With Venting Or Ventilation Means Patents (Class 229/120)
  • Patent number: 11794946
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack F Melvan, Sarah A Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Patent number: 11529786
    Abstract: A method of erecting a carton from a blank, including: engaging the blank with a punch head against which the carton is formed, folding side portions of the blank against the punch head to form sides of the carton; folding outer portions of the side portions of the blank away from the punch head and against an external side of the carton; folding end portions of the blank against the punch head to form end portions of the carton; folding outer portions of the end portions of the blank away from the punch head and against an external end of the carton; and securing corner gussets formed between the side and end portions against sides or ends of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignees: Mercer Stainless Limited, Visy R & D Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Grant Antony Crackett, Adrian Michael Dalgleish, Paul Merkel, Leighton Markham
  • Patent number: 11117727
    Abstract: A system and method for storing, shipping, preserving and ripening produce. Packaging of respiring produce, particularly avocados, in sealed tray systems. The tray systems include a lower bowl-shaped tray having an upper lip to which a flexible film is adhered. The flexible film has an aperture covered by a breathable membrane. The film permits passage of water vapor to reduce the chance of mold formation during packaging and shipping. The breathable membrane controls gaseous exchange at different temperatures and has pores that open above the threshold temperature. The breathable membrane alters the O2 and CO2 within the tray above the threshold temperature, thus slowing up the ripening process at elevated temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Mission Produce, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Nelson
  • Patent number: 11027875
    Abstract: A telescoping insulated box assembly, comprising: an outer box, the outer box comprising a side wall and a bottom wall, the side wall and the bottom wall of the outer box each defining an insulation cavity; and an inner box, the inner box comprising a side wall and a wall forming a portion of a top side of the box assembly, each wall of the inner box defining an insulation cavity, the inner box sized to fit into the outer box such that the each of the side walls of the inner box faces one of the side walls of the outer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 11007716
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure relate to a build material container for a three-dimensional printing system. The container has an external casing and a plurality of reservoirs within the external casing. Each reservoir has an outlet to supply build material stored within the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Xavier Gasso, Carlos Martinez Castellanos, Ivan Ferrero
  • Patent number: 10981691
    Abstract: A telescoping insulated box assembly, comprising: an outer box, the outer box comprising a side wall and a bottom wall, the side wall and the bottom wall of the outer box each defining an insulation cavity; and an inner box, the inner box comprising a side wall and a wall forming a portion of a top side of the box assembly, each wall of the inner box defining an insulation cavity, the inner box sized to fit into the outer box such that the each of the side walls of the inner box faces one of the side walls of the outer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 10850447
    Abstract: Certain examples of a build material container for a three-dimensional printing system is described. The build material container has an external casing and an internal compartment within the external casing. The internal compartment may have a reservoir to store build material, where the reservoir has a channel structure, and a surround that encloses the reservoir. A partition is provided within which the channel structure is mounted, the partition forming an upper surface of the internal compartment and being independent from the external casing and the surround. The partition restricts access to the internal compartment and collects build material during use of the channel structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Xavier Gasso, Carlos Martinez Castellanos, Ivan Ferrero
  • Patent number: 10820578
    Abstract: In accordance with the present embodiment of the Garden Pond with Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well, there is provided a garden-pond with a reinforced socketed base for inserting supporting twist-lock stems for aquatic plant-baskets and assorted aquatic fixtures such as fountains. The in-ground garden-plant watering-well is part of the garden pond's outer wall and is open at both ends and is both functional and decorative. This embodiment also consists of a plant-container that has an above ground-level portion and a below-ground-level portion. The above ground-level portion is the watering-well, and the below-ground-level portion is the well-barrel. The aquatic garden pond feature can be set into the ground, and its rim is reinforced to support additional attachable in-ground garden-plant watering-wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Eugene Harris, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10633140
    Abstract: A fastener assembly can include a latch of a first flap and a hole of a second flap. The latch and hole can be configured to be mated together to releasably fasten the first and second flaps to one another when the first and second flaps are in an overlapping configuration. The latch can be inwardly spaced apart from each outer peripheral edge of the first flap, and the hole can be inwardly spaced apart from each outer peripheral edge of the second flap. The fastener assembly can be a variable fastener assembly configured to be in a variety of predetermined fastened configurations for securing the first and second flaps to one another in a variety of predetermined overlapping configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignees: Surpack s.a., Advan Packaging Systems LLC
    Inventor: Armando Vergara
  • Patent number: 10633143
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a sheet to form a lid to substantially close a container. The sheet comprises a rectangular base having opposing side edges, opposing end edges, an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one notch is included on each of the side edges, where the notches correspond to a protrusion on an upper surface of two side walls of the container. A portion of the lower surface of the sheet at the side edges are configured to engage with the upper surface of the two side walls of the container. A foldable flap extends outwardly from each of the two end edges. The foldable flaps are configured to fold downwardly and engage against end walls of the container. The rectangular base has a thickness of at least 0.125 inches to support weight of items placed on the upper surface of the rectangular base without collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventor: Shawn Morris Hodge
  • Patent number: 10414536
    Abstract: Portable display containers with spine and cross supports, methods of making portable display containers with spine and cross supports, and methods of using containers with spine and cross supports. The portable display containers have a plurality of tiers, each tier having a base tray, at least one spine, and two or more cross supports that add strength and rigidity to the display, allowing the portable display containers to be fully loaded with product or items prior to transportation and/or shipment to the display location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Criss K. Cruz
  • Patent number: 10392153
    Abstract: A ventilation board is manufactured from a corrugated board comprising at least one depressed portion on both sides of the board in such a way that flutes of the corrugated layer between said depressed portions are exposed to form a plurality of passageways for passage of fluid across the board, in other words, from one side to the other side of the board. The depressed portion is formed by forming a cut on the surface of each side of the board in such a way that the cut penetrating from one side of the board passes through the corrugated layer of the corrugated board but does not pass through the other side of the corrugated board, and depressing the cuts in such a way that the flutes between the depressed portion get exposed in order to provide passageways for passage of the fluid across the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta
  • Patent number: 10118726
    Abstract: A blank of foldable sheet material for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a bottom panel, a top panel, and a set of vent panels configured to form at least one venting assembly positioned on the top panel of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott James, Kenneth John Shanton
  • Patent number: 9963261
    Abstract: A foldable food storage container includes a main storage area and a cover and is able to convert from a folded state to an expanded state and vice versa. The main storage area includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left panel, a right panel, and multiple fold lines. The main storage area is able to store, transport, and serve food. The cover includes one or more flaps and a fastener, which is able to selectively secure the cover to the food storage area when the container is in an expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventor: Emily Moore
  • Patent number: 9916401
    Abstract: A package design system creates one or more package design files by creating cut line instructions and fold line instructions. If the system determines that the package should be split across two or more substrates, it will select a fold line and convert the selected fold line to a seam. Conversion to a seam may occur by creating cut line instructions for the selected fold line, imparting a first set of functional elements on a first side of the seam, and imparting a second set of functional elements on a second side of the seam. The first set of functional elements and the second set of functional elements will form a functional connection when the three-dimensional structure is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Reiner Eschbach, Stephen C. Morgana
  • Patent number: 9916402
    Abstract: A package design system creates one or more package design files by creating cut line instructions and fold line instructions for a package flat. If the system determines that the package flat should be split into two or more subparts across two or more substrates or two or more sub-regions of a single substrate, it will select a fold line and convert the selected fold line to a seam. Conversion to a seam may occur by creating cut line instructions for the selected fold line, imparting a first set of functional elements on a first side of the seam, and imparting a second set of functional elements on a second side of the seam. The first set of functional elements and the second set of functional elements will form a functional connection when the three-dimensional structure is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Reiner Eschbach, Stephen C. Morgana
  • Patent number: 9873541
    Abstract: A storage container includes a bottom panel that has a parallel front edge and rear edge, and a parallel first and second side edge. A front panel is connected to the bottom panel along the front edge and is further connected with a front locking section. A first side panel is connected to the first side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a first side locking section. A second side panel is connected to the second side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a second side locking section. A rear panel is connected to the rear edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a rear locking section. The rear panel has four deltoidal sections. The container is configured for rapid assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Connecticut Container Corp.
    Inventor: Gerald C. Earnshaw
  • Patent number: 9758273
    Abstract: The present invention is a divider box assembly comprising a plurality of individual compartments formed from a plurality of transverse, longitudinal panels and exterior panels. Such exterior panels arranged such that they may form high strength internal and external partitions to support stacking of a plurality of divider boxes and also providing increased resistance to rough handling during shipment and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: DRYIP, LLC
    Inventors: D. Rudolph Youell, Aaron Spencer, Michael Fisco
  • Patent number: 9715648
    Abstract: An information recording medium includes a substrate; a laser marking layer that has a reduced reflectance to light with a wavelength of 780 nm or more and that is discolored by irradiation with laser light, the laser marking layer being provided on the substrate; and a shielding layer that transmits infrared light, and that absorbs or reflects visible light, the shielding layer being provided on the laser marking layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: TOPPAN TDK LABEL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tomoya Morikawa, Katsumi Saito, Hideaki Shinozaki, Masaru Matsuda, Akihiro Iikuma
  • Patent number: 9452860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilation board, an insulating board, a ventilation system, and articles and architectural applications comprising said ventilation board and a method of manufacturing the ventilation board. The said ventilation board comprises a layer (11) provided with a first aperture (5); an adjacent layer provided (13) with a second aperture (7), the first and second apertures being located relative to each other such that they are non-aligned and are substantially without overlap; and a passageway (9) interconnecting the first and second apertures thereby permitting the passage of fluid therebetween. Therefore, the carton comprising said ventilation board when used for fast food packaging provides sufficient ventilation of the carton so that water condensed from food vapors does not run on to the food in the carton, and sufficient insulation so that the food in the carton is kept warm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta
  • Patent number: 9446893
    Abstract: A sheet material for use in packaging having at least a first layer and at lease a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer are bonded together to fabricate the sheet material such that an area between the first layer and the second layer is unbonded so as to create a passageway having at least one opening on a first side of the sheet material and at least one opening on a second side of the sheet material, the passageway being a one-way valve integrally formed by bonding together the first and second layers to form the sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: VP SHEETS LTD.
    Inventor: Shlomo Uri Haimi
  • Publication number: 20150115024
    Abstract: Improved produce containers, systems and method for packing and shipping the same, utilize containers that are smaller and have a lower Box Declared Weight than industry-standard banana boxes. The improved system comprises improved containers and an industry-standard sized banana pallet, which allows for a relatively higher weight of bananas to be shipped, while providing effective means to vary ventilation and temperature of the bananas, particularly those that are near the center of the pallet load. The method allows for reduced handling, and as a result, reduced bruising and scarring of bananas, while improving working conditions for those handling the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Claudio FINOL, Francisco RODRIGUEZ, Arnoldo LAGOS
  • Publication number: 20150028088
    Abstract: A carton for containing a cooked food product. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A lid is positionable to at least partially close a top of the carton. A plurality of vent features are in at least one panel of the plurality of panels for at least partially maintaining product attributes of the cooked food product contained in the carton by at least partially venting the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Karen L. Mills, Mark P. Baker
  • Publication number: 20140312108
    Abstract: A storage box has a container with circumferential sidewall and upper rim. A cover is removably connected to the container. The cover, when placed in a closure position on the container, is resting on the rim. In the closure position, the cover is positioned on the container in a sealing position or in a closing position. The sidewall has a sidewall section with venting openings. The cover has a cover wall extending downward into the container interior. The cover wall is positioned where the sidewall section is located in the closure position. The cover wall is resting seal-tightly on an inner wall of the sidewall in the sealing position of the cover. The cover has venting passages. In the closing position of the cover, the venting passages extend from the container interior to the sidewall and open into the venting openings without the cover wall covering the venting openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: OKT Germany GmbH
    Inventor: Benjamin Kroll
  • Patent number: 8851362
    Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels integrally arranged with respect to each other and with respect to a set of orthogonal x, y and z axes, the z-axis defining a direction line in which the container is configured to support a stacking load. The plurality of panels include a first panel having a first planar surface, and a second panel having a second planar surface, wherein the first panel and the second panel form a contiguity with a fold line disposed therebetween, and wherein the first planar surface is disposed parallel to the x-z plane or the y-z plane. The container further includes a compression reinforcement feature having a planar edge oriented orthogonal to the first planar surface and perpendicular to the z-axis, the planar edge being disposed a distance away from the fold line but at a distance no greater than half a thickness of the first panel, the first panel having a void between the fold line and the planar edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC
    Inventors: Yavuz Aksan, Ernest Barfield Widner, Wayne P. Gasior
  • Publication number: 20140263353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable carton blank that, when folded, forms a carton having a partition wall for segregating products within the carton. The partition wall member may be hingedly attached to a front panel of the carton such that the partition wall member may be unattached from the front panel and extended across the bottom panel of the carton to form two compartments within the carton. A slot in the rear panel of the carton may secure an end portion of the partition wall member when the partition wall member extends across the bottom panel of the carton to form the two compartments within the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip Bell
  • Publication number: 20140252076
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first container for at least one food item. The container includes a substantially flat bottom panel, and a pair of opposed side panels and front and rear portions extending upwardly from the bottom panel. The container further includes a shelf positioned in an interior of the container. The shelf is configured for allowing a food item to be placed thereon and is accessible from one of the front portion and the rear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kerry Marvin Pollock, Joseph Richard Piastrelli
  • Patent number: 8814033
    Abstract: A package for holding a food product. The package comprises a tray comprising a plurality of tray panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of tray panels comprise a tray central panel and at least one tray side panel foldably connected to the tray central panel. The package also comprises a lid comprising a plurality of lid panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the lid. The plurality of lid panels comprise a lid central panel and at least one lid side panel foldably connected to the lid central panel. The lid cooperates with the tray to at least partially close the package when the package is configured in a closed position and a venting position. Venting features are operable to vent the package when the package is configured in the venting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard F. House
  • Patent number: 8770466
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a corrugated box for separately holding two items, preferably cooked pizzas. The box comprises a base portion, a shelf portion, and a lid portion, with each portion having foldable walls. The first item will be enclosed between the base portion and the shelf portion, while the second item will be enclosed within the shelf portion and the lid. Score lines are used to indicate where folds should be made. Score lines are positioned where each of the above folds should be made, and can include perforation and cut lines. The shelf portion is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. Terlesky, Debra K. Mabry
  • Patent number: 8662378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilation board, an insulating board, a ventilation system, and articles and architectural applications comprising said ventilation board and a method of manufacturing the ventilation board. The said ventilation board comprises a layer (11) provided with a first aperture (5); an adjacent layer provided (13) with a second aperture (7), the first and second apertures being located relative to each other such that they are non-aligned and are substantially without overlap; and a passageway (9) interconnecting the first and second apertures thereby permitting the passage of fluid therebetween. Therefore, the carton comprising said ventilation board when used for fast food packaging provides sufficient ventilation of the carton so that water condensed from food vapors does not run on to the food in the carton, and sufficient insulation so that the food in the carton is kept warm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20140021204
    Abstract: A carton may include a linter. The liner may include one or more pressure control features for automatically relieving pressure from within an area enclosed by the liner. A pressure control feature may be in the form of one or more vent passageways extending through the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Sinclair, Joseph C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 8622280
    Abstract: A combination shipping and dispensing carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The carton may have various dispensing features to allow articles to be dispensed from the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Edward W. Jones
  • Publication number: 20130341383
    Abstract: The present application thus provides a tray for use with a number of products. The tray may include a base and a lid enclosing the base. The base may include a first wall and a second wall. The lid may include a first lid tab and a second lid tab such that the first lid tab of the lid is attached to an exterior of the first wall of the base and the second lid tab of the lid is attached to the exterior of the second wall of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Yavuz Aksan, Wayne P. Gasior, Ernest B. Widner
  • Publication number: 20130284798
    Abstract: A carton for foodstuff, in particular for pizzas or similar foodstuffs, comprises a bottom part (2) and a lid part (3). Each of these parts (2, 3) has a front wall (4, 5) and two side walls (6, 7, 8). Bottom part (2) and lid part (3) are joined together pivotally by a rear wall (10) so that these parts (2, 3) are pivotable for opening and closing the carton (1). To stack cartons stably on top of one another in a simple manner and to prevent jamming of cartons arranged one above the other, at least one front wall (4, 5) of the bottom part (2) or lid part (3) runs obliquely outwards corresponding to a free end edge (11, 12) of the at least one front wall (4, 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: SEDA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Gianfranco D'Amato
  • Patent number: 8551597
    Abstract: An airflow pad is disclosed that includes first and second external facings of paper material extending between edge portions of the panel and having interior portions disposed remotely from the edge portions. A low-density core of paper material disposed between and associating the external facings to provide stiffness to the panel. The pad defines a network of channels open at least one of the edge portions and at the interior portion of the first facing allowing airflow therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hexacomb Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond A. Kowalski, John R. Welday
  • Publication number: 20130186948
    Abstract: An article-transport container comprises a floor having a respective left-side and right-side closures that are foldably joined thereto. A front end wall is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective left-side and right-side closures. A rear end wall is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective left-side and right-side closures and at least one tri-layers corner cooperate with the respective left-side and right-side closures to define an interior region adapted to receive articles therein. The least one tri-layer corner includes respective outer and inner layers and a medical layer which is sandwiched between the respective outer and inner layers and a medical layer which is sandwiched between the respective outer and inner layers to enhance stacking strength of the container while minimizing scarps produced during construction of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: TIN INC.
    Inventor: TIN Inc.
  • Patent number: 8469257
    Abstract: This invention relates to a box for sterile products made of panels forming a belt (10) and of flaps extending the panels and forming bottom and top walls perpendicular to the belt, the belt and the flaps being cut in a foamed plastic material plate comprising at least two covering sheets (P1, P2) maintained mutually spaced apart by a plurality of struts (E) providing longitudinal mutually parallel cells. This invention is characterized in that at least one of the covering sheets is perforated (C) for allowing for a sterilizing gas to pass through the cover, and cuts (13) crossing at least one covering sheet of the plate are provided along hinging lines of the flaps on the belt for providing the communication of said cells with the outside when flaps (31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52, 61, 62) are folded at right angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: DS Smith Kaysersberg
    Inventor: Guillaume Maillot
  • Patent number: 8439253
    Abstract: A blank, carton, or package including a handle formed in a top panel is described. Deformation lines can be included on the blank or carton to allow the handle to flex, thereby increasing handle strength. The blank can include corner-forming panels attached to end flaps that can be used to form corners in the formed carton or package. The corners provide reinforcement strength to allow stacking of the cartons or packages, such as on pallets or during shipment. Openings can be provided in select areas of the blank, carton, or package to allow ventilation to and from the interior of the carton or package. Connecting panels in the top panel can be removed to dispense articles from the carton or package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Emili Requena, Ana Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20120285972
    Abstract: A clamshell container includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a bottom wall and a side wall attached to the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the side wall form a bottom recessed area. The top portion is connected with the bottom portion along a fold line. The top portion is configured to fold over at least part of the bottom portion at the fold line to form a storage area between the top portion and the bottom recessed area. The top portion and the bottom portion are constructed of a first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer by an insulating material. The insulating material includes micro-encapsulated particles to expand and provide thermal insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Fu, Matthew R. Cook
  • Publication number: 20120241510
    Abstract: A substantially paper-based composite container for an off-gassing product includes a paperboard can body having a substantially gas-impervious liner attached to an inner surface thereof, and a pair of substantially paper-based end closures attached to the opposite ends of the can body, each end closure defining a generally cylindrical sealing panel in contact with an inner surface of the can body. Heat-sealable materials are disposed on opposing surfaces of the sealing panel and can body. The sealing panels of the end closures are attached to the can body by heat seals. The heat seal for at least one of the end closures is discontinuous such that at least one vent channel extends through the heat seal so as to establish fluid communication between an interior of the composite container and the environment outside the composite container. The at least one vent channel is operable to vent excess gas pressure from the interior of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Kenan J. Clougherty
  • Publication number: 20120111931
    Abstract: A double pizza pack, comprising: a single sheet comprising folding lines forming: a base plate, for use as the bottom of a lower pizza compartment; a lid plate, connected to said base plate by a first strap; a division plate, connected to said base plate by a second strap, for dividing the space between said lid plate and said base plate into two compartments; and side walls, wherein said straps being a part of said side walls; wherein the height of said first strap being twice as the height of said second strap, thereby allowing forming said pack from said single sheet, by a single punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Yaniv KIMHI
  • Publication number: 20120037691
    Abstract: A food carton includes a substantially triangular bottom panel with a first, second and third edge. A first, second, and third sidewall connect to the first, second, and third edge, respectively, of the bottom panel. A cover is connected to a top edge of the third sidewall. The bottom panel; first, second, and third sidewalls; and the cover define a substantially closed space therein in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, a first side edge and a second side edge of the third sidewall extend beyond a rear edge of the first sidewall and a rear edge of the second sidewall, respectively, so that the rear edge of the first sidewall and the rear edge of the second sidewall are in frictional contact with an inner surface of the third sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Hubbard, JR., Matthew R. Cook, Thomas Fu
  • Publication number: 20110248079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a carton including a base, and walls extending from the edges of the base, the carton characterised in that at least one wall is configured to provide a fluid conduit extending from the base of the wall to the top of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: CORCEL IP LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Petrus Antonius Maria Van Berlo, Kathryn Shelley Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110114715
    Abstract: A package for holding a food product. The package comprises a tray comprising a plurality of tray panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of tray panels comprise a tray central panel and at least one tray side panel foldably connected to the tray central panel. The package also comprises a lid comprising a plurality of lid panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the lid. The plurality of lid panels comprise a lid central panel and at least one lid side panel foldably connected to the lid central panel. The lid cooperates with the tray to at least partially close the package when the package is configured in a closed position and a venting position. Venting features are operable to vent the package when the package is configured in the venting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Richard F. House
  • Publication number: 20110068156
    Abstract: The invention is a box-shaped container for hot foods comprising a bottom provided with sides in such a way as to define an inner compartment that is closed with a lid that rests on the sides. At the level of the sides a duct is defined, which is provided with a head opening that communicates with the external environment and a lateral slot that communicates with the inner compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: SCACCHIERA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Primon, Gianluca Primon, Chiara Primon, Elsa Bertollo
  • Patent number: 7828196
    Abstract: A container for flowers and such includes a stackable holder with upright walls, a carrier supported on the walls, an upper holder being placeable on the carrier, and also A ventilation element located in at least one of the walls and also at the top of the carrier. The ventilation element includes at least one recess opening out at the upper edge of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Pagter & Partners International B.V.
    Inventors: Janus Adriaan Willem De Pagter, Jeroen Johan Bruijns, Simon Eduard Niekolaas
  • Publication number: 20100276478
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: PACTIV CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Publication number: 20100264049
    Abstract: This invention relates to a box for sterile products made of panels forming a belt (10) and of flaps extending the panels and forming bottom and top walls perpendicular to the belt, the belt and the flaps being cut in a foamed plastic material plate comprising at least two covering sheets (P1, P2) maintained mutually spaced apart by a plurality of struts (E) providing longitudinal mutually parallel cells. This invention is characterized in that at least one of the covering sheets is perforated (C) for allowing for a sterilizing gas to pass through the cover, and cuts (13) crossing at least one covering sheet of the plate are provided along hinging lines of the flaps on the belt for providing the communication of said cells with the outside when flaps (31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52, 61, 62) are folded at right angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Guillaume Maillot
  • Publication number: 20100193578
    Abstract: An ovenable paper container containing an inner liner, an outer liner, and an intermediate or corrugated paper layer positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner. The ovenable paper container can be used to heat and/or cook food and then be used as a serving container without the danger of causing burns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: SCOTT SANDERS
  • Publication number: 20100155460
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilation board, an insulating board, a ventilation system, and articles and architectural applications comprising said ventilation board and a method of manufacturing the ventilation board. The said ventilation board comprises a layer (11) provided with a first aperture (5); an adjacent layer provided (13) with a second aperture (7), the first and second apertures being located relative to each other such that they are non-aligned and are substantially without overlap; and a passageway (9) interconnecting the first and second apertures thereby permitting the passage of fluid therebetween. Therefore, the carton comprising said ventilation board when used for fast food packaging provides sufficient ventilation of the carton so that water condensed from food vapours does not run on to the food in the carton, and sufficient insulation so that the food in the carton is kept warm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta