Patents by Inventor Felicia Pinkstone

Felicia Pinkstone 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).

  • Patent number: 8002171
    Abstract: A package having a dispenser with reclosable features. The package has a reclosable flap that is positionable between an open position for accessing products within the package and a closed position preventing access to products within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ryan, Angela E. Learn, Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Publication number: 20110095075
    Abstract: A blank is erected into a tubular structure having opposite end openings. One of the end openings is substantially rectangular. The other end opening is generally rectangular with substantially rounded corners. The erected blank includes an end panel that is substantially rectangular and obstructs the substantially rectangular end opening. The erected blank includes an end panel that is generally rectangular with rounded corners. The generally rectangular end panel with rounded corners obstructs the end opening that is generally rectangular with rounded corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Felicia Pinkstone
  • Publication number: 20100288824
    Abstract: A carton including a back panel and a bottom panel is provided. The back panel is foldably connected along a first fold line to a first accordion panel and a second accordion panel is foldably connected along a second fold line to the first accordion panel. The back panel, the first accordion panel, and the second accordion panel are movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first accordion panel and the second accordion panel are substantially parallel to the back panel and are substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. In the second position, the back panel moves toward the bottom panel, the second accordion panel is substantially parallel the bottom panel, and the first accordion panel is disposed diagonally between the second fold line and the back panel. Articles in the carton thus can be slanted toward the back panel in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Felicia A. Pinkstone, Karen L. Mills
  • Publication number: 20100288657
    Abstract: Several embodiments of cartons are provided. In one embodiment, a blank forms a carton with a substantially continuous ledge along the exterior rim of the carton. In other embodiments, a blank forms a carton with two adjacent compartments that are coverable with a hinged, attached lid. The lid is separable from the lower compartment portion of the carton by detachment along a tear strip. In still other embodiments, the blank forms two adjacent compartments that are not covered by an attached lid. The orientation of at least some of the carton embodiments allow orientation of the carton formed in a number of configurations, such as resting on a side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Publication number: 20100102114
    Abstract: Cartons with pour spouts for dispensing materials such as granular or pelletal materials are disclosed. A carton according to the disclosure is easily converted from a closed configuration for storing materials to an open configuration in which a spout is formed for pouring materials from the carton. The carton can also be easily and securely reclosed after being used in the open configuration. When the carton is in a closed configuration, a top panel can be formed from overlapping side top flaps. A front top end flap or panel can be folded under the side top flaps. The front top end flap or panel and portions of the side top flaps can be unfolded to form a spout and thereby place the carton in an open configuration. The spout and the side top flaps can be folded into closed positions after opening the carton in order to place the carton in a reclosed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International. Inc.
    Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Publication number: 20100019022
    Abstract: A package having a dispenser with recloseable features. The package has a recloseable flap that is positionable between an open position for accessing products within the package and a closed position preventing access to products within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ryan, Angela E. Learn, Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Patent number: 5678492
    Abstract: A multi-tier display rack is formed from a flat blank of sheet material. The sheet material includes four panels which create front, rear and opposed side walls of the display rack. In a preferred embodiment, one panel includes sections which are partially punched out to form shelves of the display rack. Each shelf includes a slot therethrough. Another panel includes locking tabs which are partially punched out and pushed through the slots to lock the shelves in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: KlearFold, Inc.
    Inventors: Felicia Pinkstone, Christian G. Keator
  • Patent number: D549575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Altivity Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Patent number: D553496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignees: Kellogg Company, Altivity Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Martuch, David Ours, Don Joswick, Richard Frederick House, Felicia A. Pinkstone, Angela E. Learn
  • Patent number: D558047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Altivity Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone