Patents by Inventor Steve M. Gould
Steve M. Gould 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: 11753226Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11655088Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel at a fold line, and at least one reinforcement panel interrupting the fold line and positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11628994Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel comprising a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel, the top panel comprises at least one container retention tab positioned adjacent a respective container retention opening and foldably connected to the top panel at a respective fold line, at least one side reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap, and the top panel comprises at least one reinforcement portion extending from the respective fold line.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11623803Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel, at least one attachment panel, at least one side panel, and at least one top panel, the at least one attachment panel configured receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the at least one attachment panel and the at least one top panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Jon Thompson, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11485555Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels having at least one central panel, at least one attachment panel foldably connected to the at least one central panel and configured to receive a portion of at least one container of the plurality of containers, and at least one side panel foldably connected to the at least one attachment panel. The at least one central panel includes a plurality of openings and is positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one side panel is attached to at least one container of the plurality of containers.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11472618Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. At least one divider flap is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers. In the second position the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11401094Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of container includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. At least one end flap is foldably connected to the at least one attachment panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: 11383907Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel foldably connected to the at least one central panel, the at least one attachment panel including container retention features for engaging at least one container of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel includes a plurality of openings and is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Publication number: 20220097938Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D955889Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D955890Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D956573Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D956574Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D956575Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D983049Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D984266Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D984279Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D984280Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D984281Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Ana Gonzalez, Steve M. Gould
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Patent number: D1000290Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Jon Thompson, Steve M. Gould