Patents by Inventor Richard C. Schurch

Richard C. Schurch 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: 4715508
    Abstract: A rigid collapsible container has a base with upstanding interconnected lower corner posts mounting a deck. A pair of end assemblies with upper corner posts overlie the lower corner posts, have a normal upright position and are pivotal to a horizontal position. Each upper corner post has a depending connector which extends into a lower corner post and is pivotally mounted thereon. Each lower corner post has an upwardly opening slot terminating in a cam detent notch. A transverse lock pin on each connector is supportably nested within a slot to maintain the end assemblies upright. The end assemblies may be successively pivoted inwardly to a collapsed position with the lock pins riding against the cam notches. Spaced front and rear panels are arranged between the end assemblies and pivoted upon the base and include retractable latches which interlock with the upper corner posts. The front and rear panels are successively collapsible upon the deck and the end assemblies are successively collapsible thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: BMC Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Schurch