Patents by Inventor Justin McCree

Justin McCree 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: 11753226
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11655088
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel at a fold line, and at least one reinforcement panel interrupting the fold line and positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11628994
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel comprising a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel, the top panel comprises at least one container retention tab positioned adjacent a respective container retention opening and foldably connected to the top panel at a respective fold line, at least one side reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap, and the top panel comprises at least one reinforcement portion extending from the respective fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11472618
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. At least one divider flap is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers. In the second position the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11401094
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of container 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. At least one end flap is foldably connected to the at least one attachment panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20220097941
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel at a fold line, and at least one reinforcement panel interrupting the fold line and positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20220097940
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel comprising a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel, the top panel comprises at least one container retention tab positioned adjacent a respective container retention opening and foldably connected to the top panel at a respective fold line, at least one side reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap, and the top panel comprises at least one reinforcement portion extending from the respective fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20220097938
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20210229885
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. At least one divider flap is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers. In the second position the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • 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: 11027904
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of container 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11014727
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position, in which the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers, and a second position, in which the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20200354126
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of container 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. At least one end flap is foldably connected to the at least one attachment panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20200189818
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of container 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Publication number: 20200189819
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position, in which the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers, and a second position, in which the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D983049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Brian Smalley, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: D984282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steven M. Gould