, James L. Einstein, Sandra R. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20180222626
    Abstract: A shipping and display container includes, for example, a first tray element and a second tray element, each tray element having a tray element bottom panel and a tray element back panel, a bridge element disposed between the first and second tray elements, the bridge element having a first center panel and a second center panel. The first and second center panels are accordion-foldable between a first position confronting one another and a second position extending in a common plane. The shipping and display container further includes a cover element for covering a space between the first and second tray elements. The first tray element, the second tray element, the bridge element and the cover element are interconnected as a single unit, and no adhesive materials are required for assembling the container, and wherein all of the elements are integrally formed in a single blank or sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Mike Pfeifer, James L. Einstein
  • Patent number: 9938038
    Abstract: A shipping and display container includes, for example, a first tray element and a second tray element, each tray element having a tray element bottom panel and a tray element back panel, a bridge element disposed between the first and second tray elements, the bridge element having a first center panel and a second center panel. The first and second center panels are accordion-foldable between a first position confronting one another and a second position extending in a common plane. The shipping and display container further includes a cover element for covering a space between the first and second tray elements. The first tray element, the second tray element, the bridge element and the cover element are interconnected as a single unit, and no adhesive materials are required for assembling the container, and wherein all of the elements are integrally formed in a single blank or sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Pfeifer, James L. Einstein
  • Publication number: 20160318653
    Abstract: A shipping and display container includes, for example, a first tray element and a second tray element, each tray element having a tray element bottom panel and a tray element back panel, a bridge element disposed between the first and second tray elements, the bridge element having a first center panel and a second center panel. The first and second center panels are accordion-foldable between a first position confronting one another and a second position extending in a common plane. The shipping and display container further includes a cover element for covering a space between the first and second tray elements. The first tray element, the second tray element, the bridge element and the cover element are interconnected as a single unit, and no adhesive materials are required for assembling the container, and wherein all of the elements are integrally formed in a single blank or sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Mike Pfeifer, James L. Einstein
  • Patent number: 9440763
    Abstract: A shipping and display container includes, for example, first and second tray elements, each of which has a tray element bottom panel and a tray element back panel, and each of which tray element back panels has portions defining a sleeve. A bridge element disposed between the first and second tray elements is movable between accordion-folded and extended positions of the bridge element, and a header card element has a back panel with a first portion that is received in the sleeve defined by portions of the first tray element back panel and a second portion that is received in the sleeve defined by portions of the second tray element back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Einstein
  • Publication number: 20090050589
    Abstract: A quick assembly retail product display system providing efficient display of retail product. One embodiment of the display system includes a rack, display trays, clips used to mount the display trays on the rack, and graphic components. Retail product is packaged and shipped within the display trays, allowing the display trays and product to be put on display without removing the retail product from the trays. Clips are removably mounted to the rack, allowing multiple configurations of the display system. The rack portion of the display system can be quickly set up and is collapsible when not in use. Additionally, the rack is easily movable, allowing the rack to be placed in many different locations. The graphic components provide advertising space and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to enhance the appearance of the display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: David James Pedler, James L. Einstein, Davey Shealey