Patents Examined by Christopher R Demeree
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Patent number: 11975910Abstract: An insulation wrap includes an insulation batt defining a top end and a bottom end, the insulation batt defining an inner side and an outer side; a wrap liner blank including an inner portion extending across a first panel and a second panel of the wrap liner blank, the inner side of the insulation batt positioned facing the inner portion; a ledge portion extending across the first panel and the second panel of the wrap liner blank, the ledge portion hingedly coupled to the inner portion by an inner hinge, the top end of the insulation batt positioned facing the ledge portion; and an outer portion extending across the first panel and the second panel of the wrap liner blank, the outer portion hingedly coupled to the ledge portion by a ledge hinge.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLCInventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen, Markel Graham
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Patent number: 11975897Abstract: A box can include a container portion, the container portion defining a top end and a bottom end, the container portion defining a cavity, the container portion including a main panel; and a side panel including a first side subpanel and a second side subpanel, the first side subpanel hingedly coupled to the main panel; and a dividing portion disposed within the cavity, the dividing portion defining a plurality of cells within the cavity, the dividing portion including a first dividing wing coupled to the first side subpanel; and a second dividing wing coupled to the second side subpanel.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire
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Patent number: 11970316Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventors: David Chapman, Elton Ross Farren, Pascale Didit Grenier, Daniel Albert McCallie, Mark Steven Smith
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Patent number: 11970318Abstract: A container can include a plurality of side panels defining an interior space, and an inner partition member disposed at least partially within the interior space. The inner partition member can be configured to be at least partially conformal with the plurality of side panels in a first position, and to form one or more partitions dividing the interior space in at least a second position. In certain embodiments, only a portion of the inner partition member can be attached to an interior surface of the plurality of side panels such that the inner partition member can be configured to be moved between the first position and at least the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. James, Chad Rebmann
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Patent number: 11964802Abstract: A package includes a structure and a handle structure portion. The structure constitutes a housing space to house a packaged object. The handle structure portion is disposed in the structure, formed by a perforated line, and lifted from the structure. The perforated line includes a cut portion, a connecting portion, and a notched cut line. The notched cut line is provided with respect to a central reference line that is an axis of symmetry of the handle structure portion. The notched cut line includes a base portion and a leading end. The notched cut line is included within a range closer to the boundary point than a center line of the connecting portion parallel to the lifting direction of the handle structure portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventor: Shinya Suehiro
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Patent number: 11964807Abstract: Packaging may include a base box and a lid having a tamper-evident seal. The tamper-evident seal may include a paper substrate having a first adhesive portion configured to attach to a side panel of the base box, a second adhesive portion configured to attach to a second side panel of the lid. The first and second adhesive portions may be disposed on opposing sides of the paper substrate, and a tab configured to be accessible on an exterior of a package when the tamper-evident seal is applied may be a part of the paper substrate. When the tab is pulled with sufficient force, the paper substrate tears such that the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion remain fixed to the first and second side panels, respectively, while the remainder of the paper substrate tears free so that the packaging may be opened.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Amanda Y. Lin, David Samuel Kumka, Bartley K. Andre, Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Wei Dai, Isaac Hayes, Geng Luo
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Patent number: 11952182Abstract: A system for addition to a box for transporting hot food includes a sheet of paper having a fold at a midpoint defining a top sheet and a bottom sheet, the top sheet having a length and a width equal to an interior of the box, such that the top sheet fits within the box without being folded, the bottom sheet having a length and a width longer than the interior of the box, such that when the bottom sheet is placed within the interior of the box, edges of the bottom sheet are configured to extend upwards along sides of the interior of the box, a second fold defining a strip of paper above the top sheet, a food-safe laminate coating on an interior surface of the top and bottom sheets, wherein said coating has heat reflecting characteristics and oil-resistant characteristics, and orifices in the top sheet for allowing moisture to escape therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Paul J Forsberg
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Patent number: 11952181Abstract: A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, and a plurality of end flaps including a plurality of top end flaps cooperating to form a rim extending from the plurality of panels, each top end flap of the plurality of top end flaps foldably connected to an adjacent top end flap of the plurality of top end flaps.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: John Murdick Holley, Jr.
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Patent number: 11953262Abstract: A recyclable, thermally insulated shipping container is entirely constructed from organic fiber materials in such a manner that the container is curbside recyclable without separation of component materials. The container includes a corrugated cardboard outer box having a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls and a top wall, a corrugated cardboard inner liner assembly comprising a corrugated cardboard inner box having a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls, and a corrugated cardboard lid assembly. The outer box, inner liner assembly and lid assembly cooperate to create a plurality of thermally insulated cavities which are filled and uniformly packed with predetermined volumes of loose-fill cellulose (organic fiber) insulation to create a predetermined insulating value. The container provides a fully insulated six-sided product cavity to receive a temperature-controlled product. A portion of the product cavity may be filled with a PCM or other thermal media to provide a consistent temperature profile.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Packaging Technology Group, LLCInventors: William C. Blezard, Thomas Lawlor, Kyle Phalen
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Patent number: 11945627Abstract: A blank can include a first end panel; a first main panel joined to and extending from the first end panel; a second main panel connected to the first main panel; a second end panel joined to and extending from the second main panel; an inside end panel connected to the second main panel; and a locking tab extending from and separable from the first main panel, passable through a first opening defined between the second end panel and the inside end panel, and engageable with a locking opening separate from the first opening and defined in the blank.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kendrick Michael Borst, Sr., Robert F. Humberstone
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Patent number: 11939120Abstract: A collapsible and self-erecting polyhedron system is provided. The system includes a collapsible and self-erecting box. The box comprises cardboard and includes outer surfaces upon which images (e.g., photographic reproductions), graphics, and text are printed to provide a three-dimensional greeting card. The three-dimensional greeting card (the box) is collapsed and placed into an envelope, and upon being removed from the envelope, automatically self-erects providing a fun and exciting experience. Confetti also is included within the box that is ejected during the box self-erecting, thereby providing even more enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: MAKE IT MINE LLCInventor: Vincent Wang
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Patent number: 11932474Abstract: An insulation wrap includes an insulation batt defining a top end and a bottom end, the insulation batt defining an inner side and an outer side; a wrap liner blank including an inner portion extending across a first panel and a second panel of the wrap liner blank, the inner side of the insulation batt positioned facing the inner portion; a ledge portion extending across the first panel and the second panel of the wrap liner blank, the ledge portion hingedly coupled to the inner portion by an inner hinge, the top end of the insulation batt positioned facing the ledge portion; and an outer portion extending across the first panel and the second panel of the wrap liner blank, the outer portion hingedly coupled to the ledge portion by a ledge hinge.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLCInventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen, Markel Graham
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Patent number: 11932472Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier (90) for packaging a plurality of flanged articles, a blank (10) for forming the carrier. The carrier comprises a composite wall formed from two at least partially overlapping layers (12,20), including an inner layer (20) and an outer layer (12). The carrier further comprises a keel structure (70) folded into an interior of the carrier. The keel structure has an inner member (60) formed from the inner layer and an outer member (50) formed from the outer layer. The inner and outer members are hingedly connected to a respective one of the inner and outer layers along inner (61) and outer (51) fold lines respectively. The inner and outer fold lines are generally aligned in the direction of the thickness of the inner and outer layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLCInventor: Patrick Blin
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Patent number: 11932467Abstract: A cover for at least partially overlying a tray holding one or more containers includes a central panel, at least one end flap foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one attachment flap foldably connected to the central panel, the at least one attachment flap includes a base portion and an attachment portion separably connected to the base portion, the attachment portion for being attached to a portion of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: Robert Ackroyd
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Patent number: 11932461Abstract: A sheet packaging material for producing a sealed package containing a food product, comprising crease lines that have sections that are angled towards each other such that at least two sides panels of the sealed package are given a trapezoidal shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Nicola Garuti, Marcello Barbieri
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Patent number: 11926452Abstract: A packaging box, including: a housing, including a cover body and a seat body, the seat body includes a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, the cover body is reversibly connected to the seat body, so that the first recessed portion can be covered or exposed; a lifting mechanism, including a load-bearing member and a transmission part, and a reflector that is placed in the seat body and forms a 1 hollow space with the second recessed portion. The load-bearing member is placed in the first recessed portion and reversibly connected to the sidewall of the first recessed portion, the load-bearing member is used to carry items, and the transmission part is placed between the cover body and the load-bearing part so that the load-bearing part can be extended or retracted into the first recessed portion by the overturning of the cover body.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SHENZHEN YUTO PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaolong Zhou, Xiaobin Li
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Patent number: 11926461Abstract: A protective product, such as, e.g., an envelope or pouch, is provided that includes at least one expanded slit paper sheet in an expanded state, and an embossed paper sheet facing the expanded slit paper sheet and fixed to the expanded slit paper sheet along at least a portion of a length in an expansion direction of the expanded slit sheet paper. In the preferred embodiments, the embossed paper sheet has a plurality of embossings that increase the rigidity of the embossed paper sheet, thereby inhibiting deformation of the embossed paper sheet that is fixed to the expanded slit sheet paper.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: HexcelPack, LLCInventor: David Paul Goodrich
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Patent number: 11919683Abstract: A method of processing boxes includes shuttling a box in a first direction and cutting to separate outer flaps of the box from one another as the box moves past a cutting tool in the first direction, wherein the outer flaps overlie inner flaps. The method includes engaging a set of opening guides with the outer flaps of the box to drive the outer flaps open. The method includes opening inner flaps using shape memory and shuttling the box in the first direction over an inclined plane after the inner and outer flaps are open to flatten the box.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLCInventor: Alexis Manneux
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Patent number: 11919699Abstract: A box includes a side wall including an outer side panel; an inner side panel positioned parallel to the outer side panel; and a connecting strip defining a first edge and a second edge, the first edge connected to the outer side panel by a first fold line, the second edge connected to the inner side panel by a second fold line, the connecting strip defining a trapezoidal shape; and a bottom wall coupled to the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLCInventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
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Patent number: 11919700Abstract: A box is made by folding a sheet of material. Preferably, the box is formed by applying adhesive and folding using a machine, and a waterproof or water resistant coating is applied so that the box is configured for use as a cooler. The box includes (a) a storage portion, including a bottom panel, a first end panel, a second end panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; (b) four corner panels; (c) a top panel including tabs; and (d) a latching panel attached to the first side panel and pivotable relative thereto about a fold line, the latching panel including first and second subpanels. The latching panel includes cuts extending between and dividing the first and second subpanels through which the tabs respectively extend when the cooler is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: BRRR BOX, LLCInventor: Donn J. Costanzo, Jr.