Patents by Inventor Robert E. Coles

Robert E. Coles 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: 4610351
    Abstract: A nestable vending-type cup of thermoplastic material comprised of a base having an integral peripheral upstanding wall which together with the base forms a liquid reservoir. The free end of the wall is turned over to form an outwardly and downwardly extending collar which extends circumjacent the upper part of the upwardly extending portion of the wall and is spaced therefrom. The collar is so constructed that when gripped by a user, it remains spaced from the upwardly extending portion of the wall. The collar is provided with strengthening features consisting of an outwardly and downwardly inclined shoulder and indents defined with vertical walls lying in radial planes to increase the rigidity of the collar. The construction of the cup provides a cup which is comfortably and easily held by the user when it contains hot beverages and which is also economic to manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: General Foods Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert E. Coles, Alec T. Newman
  • Patent number: 4427108
    Abstract: A display unit comprising an elongated tray with walls which define a region accommodating a batch of sachets, the tray including longitudinal side walls with inwardly turned parts at each end, the said parts being capable of providing support for another display unit placed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: General Foods Limited
    Inventors: Robert E. Coles, Douglas R. Compton, Jack Lawrence, William A. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 4202152
    Abstract: Process for wrapping a stack of dispensing cups, each cup containing a measured amount of material, to provide a package for assuring extended storage life for the material therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: General Foods Limited
    Inventor: Robert E. Coles
  • Cup
    Patent number: D262680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Assignee: General Foods Ltd.
    Inventors: Bryan E. C. Lack, Robert E. Coles
  • Cup
    Patent number: D262765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: General Foods Ltd.
    Inventors: Bryan E. C. Lack, Robert E. Coles