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).

  • METHOD OF OPENING A BOX
    Publication number: 20220242607
    Abstract: A method of opening a box includes providing the box in a closed configuration, the box comprising a first top panel attached to a second top panel, the first top panel comprising a first sealing flap, a second sealing flap, and a middle flap disposed therebetween; removing a first tear strip of the first sealing flap to detach the first sealing flap from the second top panel; and removing a second tear strip of the second sealing flap to detach the second sealing flap from the second top panel and to configure the box in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Storage box blank
    Patent number: 11370577
    Abstract: Example aspects of a main body blank for a storage box, a tray blank for a storage box, and a storage box blank are disclosed. The main body blank can comprise a planar sidewall assembly comprising a plurality of sidewalls, each of the sidewalls defining a top edge and a bottom edge opposite the top edge; and a first fastener panel formed monolithically with the sidewall assembly and hingedly connected to the bottom edge of a first one of the sidewalls by a first fastener bend line, the first fastener panel coplanar with the sidewall assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Paul Ott, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • WARDROBE BOX ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220194689
    Abstract: Example aspects of a wardrobe box assembly are disclosed. The wardrobe box assembly can comprise a wardrobe box defining an interior cavity, a first box mounting slot, and a second box mounting slot; and a hanger support member mounted on the wardrobe box and extending laterally across the interior cavity, the hanger support member defining a first hanger engagement slot engaging the first box mounting slot and a second hanger engagement slot engaging the second box mounting slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • ONE- AND TWO-PACK BEVERAGE BOX
    Publication number: 20220185533
    Abstract: A box can include a body portion at least partially defining a cavity, the body portion defining a top body end and a bottom body end, the body portion including a plurality of panels, the top body end defining an opening to the cavity; a telescoping panel including an upper telescoping subpanel and a lower telescoping subpanel, the lower telescoping subpanel coupled to the body portion by a top hinge, the upper telescoping subpanel coupled to the lower telescoping subpanel by a telescoping hinge, the lower telescoping subpanel extending into the cavity and positioned in facing engagement with a first panel of the plurality of panels, the upper telescoping subpanel extending across the cavity from the first panel to a second panel of the plurality of panels, the second panel positioned opposite from the first panel; and a bottom portion coupled to the bottom body end by a bottom hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire
  • BOX DEFINING WALLS WITH INSULATION CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20220177216
    Abstract: A box includes a side wall including an outer side panel; an inner side panel positioned parallel to the outer side panel; and a connecting strip defining a first edge and a second edge, the first edge connected to the outer side panel by a first fold line, the second edge connected to the inner side panel by a second fold line, the connecting strip defining a trapezoidal shape; and a bottom wall coupled to the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Box insert with vertical rails
    Patent number: 11352165
    Abstract: A registration system including an insert including a center segment and a rail, the rail extending upwards from the center segment; and a register defining a cutout, the rail sized to fit within the cutout of the register, the cutout receiving the rail, the register configured to slidably move along the rail while maintaining a position parallel to the center segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Dual use box
    Patent number: 11332274
    Abstract: Example aspects of a method of using a box are disclosed. The box can comprise a primary sealing flap comprising a primary adhesive, a secondary flap connected to the primary sealing flap and comprising a secondary adhesive, and a covered top panel opposite the secondary flap. The method can comprise removing a secondary peelable backing from the secondary adhesive; leaving a primary peelable backing adhered to the primary adhesive; and adhering the secondary flap to the covered top panel with the secondary adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Box defining walls with insulation cavities
    Patent number: 11325772
    Abstract: A method of assembling a box from a blank including obtaining a blank including a plurality of outer side panels, the outer side panels connected to each other by a plurality of fold lines, a plurality of outer bottom panels each joined to each of the outer side panels by a fold line, a plurality of connecting strips each joined to each of the outer side panels by a fold line, a plurality of inner side panels each joined to each of the connecting strips by a fold line, and a plurality of inner bottom panels each joined to each of the inner side panels by a fold line; and joining the outer side panels at opposite ends such that the outer side panels form a ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • SANITARY SHIELD
    Publication number: 20220136240
    Abstract: Example aspects of a sanitary shield and a method of folding a sanitary shield are disclosed. The sanitary shield can comprise a lower shield defining a upper end and a lower end, the lower shield comprising a lower center wall, a first lower sidewall angled relative to the lower center wall, and a second lower sidewall angled relative to the lower center wall, the lower end of the lower shield configured to rest on a support surface; and an upper shield coupled to the lower shield at the upper end, the upper shield comprising an upper center wall, a first upper sidewall angled relative to the upper center wall, and a second upper sidewall angled relative to the upper center wall, wherein the sanitary shield is positionable in an upright configuration, each of the lower shield and upper shield oriented substantially vertical in the upright configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Yanni Anagnostopoulos, Don Joe Mikell, II
  • Dual use box
    Patent number: 11312526
    Abstract: Example aspects of a box and a collapsible box are disclosed. The box can comprise comprising a plurality of side panels comprising a first side panel and a second side panel opposite the first side panel; a first top panel extending from the first side panel, the first top panel comprising a primary sealing flap, a first secondary sealing flap, and a second secondary sealing flap; and a second top panel extending from the second side panel, the box configurable in a first closed configuration, wherein the first and second secondary sealing flaps are secured to the second top panel, and a second closed configuration, wherein the primary sealing flap is secured to the second top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Box defining walls with insulation cavities
    Patent number: 11292656
    Abstract: A method of assembling a box from a blank including obtaining a blank including a plurality of outer side panels, the outer side panels connected to each other by a plurality of fold lines, a plurality of outer bottom panels each joined to each of the outer side panels by a fold line, a plurality of connecting strips each joined to each of the outer side panels by a fold line, a plurality of inner side panels each joined to each of the connecting strips by a fold line, and a plurality of inner bottom panels each joined to each of the inner side panels by a fold line; and joining the outer side panels at opposite ends such that the outer side panels form a ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Box defining walls with insulation cavities
    Patent number: 11286099
    Abstract: A box including a side wall including an outer side panel; a connecting strip coupled to the outer side panel by a first fold line; and an inner side panel coupled to the connecting strip by a second fold line, a side insulation cavity at least partially defined by the outer side panel, the connecting strip, and the inner side panel, the inner side panel at least partially defining an interior cavity within the box; a side insulation pad positioned within the side insulation cavity; a bottom wall including an outer bottom panel coupled to the outer side panel by a third fold line; and an inner bottom panel coupled to the inner side panel by a fourth fold line, a bottom insulation cavity defined between the outer bottom panel and the inner bottom panel; and a bottom insulation pad positioned within the bottom insulation cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • TELESCOPING INSULATED BOXES
    Publication number: 20220081152
    Abstract: A telescoping box assembly including an outer box including a plurality of outer side walls and an outer bottom, the plurality of outer side walls defining an outer top edge positioned opposite from the outer bottom, the outer box defining an interior cavity extending from the outer top edge to the outer bottom; an inner box including a plurality of inner side walls and an inner bottom, the plurality of inner side walls defining an inner top edge positioned opposite from the inner bottom, the inner box positioned upside down within the interior cavity with the inner top edge facing the outer bottom; and an access tab covering a corner of the inside bottom and a portion of the outer top edge, the access tab securing the inner box within the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • INSULATED BOX
    Publication number: 20220081186
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Dual use box
    Patent number: 11273949
    Abstract: Example aspects of a box and a collapsible box are disclosed. The box can comprise comprising a plurality of side panels comprising a first side panel and a second side panel opposite the first side panel; a first top panel extending from the first side panel, the first top panel comprising a primary sealing flap, a first secondary sealing flap, and a second secondary sealing flap; and a second top panel extending from the second side panel, the box configurable in a first closed configuration, wherein the first and second secondary sealing flaps are secured to the second top panel, and a second closed configuration, wherein the primary sealing flap is secured to the second top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Insulated box
    Patent number: 11261017
    Abstract: A box blank assembly includes a box blank, the box blank includes a bottom panel; a first side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first length fold line; a second side panel attached to the bottom panel by a second length fold line; and a third side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first width fold line; and an insulation batt attached to at least one of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Modular box assembly
    Patent number: 11255596
    Abstract: A handle top includes a top panel defining a first side edge and a second side edge disposed opposite from the first side edge; a side panel, an inner edge of the side panel hingedly attached to the top panel at the first side edge; and a handle loop comprising a handle portion and a base portion, the base portion secured to the side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Box defining walls with insulation cavities
    Patent number: 11247836
    Abstract: A box including a side wall including an outer side panel; a connecting strip coupled to the outer side panel by a first fold line; and an inner side panel coupled to the connecting strip by a second fold line, a side insulation cavity at least partially defined by the outer side panel, the connecting strip, and the inner side panel, the inner side panel at least partially defining an interior cavity within the box; a side insulation pad positioned within the side insulation cavity; a bottom wall including an outer bottom panel coupled to the outer side panel by a third fold line; and an inner bottom panel coupled to the inner side panel by a fourth fold line, a bottom insulation cavity defined between the outer bottom panel and the inner bottom panel; and a bottom insulation pad positioned within the bottom insulation cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Rake
    Patent number: D956494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire
  • Lawn refuse bag insert
    Patent number: D957081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire