Patents by Inventor Tim Martin, Jr.

Tim Martin, Jr. 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: 7159721
    Abstract: A method of making a point of purchase display container including folding a sheet of resilient material having a series of fold markings and cut lines into the shape of a product container. A product container including a plurality of resilient members for association with a product that can be contained, displayed, and/or transported in the product container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Tim Martin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6575326
    Abstract: A venting closure assembly for and milk tank where there is an outside stainless steel cover and a venting closure member positioned beneath the cover. The venting closure member forms a circumferential seal around the periphery of the cover and in one form has a downward and outward flaring flexible skirt, which forms a peripheral venting channel. When there is a surge of product in the tank (e.g. caused by acceleration of the tank) the surge of liquid is forced upwardly against the closure member and takes a circumferential path to slowdowns the surge of milk. In another form, a two-piece closure member is employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Tim Martin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5819922
    Abstract: A system for maintaining files and documents in an accessible manner in a file container such that the files are retained in a vertical orientation. The system comprises a plurality of deformable, resilient upper retention members to engage an upper portion of the files, and a lower retention member adapted to engage a lower portion of the same file. Securing both the top and bottom of the file prevents file creep within the file container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Tim Martin, Jr.