Patents by Inventor Andrea Coltri-Johnson

Andrea Coltri-Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Carton with display features
    Patent number: 7571807
    Abstract: A carton includes display patterns that allow containers and other articles to be displayed at an exterior of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Andrea Coltri-Johnson
  • Carton with article retaining feature
    Patent number: 7475777
    Abstract: A carton includes a retaining structure that is arranged to retain articles within the carton when an end of the carton has been opened. The retaining structure includes an obstruction spaced from the opened end of the carton that abuts an article located at a dispenser opening of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Ho Fung, Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Carton with article retaining feature
    Publication number: 20070278120
    Abstract: A carton includes a retaining structure that is arranged to retain articles within the carton when an end of the carton has been opened. The retaining structure includes an obstruction spaced from the opened end of the carton that abuts an article located at a dispenser opening of the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Charles F. Ho Fung, Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Carton With Vent Openings
    Publication number: 20070257096
    Abstract: A blank and/or carton that provide(s) at least one aperture in at least one end flap to allow exchange of air between an inside of a carton formed from the blank and the outside of the formed carton is provided. The blank and/or carton can include more than one aperture in an end flap, in adjacent end flaps, in end flaps at both ends of the blank or carton, in end flaps at either the exiting end of the carton, the non-exiting end, or both. A method of exchanging air is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Andrea Coltri-Johnson
  • Carrier packages and methods of erecting carrier packages
    Publication number: 20070227927
    Abstract: A carrier package is constructed to tightly secure articles within the package. During loading, pushing the containers into the package causes the side panels of the package to deform so that the height of the package decreases and the width of the package increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Andrea Coltri-Johnson
  • Carrier Package
    Publication number: 20070158226
    Abstract: A wrap-around carrier package has handle features formed in a top panel of the package. The handle features allow a user to deform and grasp the top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Shipping and dispensing carton
    Publication number: 20070131749
    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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Edward Jones
  • Reinforced cartons
    Publication number: 20070063005
    Abstract: A carton has a multi-ply configuration which can be formed by overlying a primary blank with one or more reinforcing blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Manuel Gomes, Andrea Coltri-Johnson
  • Hang and display basket
    Publication number: 20060266815
    Abstract: A blank is shown that includes a removable portion that can be separated from an enclosed carton to create an opening. The remainder portion of the carton can be bisected by a fold or other tear line to allow the carton to be folded or “cracked” into approximately equal halves. These halves can then be oriented vertically to allow for display either on a retailer's shelf or a hanging display. Reinforcing strips can be provided on either end or in the middle for additional structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Colin Ford, Franck Vidal
  • Carton with display features
    Publication number: 20060231439
    Abstract: A carton includes display patterns that allow containers and other articles to be displayed at an exterior of the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Patrick DeBusk, Andrea Coltri-Johnson
  • Corner dispenser for cartons
    Publication number: 20060091192
    Abstract: A carton has a removable dispenser that forms a dispenser opening in an upper corner of the carton. The corner opening allows articles to be easily removed from the carton while preventing unwanted dispensing of articles from the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: Andrea Coltri-Johnson