Patents by Inventor Kurt Welfel

Kurt Welfel 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).

  • Arced bumper pad
    Patent number: 7871363
    Abstract: A bumper pad for use in cushioning and protecting packaged articles is provided. The bumper pad is made primarily from paper and comprises an arced top member glued or otherwise affixed to a flat base along longitudinal edges. The bumper pad can be placed around the packaged article between the article and the outer packaging, which can be a cardboard sleeve, stretch wrap film or other packaging material. The arced top member preferably is formed using a linear draw process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Branyon, Kurt Welfel