Patents by Inventor Rudolf Kraus

Rudolf Kraus 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).

  • Multipack made from board
    Patent number: 5163607
    Abstract: Board multipack for at least four tub-like objects with rims that are arranged in two rows, with a top panel (2), two side panels (5,6) and a base panel which consists of two sections (9,10) that overlap. The outer of the two base sections is provided with a tab (17) which is die-cut from the section (10) and is hinged to the same along a folding line. The inner base section (9) has two hinged flaps (13,14) that each have a cut-out section (15,16) in the middle, which the tab (17) engages and locks with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Div. of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Kuhn, Rudolf Kraus
  • Pack
    Patent number: 5114069
    Abstract: Pack made from board or a similar material with two side panels, two end panels, a base formed from four flaps and a lid also formed from four flaps, as well as with an opening located at the top end of an end panel for removing free-flowing products. At least one of the lid flaps hinged to the side panels does not extend all the way to the end panel incorporating the removal opening and the top section of this end panel, in which the removal opening is located, is folded back until it rests against this lid flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Detzel, Jurgen Matzel, Rudolf Kraus, Dieter Peissl
  • Folded container
    Patent number: 5086971
    Abstract: Folded container with a base and four side panels that are connected by pairs of gusset sections which are folded into place. One section of each of the pairs of gusset sections is provided with a tap which rests against and is attached to the outside of one side panel once the side panels have been folded upwards. A particularly effective way to attach these tabs is to provide cut lines in the side panel which the tabs engage and lock with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Detzel, Walter Schraegle, Rudolf Kraus
  • Folded sleeve
    Patent number: 5080280
    Abstract: Folded sleeve for several objects arranged in two rows next to each other, with a top panel, two side panels and a base consisting of two sections. Tabs are cut out of one base section which engage openings in the other base section and lock with further tabs there.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Kraus