Patents by Inventor Ronald F. Gaudet

Ronald F. Gaudet 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).

  • Collapsible stand especially for binders
    Patent number: 6557897
    Abstract: A one-piece collapsible stand, especially for a binder, made of a suitable material, like corrugated cardboard or polypropylene, by stamping or molding. In its collapsed configuration, all components of the stand are coplanar. The stand comprises a frame-like bottom plate, to which a center leg and two side legs are connected by integral hinges. Complementary latch notches in the side of the engaging legs adjacent their free ends interlock to fix the structure in its erected configuration. Specifically spaced circular holes aligned in parallel to a side of the frame-like bottom plate enable the stand to be transported in its collapsed position in ring binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald F. Gaudet
  • Collapsible stand especially for books
    Patent number: 4674724
    Abstract: A one-piece collapsible stand, especially for a book, made of suitable material, like corrugated cardboard or polypropylene, by stamping or molding. In its collapsed configuration, all components of the stand are coplanar. The stand comprises a frame-like bottom plate, to which a center leg and two side legs are connected by integral hinges. Complementary latch notches in the side of engaging legs adjacent their free ends interlock to fix the structure in its erected, operative configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Future Apparatus Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald F. Gaudet