Patents by Inventor Rowland A. Maddox, JR.

Rowland A. Maddox, JR. 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).

  • Rolled tissue dispenser
    Patent number: 9359105
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container is provided. The apparatus may include a blank that includes: a first support panel defining a first height; a second support panel; a first bridge panel connected between the first support panel and the second support panel, the first bridge panel defining a second height; and a second bridge panel connected between the first support panel and the second support panel. The apparatus may further include a flexible sheet extending from a first end to a second end, defining a sheet length, and configured to form a first concavity. In some embodiments, the sheet length may exceed lengths defined by the first and second bridge panels. Alternately or additionally, the first height of the first support panel may be less than the second height of the first bridge panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Rowland A. Maddox, Jr.
  • ROLLED TISSUE DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20160107790
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container is provided. The apparatus may include a blank that includes: a first support panel defining a first height; a second support panel; a first bridge panel connected between the first support panel and the second support panel, the first bridge panel defining a second height; and a second bridge panel connected between the first support panel and the second support panel. The apparatus may further include a flexible sheet extending from a first end to a second end, defining a sheet length, and configured to form a first concavity. In some embodiments, the sheet length may exceed lengths defined by the first and second bridge panels. Alternately or additionally, the first height of the first support panel may be less than the second height of the first bridge panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Rowland A. Maddox, JR.