Patents Assigned to Ropak Corporation
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Publication number: 20150129593Abstract: A cover for a container, the container having an opening proximate the top thereof and having three or more corners proximate the opening. The container has a bead proximate the opening which circumscribes the top portion of the container near the opening. The cover includes a downwardly depending skirt that releasably secures the cover in a closed position on the container to at least two corners of the container. The cover further has a plurality of protrusions on the skirt exposed substantially parallel to the lower edge of the downwardly depending skirt around the corners of the cover. Each protrusion may be sized, constructed and arranged for engaging a bead which circumscribes the container whereby tension placed on the cover when removing the cover from one corner of the container generates additional force on the remaining corner thus making the cover harder to open.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Patent number: 8839975Abstract: A container and lid includes: a container body having an opening; a lid body configured to cover the opening of the container body; a lid skirt at a periphery of the lid body, the lid skirt having a tooth slot therein; and a container tooth at a periphery of the container body configured to extend into the tooth slot of the lid skirt.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Publication number: 20130186898Abstract: A lid for a container includes a central portion; a channel at a periphery of the central portion configured to form a substantially liquid-tight gasketless seal with the container, the channel including an inner skirt for contacting an inner surface of the container and an outer skirt; and a protrusion protruding from the inner skirt and being configured to form an interference fit with the inner surface of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Ropak CorporationInventors: Frano LUBURIC, Terrance IKER, Josef BINGISSER, Kirk SAMLALSINGH, Dennis WILLIS
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Publication number: 20130186897Abstract: A container and lid assembly is described for storing or transporting contents therein. Embodiments provide a protective security feature in the container and lid assembly. In at least some aspects of the invention a container body is disclosed having an opening, and a lid body is configured to cover the opening of the container body to form an assembly. An extended bumper portion is disposed at a periphery of the container body and substantially at the opening, wherein the bumper portion comprises a removable tear strip integrated into the material of the bumper portion. The tear strip is configured to prevent access to security mechanism of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Patent number: 8459486Abstract: A lid for a container includes a central portion; a channel at a periphery of the central portion configured to form a substantially liquid-tight gasketless seal with the container, the channel including an inner skirt for contacting an inner surface of the container and an outer skirt; and a protrusion protruding from the inner skirt and being configured to form an interference fit with the inner surface of the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventors: Frano Luburic, Terrance Iker, Josef Bingisser, Kirk Samlalsingh, Dennis Willis
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Patent number: 8448804Abstract: A cover for a container, in accordance with one embodiment that allows quick and easy access to products within the container. The cover for a container includes a pivot score line transversing the cover thereby forming a front cover portion and a back cover portion. The pivot score line pivotally connects the front cover portion and the back cover portion. The cover also includes a fastening device. The fastening device includes a first fastening component mounted on the front cover portion and a second fastening component mounted on the back cover portion. The first fastening component engages the second fastening component upon pivoting the cover at the pivot score line. Using the present embodiment, products may be repeatedly dispensed from a container quickly and easily.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Publication number: 20130020336Abstract: A container includes: a base; one or more sidewalls integrally formed with and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the sidewalls surround an internal cavity and wherein one or more of the sidewalls include a reinforcing web of increased wall thickness; and an upper edge on the sidewalls defining a top opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: ROPAK CorporationInventors: Frano Luburic, Joshua Dana Urban, Ralph G. Perkins
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Patent number: 8322112Abstract: A multi-piece interconnected body for use in at least structural support and/or in creating internal cavities for an improved strength-to-weight ratio in a variety of structures is nestable prior to its assembly and use. When assembled, the device preferably forms a generally spherical and hollow body, with (1) one or more ribs or similar structural support network associated with and/or integrally formed in the body; (2) at least one latch mechanism to help hold the pieces in a desired assembled relationship with each other; and (3) a hinge or other interconnecting element that facilitates nesting and/or stacking of a plurality of the bodies with each other prior to assembly, association of the multiple parts of each body with each other prior to assembly, and ready repositioning of those parts into a desired assembled position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Publication number: 20120234833Abstract: A container comprising a pail, removable cover, and a gasket disposed between the cover and the pail is disclosed. The pail has an angled bead at the proximal end of the pail and a plurality of satellite rings that extend circumferentially around the pail and form a wall junction with the pail. The wall junction has a substantially constant wall thickness. A bail ear is formed to connect at least two of the satellite rings to define an opening between the bail ear and the body. The pail also includes a shock absorbing wall section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ROPAK CorporationInventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Patent number: 8256640Abstract: A container includes: a base; one or more sidewalls integrally formed with and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the sidewalls surround an internal cavity and wherein one or more of the sidewalls include a reinforcing web of increased wall thickness; and an upper edge on the sidewalls defining a top opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventors: Frano Luburic, Joshua Dana Urban, Ralph G. Perkins
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Patent number: 8235238Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for improved containers and lids, and combinations thereof. Multiple compartments are provided in a container, one of which can be formed as the container's handle. The lid incorporates a plurality of hinged openings situated on the periphery of the cover, and the container includes a molded unitary body plastic container comprised of at least two chambers or compartments. The lid openings can be located strategically over or adjacent the container chambers/compartments, to provide independent access thereto. The compartments or chambers within the container separate the contents thereof, while multiple hinged openings may allow access to individual or multiple chambers or compartments within the container. Tamper evidencing structures in conjunction with detents or engagement structures may hold the lid and container openings in the desired relationship during shipping, handling, storage, and/or use. Related methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: ROPAK CorporationInventor: Franco Luburic
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Patent number: 8210391Abstract: A container comprising a pail, removable cover, and a gasket disposed between the cover and the pail is disclosed. The pail has an angled bead at the proximal end of the pail and a plurality of satellite rings that extend circumferentially around the pail and form a wall junction with the pail. The wall junction has a substantially constant wall thickness. A bail ear is formed to connect at least two of the satellite rings to define an opening between the bail ear and the body. The pail also includes a shock absorbing wall section.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ROPAK CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Publication number: 20120085774Abstract: A one-piece handle with a strap, a pair of clip members and a gripping integrally formed to create the one-piece handle. The strap has a first end portion, a second end portion and a middle portion and each of the pair of clip members is formed on an end portion of the strap for attaching the handle to a container; and a gripping member formed in the middle portion of the strap. The gripping member has a closed side, an open side, and an interior portion with an exposed internal support structure. The internal support structure comprises at least one horizontal rib and at least one cross-sectional rib. The horizontal rib extends in a lengthwise direction while the cross-sectional rib is perpendicular to the horizontal rib and intersects the horizontal rib to create a plurality of hollow recesses in the interior portion of the gripping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventors: Frano Luburic, Josef Bingisser
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Publication number: 20110253717Abstract: A lid for a container includes a central portion; a channel at a periphery of the central portion configured to form a substantially liquid-tight gasketless seal with the container, the channel including an inner skirt for contacting an inner surface of the container and an outer skirt; and a protrusion protruding from the inner skirt and being configured to form an interference fit with the inner surface of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventors: Frano Luburic, Terrance Iker, Josef Bingisser, Kirk Samlalsingh, Dennis Willis
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Publication number: 20110155733Abstract: An apparatus, according to one embodiment, for storing a product comprising a lid including a tongue; and a clamp; and a container including a groove, wherein the tongue and the groove form a seal when the lid is coupled to the container; and a bead, wherein the clamp engages with the bead when the lid is coupled to the container. An apparatus, according to another embodiment, for storing a product comprising a lid; a container configured to engage with the lid and form a secondary seal between the lid and the container; and a film seal coupled to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Frano Luburic
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Patent number: D667567Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventors: Frano Luburic, David W. MacDonald
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Patent number: D673453Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Patent number: D709288Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Patent number: D720216Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventors: Frano Luburic, Josef Bingisser
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Patent number: D728240Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ropak CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic