Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Soderquist

Ronald E. Soderquist 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: 5226558
    Abstract: A transportable, multi-use, non-corrodible, non-metallic, polyolefin plastic storage container and integral pallet system for all-weather storage, handling and transportation of a variety of liquid or free-flowing solid materials, including hazardous and human consumable materials. A preferred embodiment comprises a rotationally molded vertically-oriented polyethylene container, polyethylene container cushion with reinforcing wood base, and a cup-like polyethylene pallet which receives and is integrally attached by thermal shrinkage or welding to said container by locking and reinforcing ribs. The pallet includes integrally molded two-way access tunnels for handling by a fork lift or pallet jack. The container and integral pallet system can be stacked two or more containers high and is self-aligning when stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignees: Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc., Western Poly Drum, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd A. Whitney, Ronald E. Soderquist