Patents by Inventor Robert V. Schmick

Robert V. Schmick 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).

  • Publication number: 20190375571
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein conical top inserts and improved bottom inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert designs include a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles and conical top insert fitting over the caps, necks and shoulders of bottles placed into the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Orcon Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Robert V. Schmick, James W. Gilfert, James F. Richter
  • Patent number: 8887916
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Mitchell R. Gray, Robert V. Schmick, James F. Richter
  • Publication number: 20130313145
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Mitchell R. Gray, Robert V. Schmick, James F. Richter