Patents by Inventor James L. Sweet

James L. Sweet 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: 4932545
    Abstract: A container for shipping bulky and/or heavy objects. The container includes a skid portion with a base panel and support frame, and skid runners are coupled to the exterior of the base panel. A cradle is fixedly coupled to the skid portion and a plurality of side and end panel portions with coupling devices join the side and end panels to the skid support frame. A cover portion fits within the side and end panels to provide a smooth exterior surface, and handling straps bind the container portions together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Inventors: James L. Sweet, William C. Yardley, Henry E. Bergen