Patents by Inventor Wesley C. Schneider

Wesley C. Schneider 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: 5799939
    Abstract: A device for decoding distorted images from a sheet which includes a reflecting geometric figure to be placed on the sheet and can include portions of the decoded image being permanently applied to the reflecting surface for combination with decoded distortion images from the sheet to form a complete image. A reflecting surface can be applied onto a beverage can to decode an anamorphic image applied onto a separate sheet. A reflecting canister can be used to decode distorted images and include a removable top to hold images therein and a light source to illuminate distorted images for reflection. A game is described which uses geometric reflecting pieces to decode commands of the game. A teaching game described having a question sheet with a distorted image representing the answer to the question which can be decoded by use of a geometric reflecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Wesleyan Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Wesley C. Schneider
  • Patent number: 4809847
    Abstract: A shipping and display container for retail sales of small items such as candy includes a plurality of vertically stacked boxes, each with a front opening for removal of merchandise and a vertical divider for mechanical strength. The boxes can be glued together. A display tray is glued to the top of the stacked boxes. A decorative wrapper, which is glued around three sides of the stacked boxes and display tray, includes easily removable perforated access panels aligned with the front openings in the boxes. The access panels are left in position during shipment and are removed for display. A base pallet is attached to the bottom of the container for protection thereof and for raising the level of the container to facilitate display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Tootsie Roll Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Wesley C. Schneider
  • Patent number: 4697699
    Abstract: A container for shipping and display of items within the container which consists of a rectangular box of sheet material having a sleeve with an open upper and lower end forming four side walls. A bottom having a lip receives the sleeve. Individual containers are positioned within the lower half of the larger container and are separated from the upper which is filled with a plurality of small articles. A cover and a brace designed to replace the cartons are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Wesley C. Schneider