Patents by Inventor Carl J. Maxfield

Carl J. Maxfield 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).

  • Publication number: 20200189537
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Combi Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Patent number: 10661930
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Combi Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Patent number: 10023338
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Combi Packaging Systems, LLC.
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Publication number: 20170313451
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Publication number: 20170313450
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Publication number: 20170313452
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jovan J. Sutton, Robert S. Heath, III, Jason S. Mitchell, Michael Brian Roy Williams, Carl J. Maxfield
  • Patent number: D655775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Shaffer, Russell Beavers, Richard L. Bednar, Carl J. Maxfield