Patents by Inventor Myles Comerford

Myles Comerford 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).

  • Publication number: 20220002062
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of one or more layers of different materials and a frame member. The resilient member can be heat sealed to the frame member or to a coating on the surface of the frame member. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 11124348
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of one or more layers of different materials and a frame member. The resilient member can be heat sealed to the frame member or to a coating on the surface of the frame member. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 10392156
    Abstract: A return shipping system can include an outer container and a collapsible shock absorbing frame which can include a resilient sheet attached thereto for providing retention or suspension packaging of an article to be shipped within the outer container. The outer container can have a collapsed state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame also in a collapsed state. The outer container can have an erect or expanded state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame being in a locked or deployed state and configured to retain an article for shipping within the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
  • Patent number: 10315829
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a retention member formed of two layers that are different from one another. In some embodiments, the two layers are made of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics. In some embodiments, the two layers have different physical dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20180290787
    Abstract: A return shipping system can include an outer container and a collapsible shock absorbing frame which can include a resilient sheet attached thereto for providing retention or suspension packaging of an article to be shipped within the outer container. The outer container can have a collapsed state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame also in a collapsed state. The outer container can have an erect or expanded state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame being in a locked or deployed state and configured to retain an article for shipping within the outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
  • Publication number: 20180002095
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of one or more layers of different materials and a frame member. The resilient member can be heat sealed to the frame member or to a coating on the surface of the frame member. The layers can he made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 9463915
    Abstract: A packaging container can be configured to include cushioning material and to be foldable between an expanded state in which the container can be used to ship an article and a compressed state in which the container occupies a smaller volumetric space without the article being contained therein. This can reduce shipping costs associated with transporting the empty container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20160159550
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of two layers of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: John McDONALD, Frank COMERFORD, Myles COMERFORD
  • Patent number: 9199761
    Abstract: A packaging container can be configured to include cushioning material and to be foldable between an expanded state in which the container can be used to ship an article and a compressed state in which the container occupies a smaller volumetric space without the article being contained therein. This can reduce shipping costs associated with transporting the empty container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20150266642
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of one or more layers of different materials and a frame member. The resilient member can be heat sealed to the frame member or to a coating on the surface of the frame member. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20150266639
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a flexible member which can be resilient, substantially non-resilient, or non-resilient, which can be formed of one or more layers which can be different materials and a frame member. The flexible member can be heat sealed to the frame member or to a coating on the surface of the frame member. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20150239635
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a retention member formed of two layers that are different from one another. In some embodiments, the two layers are made of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics. In some embodiments, the two layers have different physical dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 9067722
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of two layers of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: CLEARPAK, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20150114875
    Abstract: A packaging container can be configured to include cushioning material and to be foldable between an expanded state in which the container can be used to ship an article and a compressed state in which the container occupies a smaller volumetric space without the article being contained therein. This can reduce shipping costs associated with transporting the empty container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: ClearPak, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20150114876
    Abstract: A packaging container can be configured to include cushioning material and to be foldable between an expanded state in which the container can be used to ship an article and a compressed state in which the container occupies a smaller volumetric space without the article being contained therein. This can reduce shipping costs associated with transporting the empty container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20140360913
    Abstract: A packaging assembly can include a container comprising a top, a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame can include a first support panel including a first surface configured to face an article and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first leg portion pivotably connected to the first support panel and located between the first support panel and the bottom. The first leg portion can cause a resilient force to bias the first support panel away from the bottom when the first leg portion is located at a third rotational position between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. The second frame can include a second support panel. The second frame can nest with the first frame within the container so as to retain an article between the first and second support panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Clearpak, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 8752707
    Abstract: A packaging member can include a foldable member deformable between a folded state and an unfolded state and configured to form a deployed configuration in the folded state. The foldable member can include a plurality of foldable sections and a slot forming portion. The foldable sections can be configured to form a plurality of walls in the folded state. The slot forming portion can be configured to form a slot in the folded state. The slot can be configured to receive a portion of an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Clearpak, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Publication number: 20140076769
    Abstract: A packaging device can include a resilient member formed of two layers of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: CLEARPAK, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 8627958
    Abstract: A packaging assembly can include a container comprising a top, a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame can include a first support panel including a first surface configured to face an article and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first leg portion pivotably connected to the first support panel and located between the first support panel and the bottom. The first leg portion can cause a resilient force to bias the first support panel away from the bottom when the first leg portion is located at a third rotational position between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. The second frame can include a second support panel. The second frame can nest with the first frame within the container so as to retain an article between the first and second support panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Clearpak, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
  • Patent number: 8505731
    Abstract: A packaging assembly includes a frame member and a retention member which is not permanently affixed to the frame member. The frame member can include a variety of features which allow the retention member to be tightened around an article to be packaged and thus protected from shocks and impacts during transport, display, and/or retail use. The retention member can be formed as a sleeve or with pockets for engaging the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Clearpak, LLC
    Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford