Patents by Inventor Richard C. Thibault

Richard C. Thibault 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: 7070048
    Abstract: A package for holding multiple media discs includes a stack of disc-holding trays, and a flexible hinge member affixed to hinge edges of each tray, which secures the trays in relation to each other. The stack of trays may be mounted onto a panel of a folded jacket, or inserted into a sleeve. Further described are fastening means for holding the package closed, and methods for manufacturing packages for holding multiple media discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, Richard C. Thibault, Peter L. Gidion, Kaman Sin
  • Patent number: 6581777
    Abstract: A cost-effective package is described that creates a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame. The package includes a chassis having a compartment for holding the item and a frame for holding the chassis. The chassis includes a front panel and a rear panel. The chassis compartment is formed by a cavity in the front panel and a corresponding cavity in the rear panel. The chassis further includes a flange for installing the chassis into the frame. The flange is formed by first and second flange flaps that extend respectively from the front and rear chassis panels. The frame for holding the chassis includes a series of panels that fit around the outer perimeter of the chassis. One of the panels includes a guide channel and slot for receiving the chassis flange. The package is formed by sliding the chassis into the frame and folding the frame closed around the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20030106814
    Abstract: A package for holding multiple media discs includes a stack of disc-holding trays, and a flexible hinge member affixed to hinge edges of each tray, which secures the trays in relation to each other. The stack of trays may be mounted onto a panel of a folded jacket, or inserted into a sleeve. Further described are fastening means for holding the package closed, and methods for manufacturing packages for holding multiple media discs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, Richard C. Thibault, Peter L. Gidion, Kaman Sin
  • Publication number: 20030042171
    Abstract: A cost-effective package is described that creates a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame. The package includes a chassis having a compartment for holding the item and a frame for holding the chassis. The chassis includes a front panel and a rear panel. The chassis compartment is formed by a cavity in the front panel and a corresponding cavity in the rear panel. The chassis further includes a flange for installing the chassis into the frame. The flange is formed by first and second flange flaps that extend respectively from the front and rear chassis panels. The frame for holding the chassis includes a series of panels that fit around the outer perimeter of the chassis. One of the panels includes a guide channel and slot for receiving the chassis flange. The package is formed by sliding the chassis into the frame and folding the frame closed around the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 6375010
    Abstract: A one-piece folding carton is described that has a hang tab pivotably mounted behind a first carton panel, the hang tab being pivotable between a tucked position in which the hang tab is tucked behind the first carton panel, and an extended position in which an upper portion of the hang tab extends out of the carton for hanging the carton on a display. The carton further includes a first restraining surface positioned with respect to the hang tab such that the hang tab is prevented from being pulled all the way out of the carton by an outside edge of the hang tab butting up against the first restraining surface when the hang tab is in its extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Impac Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Thibault
  • Patent number: D493106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Maria A. Bonzagni, Kenneth S. Litke, Richard C. Thibault