Patents by Inventor Neal T. Anderson

Neal T. Anderson 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).

  • METHOD OF SUPPLYING INVENTORY
    Publication number: 20190213531
    Abstract: A method of supplying inventory includes sorting inventory into flexible inventory bags or soft-sided containers. Each flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container that receives the inventory corresponds with a final desired location in a building of a retailer. Each flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container is transported to the final desired location and inventory from the flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container is set into the final desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Fatima H. Ayubi, Andrew T. Bean, Sukie C. Ewald, Amy E. Furfori, Terrence J. Hornsby, JR., Katherine E. Kelly, Thomas E. McMillan, Michael C. Pearson, Chris W. Prater, Neil Z. Witte
  • Hanging display package and associated products and methods
    Patent number: 7984803
    Abstract: A hanging display package includes a hanger and a box. The hanger defines a top segment and a bottom segment spaced from and coupled with the top segment and includes a hook extending upwardly from the top segment. The box includes front and rear panels, a top panel extending between and above the front and rear panels, and a side panel extending from the front panel to the rear panel. A cavity is defined between the panels. The top panel borders each of the front and rear panels along first and second fold lines, respectively, and is substantially planar. The side panel defines a topmost edge spaced below the top panel such that a side opening is defined between the topmost edge and the front panel. The bottom segment of the hanger extends through the side opening. Other products, assemblies, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Eric Bjerstedt, Brandon R. Ferraro, Timothy M. Magner, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, Jr., Jake Strassberger, Keith C. Cedro
  • HANGING DISPLAY PACKAGE AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100307936
    Abstract: A hanging display package includes a hanger and a box. The hanger defines a top segment and a bottom segment spaced from and coupled with the top segment and includes a hook extending upwardly from the top segment. The box includes front and rear panels, a top panel extending between and above the front and rear panels, and a side panel extending from the front panel to the rear panel. A cavity is defined between the panels. The top panel borders each of the front and rear panels along first and second fold lines, respectively, and is substantially planar. The side panel defines a topmost edge spaced below the top panel such that a side opening is defined between the topmost edge and the front panel. The bottom segment of the hanger extends through the side opening. Other products, assemblies, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Eric Bjerstedt, Brandon R. Ferraro, Timothy M. Magner, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, JR., Jake Strassberger, Keith C. Cedro
  • Boxed product
    Patent number: D600549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, Jr.
  • Product box
    Patent number: D602353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, Jr.
  • Package
    Patent number: D617637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, Jr.
  • Hanger
    Patent number: D647709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Brandon R. Ferraro, Jake Strassberger, Keith C. Cedro
  • Hanger portion
    Patent number: D648140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon R. Ferraro, Neal T. Anderson, Keith C. Cedro, Jake Strassberger
  • Vessel holder
    Patent number: D699502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hoyord, Emily T. Brown, Neal T. Anderson