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).
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Patent number: 8499937Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Clearpak, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Publication number: 20130091807Abstract: A suspension package assembly can include a package member and a stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. Coupling assemblies inhibit relative movement of the retention member and the packaging member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: CLEARPAK, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Publication number: 20130048533Abstract: Packaging systems can include a substantially rigid member and a resilient member, wherein the resilient member is spaced from a portion of the substantially rigid member. In some embodiments, the substantially rigid member can be configured to be foldable into a complete container with a lid having pivotal flaps. The pivotable flaps can be configured to engage a resilient film so as to generate tension in the film when enclosed about an article of commerce, for shock-absorbent packaging purposes. Packaging systems can also include internal pivotable flaps with interference members disposed in a hinge area to cause the internal pivotable flaps to function as leaf springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
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Publication number: 20120292380Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: CLEARPAK, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Publication number: 20120272620Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: CLEARPAK, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
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Patent number: 8235216Abstract: A suspension package assembly can include a package member and a stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. Coupling assemblies inhibit relative movement of the retention member and the packaging member.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Clearpak, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Publication number: 20120193405Abstract: A suspension package assembly can include a package member, a stretchable retention member, and a closure device disposed on the stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: CLEARPAK, LLCInventors: JOHN MCDONALD, FRANK COMERFORD, MYLES COMERFORD
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Patent number: 8177067Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Clearpark, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 8123039Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Clearpak, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
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Publication number: 20120043252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: JOHN MCDONALD, FRANK COMERFORD, MYLES COMERFORD
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Publication number: 20110259787Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 8028838Abstract: A suspension package assembly can include a package member, a stretchable retention member, and a closure device disposed on the stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Clearpak, LLCInventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 7931151Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a foldable member configured to form a cavity as well as a suspension device for suspending an article to be packaged within the cavity. The suspension portion can include foldable portions configured to cooperate with a retention member having pockets. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member. The entire device, with the exception of the retention member, can be made from a single piece of material, such as corrugated cardboard, which thus reduces waste and simplifies bulk distribution of such a suspension packaging system.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 7882956Abstract: A suspension packaging system can include a retention member having at least one pocket and a relatively more rigid member configured to be inserted into the pocket and folded into a state in which a tension in the retention member is increased. The more rigid member can be in the form of a tray and can include protrusions over which the pocket is placed. The protrusions can then be moved into engagement with apertures thereby engaging the resilient member between the protrusion and the aperture. Additionally, flaps of a box can be inserted into pockets of a resilient member and rotated so as to generate attention in the retention member so as to provide further cushioning of an article to be packaged therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Publication number: 20100307111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: JOHN MCDONALD, MYLES COMERFORD, FRANK COMERFORD
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Publication number: 20100276332Abstract: A suspension package assembly can include a package member, a stretchable retention member, and a closure device disposed on the stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: JOHN MCDONALD, FRANK COMERFORD, MYLES COMERFORD
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Publication number: 20100276330Abstract: A suspension packaging assembly includes a packaging member having a base member and at least one lateral support wall. Preferably, the packaging member includes a pair of opposing support walls. The base member is connected to the support walls through one or more compound joints, which are configured to permit displacement of the base member relative to the support walls. The packaging assembly may include a stretchable retention member, which cooperates with the packaging member to suspend at least one article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: JOHN MCDONALD, FRANK COMERFORD, MYLES COMERFORD
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Patent number: 7775367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford
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Patent number: 7753209Abstract: A suspension packaging assembly includes a packaging member having a base member and at least one lateral support wall. Preferably, the packaging member includes a pair of opposing support walls. The base member is connected to the support walls through one or more compound joints, which are configured to permit displacement of the base member relative to the support walls. The packaging assembly may include a stretchable retention member, which cooperates with the packaging member to suspend at least one article.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 7743924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventors: John McDonald, Myles Comerford, Frank Comerford