Patents by Inventor Phil B. Sheffer

Phil B. Sheffer 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: 4661082
    Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional truck assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A uniquely engineered series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4657520
    Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional bay trailer assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4653817
    Abstract: An easy-to-assemble and highly durable and attractive student desk kit. The kit is comprised preferably of corrugated fiberboard materials with the inventive concepts also applicable to a wide range of other material uses.The unique design of the factory pre-cut component parts permits a method of construction which may be effected without tools and by personnel unskilled in furniture assembly, thus rendering the student desk kit highly marketable.The light-weight preferred materials and knockdown features greatly reduce shipping costs as compared to other furniture articles, thereby significantly reducing unit cost to the consumer and enhancing sales potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4651651
    Abstract: A shelving unit construction which is useful for books or other items.The preferred material of the invention comprises corrugated fiberboard layers which are factory preglued together. The various layers have factory cuts preformed therein in a design which results in a unique interlocking combination for easy assembly by the purchaser.The design allows the component parts to be shipped in a flat or knockdown position to save shipping volume and hence reduce shipping costs.A sturdy and attractive shelf unit results which may be assembled utilizing a minimal number of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4646959
    Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional route truck assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A uniquely engineered series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4643697
    Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional full trailer assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A uniquely engineered series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4643349
    Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional delivery van assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A uniquely engineered series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4638745
    Abstract: A display stand, made entirely of corrugated fiberboard as the preferred material, which may be shipped with all component parts in a flat or knock-down position.The legs of the display stand are pre-cut and pre-formed in a unique mechanical design so that they may be simply assembled using a roll-up method without the need for tools or fasteners.Once assembled, the legs form a telescoping design whereby they may be interfitted with each other and with cooperating shelves to provide a multi-shelf display stand which, although made of light-weight materials to reduce shipping costs, is extremely sturdy in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4632251
    Abstract: The invention comprises a storage cube kit made of corrugated fiberboard and which may be shipped and sold in a flat or knockdown position to reduce shipping and handling costs.The storage cube kit, while easy to assemble, results in a highly durable and attractive open shelf storage unit for home or office use.The unique factory pre-cut design allows a display shelf and a backing plate to be securely held in place and to stabilize the entire unit so that multiple storage cubes may be stacked upon each other in a high load-bearing fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4632040
    Abstract: An executive desk kit apparatus and method of assembly wherein all of the major desk components are fabricated of a layered corrugated fiberboard material. The material is factory pre-formed in a unique engineering design which permits rapid assembly by consumers unskilled in the furniture arts.Each of the component desk parts are specifically designed to be shipped in a flat or knockdown position to reduce shipping and warehousing costs.The pedestal stabilizers are interfitted with the desk pedestals by means of a novel flap, slot and groove configuration. The desk top is attached to the pedestals by means of integral flaps formed in the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4630549
    Abstract: A novel structural locking apparatus and method which utilizes corrugated fiberboard components entirely to join structural elements into a finished product of high durability.The locking apparatus is specifically designed for and applied to bookshelving units but may readily be applied to larger or smaller products wherein it is necessary to join one wall surface to another.A unique design allows all components to be factory pre-cut so that the apparatus components may be readily assembled by personnel unskilled in the art of furniture assembly.The design allows the bookshelf kit components to be shipped flat for reduced transportation costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer
  • Patent number: 4630551
    Abstract: An executive desk apparatus and kit assembly wherein the component parts are made entirely of factory pre-cut corrugated fiberboard. The desk component part design allows all parts to be shipped in a flat or knockdown position to reduce shipping costs. The unique engineering design allows all component parts to be easily slid together in interfitting relationship without the need for tools or complex assembly techniques so that the product will have widespread utility for homeowners and other consumers. Although easy to assemble, the inventive design results in a highly durable and attractive end product suitable for executive or home office uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Merchandising Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil B. Sheffer