Patents by Inventor James P. Loeffler

James P. Loeffler 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: 6802415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a quadrate carrier advertising assembly that has a cradle for supporting an advertising piece, promotional item or premium. The advertising quadrate assembly is provided as an intermediate vehicle that is intended to be complimentary to consumer products intended for sale. The quadrate carrier of the present invention permits the premium to be visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20030230508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a quadrate carrier advertising assembly that has a cradle for supporting an advertising piece, promotional item or premium. The advertising quadrate assembly is provided as an intermediate vehicle that is intended to be complimentary to consumer products intended for sale. The quadrate carrier of the present invention permits the premium to be visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: James P. Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20030052040
    Abstract: A merchandise display system for use in promoting retail consumer products, such as baking goods, includes a supporting element and individual product receptacles which are designed to effectively display the retail products. Each of the individual product receptacles, are removable from the main display and printed with indicia that is related to the particular consumer product or promotion being offered. An incentive or promotional product that has been selected and packaged based on a particular theme or message, such as a holiday or sporting event, is provided in conjunction with the retail product to stimulate sales of the retail product during periods where such retail products are not normally purchased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Maureen A. Brener, Kari L. Paulson, Howard K. Riebling, Cathy A. Storms, Julie L. Yakes, Kim T. McNealy, Elizabeth M. Nordlie, Catherine E. Cox, James P. Loeffler, Brett Meltzer