Patents by Inventor Richard Charles Schurch

Richard Charles 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: 3981410
    Abstract: A rigid, collapsible and nestable container is disclosed. The container is characterized by a rectangular deck having corner posts extending from each corner thereof. Each corner post includes a vertical lower section having male nesting means depending therefrom and female nesting means at its top. Upper corner post sections, also having female nesting means at one end thereof, pivotally engage respective lower sections and are swingable between a vertical position and a substantially horizontal position overlying the deck. A pair of side panels extend between and are each pivotally associated with two of the corner posts. Front and rear panels extend between the side panels in hinged relationship with the deck so as to be swingable between a vertical position and a substantially horizontal position overlying the deck. The container is fully collapsible for storage or shipment and is nestable both when fully collapsed and when fully erect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1976
    Assignee: Armco Steel Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Charles Schurch