Richard J Mcdowell

US Patent:

7441658, Oct 28, 2008

Filed:

Jul 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/483063

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 85/48

US Classification:

206448, 206454, 206592, 206594

Abstract:

A container for transporting a plurality of curved glass sheets lined up side by side. The container includes a bottom structure, such as a pallet, a back wall extending upward from the bottom structure, a first side wall connected to a first end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure, and a second side wall connected to a second end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure. The container includes a cradle portion proximate the back wall extending into an interior portion of the container. The cradle portion including a glass sheet supporting surface for contacting a backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The supporting surface has a radius of curvature to correspond with the curvature of the backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The container also includes two back corner support structures, each configured to support a portion of the respective side walls and a portion of the back wall.

US Patent:

7552838, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Feb 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048493

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 35/14

US Classification:

22049501

Abstract:

A cartridge for storing a flowable substance in a bulk container is disclosed. The cartridge includes a shell having a breakable score line and configured to sit inside the bulk container and a bag positioned within the shell and configured to be filled with the flowable substance. The bag has a port for introducing the flowable substance into the bag and a drain spout in fluid communication with the bag, allowing the flowable substance to be drained from the bag after filling. The breakable score line is configured to separate due to force exerted on the shell as the bag is filled, allowing the bag to expand inside the bulk container. A method of filling a bulk container with a flowable substance using the cartridge is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7886778, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Jan 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/351657

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65B 1/04
B65D 25/14

US Classification:

141 10, 141114, 141314, 141316, 2204951

Abstract:

A cartridge for storing a flowable substance in a bulk container is disclosed. The cartridge includes a shell having a breakable score line and configured to sit inside the bulk container and a bag positioned within the shell and configured to be filled with the flowable substance. The bag has a port for introducing the flowable substance into the bag and a drain spout in fluid communication with the bag, allowing the flowable substance to be drained from the bag after filling. The breakable score line is configured to separate due to force exerted on the shell as the bag is filled, allowing the bag to expand inside the bulk container. A method of filling a bulk container with a flowable substance using the cartridge is also disclosed.

US Patent:

8141708, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Jul 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/912748

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 85/48

US Classification:

206448

Abstract:

A container for transporting a plurality of curved glass sheets lined up side by side. The container includes a bottom structure, such as a pallet, a back wall extending upward from the bottom structure, a first side wall connected to a first end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure, and a second side wall connected to a second end of the back wall and extending upward from the bottom structure. The container includes a cradle portion proximate the back wall extending into an interior portion of the container. The cradle portion including a glass sheet supporting surface for contacting a backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The supporting surface has a radius of curvature to correspond with the curvature of the backmost one of the plurality of glass sheets. The container can have two or more cradle portions. The container also includes two back corner support structures, each configured to support a portion of the respective side walls and a portion of the back wall.

US Patent:

8474618, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/799028

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 85/48

US Classification:

206448, 206451

Abstract:

A corrugated container for shipping a glass sheet, such as an automotive windshield, is disclosed. The container includes one or more support braces for contacting a first side of the glass sheet and one or more braces for contacting the opposing second side of the glass sheet. Suction cups can be connected to the braces. A cross-brace, generally perpendicular to the other support braces, can be provided for added protection and support of the glass sheet.

US Patent:

20060169757, Aug 3, 2006

Filed:

Feb 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048599

Inventors:

Richard McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

International Classification:

B65D 3/22
B65D 5/10
B65D 5/56

US Classification:

229122330, 229117300, 229117350, 229157000, 229939000

Abstract:

A bulk container is disclosed, having a plurality of substantially planar walls, a plurality of corners connecting the walls, and a top and a bottom both formed by a plurality of foldable flaps. A first corner and a second corner opposite the first corner each have two substantially parallel score lines on an inner side of each corner allowing the corners to fold at an angle of substantially 0 while maintaining the structural integrity of the container. The walls of the container are constructed from a multi-ply corrugated cardboard sleeve made up of two layers of multi-ply corrugated cardboard laminated to each other. Two corrugated cardboard inserts, each having foldable top and bottom flaps are laminated to the sleeve. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the container using a number of blanks and inserts.

US Patent:

20130256172, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

May 29, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/904531

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/48

US Classification:

206448, 206451

Abstract:

A corrugated container for shipping a glass sheet, such as an automotive windshield, is disclosed. The container includes one or more support braces for contacting a first side of the glass sheet and one or more braces for contacting the opposing second side of the glass sheet. Suction cups can be connected to the braces. A cross-brace, generally perpendicular to the other support braces, can be provided for added protection and support of the glass sheet.

US Patent:

51059460, Apr 21, 1992

Filed:

Aug 8, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/564482

Inventors:

Richard B. McDowell - Ligonier PA

Assignee:

Menasha Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 8548

US Classification:

206454

Abstract:

A container for shipping sheets of glass or other fragile material wherein a cradle and a wedge are provided to maintain the sheets of glass in an upright position during shipment. Upon removal of the wedge, the sheets recline against the cradle for stability purposes during unloading. The container is of the front opening type and has interlocking members on the front and back portions to hold the front gate portion in a locked manner.