Patents by Inventor John C. Buford

John C. Buford 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).

  • Multi-celled enclosed carton
    Patent number: 4944405
    Abstract: A fully enclosed carton divided into four cells. Cell-dividing flaps connected to the bottom panel flaps extend into the interior of the carton through the spaces separating adjacent dust flaps. A cell-dividing flap connected to the top panel flap extends into the interior through spaces separating adjacent bottom panel cell-dividing flaps. The carton is formed from an integral blank, and the contents can be reached through tear strips in the top panel or through openings in the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Manville Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Buford, Leslie H. Porter
  • Carton with integral display bin
    Patent number: 4752029
    Abstract: A display carton for bulk items having a removable portion in the front panel and a front bin wall with attached side walls immediately behind the removable portion. The front bin wall is foldably attached to the bottom panel structure so that when it is exposed it can be pulled out to reveal the contents of the carton. An automatic bottom is incorporated into the structure, allowing a flat folded and glued carton blank to be opened into carton shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Manville Corporation
    Inventor: John C. Buford