Patents by Inventor Richard T. Edwards

Richard T. Edwards 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).

  • Latch for a container
    Patent number: 5339973
    Abstract: A container for storing foods or other goods comprising a tray including a bottom and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom, the side wall including a seal flange; a cover including a top and at least one side wall extending downwardly from the top, the side wall of the cover including a second seal flange; wherein each of the seal flanges of the cover and the tray comprise a curved surface, the curved surfaces interlocking over an arc of more than 180.degree. to form a seal between the tray and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Genpak Corp.
    Inventors: Richard T. Edwards, Edward W. Rider, Jr., Stephen J. Susta, Jr., William R. Crawford
  • Packaged toilet seat
    Patent number: 5090063
    Abstract: A portable toilet seat for use in public rest rooms is foldable for compact storage in a carrier equipped with a holder for a roll of toilet paper and a pocket for items of personal hygiene. The carrier may remain open and hung from the door of a rest room stall to make the remaining contents of the carrier easily accessible to the user after the seat is removed and unfolded for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventors: Richard T. Edwards, Marilyn C. Edwards
  • Food container
    Patent number: D254776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: Genpak Corporation
    Inventor: Richard T. Edwards
  • Food container
    Patent number: D263798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: Genpak Corporation
    Inventor: Richard T. Edwards