Patents by Inventor Kelley Thornton

Kelley Thornton 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).

  • Display package
    Patent number: 8328016
    Abstract: A theft deterrent display package for at least one article comprises a product cradle having an interior space with a perimeter. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the perimeter of the interior space. A locking slot is configured along the perimeter of the interior space. At least one self-standing leg extends downwardly from the interior space upon which the display package stands alone. A backboard is defined by a front face and a back face. A locking tab comprises a free end extends outwardly from one edge of the back face. The locking tab includes two angled fold lines used in assisting the free end of the locking tab to be inserted into the locking slot to securely enclose the display package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Kelley Thornton, Steven Gold, Richard Egresitz
  • Display Package
    Publication number: 20110278192
    Abstract: A theft deterrent display package for at least one article comprises a product cradle having an interior space with a perimeter. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the perimeter of the interior space. A locking slot is configured along the perimeter of the interior space. At least one self-standing leg extends downwardly from the interior space upon which the display package stands alone. A backboard is defined by a front face and a back face. A locking tab comprises a free end extends outwardly from one edge of the back face. The locking tab includes two angled fold lines used in assisting the free end of the locking tab to be inserted into the locking slot to securely enclose the display package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Kelley Thornton, Steven Gold, Richard Egresitz