Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Gardner

Jeffrey M. Gardner 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: 4300687
    Abstract: A packaging structure for hanger supported articles is disclosed. Support of the articles is achieved by panels in partially overlapping relationship and joined by tab panels foldably joined to the panels and erected by overlapping of the panels into facing relationship to form a rail for support of hangers, the tab panels being maintained in locked relationship by the overlapping panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gardner, Bennie C. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4299351
    Abstract: A partition formed of a one-piece sheet of a foldable paperboard which is divided into three sections, and, when folded into erected position, forms six cells within an outer shipping container or wrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4280650
    Abstract: A partition structure for forming compartments for separation and support of individual articles is formed from a blank to provide a pair of laterally spaced vertical partition elements foldably connected to vertical panels foldable against the ends thereof, the vertical panels being provided with bottom and inner vertical panel elements foldable into position to define a plurality of compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gardner, Ronald R. Sensenbrenner, Bennie C. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4279375
    Abstract: A collapsible container formed of paperboard which can be folded one way for shipping purposes and an alternate way for display purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4249691
    Abstract: A partition structure is formed from a unitary blank of paperboard to provide a plurality of cells within a package or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1981
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4239147
    Abstract: A heavy duty internal partition formed from a paperboard tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4227641
    Abstract: A paperboard partition structure for forming three cells within an outer shipping container or wrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4148396
    Abstract: A double ply, multi-cell cushioning insert for use in the packaging of heavy objects such as books.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4148428
    Abstract: A paperboard partition arrangement which may be selectively used to form either four or eight cells within an external package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4138053
    Abstract: A paperboard, bulk bin type container having an external bottom flange for use with push-pull handling equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4136816
    Abstract: A self-locking container formed of a unitary blank of foldable paperboard having integral cover and reclosing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4136815
    Abstract: A paperboard partition arrangement which may be selectively used to form either six or eight cells within an external package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4127304
    Abstract: A self erecting interior partition structure formed of a unitary blank of foldable paperboard adapted to form two adjacent cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4120443
    Abstract: A paperboard structure for forming an air cell within an outer container to protect the contents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gardner, Robert E. Beck
  • Patent number: 4114798
    Abstract: A collapsible interlocking cover arrangement for a two-piece telescoping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4096984
    Abstract: An internal partition formed of a unitary blank of paperboard for providing a plurality of cells within an outer package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4089411
    Abstract: A hanger support arrangement for a garment box which includes a positioning pad having cut therefrom a pair of elements which are folded together to form a hanger supporting strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4077561
    Abstract: A paperboard internal partition arrangement formed from a unitary blank of foldable paperboard and including a longitudinal and a transverse partition forming three cells, one of which is normal to the other two cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4068793
    Abstract: A cushioning insert for containers loaded with necked articles arranged in allochiral relationship such as video tubes having a large viewing surface and wall portions tapering toward the neck of the tube is disclosed. The insert is characterized by a base panel having upstanding walls from which panel supports for the tube are provided. The wall and base panels have panel portions cut therefrom at the lines of fold between such panels and such panel portions are constructed and arranged to provide a stable structure supporting the tube necks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner
  • Patent number: 4062447
    Abstract: A package for holding and shipping reels, rolls, spools or the like, comprising an outer container and a plurality of retaining pads disposed adjacent respective reels for preventing lateral movement thereof within the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Gardner