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).

  • Patent number: 11413841
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
  • Patent number: 11124329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
  • Publication number: 20210188511
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Steve M. Gould, Harmen Boersma, Justin McCree
  • Patent number: 10583955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Ackroyd, Harmen Boersma
  • Publication number: 20190256243
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
  • Publication number: 20190256245
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
  • Patent number: 10322845
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
  • Patent number: 10322844
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
  • Patent number: 10202228
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
  • Publication number: 20170349320
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Ackroyd, Harmen Boersma
  • Publication number: 20170101240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
  • Publication number: 20170057690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides, Robert Ackroyd
  • Patent number: 9540159
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, John Murdick Holley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150259093
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Rene Knijpstra, Jouke Hilarides
  • Publication number: 20140332429
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, John Murdick Holley, JR.
  • Patent number: D826711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
  • Patent number: D878931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Harmen Boersma
  • Patent number: D886640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Harmen Boersma
  • Patent number: D887831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
  • Patent number: D887832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix