Patents by Inventor John N. Thomas

John N. Thomas 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: 4151946
    Abstract: An improved container is both stackable and capable of forming a hopper to facilitate dispensing of articles therefrom. To enable the container to withstand relatively large loads when it is placed in a stack, the container is formed with overfolded sidewall panels. The top, bottom and end walls are single paneled for more economic fabrication. A tear strip is formed across the top panel adjacent one end of the container to provide access to the interior of the container and to release a front end closure for outward pivoting movement about a fold line to form the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: The Lamson & Sessions Co.
    Inventors: Arnold H. Schmidt, John N. Thomas