Patents by Inventor Joel C. Panek

Joel C. Panek 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).

  • PAPERBOARD BOTTOM BLANK SHAPING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHAPING A PAPERBOARD BOTTOM BLANK
    Publication number: 20230114655
    Abstract: A cylindrical punch head (2) includes a punch face (3) and a side surface (4). The punch face extends in a radial direction about an axis of the punch head. The side surface extends in an axial direction of the punch head about a periphery of the punch face. The side surface defines a plurality of grooves (6). Each groove extends in the axial direction of the punch head. A method for shaping a paperboard bottom blank to shape a peripheral skirt portion about a periphery of the paperboard bottom blank using the cylindrical punch head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock MWV, LLC
    Inventors: Brian K. Knapp, Sergio A. Giuste, Terrell J. Green, Timothy R. McNeal, Joel C. Panek, James M. Taylor, Babek Mirzaei, Jiebin Pang
  • Paper-based container lids and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 11497330
    Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: PTM Packaging Tools Machinery Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joel C. Panek, Wade Harris, Bhagwandat Mohan, Rune K. Haraldsson, Matthew E. Zacherle, Jeremy D. Mowery
  • Punch Head, Punch, Shaping Apparatus, Container Making Machine, Shaping Method, and Bottom Blank and Container Formed Therefrom
    Publication number: 20220118729
    Abstract: A cylindrical punch head, for shaping a paperboard bottom blank to shape a peripheral skirt portion about a periphery of the paperboard bottom blank, includes a punch face extending in a radial direction about an axis of the punch head, a punch sidewall extending in the axial direction of the punch head about a periphery of the punch face, and a border of the punch face and the punch sidewall. The border may be stepped or beveled. The border may include a plurality of edges extending around the punch face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Brian K. KNAPP, Timothy R. MCNEAL, James M. TAYLOR, Jiebin PANG, Joel C. PANEK, Casey P. GREY, Babak MIRZAEI
  • PAPER-BASED CONTAINER LIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200187690
    Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Joel C. PANEK, Wade HARRIS, Bhagwandat MOHAN, Rune K. HARALDSSON, Matthew E. ZACHERLE, Jeremy D. MOWERY
  • Paper-based container lids and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 10582787
    Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: PTM PACKAGING TOOLS MACHINERY PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Joel C. Panek, Wade Harris, Bhagwandat Mohan, Rune K. Haraldsson, Matthew E. Zacherle, Jeremy D. Mowery
  • PAPER-BASED CONTAINER LIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140144923
    Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joel C. Panek, Wade Harris, Bhagwandat Mohan, Rune K. Haraldsson, Matthew E. Zacherle, Jeremy D. Mowery
  • PAPER-BASED CONTAINER LIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140054306
    Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joel C. Panek, Wade Harris, Bhagwandat Mohan, Rune K. Haraldsson, Matthew E. Zacherle, Jeremy D. Mowery