Patents by Inventor James W. Gilfert

James W. Gilfert 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).

  • Publication number: 20190375571
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein conical top inserts and improved bottom inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert designs include a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles and conical top insert fitting over the caps, necks and shoulders of bottles placed into the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Orcon Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Robert V. Schmick, James W. Gilfert, James F. Richter
  • Publication number: 20170050757
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein top and bottom inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles and top insert fitting over the caps, necks and shoulders of bottles placed into the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Orcon Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Mitchell R. Gray, James W. Gilfert, James F. Richter
  • Patent number: 8887916
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Mitchell R. Gray, Robert V. Schmick, James F. Richter
  • Publication number: 20130313145
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Mitchell R. Gray, Robert V. Schmick, James F. Richter
  • Publication number: 20110024318
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a folding bottle separator or insert to receive and secure a bottle bottom, along with a top insert to receive and restrain a bottle shoulder and neck region (bottle top). The inserts, in combination with a two-layer cardboard box may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Publication number: 20100112292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber-formed shipping and storage separators for handling, transportation and retention of a plurality of cylindrical objects, such as rolls of web material, compressed gas cylinders, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Publication number: 20080302691
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a common insert design is employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide padding therefore during shipment to resist breakage and damage. The improved insert design permits a common insert to provide stabilization to the bottom and shoulder of the necked bottle(s) used for shipping chemicals and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: Mike Olson, James W. Gilfert
  • Patent number: 6302671
    Abstract: An improved porous mold for fabricating a formed mold pulp structure to protectively support at least one roll of web material. The mold has a forming surface that contains a first molding cavity surrounded by a periphery. The molding container has sidewalls extending from at least a portion of the periphery into the molding cavity. Within the molding cavity is at least one generally semi-cylindrical hump and land formation areas positioned adjacent the hump and one land formation areas at an end of the hump. A first mold forming surface on the hump is smooth and dished longitudinally such that a transverse cross-section of the first mold forming surface across the hump in the molding cavity is generally concave between the respective sidewalls. The first molding cavity also has a chamfered portion between the hump and an adjacent sidewall and the first molding cavity can have a plurality of humps separated by land formation areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Great Northern Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Robert W. Crandall, Loren D. Ervay
  • Patent number: 5934467
    Abstract: An improved roll support and spacing structure for packaging and handling of multi-layer stacks of rolls of web material. The structure is preferably an elongated molded pulp member. Rolls of web material fit into generally semi-cylindrical indentations in the roll support structure. The generally semi-cylindrical roll cushioning indentations are smooth and free of recesses, and thus substantially eliminate marking, denting and/or scratching associated with such recesses. The smooth, generally semi-cylindrical roll cushioning indentations are crowned to improve strength and reduce sagging during fabrication. Raised lands are located between the roll cushioning indentations. The resulting roll support structure provides the proper combination of strength and flexibility to appropriately cushion the rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Great Northern Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Robert W. Crandall, Loren D. Ervay
  • Patent number: D561025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Patent number: D561588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Patent number: D590715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Patent number: D631352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert
  • Patent number: D632960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Gilfert