Patents by Inventor Roy G. Ferguson

Roy G. Ferguson 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: 8746481
    Abstract: A flexible plastic sheet cover for a produce container which is collapsible and has a plurality of ventilators wherein the improvement is having a seamed cover center and having seamless end bands that grip the end walls of the container and a method for making the cover from a tubular sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Roy G Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20090173740
    Abstract: A flexible plastic sheet cover for a produce container which is collapsible and has a plurality of ventilators wherein the improvement is having a seamed cover center and having seamless end bands that grip the end walls of the container and a method for making the cover from a tubular sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: ROY G. FERGUSON
  • Patent number: 6607089
    Abstract: A plastic cover for a produce container which when laid out is flat. The cover is collapsible and has a plurality of ventilators. Each ventilator has a ventilator flap and a corresponding ventilator aperture. The cover has a plurality of container binding members. Each container binding member has a container flap. Each container flap has a first small flap and a second small flap. Each container flap has a corresponding container receiving aperture. Each container binding member receives a portion of the container to assist in binding the cover to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Chantler Packaging, Inc
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20020195450
    Abstract: A plastic cover for a produce container which when laid out is flat. The cover is collapsible and has a plurality of ventilators. Each ventilator has a ventilator flap and a corresponding ventilator aperture. The cover has a plurality of container binding members. Each container binding member has a container flap. Each container flap has a first small flap and a second small flap. Each container flap has a corresponding container receiving aperture. Each container binding member receives a portion of the container to assist in binding the cover to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 6129208
    Abstract: A plant flat-collapsible-container made from a first panel of thin heat-sealable film, a second panel of thin heat-sealable film, a first decorative panel and a second decorative panel. The first panel, second panel, first decorative panel and second decorative panel are joined together along a first longitudinally-extending seam and a second longitudinally-extending seam. The first longitudinally-extending seam forms a first angle with a transverse axis of the container. The second longitudinally-extending seam forms a second angle with the a line drawn transverse to the axis of the container. The first and second angles can be the same, or, alternatively, the first angle can be between 55.degree. and 65.degree. and the second angle can be between 85.degree. and 90.degree.. The container can include a protruding portion which extends beyond a transversely-extending edge of the container. The protruding portion can have perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Chantler Packaging Inc.
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 6098336
    Abstract: A plant sleeve or plant bag made from a first panel of thin heat-sealable film and a second panel of thin heat-sealable film. The first panel and second panel are joined together along a first longitudinally-extending seam and a second longitudinally-extending seam. The first longitudinally-extending seam forms a first angle between 55.degree. and 65.degree. with a transverse axis of the container. The second longitudinally-extending seam forms a second angle of between 85.degree. and 90.degree. with the transverse axis. The sleeve or bag can include a protruding portion which extends beyond a transversely-extending edge of the container. The protruding portion can have perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Chantler Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 5966866
    Abstract: A plant sleeve or plant bag made from a first panel of thin heat-sealable film and a second panel of thin heat-sealable film. The first panel and second panel are joined together along a first longitudinally-extending seam and a second longitudinally-extending seam. The first longitudinally-extending seam forms a first angle between 55.degree. and 65.degree. with a transverse axis of the container. The second longitudinally-extending seam forms a second angle of between 85.degree. and 90.degree. with the transverse axis. The sleeve or bag can include a protruding portion which extends beyond a transversely-extending edge of the container. The protruding portion can have perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Chantler Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson
  • Patent number: D424972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Chantler Packaging
    Inventor: Roy G. Ferguson