Russell B Hall

US Patent:

8028849, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

May 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/152154

Inventors:

Russell G. Hall - Sylvania OH, US

Assignee:

Packaging Engineering LLC - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B65D 8/14
B65D 45/16

US Classification:

220 433, 220324

Abstract:

A reusable container comprises a base provided with a plurality of cut-outs, a lid provided with a plurality of cut-outs, and at least one wall panel comprising a plurality of tabs formed as unitary extensions of the wall panel, wherein the plurality of tabs engage the plurality of cuts-outs, securing the at least one wall panel to the base and to the lid. A back wall, a front wall brace, and at least one side wall brace provide support for the product. A method for electro-mechanically loading the container is also provided.

US Patent:

20060186118, Aug 24, 2006

Filed:

Feb 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/359241

Inventors:

Kenneth Stojak - Maumee OH, US
Russell Hall - Sylvania OH, US
William Skilliter - Curtice OH, US

International Classification:

B65D 6/16

US Classification:

220004280

Abstract:

A reusable container comprises a base comprising a pair of frame members, a pair of end pieces and a center section, wherein the base is provided with a plurality of tab slots, a lid provided with a plurality of tab slots, and at least one wall comprising a plurality of locking tabs formed as unitary extensions of the wall, wherein the plurality of locking tabs engage the plurality of tab slots, securing the to the base and to the lid. A back brace carrier having at least one rib formed as a unitary extension of the back brace carrier cooperates with a rib on the lid to removably captivate a back brace. The back brace provides support for the product. The walls may have a length and define a first plane, and have unitary exterior ribs running along the length. The walls also have unitary corner flanges formed at a right angle to the first plane.

US Patent:

20110155726, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/968398

Inventors:

Russell G. Hall - Sylvania OH, US
Joseph J. Graber - Grabill IN, US

International Classification:

B65D 88/00
B23P 19/04

US Classification:

220 15, 29428

Abstract:

A reusable container and a method of using same to transport fragile, yet heavy loads, is provided. The reusable container, preferably made primarily from wood, includes a base member, at least one vertical member having one or more vertical support members capable of being received in one or more interlock pockets in the base member, a top or lid and a cargo support member. These components interact in such a way as to provide for ease of assembly and disassembly by a single person, and to provide a container having great strength when assembled. More specifically, the at least one vertical member interlocks with the base member and adjacent vertical members, thus minimizing the need for supplemental fasteners.

US Patent:

20110155729, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/961615

Inventors:

Russell G. Hall - Sylvania OH, US

International Classification:

B65D 6/16
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

220 428, 29428

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a reusable, collapsible container, which when in a disassembled state is completely contained in an area no larger than the base member thereof, is easy to assemble, and due to the interlocking features of a number of the component parts of the container, requires a minimal number of separate locking/fastening devices.