Patents by Inventor Matthew MUNDT

Matthew MUNDT 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: 10696443
    Abstract: A package may include a sled configured to receive a product, and a sleeve configured to receive the sled through a first or second opening. The sleeve may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and first and second sidewalls, defining the first and second openings. The sleeve may include a rib extending downward from the top wall and positioned substantially parallel to an edge of the top wall proximate the first opening. The rib may engage the sled when the package is in a closed position, and in response to a force sliding the sleeve relative to the sled, the rib may deflect and produce an indication of opening or closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Mundt, Connie Yang, Jonathan M. McCarren, Bhautik H. Mehta, Evan M. Rosebrock
  • Patent number: 10689175
    Abstract: A package may include a tray configured to receive a product. The product may be retained or positioned in the tray by a fixed anchor and one or more movable anchors. One or more paper springs may be coupled to the movable anchors, and bias the movable anchors in a retention configuration whereby the product is retained or positioned in a first configuration. Upon actuation of the movable anchors, and overcoming the spring force imparted by the paper spring, the product may be released from the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Mundt
  • Patent number: 10301046
    Abstract: A package for an item is disclosed. The package includes an outer box and a first insert panel. The outer box includes a base panel and a first flap extending from the base panel. The first flap is configured to open and close the package. The first insert panel is disposed within the outer box. The first insert panel has a first end attached to the first flap and a second end disposed over the base panel. The first insert panel is configured to support an item within the package. The first insert panel is configured to move relative to the base panel when the first flap is opened. The first insert panel is configured to keep the first flap in an open position by friction between the first insert panel and the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Mundt, Bartley K. Andre
  • Patent number: 9981770
    Abstract: Packaging for a product including a retractable handle. The retractable handle may be a foldable retractable handle configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position. In the retracted position, retractable handle may be disposed with a body of the packaging. In the erect position, the retractable handle may extend from the body of the packaging. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be composed of a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be a single integrally formed piece of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Mundt
  • Publication number: 20180009586
    Abstract: A package for an item is disclosed. The package includes an outer box and a first insert panel. The outer box includes a base panel and a first flap extending from the base panel. The first flap is configured to open and close the package. The first insert panel is disposed within the outer box. The first insert panel has a first end attached to the first flap and a second end disposed over the base panel. The first insert panel is configured to support an item within the package. The first insert panel is configured to move relative to the base panel when the first flap is opened. The first insert panel is configured to keep the first flap in an open position by friction between the first insert panel and the base panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew MUNDT, Bartley K. ANDRE
  • Publication number: 20170253367
    Abstract: Packaging for a product including a retractable handle. The retractable handle may be a foldable retractable handle configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position. In the retracted position, retractable handle may be disposed with a body of the packaging. In the erect position, the retractable handle may extend from the body of the packaging. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be composed of a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be a single integrally formed piece of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew MUNDT