Patents by Inventor Greg Sollie

Greg Sollie 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: 12680001
    Abstract: A tape kit includes an outer sleeve defining a front sleeve portion and a rear sleeve portion opposite the front sleeve portion; a first end tape strip configured to seal a first end seam of a package; a second end tape strip configured to seal a second end seam of the package; and a transverse tape strip configured to seal a transverse seam of the package, wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip are at least partially surrounded by the outer sleeve in a packaged configuration so that the transverse tape strip is positioned between the rear sleeve portion and the first and second end tape strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel C. Denney, Jr., Greg Sollie, Don Joe Mikell, II
  • Publication number: 20260193015
    Abstract: A shipping assembly includes an outer box defining an outer box cavity, a bottom insulator box assembly received in the outer box cavity superposed above the bottom panel of the outer box. An insulated inner box is positioned in the outer box cavity above the bottom insulator box assembly. A top insulator box assembly is partially received within an inner box cavity. The insulated inner box further includes: (1) a first side panel defining a first top side and a second side adjacent to the first top side; (2) a first end panel extending from at least a portion of the second side of the first side panel; (3) a second side panel extending from at least a portion of a first side of the first end panel; and (4) a second end panel extending from at least a portion of a second side of the first side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2026
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Merritt E. Meeks
  • Patent number: 12668412
    Abstract: A method of folding a blank assembly, the method including folding a first side panel about a first fold line relative to a bottom panel until the first side panel is substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel, a cardboard blank of the blank assembly including the first side panel, the bottom panel, and a second side panel; and folding the second side panel about a second fold line relative to the bottom panel until the second side panel is substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the bottom panel at least partially defining an inner cavity, an insulation batt of the blank assembly attached to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel, the insulation batt at least partially insulating the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Publication number: 20260167378
    Abstract: A box includes a plurality of sidewall panels comprising a front panel, a rear panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel extending between the front and rear panels, and a second side panel opposite to the first side panel and extending between the front and rear panels; a bottom panel arranged at a bottom end of the sidewall panels; and a top panel arranged at a top end of the sidewall panels and extending from a top edge of the rear panel to a top edge of the front panel; and a handle cut formed in the top panel and defining a box handle, the box handle foldable relative to the top panel between a pre-erected configuration and an erected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2026
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Paul Ott
  • Patent number: 12656050
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a modular box assembly comprises constructing an insulation batt by combining thermoplastic binder fibers and reinforcement fibers in a fibrous web and heating the batt to a temperature exceeding a glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic binder fibers and melting of the thermoplastic binder fibers. Pre-laminated material is constructed by attaching a first sheet in facing contact with the insulation batt and attaching a second sheet in facing contact with the insulation batt opposite the first sheet. The pre-laminated material is cut to size to define first and second laminated members. Portions of the laminated member are folded to form first and second thermal liners. The first and second thermal liners are positioned in a box cavity defined by a box such that the first thermal liner and the second thermal liner together form an insulated cavity within the box cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Publication number: 20260152317
    Abstract: A method of using a dual use box, the method comprising obtaining a dual use box that is configurable into a primary closed configuration and a secondary closed configuration, the dual use box comprising a first primary top panel defining a primary overlapping portion and a primary delivery address label; and a second primary top panel defining a primary underlying portion; and configuring the dual use box into the primary closed configuration by folding the primary overlapping portion over the primary underlying portion such that the primary delivery address label is visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2025
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Travis Walters, Randy Ball, Hannah Conrad, Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 12643730
    Abstract: A blank includes an inner sheet having at least a base layer having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the inner sheet including a film coupled to the first side of the base layer, and an outer sheet coupled to the second side of the base layer by an adhesive deposited between the outer sheet and the base layer such that a plurality of voids are formed between the outer sheet and the inner sheet, wherein the blank is configured to be folded into a multi-ply bag such that the film defines the inner cavity of the multi-ply bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20260138809
    Abstract: An insulated box assembly comprising an outer box comprising a plurality of outer lateral sidewalls, the outer lateral sidewalls defining an inner surface, the inner surface defining an inner cavity; an inner box comprising a plurality of inner lateral sidewalls, the inner box received in the inner cavity, the inner lateral sidewalls defining an outer surface, a storage hollow configured to receive contents therein, and a top end defining a top opening of the storage hollow; and a lid assembly positioned within the inner cavity, the lid assembly comprising a lid box defining an interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20260138808
    Abstract: A packaging assembly comprising an insulation wrap comprising a top ledge defining a top opening of an insulated cavity defined by the insulation wrap; and an insulated plug comprising an outer panel and an insulated plug portion; wherein the insulated plug portion is positioned within the insulated cavity of the insulation wrap and a portion of the outer panel is positioned on the top ledge of the insulation wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen, Markel Graham
  • Patent number: 12595955
    Abstract: An inner box includes a center panel defining a plurality of vents, a first side flap panel attached to a first side of the center panel, a second side flap panel attached to a second side of the center panel opposite the first side of the center panel, a first locking panel on a third side of the center panel, and a second locking panel on a fourth side of the center panel opposite the third side of the center panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Patent number: 12595091
    Abstract: A method of collapsing a collapsible box includes providing the collapsible box, the collapsible box comprising: a plurality of side panels including a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the plurality of side panels defining a side panel top edge; a box bottom; and a box top comprising a plurality of top panels including a first top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the first side panel and a second top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the second side panel, the second top panel comprising an overlapping portion; folding the first side panel towards the second side panel to confront the first side panel with the second side panel; and folding the overlapping portion of the second top panel over a top panel top edge of the first top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 12595111
    Abstract: A shipping assembly for transporting refrigerated items includes an outer box defining an outer box cavity, a bottom insulator box assembly received in the outer box cavity superposed above the bottom panel, an insulated inner box positioned in the outer box cavity above the bottom insulated box assembly, the insulated inner box defining a ridge and an inner box cavity, wherein ridge panels and retention flaps of the outer box engage end panels of the insulated inner box such that the insulated inner box is retained in a position spaced from outer box side panels, with an insulation wrap occupying the space between the insulated inner box and the outer box walls. A top insulator box assembly is partially received in the inner box cavity, such that overhang portions of a top panel of the top insulator box assembly rest upon the ridge of the insulated inner box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Merritt E. Meeks
  • Publication number: 20260077939
    Abstract: A blank to form an insert connected to an outer box, the blank including a first side; a second side positioned opposite the first side; a first main panel adjacent to a first support formation; a second main panel adjacent to the first support formation; a third main panel adjacent to the second main panel; a second support formation adjacent to the third main panel; a fourth main panel adjacent to the second support formation; and a connection panel adjacent to the fourth main panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventor: Greg Sollie
  • Patent number: 12565353
    Abstract: A box includes a plurality of sidewall panels; a bottom panel arranged at a bottom end of the sidewall panels; and a top panel arranged at a top end of the sidewall panels; wherein each sidewall panel is hingedly coupled to an adjacent sidewall panel by a foldable gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Paul Ott
  • Publication number: 20260054912
    Abstract: An insulated packaging assembly can include a box having a plurality of sides and a bottom; a liner defining an interior cavity and having a plurality of sides defined by a plurality of end panels; a liner top positioned within the interior cavity of the liner; and at least one separation feature connected to the side of the liner between the side of the liner and the corresponding side of the box; wherein each end of each end panel defines a protrusion tab, and a first separation feature of the at least one separation feature can include a protrusion tab of one of the end panels extending beyond an outer surface of an adjacent end panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Publication number: 20260042591
    Abstract: A cushioned mailer includes a paper outer layer comprising a tissue-grade paper material; a paper inner layer comprising a tissue-grade paper material and defining an inner cavity of the cushioned mailer, the inner cavity configured to receive contents therein, the inner cavity defining an opening at a top end of the cushioned mailer, the opening allowing access to the inner cavity; and an intermediate cushioning layer disposed between the paper outer layer and the paper inner layer, the intermediate cushioning layer comprising a plurality of cushioning inserts, each of the plurality of cushioning inserts being substantially uniform in size and shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Christopher M. Stanton
  • Publication number: 20260042274
    Abstract: A cushioning sheet comprising a base layer defining a plurality of voids and a plurality of cushioning inserts, wherein each cushioning insert is received in a corresponding void and the base layer is covered with a material coating configured to limit the passage of air therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Christopher M. Stanton
  • Publication number: 20260042572
    Abstract: A box assembly comprising an outer box comprising a bottom end panel and a plurality of side panels extending upwardly therefrom; and a tray comprising a bottom panel; a first side panel extending upward from a first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending upward from a second bottom panel side; a first wing extending downward from the first side panel and a second wing extending downward from the second side panel; a first end panel and a second end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel; wherein each of the first wing and the second wing are configured to engage at least one of the first end panel and the second end panel and support the bottom panel above the bottom end panel and the tray is positioned in the interior cavity of the outer box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Christopher M. Stanton, Brad Armstrong, Paul Ott, Alex Tanner, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 12528637
    Abstract: An insulated box assembly comprising an outer box comprising a plurality of outer lateral sidewalls, the outer lateral sidewalls defining an inner surface, the inner surface defining an inner cavity; an inner box comprising a plurality of inner lateral sidewalls, the inner box received in the inner cavity, the inner lateral sidewalls defining an outer surface; a sidewall liner received in the inner cavity between the outer lateral sidewalls and the inner lateral sidewalls, the sidewall liner defining a liner outer surface and a liner inner surface opposite the liner outer surface; and a lid assembly disposed within the inner cavity, the lid assembly comprising a lid box and a lid liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: D1130104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen