Patents by Inventor Ronald T. Stafford

Ronald T. Stafford 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: 5042713
    Abstract: A reusable shipping container is formed of corrugated plastic material and includes shallow, open-ended, rectangular boxes forming a bottom and a cover. The end walls and side walls of the container are formed of inner and outer sheets of corrugated plastic material in the shape of rectangular panels. The corrugations of the panels extend vertically when the container is assembled. A total of six panels form the box, two of the opposing panels form ends of the container, and on each side, two equal-sized panels are used. The panels for the sides each have a length which is less than the length of the end panels. Corrugated plastic hinge members permit the side panels to fold inwardly to overlie one another, between the first and second end panels, in a storage position of the container member; so that the container may be placed inside the base or the top for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Kiva Container, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald T. Stafford