Patents by Inventor Tom W. Sherwood

Tom W. Sherwood 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).

  • Combination coupon carrier and bag stiffener
    Patent number: 4417609
    Abstract: A "V"-shaped resilient member having a pair of opposing rectangular side flanges is used to place over the upper side portion of a conventional grocery bag to maintain the bag mouth in open position. The lower edges of the side flanges carry a plurality of coupons which are removably attached along perforated lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Inventor: Tom W. Sherwood
  • Paper bag stiffener
    Patent number: 4379519
    Abstract: A conventional stiff paper bag adapted to be maintained in an open or folded condition is maintained in the open position by a pair of disposable U-shaped stiffeners which mount over the upper edges of opposing side panels of the bag. The stiffeners preclude creases in the side panels from tending to relax the bag into the folded condition. The stiffeners are preferably slightly longer than the horizontal dimension of the side panels to force the bag mouth into the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: Unique Products Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom W. Sherwood