Patents by Inventor Russell E. Gandy

Russell E. Gandy 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: 4693413
    Abstract: A corner fold structure for a paperboard bin. Large bulk bins formed of layers of corrugated paperboard laminated together, often are manufactured with a pair of 180 degree folds, the folds permitting shipment of the bins in a collapsed condition prior to (individually) erecting them. After erection, at least one of the layers or plys of corrugated paperboard, at or adjacent the original 180 degree fold, now being a 90 degree fold, is often distorted, the fold sometimes bulging at the outer portion of the outermost ply or layer. According to this invention, an elongated zone of adhesive is provided between the outermost and the next layer of corrugated paperboard, in combination with score lines adjacent to and parallel with the line of adhesive. This line of adhesive is substantially parallel with the fold line or axis of the 180 degree fold. By such adhering together of the outermost and next layer or ply along this zone, the final 90 degree fold exhibits substantial uniformity therealong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: William W. McFarland, Russell E. Gandy, Michael A. Churvis