Patents by Inventor Keith J. Colling

Keith J. Colling 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).

  • Twin package carton
    Patent number: 5197660
    Abstract: Disclosed is a twin-package carton having a pair of separable carton components separably joined side-by-side. Connecting tabs of one carton component are secured to the other carton component with an adhesive and are severable along lines of perforation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Inland Container Corporation
    Inventor: Keith J. Colling
  • Protective barrier apparatus
    Patent number: 5143243
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective carrying apparatus of puncture-resistant material sides which mates with medical waste containers. The apparatus acts as a barrier between the person handling the medical waste container and contaminated sharp objects which may protrude through the container. The apparatus may be readily employed in hospital and health care waste handling programs to provide a prophylactic protection against the transmission of infection or injury due to contaminated sharp objects which may be inside medical waste containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Inland Container Corporation
    Inventor: Keith J. Colling