Patents Assigned to Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
  • PREFORM WITH INSERT RING, CONTAINER, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130037508
    Abstract: A preform includes a closed lower portion; a sidewall portion extending upwardly from the closed lower portion; an upper neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall portion; and an insert ring. In embodiments, a portion of the upper neck portion is formed around at least a portion of the insert ring. Further, with embodiments, the insert ring may be multi-layered, and may include a first layer including a polymer, and a second layer including an additional material. Embodiments of such preforms may be molded into various forms of plastic containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Robert A. McIntire
  • Method for printing
    Patent number: 8360566
    Abstract: A method of printing including providing an ink delivery system including a print head in fluid communication between a first tank and a second tank; and providing a pressure differential across the print head to cause ink to flow from the print head. With embodiments of the method, ink can be controllably dispensed from the print head at substantially the same velocity irrespective of the orientation of the print head with respect to the direction of the force of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Uptergrove
  • HANDLE FOR CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20130008915
    Abstract: A separately formed handle for a container includes an annular portion, an extension portion, and a grip portion. The annular portion can be configured to engage a portion of a separate container. The extension portion of the handle is connected to and extends from the annular portion and the grip portion is connected to the extension portion. In embodiments the grip portion includes a plurality of spaced apart fins having grooves on opposite surfaces thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James Christopher Dorn
  • INK DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120281035
    Abstract: An ink delivery system includes a first tank including a fill sensor; a second tank including a fill sensor; a pump configured to pump ink from the first tank to the second tank; a third tank including a fill sensor; a print head in fluid communication with the second tank and the third tank. In an embodiment, the third tank is in fluid communication with the first tank and may be configured to provide a closed loop system, the second tank is in fluid communication with the third tank, and a pressure differential across the print head causes ink to flow through the print head. For some embodiments, pumps may be provided to control pressure differentials and print heads may print at one or more angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Uptergrove
  • Extrusion blow molded container, apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8282876
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Ink delivery system
    Patent number: 8231212
    Abstract: An ink delivery system includes a first tank including a fill sensor; a second tank including a fill sensor; a pump configured to pump ink from the first tank to the second tank; a third tank including a fill sensor; a print head in fluid communication with the second tank and the third tank. In an embodiment, the third tank is in fluid communication with the first tank and may be configured to provide a closed loop system, the second tank is in fluid communication with the third tank, and a pressure differential across the print head causes ink to flow through the print head. For some embodiments, pumps may be provided to control pressure differentials and print heads may print at one or more angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Uptergrove
  • Printing apparatus, system and method
    Patent number: 8167414
    Abstract: A printing apparatus and system for printing is disclosed. The print apparatus includes a print head, an ink reservoir, and at least one conduit for supplying ink from the ink reservoir to the print head. In an embodiment, the ink reservoir is operatively connected to the print head such that the vertical movement of the ink reservoir substantially coincides with a similar vertical movement of the print head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Uptergrove
  • Application of radio frequency identification
    Patent number: 8164457
    Abstract: A method for making a container including a radio frequency identification label is provide. In an embodiment the method includes placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) label into a mold; positioning the RFID label so that an outer portion of the label is substantially flush with the mold surface; and molding a container such that the outer portion of the RFID label is substantially flush with the outer surface of the side wall of the container. An article, which may be formed using the foregoing method, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Dunlap, William A. Slat
  • RETORT-RESISTANT PLASTIC CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20120091149
    Abstract: A retort-resistant plastic container includes a base portion, a sidewall portion, and a neck portion. The base portion includes a domed portion and a lower annular portion. The sidewall portion extends upwardly from the base portion, and typically has a minimum thickness of 0.020 inches. The neck portion extends upwardly from the sidewall portion and includes an annular flange. In embodiments, the outer diameter of the lower annular portion is less than the inner diameter of the annular flange. Further, in some embodiments, the sidewall is substantially smooth absent various sidewall structural reinforcements (e.g., vacuum panels or reinforcement ribs). Moreover, for embodiments, the sidewall portion is at least 0.80 of the total vertical length of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc A. Pedmo
  • ROTARY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20120017783
    Abstract: A system for digitally printing directly on a plurality of containers is provided. In an embodiment, the system includes a device configured to determine an initial position or orientation of an individual container; a plurality of print heads configured to print directly on said containers; and a plurality of container holders configured hold or retain an individual container, to rotate the individual container, and to maintain a rotational position of the individual container relative to at least one print head while printing occurs; and one or more curing devices. The system may be configured such that the plurality of container holders are configured to move along a linear or curved path, and the plurality of container holders may be configured to controllably rotate about a container axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald L. Uptergrove
  • Container body portion
    Patent number: D655175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Young, Richard A. Lovelace, Jr., James J. Miller, Richard C. Darr
  • Container body portion
    Patent number: D656028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle Fleischhacker
  • Container body portion
    Patent number: D656833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarah Perez
  • Container
    Patent number: D660163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Miller, James C. Dorn
  • Container body portion
    Patent number: D661197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kissinger, Kyle Fleischhacker, James C. Dorn
  • Plastic container
    Patent number: D662421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James Christopher Dorn
  • Container body portion
    Patent number: D662824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarah Perez
  • Handle for container
    Patent number: D667299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James Christopher Dom
  • Plastic container
    Patent number: D669357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James Christopher Dorn
  • Plastic container
    Patent number: D671007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Lovelace, Jr., Sarah J. Perez