Patents by Inventor Kevin H. Erwin

Kevin H. Erwin 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).

  • Single hinge interlocking closure profile configuration
    Patent number: 4922588
    Abstract: An interlocking closure fastening device comprising an omega-shaped closure element and a co-acting clamping closure element. The co-acting clamping closure element may have a profile portion comprising two generally parallel arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves slightly inward prior to terminating in an outwardly extending clamp portion; or the profile portion may comprise two outwardly curved arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves inwardly prior to terminating in a slightly outwardly curved hook portion; or the profile portion may comprise one inwardly curved arm portion terminating in an inwardly curved hook portion, and one generally straight arm portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: First Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Robert T. Dorsey, Kevin H. Erwin, Ewald A. Kamp