Richard P Barrette

US Patent:

40821820, Apr 4, 1978

Filed:

Dec 20, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/752401

Inventors:

Richard P. Barrette - Lancaster MA

Assignee:

Automated Molding Corporation - Westboro MA

International Classification:

A24F 2700

US Classification:

206107

Abstract:

An organic plastic matchbook cover having continuous front, back and side walls, and that is closed at its bottom and generally open at its top. The walls and bottom define a generally wedge-shaped interior cavity having the size and shape necessary to receive a conventional paper matchbook therewithin. An opening is provided in the front wall of the cover in position to overlie the striking surface of the matchbook, and a second opening is provided in the back wall to permit a thumb or finger to engage the back of the matchbook. A holding tab projects from the top of the back wall partially across the top of the cover towards the front wall in position to overlie and engage the top of a matchbook positioned in the cavity, and a locking tab projects inwardly from each of the side walls.

US Patent:

41387708, Feb 13, 1979

Filed:

Apr 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/790121

Inventors:

Richard P. Barrette - Lancaster MA
John B. Glode - Acton MA
Richard P. Olsen - Acton MA

Assignee:

Electro-Ty, Inc. - Concord MA

International Classification:

B65D 6300

US Classification:

24 16PB

Abstract:

An improved bundling tie is disclosed of the type having a relatively rigid head and an integrally attached strap having a series of ratchet teeth on its inner surface which engage another series of complementary ratchet teeth on a pawl member positioned within a transverse slot through the head.

US Patent:

44222173, Dec 27, 1983

Filed:

Jul 2, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/280116

Inventors:

Richard P. Barrette - South Lancaster MA

International Classification:

B65D 6300
B65D 6702

US Classification:

24 16R

Abstract:

A fastener for bundling wires or packaging other articles in which the ends of a smooth flexible plastic strap are inserted into parallel passageways through a plastic body and retained by locking ears extending into the passageways. An anchor member, formed from a single piece of spring sheet metal, includes a base portion, the two oppositely-extending locking ears and two intermediate oppositely-extending retaining ears that retain the anchor member within the body. The locking ears extend into the passageways to cinch the strap and prevent its being withdrawn. The outer ends of the locking ears are beveled to improve the holding power of the head. When the fastener has been applied to tie a bundle of articles, the forces operating on the fastener are in directions transverse to the axes of the passageways, thereby substantially increasing the holding power of the fastener. In another embodiment, only one passageway extends completely through the body, the other passageway being closed at one end and permanently retaining therein one end of a pre-cut plastic strap. The anchor member fastener is formed from a continuous sheet metal strip by a progressive die that forms and inserts the anchor member into the head where it is retained by the outward flexing of the retaining ears.