Patents Examined by Christopher R Demeree
  • Reseal label for box in a box re-sealable pack
    Patent number: 11235919
    Abstract: A container of consumer goods includes a rigid outer box and a rigid inner box wherein a pull tab is configured to reseal a pre-cut opening in the inner box. The pull tab includes a cover layer larger than the pre-cut opening. The cover layer can be a piece of bundle wrap with a paper layer of the bundle wrap contacting the consumer goods inside the box. The outer box has a hinged lid permanently attached to a connecting tab of the pull tab whereby opening the hinged lid simultaneously opens the pre-cut opening in the inner box by lifting the pull tab. The connecting tab includes adhesive which is partially deadened to decrease adhesion of the connecting tab to the inner box. The pull tab can also include one or more machine readable markings to enhance automated application of the pull tab to an inner box blank during manufacturing of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Bellamah, James S. Bigelow
  • Stackable receptacle for the shipment of goods
    Patent number: 11235903
    Abstract: Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: James Edward Lee, Sr.
  • Carrier and blank therefor
    Patent number: 11230403
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed toward a carrier (90) for containing a product. The carrier comprises first, second and third connected side panels (16a/16b, 116a/116b, 216a/216b, 316a/316b; 14, 114, 214, 314; 12, 112, 212, 312) which define a three-sided tubular structure having a triangular cross-section. The carrier has a substantially triangular-shaped, crash-bottom-style, bottom wall. Parts (24b/26b, 20b/32, 22b; 124b/126b, 120b/132, 122b; 224b/226b, 220b/232, 222b; 324b/326b, 320b/332, 322b) of the bottom wall are coupled to the first, second and third side panels. The carrier has a mechanical interlocking feature (T1, T2, S1, S2); and a multi-part mechanical locking mechanism. A first top-end closure panel (16a/16b 116a/116b; 215a/215b; 315a/315b) comprises a first part (A1) of said multi-part mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES, LLC
    Inventor: John Valencia
  • Perforated collapsible box
    Patent number: 11230404
    Abstract: A collapsible box includes a top panel; a front panel hingedly attached to the top panel; a first side panel hingedly attached to the top panel and the front panel; a second side panel hingedly attached to the top panel and the front panel; a rear panel hingedly attached to the top panel, the first side panel, and the second side panel; and a bottom panel hingedly attached to the front panel, the rear panel, the first side panel, and the second side panel; and wherein a lateral hinge is defined extending at least partially across the front panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the rear panel, and wherein the lateral hinge is configured to collapse the collapsible box when a user presses inwards on the first side panel and the second side panel along the lateral hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Foldable serving utensils
    Patent number: 11225364
    Abstract: This disclosure describes foldable serving utensils, such as serrated, partially serrated and unserrated spatulas and serving scoops, with sharp or dull edges, that can be comprised of bendable material that can be incised, scored, perforated and folded, such as cardboard, and that can be integrated into planar lids and surfaces of boxes and other containers, such as pizza boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Brett I Goldberg
  • Tamper evident tuck end containers
    Patent number: 11225354
    Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The top flap includes a major flap and a minor flap. The major flap connects between the top panel and the minor flap. The major flap includes a tamper evident access feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLC
    Inventor: Rodney D. Dixon
  • Packaging and blank therefor
    Patent number: 11225352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging made from cardboard, paper or similar, including a front wall and a rear wall, respectively at least one lateral wall connecting the front and rear walls and designed to form respective lateral sides of the packaging. The packaging is designed as a prismatic body along a longitudinal axis, and a base construction includes at least one base closure coupled to the front or rear wall for closing the base of the packaging. A cover construction includes at least one cover closure coupled to the front and rear walls for closing the cover of the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: MAYR-MELNHOF KARTON AG
    Inventor: Timothy John Bourne
  • Cooler apparatus and method of making from folding single sheet of corrugated material
    Patent number: 11214428
    Abstract: A box is made by folding a sheet of material. Preferably, the box is formed by applying adhesive and folding using a machine, and a waterproof or water resistant coating is applied so that the box is configured for use as a cooler. The box includes (a) a storage portion, including a bottom panel, a first end panel, a second end panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; (b) four corner panels; (c) a top panel including tabs; and (d) a latching panel attached to the first side panel and pivotable relative thereto about a fold line, the latching panel including first and second subpanels. The latching panel includes cuts extending between and dividing the first and second subpanels through which the tabs respectively extend when the cooler is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: BRRR BOX, LLC
    Inventor: Donn J. Costanzo, Jr.
  • Repulpable container
    Patent number: 11214427
    Abstract: A repulpable insulated container assembly having a container formed of paper such as corrugated cardboard or varying paper materials and defining an interior; and a repulpable insert placed within the interior of the container and formed of a first paper layer; and a paper fiber pad coupled to the first paper layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Alan B. Collison, Reid Borgman
  • Multivariable perforated adjustable height box
    Patent number: 11208232
    Abstract: A multivariable perforated adjustable height box is provided with improved folding, bending, and separation of adjacent panels. The multivariable perforated adjustable height box may include a box, columns, rows, glue tabs, column scores, row scores, perforations, cuts, skips, and bundle breakers. Perforation patterns may be irregular, angled, shifted, or otherwise configured to increase usability, strength, and/or other aspects of the packaging. A method to produce a packaging device with improved folding, bending, and separation of adjacent panels using the multivariable perforated adjustable height box is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Barry Brandt
  • Packaging for edible product
    Patent number: 11203459
    Abstract: There is disclosed packaging for edible product comprising a base component and a separate lid component. The base component is formed from a folded blank and has an opening which provides access to a hollow interior for storing edible product. The lid component is bonded to the base component so as to close the opening and inhibit access to the interior. The lid component comprises an access panel which can be moved with respect to the base component to open the packaging and provide access to the interior through the opening. There is also disclosed a method for manufacturing a packaged product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kevin Topfer, Daniel Reaney, David Reed
  • Insulated box assembly with overlapping panels
    Patent number: 11203458
    Abstract: A box assembly includes an exterior piece including a middle portion; a connecting segment coupled to the middle portion by a fold line; and a end segment coupled to the connecting segment by a fold line, the connecting segment positioned substantially perpendicular to the middle portion and the end segment; an interior piece positioned within the exterior piece, the interior piece including a side panel, a space defined between the middle portion and the side panel, the interior piece defining a cavity, the end segment extending into the cavity, the end segment coupled to the side panel; and an insulator positioned at least partially within the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waitermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Multi-carton container
    Patent number: 11203460
    Abstract: A multi-carton container can be separated into a first carton and a second carton. The top wall of each of the first carton and the second carton can be at least partially connected to each other along a line of weakness. Side walls of each of the first carton and the second carton can also be at least partially connected to each other along lines of weakness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Brandon Mark Hokanson
  • Double-layer container
    Patent number: 11203481
    Abstract: A double-layer container comprises an inner container made of plastic and having a bottom, and a cylindrical outer layer made of paper. The outer layer is sleeved outside the inner container, a locking structure is provided between the outer layer and the inner container to snap the outer layer on an outer peripheral surface of the inner container, and the outer layer is provided with a tear tab capable of tearing and destroying the outer layer. The double-layer container reinforces the strength of the inner container and the outer layer in a radial direction through an annular groove and an annular protrusion respectively, so that the overall strength is high, and quick recycle is realized through the tear tab provided on the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignees: Kraftpack (Hubei) Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiaoping Ding, Yufan Ding
  • Packaging material and a method for providing a packaging material
    Patent number: 11198533
    Abstract: A packaging material, including a laminate with a core material layer and having a plurality of delimited areas intended to form faces of a package is provided. At least one delimited area is provided with at least one pre-laminated hole and at least one compressed feature arranged adjacent to the pre-laminated hole. The at least one feature may include at least one line extending along at least a part of the perimeter of the pre-laminated hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Gabor Benkö, Anders K. Gustafsson, Paul Trägårdh
  • Food holder
    Patent number: 11198536
    Abstract: Described herein is a food holder including a multiple-panel, tapered sleeve that may include a forward panel, a rear panel, two front-side panels and two back-side panels that for an irregular shape. The multiple-panel sleeve includes a multiple-panel bottom member connected to the bottom edges of the forward and rear panels. The bottom member includes a foldline that allows the bottom member to project upwards into a space defined by the panels when the space between the forward and rear panels is reduced. The food holder includes a tear-away portion defined by a line of perforations which may be removed by a consumer to allow access to lower portions of the food product. The irregular, tapered shape and proportionality of the bottom member promote the structural integrity of the food holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: BML Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Bridgit Lombard, Michael Lewis, David Fowlkes, Jr.
  • Reinforced package
    Patent number: 11198534
    Abstract: A reinforced package comprising a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel and a back panel disposed opposite to the front panel. The carton can comprise a bottom wall foldably connected to the front panel along a first curved fold line and to the back panel along a second curved fold line. The reinforced package further can include a bag at least partially attached to the carton. The bag can be at least partially defining an interior space for holding a product. The carton can be positionable in a non-erect position and in an erect position. At least the bottom wall and the first curved fold line can be configured to retain the carton in the erect position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Retail ready containers
    Patent number: 11198535
    Abstract: A blank for constructing a container includes a front panel, a bottom panel foldably connected to the front panel along a lower front horizontal fold line, and a side panel having a front portion and a rear portion. The side panel is foldably connected to at least one of the bottom panel or the front panel. The blank includes a top panel that is foldably connected to the side panel, and a rear panel foldably connected to the rear portion of the side panel along a rear vertical fold line. The front and rear portions of the side panel are separable from one another along a separation line such that the rear portion of the side panel and the rear panel are configured and adapted for removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Couture, Kevin M. Simpkins
  • Reclosable carton and blank therefor
    Patent number: 11192680
    Abstract: The present invention provides an enclosed carton for storing and dispensing a plurality of consumer goods. The carton is reclosable and resealable using an interior tuck tab that is formed from one of the carton panels. The tab has a perimeter defined by a line of weakness for separating the interior tuck tab from the carton panel, a first fold line for hingedly connecting the interior tuck tab to the panel and a second fold line spaced apart from the first fold line; and a pair of notches disposed on the interior tuck tab substantially parallel to the second fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Mark Hokanson, Sydney Leigh Kallenbach, Timothy Scott Burnham
  • Closures for carton board packaging of gable top type and sealing thereof
    Patent number: 11192678
    Abstract: The invention is an improvement of the well-known gable top packaging, commonly seen in milk and juice products. The improvement lies in the opening and closing of such packaging with a pull-to-open type opening. This invention addresses the problem that this type of packaging not is water tight after opening. The invention solves this leaking problem by adding a so called zip lock fastener in the opening area of the package. Zip lock fasteners are characterized by having an interlocking groove and ridge that form a tight seal when pressed together. When the user is folding in the pouring spout the zip lock fasteners meet and form a liquid tight joint. The invention is concerning the type and function of the zip lock and its placement. The invention describes as well how to produce gable-top packaging with this new liquid tight zip lock closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: AB MERCULOR
    Inventors: Babak Fazelinejad, Robert Svanberg