Patents by Inventor Thomas Wray McCarthy

Thomas Wray McCarthy 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).

  • Convertible carton
    Patent number: 8584860
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable shipping carton that easily converts to a retail display. The carton of the present invention incorporates an integral detachable panel that protects the product and the product's primary graphics area. Once at a retail location, the detachable panel is removed exposing the graphics. The carton then doubles as a display to draw attention to the product. The carton of the present invention replaces the unattractive brown cardboard shipping box and is intended to build brand awareness and drive sales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas William Orischak, Thomas Wray McCarthy
  • Convertible Carton
    Publication number: 20120074037
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable shipping carton that easily converts to a retail display. The carton of the present invention incorporates an integral detachable panel that protects the product and the product's primary graphics area. Once at a retail location, the detachable panel is removed exposing the graphics. The carton then doubles as a display to draw attention to the product. The carton of the present invention replaces the unattractive brown cardboard shipping box and is intended to build brand awareness and drive sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas William Orischak, Thomas Wray McCarthy