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Gerald J. Niles
Also filed as: NILES GERALD J
28 granted patents·445 citations·filing 1977–1999
97Inventor score
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28 records- 0186US4974740ATriple-action latch for a shipping caseMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1990·Granted Dec 4, 1990·63 cites·25 claims
- 0285US5429240ALight-tight containerMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1992·Granted Jul 4, 1995·35 cites·20 claims
- 0383US5582312AReusable, multiple-piece storage containerMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 10, 1996·53 cites·2 claims
- 0475US4175685ATape dispenser with blade guardMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1978·Granted Nov 27, 1979·17 cites·2 claims
- 0570US4570197AStatic reduction in magnetic recording cassettesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1983·Granted Feb 11, 1986·26 cites·20 claims
- 0666US4815600AStorage container for diskettesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1988·Granted Mar 28, 1989·14 cites·29 claims
- 0765US4665456AReusable record tab for videotape cassetteMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1985·Granted May 12, 1987·14 cites·15 claims
- 0861US6193090B1Reusable container3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1999·Granted Feb 27, 2001·30 cites·10 claims
- 0959US5125511ABlow molded boxMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1986·Granted Jun 30, 1992·11 cites·23 claims
- 1058US5033778AIntegral over-center toggle latch for use with a molded caseMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1990·Granted Jul 23, 1991·26 cites·15 claims
- 1156US5622260ASupport for tape pancakesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1993·Granted Apr 22, 1997·10 cites·13 claims
- 1256US5551568AStacking device for containersMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 3, 1996·9 cites·9 claims
- 1355USD249983STape cartridge caddy for a carMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1977·Granted Oct 17, 1978·5 cites·1 claims
- 1454US5303823AReusable, two-piece storage containerMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1992·Granted Apr 19, 1994·24 cites·38 claims
- 1554US5027949ALock for magnetic tape reel shipping caseMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1989·Granted Jul 2, 1991·10 cites·23 claims
- 1650US5501351AReusable, multiple-piece storage containerMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1993·Granted Mar 26, 1996·16 cites·11 claims
- 1750USD317078SReel caseMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1987·Granted May 28, 1991·5 cites·1 claims
- 1848US4648514AHanging holder for tape cassetteMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1985·Granted Mar 10, 1987·14 cites·9 claims
- 1947US5165542AReusable container for tape pancakesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1991·Granted Nov 24, 1992·8 cites·21 claims
- 2045US6053346AReusable one-piece storage and shipping container3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1998·Granted Apr 25, 2000·19 cites·14 claims
- 2144US5359475AAir filter system for helical scanner drum with vented drum coverMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 25, 1994·6 cites·24 claims
- 2243US5284246ASupport for tape pancakesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1992·Granted Feb 8, 1994·5 cites·15 claims
- 2343US4553871ADevice for cleaning phonograph stylusMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1984·Granted Nov 19, 1985·11 cites·9 claims
- 2440US5232092AShock shield for shipping casesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1992·Granted Aug 3, 1993·5 cites·23 claims
- 2531US4535432ADevice for cleaning a phonograph recordMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1984·Granted Aug 13, 1985·3 cites·20 claims
- 2630US4293102AReel weight assemblyMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1980·Granted Oct 6, 1981·3 cites·6 claims
- 2726USD439050SReusable container half3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 20, 2001·0 cites·1 claims
- 2825US4722017AStatic reduction in magnetic record disk assembliesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1986·Granted Jan 26, 1988·3 cites·20 claims
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