Patents by Inventor James C. Fogle
James C. Fogle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9669976Abstract: A container clip for engaging at least one container having a top rim and a bottom rim. The container clip can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the container clip. The interior can be for receiving at least a portion of the at least one container. The plurality of panels can comprise a top panel and a bottom panel disposed generally opposite the top panel. At least one top locking flap can be foldably connected to the top panel for engaging the top rim of the at least one container for at least partially coupling the container clip to the at least one container. At least one bottom locking flap can be foldably connected to the bottom panel for engaging the bottom rim of the at least one container for at least partially coupling the container clip to the at least one container.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 9211971Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels for forming an interior of the carton. At least one of the plurality of panels has an inspection feature for inspecting at least one article of the plurality of articles. A carton for containing at least one article, the carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps being configured to at least partially close an end of the carton. At least one panel of the plurality of panels comprising at least one inspection feature for inspecting the at least one article.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Li Wei Yang
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Publication number: 20150291329Abstract: A container clip for engaging at least one container having a top rim and a bottom rim. The container clip can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the container clip. The interior can be for receiving at least a portion of the at least one container. The plurality of panels can comprise a top panel and a bottom panel disposed generally opposite the top panel. At least one top locking flap can be foldably connected to the top panel for engaging the top rim of the at least one container for at least partially coupling the container clip to the at least one container. At least one bottom locking flap can be foldably connected to the bottom panel for engaging the bottom rim of the at least one container for at least partially coupling the container clip to the at least one container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 9033209Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, end flaps respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels, the end flaps comprising a first end flap and a second end flap being at least partially overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and a handle formed in at least two of the end flaps, the handle comprising a handle panel in the first end flap for grasping the carton and a handle end portion in the second end flap for directing stress from the handle panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Publication number: 20140151444Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, end flaps respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels, the end flaps comprising a first end flap and a second end flap being at least partially overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and a handle formed in at least two of the end flaps, the handle comprising a handle panel in the first end flap for grasping the carton and a handle end portion in the second end flap for directing stress from the handle panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Publication number: 20130306716Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels for forming an interior of the carton. At least one of the plurality of panels has an inspection feature for inspecting at least one article of the plurality of articles. A carton for containing at least one article, the carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps being configured to at least partially close an end of the carton. At least one panel of the plurality of panels comprising at least one inspection feature for inspecting the at least one article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Vivian Yang
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Patent number: 8511469Abstract: Carton blanks are disclosed for accommodating articles therein to form packages. A packaging system for packaging articles within blanks is capable of packaging a wide variety of packaging configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Patent number: 8226794Abstract: A carton is constructed from a multi-ply blank including an exterior blank and an interior blank. Adhesive is applied to the exterior blank using an applicator capable of transverse movement and/or rotation.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 8178823Abstract: A wrap for a microwavable container, such as a cup with a removable lid, the wrap having a separable hinged portion to allow the lid of the container to be removed. The separable portion can then be returned to its original position, and the wrap and enclosed container heated in a microwave oven. During heating, the wrap remains relatively cool to the touch, so that the wrap and container can be removed from the oven by grasping the wrap, without contacting the hot exterior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Kevin May
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Publication number: 20120043241Abstract: Carton blanks are disclosed for accommodating articles therein to form packages. A packaging system for packaging articles within blanks is capable of packaging a wide variety of packaging configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Patent number: 7841511Abstract: A carton has an auto bottom that securely closes the bottom of the carton. A reinforcing blank may be provided in the interior of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 7815097Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7766181Abstract: A lid can be attached to a top of a microwaveable container. The lid can be made from paperboard, hard paper, and other materials, and can serve to cover an open top of the microwaveable container to prevent the contents of the container from splattering during heating. After heating, the lid also provides a surface by which a consumer can safely handle the heated container. The top panel of the lid can have smooth, continuous and uninterrupted surface, without creases or joints, that is suitable for advertising and product information and graphics.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Patent number: 7748603Abstract: A carton has a handle that allows a user to carry the carton when closed, and that extends to allow a user to carry the carton when the carton is in an open configuration. The carton includes gusseted end panels that create a partially closed bottom receptacle in the opened carton.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Colin P. Ford
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Patent number: 7743972Abstract: A carton comprises a divider panel that connects a front panel of the carton to a back panel. The lower edge of the divider panel is offset from the bottom panel, and therefore is less likely to buckle or bend when the carton is subjected to axial compression. The divider panel therefore provides greater axial stiffness and strength to the carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Publication number: 20100000672Abstract: A carton is constructed from a multi-ply blank including an exterior blank and an interior blank. Adhesive is applied to the exterior blank using an applicator capable of transverse movement and/or rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Publication number: 20090266872Abstract: Carton blanks are disclosed for accommodating articles therein to form packages. A packaging system for packaging articles within blanks is capable of packaging a wide variety of packaging configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: James C. Fogle, Colin P. Ford
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Publication number: 20090121004Abstract: A carton has an auto bottom that securely closes the bottom of the carton. A reinforcing blank may be provided in the interior of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 7380701Abstract: A carton is provided for containing brick-shaped containers which has a dispenser in the top permitting the removal of any of the containers while maintaining the structural integrity of the carton through the provision of either a top gusset or middle gusset spanning each end of the carton. The top of the carton serves as a dispenser when the dispenser flap is removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr., Jean-Manuel Gomes, Robert L. Sutherland
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Patent number: 7273161Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Raymond R. Spivey