Patents by Inventor Sam Ringer

Sam Ringer 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: 4742915
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a foldable blank for use in forming a basket-like container and which may be part of a kit.The blank includes an eight-sided base and eight tab-like wall sections foldably secured to the base along each side at a base score line. Securement slots are formed in the base adjacent the score lines. Each wall section includes an outer wall panel which is secured at one end to the base. A triangular locking panel is secured to a side edge of the outer panel and a top edge panel to the other end of the outer panel. An inner wall panel is secured at one end to the top edge panel and has a securement tab at the other end. The wall sections are pivoted upwardly along the base score line, the locking panel of an adjacent section positioned against the inward surface of the outer panel, and the inner panel folded downwardly to trap and lock the locking panel in position. The inner panel securement tab engages the securement slot and locks the inner panel in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Inventor: Sam Ringer