Patents by Inventor Harmen Boersma
Harmen Boersma 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).
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Patent number: 11413841Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The first panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, the inner side panel can be spaced apart from the second panel, and at least a portion of the inner flap can extend from the inner side panel to the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
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Patent number: 11124329Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end panel disposed generally opposite to the central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The central panel can extend generally parallel to the first panel, the inner side panel can extend generally parallel to the second panel, and the inner end panel can at least partially overlap the inner flap.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
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Publication number: 20210188511Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a first construct and a second construct. The first construct includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, the at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. The second construct includes at least one panel, the at least one panel of the second construct positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with the at least one attachment panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Steve M. Gould, Harmen Boersma, Justin McCree
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Patent number: 10583955Abstract: A package for holding at least one product includes a carton and at least one insert. The carton includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton to form at least one corner of the carton. The at least one insert is at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton adjacent the at least one corner to reinforce the carton, and includes a first panel, a second panel, and an intermediate portion between the first panel and the second panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel is attached to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and the intermediate portion is free from attachment to the plurality of panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Robert Ackroyd, Harmen Boersma
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Publication number: 20190256243Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The first panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, the inner side panel can be spaced apart from the second panel, and at least a portion of the inner flap can extend from the inner side panel to the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
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Publication number: 20190256245Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end panel disposed generally opposite to the central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The central panel can extend generally parallel to the first panel, the inner side panel can extend generally parallel to the second panel, and the inner end panel can at least partially overlap the inner flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
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Patent number: 10322845Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end panel disposed generally opposite to the central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The central panel can extend generally parallel to the first panel, the inner side panel can extend generally parallel to the second panel, and the inner end panel can at least partially overlap the inner flap.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
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Patent number: 10322844Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The first panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, the inner side panel can be spaced apart from the second panel, and at least a portion of the inner flap can extend from the inner side panel to the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
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Patent number: 10202228Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton comprises a first corner and a second corner at a closed end. The first corner has a first configuration and the second corner has a second configuration, the first configuration being different than the second configuration so that the first corner and second corner are asymmetrical.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
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Publication number: 20170349320Abstract: A package for holding at least one product includes a carton and at least one insert. The carton includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton to form at least one corner of the carton. The at least one insert is at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton adjacent the at least one corner to reinforce the carton, and includes a first panel, a second panel, and an intermediate portion between the first panel and the second panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel is attached to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and the intermediate portion is free from attachment to the plurality of panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Robert Ackroyd, Harmen Boersma
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Publication number: 20170101240Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton comprises a first corner and a second corner at a closed end. The first corner has a first configuration and the second corner has a second configuration, the first configuration being different than the second configuration so that the first corner and second corner are asymmetrical.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
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Publication number: 20170057690Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end panel disposed generally opposite to the central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The central panel can extend generally parallel to the first panel, the inner side panel can extend generally parallel to the second panel, and the inner end panel can at least partially overlap the inner flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
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Patent number: 9540159Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel and a side panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and a crown retention panel foldably connected to the central panel. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, at least a portion of the crown retention panel can be spaced apart from the side panel in the interior of the carton, and the inner side panel can be at least partially in face-to-face contact with the side panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Harmen Boersma, John Murdick Holley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150259093Abstract: A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The first panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, the inner side panel can be spaced apart from the second panel, and at least a portion of the inner flap can extend from the inner side panel to the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
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Publication number: 20140332429Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel and a side panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and a crown retention panel foldably connected to the central panel. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, at least a portion of the crown retention panel can be spaced apart from the side panel in the interior of the carton, and the inner side panel can be at least partially in face-to-face contact with the side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Harmen Boersma, John Murdick Holley, JR.
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Patent number: D826711Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
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Patent number: D878931Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: Harmen Boersma
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Patent number: D886640Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: Harmen Boersma
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Patent number: D887831Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
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Patent number: D887832Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix