Patents by Inventor Wesley C. Sanborn

Wesley C. Sanborn 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).

  • Accordian fold packaging tray
    Patent number: 4485610
    Abstract: An accordian fold molded packaging tray is disclosed having article engaging surfaces thereon which change orientation relative to articles stored in the tray such that when articles are placed in the tray such surfaces help to channel the stored articles into position within the tray and then the surfaces are rotated into engagement or proximity to such stored articles to hold the articles during subsequent shipment and storage. This change in orientation of the article engaging surfaces is accomplished by reduction of the overall dimension of the tray which causes the article engaging surfaces to rotate about fold lines formed in the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Keyes Fibre Company
    Inventors: James E. Gilley, Henry R. Vigue, Wesley C. Sanborn