Patents by Inventor Melvin S. Harder

Melvin S. Harder 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).

  • Shipment pallet for heavy and sensitive equipment
    Patent number: 5195439
    Abstract: A cushioned pallet which combines the shock absorbing characteristics of lower density foam cushions with the vibration damping characteristics of higher density foam cushions. In particular, an inventive packaging pallet which utilizes a load bearing tri-pod arrangement with different density cushions strategically located to produce the desired effect of reducing both shock and vibration force inputs with one pallet design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Inventor: Melvin S. Harder
  • Tuck folder box erection fixture
    Patent number: 5178600
    Abstract: A tuck folder box erection fixture which quickly erects the box blank and holds the erected folder in place while the packaging operator loads the product. In particular, an inventive fixture that is stationary and uses no moving parts to erect and hold the box in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Rolm Systems
    Inventor: Melvin S. Harder
  • Packing pallet
    Patent number: 5121696
    Abstract: A packing pallet which provides increased buckle resistance for a given amount of cushioning material. In particular, an inventive packing pallet utilizes a stringer as a bottom support for cushions and a top deck board which is bolted, through the cushions, to the stringer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: ROLM Systems
    Inventor: Melvin S. Harder