Patents Assigned to CDF Corporation
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Patent number: 11731815Abstract: A packaging assembly for holding contents is provided. The packaging assembly includes a self-supporting liner having a wall that encloses sides and bottom of an interior of the liner and defines an open top end of the liner, and a rim that projects outwardly from the wall proximal to the open top end. The packaging assembly also includes a lidding assembly including a cover region and a destructible seal region that seals the cover region to the liner extending over and closing the liner open top. The destructible cover region is weaker than the liner and the cover region so that detachment of the cover region from the liner causes the destructible seal region to fail. The lidding assembly includes a first lidding material having a center portion and an outer portion that surrounds the center portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Maxwell Sullivan
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Patent number: 11577901Abstract: A container assembly for flowable materials, the container assembly comprising: a reusable outer supporting container; and a disposable inner plastic liner; wherein the reusable outer supporting container comprises an outlet pipe comprising a first outlet pipe section connected to the reusable outer supporting container and a second outlet pipe section releasably connectable to the first outlet pipe section, wherein the second outlet pipe section comprises a valve for selectively closing off the second outlet pipe section, and wherein at least one of the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section comprises an annular recess; and wherein the disposable inner plastic liner comprises a tubular outlet portion, wherein the tubular outlet portion comprises an outer flange configured to be captured between the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section, and further wherein the outer flange of the tubular outlet portion comprises an annular protrusion configured to be received in tType: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Joseph Sullivan, James Plunkett
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Patent number: 11180280Abstract: A liner system for use with a carton of pre-packaged products to protect the carton from moisture may include a substantially continuous liner including a bottom panel and side and end wall panels extending upward from the bottom panel and defining an open top and the liner may be adapted for positioning in the carton prior to placement of the pre-packaged products and may include positioning features configured to maintain a position of the pre-packaged products.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Robert G. Buchenan, William Harvey, Mark Sinn, Joseph Sullivan, Terry Staed
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Patent number: 11077996Abstract: A packaging assembly for holding contents is provided. The packaging assembly includes a self-supporting liner having a wall that encloses sides and bottom of an interior of the liner and defines an open top end of the liner, and a rim that projects outwardly from the wall proximal to the open top end. The packaging assembly also includes a lidding assembly including a cover region and a destructible seal region that seals the cover region to the liner extending over and closing the liner open top. The destructible cover region is weaker than the liner and the cover region so that detachment of the cover region from the liner causes the destructible seal region to fail. The lidding assembly includes a first lidding material having a center portion and an outer portion that surrounds the center portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Maxwell Sullivan
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Patent number: 10988298Abstract: A container assembly for flowable materials, the container assembly comprising: a reusable outer supporting container; and a disposable inner plastic liner; wherein the reusable outer supporting container comprises an outlet pipe comprising a first outlet pipe section connected to the reusable outer supporting container and a second outlet pipe section releasably connectable to the first outlet pipe section, wherein the second outlet pipe section comprises a valve for selectively closing off the second outlet pipe section, and wherein at least one of the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section comprises an annular recess; and wherein the disposable inner plastic liner comprises a tubular outlet portion, wherein the tubular outlet portion comprises an outer flange configured to be captured between the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section, and further wherein the outer flange of the tubular outlet portion comprises an annular protrusion configured to be received in tType: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Joseph Sullivan, James Plunkett
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Publication number: 20200307887Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls and an open top. A self-supporting plastic liner fits inside of the carton and is for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion. When the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the dependent skirt portion of the rim hangs over the side walls of the carton. A lidding material is removeably affixed to the rim of the plastic liner. A carton lid closes off the open top of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Sullivan, JR., Joe Wanner, Robert Buchenan, Steve Gosling
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Patent number: 10717581Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls and an open top. A self-supporting plastic liner fits inside of the carton and is for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion. When the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the dependent skirt portion of the rim hangs over the side walls of the carton. A lidding material is removeably affixed to the rim of the plastic liner. A carton lid closes off the open top of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Joe Wanner, Robert Buchenan, Steve Gosling
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Patent number: 9346612Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: James Plunkett, Robert H. P. Fougere
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Patent number: 9290310Abstract: A container for holding contents includes a shell having a peripheral rim defining a substantially open top, a lid positioned on the shell, covering the substantially open top, and having a peripheral portion engaging the peripheral rim, and a liner disposed within the shell, conforming to the shape of the shell, and having peripheral ribbon secured to the lid forming a continuous seal between the liner and the lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Sinn, Joseph Sullivan
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Patent number: 9120608Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls. The packaging assembly also includes a self-supporting plastic liner that fits inside of the carton for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has either a substantially circular or substantially oval cylindrical side wall, a closed bottom end characterized by a bottom wall formed integral with said side wall, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion, wherein when the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the radially extending flange portion supports the liner on at least a portion of the carton. A lidding material is provided to seal the plastic liner.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Bob Buchenen, Stephen L. Gosling
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Patent number: 9016555Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible liner and bag-in-box container system comprising a collapsible container having a liner attached to the collapsible container, such that when the container is expanded from a collapsed state, the attached liner similarly expands. When the collapsible container is expanded, the liner may expand to substantially conform to the shape of the collapsible container. The liner may further comprise a filler fitting for receiving contents for filling the liner. The filler fitting may comprise one or more annular rings adapted to secure the filler fitting of the liner to an opening in the collapsible container. The collapsible container may be made of corrugated fiberboard. The collapsible container may further include tape having two adhesive sides for securing the collapsible container in an expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: James Plunkett, Joseph J. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20150083717Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls and an open top. A self-supporting plastic liner fits inside of the carton and is for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion. When the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the dependent skirt portion of the rim hangs over the side walls of the carton. A lidding material is removeably affixed to the rim of the plastic liner. A carton lid closes off the open top of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: CDF CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Joe Wanner, Bob Buchenen, Steve Gosling
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Patent number: 8567660Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls and an open top. A self-supporting plastic liner fits inside of the carton, and is for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion. When the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the dependent skirt portion of the rim hangs over the side walls of the carton. A lidding material is removeably affixed to the rim of the plastic liner. A carton lid closes off the open top of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: Joseph Sullivan, Bob Buchenen, Steve Gosling
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Publication number: 20130206763Abstract: A container for holding contents includes a shell having a peripheral rim defining a substantially open top, a lid positioned on the shell, covering the substantially open top, and having a peripheral portion engaging the peripheral rim, and a liner disposed within the shell, conforming to the shape of the shell, and having peripheral ribbon secured to the lid forming a continuous seal between the liner and the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: CDF CorporationInventors: Mark Sinn, Joseph Sullivan
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Patent number: 8182152Abstract: A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible panel a second flexible panel and a first seal joining the first and second panels and a second seal joining the first and second panels. The first flexible panel comprises at least one ply of thermoplastic material and the second flexible panel comprises at least one ply of material that has a higher heat threshold than the at least one ply contained in the first flexible panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: James Plunkett, Joseph Sullivan
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Patent number: 8075188Abstract: A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, a first seal joining the first and second portions, a second seal joining the first and second portions, a third seal joining the first and second portions, and a fourth seal joining the first and second portions. The first portion is a better barrier than the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: James Plunkett, Joseph Sullivan
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Patent number: 7798711Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: CDF CorporationInventors: James Plunkett, Robert H. Fougere, Joseph J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 7244064Abstract: A bag for storing material in liquid or particulate form, comprising four side walls and top and bottom walls that are integral extensions of the four side walls, is characterized by an additional single or multi-ply sheet that overlies and is sealed to one side of said bag, said sheet material being adapted to be partially separated from itself so as to form a flap at the top end of the bag that can be gripped for use in supporting the bag as it is being drained of its contents via a drain located at the bottom end of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: CDF CorporationInventor: Joseph J. Sullivan, Jr.
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Publication number: 20050061818Abstract: A ring-like reinforcement part 2 is secured to an upper end face of a bottomed cylindrical container main body 1. The container main body 1 is formed of a flexible film-like member which is composed of polyethylene, polypropylene or the like. The reinforcement part 2 has strength enough to prevent the container main body 1 from greatly deformed and to prevent liquid, such as adhesive agent, coating material or the like stored in the container main body 1 from overflowing when the container main body 1 is lifted up through the reinforcement part 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicants: Hosokawa Yoko Co., Ltd., Polymer Systems Co., Ltd., CDF CorporationInventors: Toru Ichikawa, Kazuhiro Umenaka, Yoji Tanaka
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Patent number: 6364179Abstract: A telescoping valve assembly that is integrally attached to a container. The valve assembly includes a slide member that is movably attached to a sleeve, the sleeve being attached to a liner or a container. The slide member can be telescoped to a desired protrusion distance from the surface of the container. Once the slide member is in the desired position, a plug is taken off and a valve shaft is turned. The valve shaft controls the opening and closing of a valve assembly inside of the slide member and in this way the precise rate of flow of material from the container can be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: CDF CorporationInventor: Joseph J. Sullivan