Patents by Inventor Micheal Carrel

Micheal Carrel 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: 5924559
    Abstract: A multiuse carton is provided for carrying, dispensing and displaying items contained therein. The carton is formed by first and second base panels separated from each other by side walls and end walls to form an interior space in which the items are arranged in a row. The first panel includes a removable tear away element extending transversely of the carton and located at least close to one end wall for, when removed, creating an opening in the carton whereby, with the carton supported on this one end wall, the items can be dispensed one by one through the opening. The carton further includes a hinged tear away portion panel for, with the carton supported on the second base panel and the hinged tear away portion pulled back from the one end wall, exposing the packages in the carton for display. The hinged tear away portion includes an integral erectable header portion defined by a through cut line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Jasper Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Micheal Carrel, Kenneth D. Haubein