Patents by Inventor Paul A. Ranson

Paul A. Ranson 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: 4552264
    Abstract: The self-service jewelry container includes a relatively rigid cup-shaped base, a relatively resilient pedestal and a relatively rigid transparent cylindrical cover having a slant top. The base and cover can be taped together to render the container more pilfer-resistant. A predetermined angular relationship is established between the base and pedestal by means of an interfitting rib and groove configuration, and a predetermined angular relationship is established between the base and cover by means of a notch and tab. Lips on the base and cover telescopically interfit. In this way, when the several parts constituting the container are assembled, the slant top is properly oriented with the pedestal for the display of the jewelry mounted on the pedestal within the transparent cover. Two pedestal embodiments are disclosed, one for holding a flexible necklace and the other for holding a bangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: General Mills Products Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Quarrell, Paul A. Ranson
  • Patent number: D312963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventors: Douglas R. Cleminshaw, Paul A. Ranson