Patents by Inventor Joseph Pimentel, Jr.

Joseph Pimentel, Jr. 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: 5323911
    Abstract: A collapsible, palletized bin container is provided which has separate compartments therewithin. Each compartment is designed to house a separate fluid-filled bag. Dividers are located within the container which form the discrete compartments. Each divider has tabs which are received within notches in sidewalls of the container. The notches allow the sidewalls to bow slightly outward while still maintaining a tight seal with the tabs. The container is collapsible to a substantially smaller volume for transport when empty and a bar, chain and hook assembly is provided for easy removal of the fluid-filled bags when sliding the bags out of the compartments of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: The Morning Star Packing Co.
    Inventors: James B. Johnston, Christopher J. Rufer, Gordon K. Gardner, Jr., Joseph Pimentel, Jr., Verdis Upton, III