Patents by Inventor William J. Lowry

William J. Lowry 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: 5710641
    Abstract: A system for communicating between a plurality of human individuals communicates first information from a first individual to a second individual through a telephone line to thereby direct that a product be produced at a remote location. Second information is written in a personal stylized script onto an information receiving medium to produce a first note page. The first note page is then digitized and transferred from a first location to a second location. The digitally formatted first note page is then received and reformulated at a second location. An exterior box is located at the second location and has upper, lower, front, back and sidewall panels forming a rectangular shaped box having an open front. An open top vase is received and fastened within the box. A receiving frame on the box then receives the second note page for shipment to a final destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventors: William J. Lowry, John Carcich
  • Patent number: 5379549
    Abstract: This receptacle for shipping horticultural products comprises an exterior box having an upper, lower, back and sidewall panels forming a rectangular shaped box having an open front; an open top vase including a moisture retention block is disposed within the lower portion of the vase; the moisture retention block is encompassed by a moisture barrier for maintaining the proper humidity for the floral arrangement; the moisture barrier including an open end that is closed by a retaining means; the exterior box receiving the vase therein and including means for holding the vase and the horticultural products in a stable condition during shipping, and at least one front panel and means for securing at least one front panel to the exterior box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Aquila Enterprises
    Inventors: John Carcich, William J. Lowry
  • Patent number: 3989156
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a four-sided pallet container which is used in connection with a bottom section. The pallet container of this invention is particularly suited for use in connection with produce and as a bulk industrial container. The pallet container utilizes a pair of opposing primary panels and a pair of opposing secondary panels. The primary and secondary panels are locked into position by opposing tapers. When positioned in a rectangular or square locking relationship, the primary and secondary panels are rigidly secured in a rectangular or square relationship when pressure is supplied to the underside of said primary panels. The pallet container of this invention can utilize a plurality of bottom sections. After assembly the pallet container of this invention can be readily broken down or disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1976
    Inventor: William J. Lowry