Patents by Inventor W. Andrew Elmes

W. Andrew Elmes 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).

  • Gable top container with perforated opening arrangement
    Patent number: 7628314
    Abstract: A gable top container for storing an item is provided. The gable top container has a bottom made from at least one bottom forming panel. A side is formed from at least one side forming panel that extends from the bottom. A pair of gusset panels and a pair of gable panels extend from the side. The gable panels are arranged with respect to the gusset panels to form a gable top. Each of the gable panels has a fin that defines perforations that allow for the removal of at least a portion of the fin in order to effect opening of the container from one end of the gable panels to an opposite end of the gable panels. The container may be opened in order for a fork or spoon to be used in order to remove contents therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: BRPP, LLC
    Inventors: Russell H. R. Huth, James F. Orsillo, W. Andrew Elmes, John A. Latham
  • Gable top container with perforated opening arrangement
    Publication number: 20080023534
    Abstract: A gable top container for storing an item is provided. The gable top container has a bottom made from at least one bottom forming panel. A side is formed from at least one side forming panel that extends from the bottom. A pair of gusset panels and a pair of gable panels extend from the side. The gable panels are arranged with respect to the gusset panels to form a gable top. Each of the gable panels has a fin that defines perforations that allow for the removal of at least a portion of the fin in order to effect opening of the container from one end of the gable panels to an opposite end of the gable panels. The container may be opened in order for a fork or spoon to be used in order to remove contents therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: BRPP, LLC
    Inventors: Russell H.R. Huth, James F. Orsillo, W. Andrew Elmes, John A. Latham