Patents by Inventor Jackie W. Dunn

Jackie W. Dunn 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).

  • Carton with multi-ply handle
    Patent number: 8216118
    Abstract: A method of forming a carton from a blank. The method comprises obtaining a blank. The blank comprising a first top panel comprising a first handle portion, a handle feature located adjacent to the first handle portion, and a reinforcing handle portion located adjacent to the first handle portion, a first side panel, a bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the second top panel, and a second top panel comprising a second handle portion. The method comprises folding the reinforcing handle portion of the first top panel about the first fold line, adhering the reinforcing handle portion to the first handle portion, folding the blank so that the second top panel overlaps the first top panel, and adhering the second top panel to the first top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jackie W. Dunn
  • Carton With Multi-Ply Handle
    Publication number: 20100243721
    Abstract: A method of forming a carton from a blank. The method comprises obtaining a blank. The blank comprising a first top panel comprising a first handle portion, a handle feature located adjacent to the first handle portion, and a reinforcing handle portion located adjacent to the first handle portion, a first side panel, a bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the second top panel, and a second top panel comprising a second handle portion. The method comprises folding the reinforcing handle portion of the first top panel about the first fold line, adhering the reinforcing handle portion to the first handle portion, folding the blank so that the second top panel overlaps the first top panel, and adhering the second top panel to the first top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Jackie W. Dunn
  • Carton with multi-ply handle
    Patent number: 7757933
    Abstract: A carton has a multi-ply handle formed from sections of two overlapping panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jackie W. Dunn