Patents by Inventor Michael E. Geddis

Michael E. Geddis 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).

  • Carton end closure
    Patent number: 4887718
    Abstract: Disclosed are cartons having a carton end closure having an easy open pull tab feature, a pour spout feature and reclosure feature. The cartons have siftproof corners notwithstanding eliminating an inner liner. The closure is fabricated from two defined major end flaps and a minor or side end flap. The major end flaps are defined by cuts, score lines and both transverse and longitudinal adhesive lines which upon initial opening form the reclosure elements. One piece carton blanks for such cartons are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Anderson, Michael E. Geddis