Patents Examined by Christopher R Demeree
  • Patent number: 11459143
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hybrid package and carrier system. The system can include a container for storing a plurality of items set at a first position, wherein the container is configured with a trapezoidal configuration. The system can also include the plurality of items set at a second position, wherein the plurality of items are positioned within the container to enable the container to store the plurality of items. Further, the system can include a cover set at a third position with a trapezoidal shape, wherein the cover is positioned over the container to protect the plurality of items stored in the container. The system can also include a handle configured to an exterior portion of the cover with the trapezoidal shape, wherein the handle is set to lift the cover along with the plurality of items stored within the container in a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher M. Darmon
  • Patent number: 11459156
    Abstract: A flexible bag having an inner ply and an outer ply. The inner ply has a front panel and a back panel. At least one of the front and back panels having a microembossing on an inner surface thereof. A bag in box packaging having the flexible bag is likewise disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Scholle IPN Corporation
    Inventors: David Bellmore, Teresa Bernal-Lara
  • Patent number: 11453525
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system including box and wrapping papers of conventional type having a square folded bottom and side folds providing a box shaped assembly where the proposed assembly can be used for packaging of various types of items. The assembly is easy to use and can be used for packaging of consumer goods, gifts, surprise or mystery items, in promotional schemes or brand activation and marketing activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Fuzzy Junior LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Alfonse Fiore, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11453545
    Abstract: A planter packaging arrangement is disclosed that comprises a packaging element and at least one planter mounter therein. The packaging element includes a bottom surface, a top surface and two pairs of opposing side walls collectively defining a generally enclosed space. A first opening is defined through the top surface and aligned with a second opening defined through the bottom surface of the packaging element. The at least one planter is mounted within the packaging element, with an open top end disposed within the enclosed space of the packaging element. The second opening is aligned with the open top end such that an interior of the planter is accessible through the second opening of the bottom surface of the packaging element. A portion of the body portion extends through the first opening of the top surface of the packaging element such that the bottom surface is disposed above the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ATT Southern LLC
    Inventors: Chun Hung, Brian Leahy, Patrick Guillory, Phillip Lemke, John Carpenter
  • Patent number: 11447287
    Abstract: A method of forming a box from a box blank can include folding a first dividing wing of the box blank relative to a first side subpanel of the box blank about an inner hinge, the inner hinge coupling the first dividing wing to the first side subpanel, the first side subpanel coupled to a first main panel of the box by a first side hinge, the first main panel coupled to a bottom panel of the box by a first main hinge, the bottom panel coupled to a second main panel of the box by a second main hinge, a second side subpanel coupled to the second main panel by a second side hinge, a second dividing wing coupled to the second side subpanel by a second inner hinge; and coupling a first portion of the first dividing wing to the first main panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire
  • Patent number: 11440282
    Abstract: A foldable container moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration defining an interior area for holding bulk material is provided. The container includes opposed side panels and a bottom flap extending from a bottom edge of each side panel. A tab member extends from a distal end of each bottom flap and a tab finger extends from each tab member so as to define a hook at a distal end of each bottom flap. The hooks are interconnected so as to hingedly connect the distal ends of the bottom flaps together, thereby causing the bottom flaps to rotate between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions as the end panels are translated between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions. Locking tabs extending from distal ends of end flaps extend into the interior area of the container to secure the container in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE DESIGN CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ted Wiley
  • Patent number: 11440697
    Abstract: A carton for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels includes a bottom panel, a front panel, and a back panel. At least one side end flap is foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel, and the front panel, the back panel, and the at least one side end flap cooperate to form an open top of the carton for accessing the interior of the carton. The at least one side end flap has a first locking feature and the other of the front panel and the back panel has a second locking feature, engagement of the first locking feature and the second locking feature secures the at least one side end flap to the other of the front panel and the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: John Murdick Holley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11439964
    Abstract: A container for liquids has a top, a bottom and a mid-section. A plurality of side panels forming the mid-section, and a plurality of top panels enclose the top of the container. One of the top panels has an openable seal for removing liquid from the container when the seal is broken. A plurality of bottom flaps are provided for closing the bottom of the container, and a baffle is secured inside of the container. The baffle has at least one opening for mixing liquid contained in the container when the container is closed and shaken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: BLENDBOX LLC
    Inventor: Adam Sasso
  • Patent number: 11440698
    Abstract: A leak proof container and a method of forming the container from a blank. The blank includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels connected to the bottom panel at opposing lateral edges, and first and second end portions located at opposing longitudinal ends of the blank. Each end portion includes an inner end panel connected to the bottom panel, an outer end panel connected to the inner end panel, and first and second corner panels forming gussets connected to a respective one of the first and second side panels and connected to the inner end panel. An adhesive area is located on one side of the blank and comprises at least a portion on each of the outer end panel and the inner end panel. The adhesive area adheres the gussets to the inner end panel and to the outer end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Wisecarver, James William Sloan, II, Kenneth Calvin Hyatt
  • Patent number: 11440696
    Abstract: Fastener-free packaging includes a plurality of main panels, each main panel comprising an upper panel, a central panel, and a lower panel; at least one attaching connection feature located on at least one lower panel; and at least one receiving connection feature located on at least one lower panel, wherein each lower panel is connected to at least two other lower panels by an attaching connection feature connecting to a receiving connection feature such that all lower panels are connected together thereby forming a bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: John Richard Muse, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 11434038
    Abstract: A container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel of the base layer, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising at least a panel foldably connected to the central panel along the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Tye, Elliot Hithersay
  • Patent number: 11434039
    Abstract: A package comprising a case defining a stowing volume, and a cover intended to close the stowing volume of the case, the case having a bottom and a peripheral rim which can adopt a stowed position in which it extends substantially parallel to the bottom and a use position in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the bottom. The case comprises a rigid element connected to the first panel and to the third panel by an elastic connection, the rigid element being movable between a storage position in which the rigid element is located near the bottom and a use position in which the rigid element is spaced from the bottom, the elastic connection tending to displace the rigid element from its storage position to its use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: PA. Cotte SA
    Inventors: Damien Limousin, Ronan Affre De Saint Rome, Denis Mourrain, Pierre Blot
  • Patent number: 11434042
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a cup with an integrated lid that comprises top, center, and bottom portions. The top portion of the cup defines an opening and is attached to a plurality of integrated lid sections extending from the top portion and separated from the top portion by one or more fold lines. The plurality of integrated lid sections may be folded inward over the opening defined by the top portion to cover and at least partially seal the opening. The center portion defines a sidewall that extends between two ends that are affixed to at least each other. The bottom portion extends from the center portion and defines a base. The plurality of integrated lid sections may interlock to define a lid. The lid may be configured with a hole or spout for drinking or pouring the contents of the cup. The base, sidewall, and lid may define a frustoconical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: SOFI PAPER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Leeds, Jordan Leeds
  • Patent number: 11427377
    Abstract: A tearable leak-resistant container is provided with creases, partial perforation along selected creases, adhesion of flaps, and a collapsed position to permit rapid reconfiguration to an expanded position. The expanded position of the container enables enhanced filling with food ingredients and transportation without spillage. The adhered flaps provide enhanced leak resistance, and the perforated creases permit disassembly of the container to improve access to the food contained within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Southern Champion Tray, L.P.
    Inventors: Neha Mardi, David Chapman, Doug Ehman
  • Patent number: 11427374
    Abstract: A paperboard article (1) for making a container (8) comprises an annular frame (2), which surrounds an internal zone (20), and a plurality of wings (3) connected to the annular frame (2). Each wing (3) comprises a first portion (31) and a second portion (32), wherein the second portion (32) is connected to the annular frame (2) and is interposed between the annular frame (2) and the first portion (31). The paperboard article (1) is configured to adopt a flat configuration and an expanded configuration. In the flat configuration, the paperboard article (1) has a substantially planar shape and the wings (3) are coplanar without overlapping each other. In the expanded configuration, the paperboard article (1) has a substantially tray-like shape, wherein the annular frame (2) forms an annular flange (71), the first portions (31) of the wings (3) form a bottom wall (72) and the second portions (32) of the wings (3) form lateral walls (73).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: G.MONDINI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Mondini, Paolo Mondini, Daniel Paderni
  • Patent number: 11414234
    Abstract: A reusable shipping box system and methods are provided. The reusable shipping box system includes a shipping box including a rectangular sheet of material including a first planer surface and a second planer surface. The first planer surface can include a first herringbone pattern of half cut and full cut incisions and the second planer surface can include a second herringbone pattern which is different from the first herringbone pattern. The rectangular sheet of material can be capable of collapsing into an elongated shaped parcel by way of the first and second herringbone patterns of half cut and full cut incisions. A shipping sleeve can define a cross-sectional shape and sized to be capable of sliding over the collapsed shipping box and securely hold the shipping box in the collapsed shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael Massey
  • Patent number: 11396398
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in general, to stackable containers which are effective for shipping goods to a point of sale and for being easily and reliably converted into a merchandise display case after delivery. More particularly, provided herein is a foldable, stackable shipping and display container for shipping goods to a point of sale can be easily converted into a merchandise display case, and can be formed from one or more blanks folded and formed according to a method for creating the box such that it encloses the storage space on all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Gregory M. Gressel, Jonathan M. Genord, Michael W. Long, Katelyn R. Rocheleau
  • Patent number: 11390418
    Abstract: A foldable case and method of making same are disclosed. The foldable case is collapsible between a closed position and an open position without needing to re-fold the sheet of material. The foldable case is made of a sheet of material. The sheet of material has a central portion, opposing first and second portions, and opposing third and fourth portions. First and second portions adjoin a length of respective top and bottom edges of the central portion. Third and fourth portions adjoin a length of respective left and right edges of central portion. A number of folding lines are provided on the sheet of material. The foldable case can be made by folding along the folding lines and adhering first and second portions to the third and fourth portions so as to form a case in the folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Instacake Cards Inc.
    Inventor: Sarah Neal
  • Patent number: 11383878
    Abstract: A corrugated box container with a main component including a base section and first and second side sections. The box container additionally includes first and second side support components associated with the first and second side sections for reinforcing the first and second side support sections. The box container further includes a cover component that is capable of engagement with the main component or the first and second side support components, such that the main component and the cover component present a fully enclosed space within the box container. The box container is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the first and second side sections until the side sections are generally perpendicular with the base section; connecting the first and second side support components with the first and second side sections respectively; and connecting the cover component with the main component or the first and second side support components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: VANGUARD PACKAGING, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 11377252
    Abstract: A blank can include a main panel and a locking tab extending from and separable from the main panel and including a first tab subpanel, a second tab subpanel, and a third tab subpanel; the first tab subpanel extending from the main panel, the second tab subpanel extending from the first tab subpanel and joined to the first tab subpanel at a first bend line, and the third tab subpanel extending from the second tab subpanel and joined to the second tab subpanel at a second bend line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kendrick Michael Borst, Sr., Robert F. Humberstone