James E Hall

Title: James E. Hall: Packaging and Lamination Inventor

Introduction

James E. Hall is an inventor associated with Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Philip Morris Inc. His work includes inventions related to cigarette packaging and the manufacture of thin laminate structures. Hall is credited with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Hall’s listed patents address both packaging design and materials processing.

- Apparatus Making Thin Laminate Structures and Forming the Structures. This invention describes an apparatus that laminates at least two strips of material and forms the laminate into lightweight, thin-walled tubular members. The members may be used in constructing non-combustion smoking articles.

- Folding Carton and Blank Therefor, for Cigarettes. This invention describes a paperboard cigarette pack with a pop-up feature. It has a caddy member and front and back cover members, which are hinged together at the bottom and connected to the caddy by lifting webs. Opening the covers causes the caddy to project vertically from the pack.

Career Highlights

Hall’s patent work reflects an interest in practical product engineering, including the formation of lightweight tubular structures and the design of functional cigarette packaging. His listed inventions are associated with Philip Morris Inc.

Collaborations

Hall’s listed coworkers include Reginald W. Newsome and Mike Braunshteyn.

Conclusion

James E. Hall’s two listed patents demonstrate contributions to laminate-forming equipment and cigarette-pack design during his association with Philip Morris Inc.