Patents by Inventor Jean-Michel Garnier

Jean-Michel Garnier 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).

  • Patent number: 11987434
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article carrier (90; 290) comprises a plurality of top-engaging openings or engaging structures RT1, RT2, RTS each having an annular series of engaging teeth or tabs (16; 216) along the perimeter of that opening. The annular series of engaging tabs (16; 216) of each opening is interrupted by at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B). A notional diametrical line z-z? passes through the center of each of the at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B) and extends substantially perpendicular to the grain direction GR of paper material from which the article carrier (90; 290) is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Garnier, Matthew E. Zacherle
  • Patent number: 11807411
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging one or more articles, and a blank for forming said carton. The carton comprising a plurality of primary panels 12a, 12b, 14, 16a, 16b at least partially extending around an interior of the carton, the plurality of primary panels comprising a top panel 14 and a pair of side panels 12a, 12b, 16a, 16b hingedly connected to opposed side edges of the top panel respectively, wherein the carrier further comprises an end closure structure 24a, 24b which partially closes an end of the carrier, the end closure structure comprises a top end closure panel 24a, 26a hingedly connected to an end edge of the top panel and at least one anchor panel 20a, 30a hingedly connected to an end edge of at least one of the pair of side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Garnier, Julien D. Merzeau
  • Publication number: 20230286714
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package, a carton (90; 190) for packaging one or more articles and a blank (10; 110) for forming the carton (90; 190). The carton (90;190) comprises a wall having an outer panel (24A, 24B; 118, 120) and an inner panel (22A, 22B, 26A, 26B; 126A, 126B,130A, 130B) at least partially overlapping the outer panel (24A, 24B; 118, 120). The inner panel (22A, 22B, 26A, 26B; 126A, 126B,130A, 130B) comprises a cutaway (R; A2) defining at least in part a passage between the outer panel (24A, 24B; 118, 120) and an article B. The package comprises an adhesive bond between the outer panel (24A, 24B; 118, 120) and the article B, the adhesive bond extends through the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Garnier, Lauren N. Chesnet, Casey P. Grey
  • Publication number: 20230286717
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an article-engaging carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The carrier comprises a top panel (14) with at least one article-engaging feature (RT1, RT2). At least one shoulder panel (18, is hingedly connected to the top panel and is disposed obliquely with respect to the top panel. The at least one engaging feature comprises an article—receiving aperture (A1-A8) and an annular series of engaging tabs formed around the article-receiving aperture. The annular series of engaging tabs comprises at least one first tab (46B) and at least one second tab (46C). The at least one first tab is hingedly connected in part to the top panel and in part to the at least one shoulder panel. The at least one first tab has a first radial length (LT1). The at least one second tab is hingedly connected only to the top panel and has a second radial length (LT2). The first radial length is greater than the second radial length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Publication number: 20230101163
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article carrier (90; 290) comprises a plurality of top-engaging openings or engaging structures RT1, RT2, RTS each having an annular series of engaging teeth or tabs (16; 216) along the perimeter of that opening. The annular series of engaging tabs (16; 216) of each opening is interrupted by at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B). A notional diametrical line z-z? passes through the center of each of the at most two gaps (26, 26A, 26B) and extends substantially perpendicular to the grain direction GR of paper material from which the article carrier (90; 290) is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Garnier, Matthew E. Zacherle
  • Publication number: 20220212848
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging one or more articles, and a blank for forming said carton. The carton comprising a plurality of primary panels 12a, 12b, 14, 16a, 16b at least partially extending around an interior of the carton, the plurality of primary panels comprising a top panel 14 and a pair of side panels 12a, 12b, 16a, 16b hingedly connected to opposed side edges of the top panel respectively, wherein the carrier further comprises an end closure structure 24a, 24b which partially closes an end of the carrier, the end closure structure comprises a top end closure panel 24a, 26a hingedly connected to an end edge of the top panel and at least one anchor panel 20a, 30a hingedly connected to an end edge of at least one of the pair of side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Garnier, Julien D. Merzeau
  • Publication number: 20210347519
    Abstract: A box includes a plurality of side panels formed around an interior space. A pair of opposed outer flaps is foldably connected to two of the respective side panels, wherein the outer flaps are secured in a closed position to enclose one side of the box. A pair of opposed inner flaps are included, wherein the outer flaps overlie the inner flaps. A first one of the side panels of the box includes a pair of guide holes each configured to receive a respective opening guide for opening the outer flaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Patent number: 7222777
    Abstract: The wrap-around carrier of the invention includes opposed side panels hingedly connected to a top panel and to a pair of bottom flaps. An end retention structure is connected to at least one of the side panels and to the adjacent one of the bottom flaps. The end retention structure includes an anchor panel hingedly connected to an end edge of the one side panel and disposed in a face-contacting relationship with the inside surface of the one side panel, a gusset panel hingedly connected to the anchor panel and extending toward the adjacent end opening of the carrier, and an end panel hingedly connected to the gusset panel and disposed to engage the adjacent end article packaged in the carrier to prevent it from dislodging form the carrier. The end retention structure further includes a relief panel that hingedly interconnects the end panel with the one bottom flap. The relief panel is disposed in the plane of the one bottom flap when the carrier is in an erected condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Publication number: 20050001020
    Abstract: The wrap-around carrier of the invention includes opposed side panels hingedly connected to a top panel and to a pair of bottom flaps. An end retention structure is connected to at least one of the side panels and to the adjacent one of the bottom flaps. The end retention structure includes an anchor panel hingedly connected to an end edge of the one side panel and disposed in a face-contacting relationship with the inside surface of the one side panel, a gusset panel hingedly connected to the anchor panel and extending toward the adjacent end opening of the carrier, and an end panel hingedly connected to the gusset panel and disposed to engage the adjacent end article packaged in the carrier to prevent it from dislodging from the carrier. The end retention structure further includes a relief panel that hingedly interconnects the end panel with the Done bottom flap. The relief panel is disposed in the plane of the one bottom flap when the carrier is in an erected condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Patent number: 6615984
    Abstract: An article carrier and a blank for forming an article carrier for holding a plurality of articles, for example bottles. The carrier comprises a plurality of wall panels for forming a tubular structure. The wall panels include a pair of side wall panels, one of which is provided with a reinforcing tab hingedly connected thereto along an article-retaining edge of a first aperture for receiving an article. The reinforcing tab is folded to underlie the one side wall panel to provide a two-ply structure adjacent the article-retaining edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Alain Saulas, Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Patent number: 6505739
    Abstract: A sleeve and a blank for forming a sleeve for holding information discs, for example compact discs or the like includes a back panel, a partition panel foldably connected to one of the side edges of the back panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the bottom edge of the back panel. The partition panel is folded and disposed over the back panel to define a first disc pocket between the back panel and the partition panel. The front panel is folded and disposed over the partition panel to define a second disc pocket between the partition panel and the front panel as well as to provide a closed bottom for both the first and second disc pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Publication number: 20030006150
    Abstract: An article carrier and a blank for forming an article carrier for holding a plurality of articles, for example bottles. The carrier comprises a plurality of wall panels for forming a tubular structure. The wall panels include a pair of side wall panels, one of which is provided with a reinforcing tab hingedly connected thereto along an article-retaining edge of a first aperture for receiving an article. The reinforcing tab is folded to underlie the one side wall panel to provide a two-ply structure adjacent the article-retaining edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Alain Saulas, Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Patent number: 6443301
    Abstract: A multi-sleeve booklet for holding flat objects includes a plurality of sleeves joined in series and folded upon each other in an accordion fashion, and a spine panel forming a spine of the booklet and hingedly interconnecting all the sleeves together. Each sleeve has a pair of front and back panels hingedly connected together. The front and back panels are secured in face to face contacting relationship while the spine panel is joined to one of the opposed outermost sleeves and secured to the other of the outermost sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Publication number: 20010037951
    Abstract: A multi-sleeve booklet for holding flat objects comprises a plurality of sleeves joined in series and folded upon each other in an accordion fashion, and a spine panel forming a spine of the booklet and hingedly interconnecting all the sleeves together. Each sleeve has a pair of front and back panels hingedly connected together. The front and back panels are secured in face to face contacting relationship while the spine panel is joined to one of the opposed outermost sleeves and secured to the other of the outermost sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Publication number: 20010037952
    Abstract: A sleeve and a blank for forming a sleeve for holding information discs, for example compact discs or the like, comprises a back panel, a partition panel foldably connected to one of the side edges of the back panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the bottom edge of the back panel. The partition panel is folded and disposed over the back panel to define a first disc pocket between the back panel and the partition panel. The front panel is folded and disposed over the partition panel to define a second disc pocket between the partition panel and the front panel as well as to provide a closed bottom for both the first and second disc pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Garnier
  • Patent number: 6155412
    Abstract: A carton accomodating a plurality of articles, such as bottles, comprising a top (16, 26), a base (12, 30) and a pair of side walls (14, 28) interconnecting said top and base thereby forming a tubular structure, said top being provided with two spaced rows of apertures (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64) through which the top portions of said articles protrude and a carrying handle means (18, 20, 22) extending upwardly from said top characterised in that said handle means is located between said two rows of apertures and is off set from a plane disposed midway between said rows of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe Le Bras, Jean-Michel Garnier