Patents by Inventor Michael T. Sherman

Michael T. Sherman 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).

  • Patent number: 6799678
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like is provided which includes a base, an upright body having a pocket for receiving and holding CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like, and an elongate member connected to the base. The base and upright body are constructed and communicate with each other such that the packaging system has a collapsed position which it is in when it is shipped or stored, and a display position. The elongate member has a construction such that it is capable of enfolding the base thereby providing additional protection during shipping and added space for advertising or printing thereon. The elongate portion may include a spine hingedly connected between panels for displaying information when the packaging system is placed on retail shelves or stored. The upright body may also include a pocket with an edge that has upper and lower openings and opposing ends which terminate in small holes for allowing easy insertion of a CD, DVD, software disks or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Dalton Marketing LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 6758333
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like (media items) is provided which allows for media items to be displayed yet which is durable and can therefore be shipped. The packaging system also allows for information to be displayed on it when it is stored, and for relatively easy insertion of the media item. In addition, the packaging system allows for bulky items such as manuals, pamphlets and photographs to be packaged in it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Dalton Marketing, LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20030024835
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like is provided which includes a base, an upright body having a pocket for receiving and holding CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like, and an elongate member connected to the base. The base and upright body are constructed and communicate with each other such that the packaging system has a collapsed position which it is in when it is shipped or stored, and a display position. The elongate member has a construction such that it is capable of enfolding the base thereby providing additional protection during shipping and added space for advertising or printing thereon. The elongate portion may include a spine hingedly connected between panels for displaying information when the packaging system is placed on retail shelves or stored. The upright body may also include a pocket with an edge that has upper and lower openings and opposing ends which terminate in small holes for allowing easy insertion of a CD, DVD, software disks or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 6505737
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like is provided which includes a base, an upright body having a pocket for receiving and holding CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like, and an elongate member connected to the base. The base and upright body are constructed and communicate with each other such that the packaging system has a collapsed position which it is in when it is shipped or stored, and a display position. The elongate member has a construction such that it is capable of enfolding the base thereby providing additional protection during shipping and added space for advertising or printing thereon. The elongate portion may include a spine hingedly connected between panels for displaying information when the packaging system is placed on retail shelves or stored. The upright body may also include a pocket with an edge that has upper and lower openings and opposing ends which terminate in small holes for allowing easy insertion of a CD, DVD, software disks or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Dalton Marketing LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20020092782
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like (media items) is provided which allows for media items to be displayed yet which is durable and can therefore be shipped. The packaging system also allows for information to be displayed on it when it is stored, and for relatively easy insertion of the media item. In addition, the packaging system allows for bulky items such as manuals, pamphlets and photographs to be packaged in it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman