Patents by Inventor William W. Shepler

William W. Shepler 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).

  • Publication number: 20030015530
    Abstract: A multiple layer reusable plastic container is disclosed. The multiple layer structure includes at least one layer of recycled or highly economic material and at least one outer layer made from either virgin resin or a more aesthetically appealing material to provide a multiple layer reusable container that is economical to manufacture in terms of material costs but yet has an acceptable outward appearance. The recycled or economical layer may be coated on both sides with virgin resin to provide an improved inner and outer appearance to the reusable container and also qualify the inner surface as an appropriate food contacting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William W. Shepler, Gina Rodi, Erik Skov