Patents by Inventor Richard E. DePaul

Richard E. DePaul 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: 5516000
    Abstract: A tissue carton especially adapted for use in automobiles is disclosed. The carton contains a pre-folded (such as c-folded or v-folded) interfolded clip of tissues which dispenses in a pop-up fashion. The tissues are dispensed through the upper edge of the carton. The carton is thin and wide to fit in a variety of locations within an automobile. The carton can also be provided with a hook-and-loop fastener to affix the carton to a convenient surface within the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah J. M. Freiburger, Janica S. Behnke, Stephen J. McPhilliamy, Richard E. DePaul
  • Patent number: 4872609
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a blank and carton for packaging ice cream or the like comprising hingedly connected cover, rear, bottom and front panels. Left and right end flaps extending from each of the cover, rear, bottom and front panel end flaps. A pocket means formed in each of the carton ends for receiving a portion of the cover panel end flaps adjacent the rear panel for reforming the carton subsequent to the initial opening thereof. The pocket means includes rear panel end flaps forming exterior liners and the corresponding front and bottom panel end flaps forming interior liners. Membrane flaps are hingedly connected to the front panel and left and right front panel end flaps for forming a substantially continuous lip along a portion of the outer periphery of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Somerville Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. DePaul
  • Patent number: 4838432
    Abstract: A carton for packaging ice cream and the like comprising a receptacle including operably connected front, bottom and rear panels. A cover having a cover panel and a closure flap is hingedly connected to the receptacle for sealing the carton. The front, bottom, rear and cover panels each have left and right end flaps operably connected to their left and right edges. The end flaps are dimensioned such that upon folding they form substantially sealed left and right cartons ends. In the preferred embodiment, a breakaway tab is detachably formed in the cover panel end flap. The front surface of the breakaway tab is secured to the rear panel end flap so as to minimize any gaps between the end flaps forming the carton ends. The breakaway tab extends through only a portion of the thickness of the cover panel end flap. Upon initial opening of the carton, the breakaway tab is severed from the cover panel end flap permitting the consumer to readily gain access to the contents of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Somerville Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. DePaul
  • Patent number: 4826074
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a blank and carton for packaging ice cream or the like comprising hingedly connected cover, rear, bottom and front panels. Left and right end flaps extending from each of the cover, rear, bottom and front panel end flaps. A pocket means formed in each of the carton ends for receiving a portion of the cover panel end flaps adjacent the rear panel for reforming the carton subsequent to the initial opening thereof. The pocket means includes rear panel end flaps forming exterior liners and the corresponding front and bottom panel end flaps forming interior liners. Membrane flaps are hingedly connected to the front panel and left and right front panel end flaps for forming a substantially continuous lip along a portion of the outer periphery of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Sommerville Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. DePaul
  • Patent number: 4757902
    Abstract: A carton for packaging ice cream and the like comprising a receptacle including operably connected front, bottom and rear panels. A cover having a cover panel and a closure flap is hingedly connected to the receptacle for sealing the carton. The front, bottom, rear, and cover panels each have left and right end flaps operably connected to their left and right edges. The end flaps are dimensioned such that upon folding they form substantially sealed left and right carton ends. In the preferred embodiment, a breakaway tab is detachably formed in the cover panel end flap. The front surface of the breakaway tab is secured to the rear panel end flap so as to minimize any gaps between the end flaps forming the carton ends. Upon initial opening of the carton, the breakaway tab is severed from the cover panel end flap permitting the consumer to readily gain access to the contents of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Rolph-Clark-Stone Packaging Corporation
    Inventors: Jack E. Hutchinson, Paul J. Donohie, Richard E. DePaul, Frank G. Capauano, Robert J. McCormick
  • Patent number: 4756470
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a blank and carton for packaging ice cream or the like comprising hingedly connected cover, rear, bottom and front panels. Left and right end flaps extending from each of the cover, rear, bottom and front panel end flaps. A pocket means formed in each of the carton ends for receiving a portion of the cover panel end flaps adjacent the rear panel for reforming the carton subsequent to the initial opening thereof. The pocket means includes rear panel end flaps forming exterior liners and the corresponding front and bottom panel end flaps forming interior liners. Membrane flaps are hingedly connected to the front panel and left and right front panel end flaps for forming a substantially continuous lip along a portion of the outer periphery of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Rolph-Clark-Stone Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. DePaul
  • Patent number: D293211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Rendoll Paper Company
    Inventors: Richard E. DePaul, Jack E. Hutchinson, Sr.
  • Patent number: D310633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Somerville Packaging Corporation
    Inventors: Richard E. DePaul, Frank G. Capuano