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).

  • Patent number: 11753226
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11655088
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11628994
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11623803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Thompson, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11485555
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11472618
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11401094
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11383907
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20220097938
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D955889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D955890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D956573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D956574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D956575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D983049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Ana Gonzalez, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D1000290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Thompson, Steve M. Gould