Patents by Inventor Randy Ball

Randy Ball 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: 20250197097
    Abstract: A wardrobe box assembly can comprise a sidewall enclosure comprising a plurality of side panels defining an interior cavity, a plurality of top panels connected to a top edge of the sidewall enclosure, a first box mounting slot, and a second box mounting slot; and a hanger support member defining a first hanger engagement slot engaging the first box mounting slot and a second hanger engagement slot engaging the second box mounting slot, wherein a first opposing pair of top panels each define a closure slot; the closure slots together define a closure opening in a closed configuration; a second opposing pair of top panels of the plurality of top panels each define a closure tab; and each of the closure tabs engage the closure opening in the closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 12312153
    Abstract: A wardrobe box includes a sidewall enclosure comprising a plurality of side panels, the plurality of side panels comprising a first side panel and a second side panel opposite the first side panel, the sidewall enclosure at least partially defining an interior cavity of the wardrobe box; a first box mounting slot defined at a top edge of the first side panel and configured to engage a hanger support member; and a second box mounting slot defined at a top edge of second side panel and configured to engage the hanger support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 12258202
    Abstract: A method of assembling a wardrobe box assembly includes providing a wardrobe box and a hanger support member, the wardrobe box defining an interior cavity, a first box mounting slot, and a second box mounting slot, the hanger support member defining a first hanger engagement slot and a second hanger engagement slot; aligning the first hanger engagement slot with the first box mounting slot and aligning the second hanger engagement slot with the second box mounting slot; and engaging the first hanger engagement slot with the first box mounting slot and engaging the second hanger engagement slot with the second box mounting slot to mount the hanger support member on the wardrobe box in a use configuration, wherein the hanger support member extends laterally across the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Publication number: 20250019116
    Abstract: A dual use box includes a side panel enclosure defining a top end and a bottom end; a first primary top panel extending from the top end of the side panel enclosure and defining a primary overlapping portion and a primary delivery address label; and a second primary top panel extending from the top end of the side panel enclosure and defining a primary underlying portion; wherein: the dual use box is configurable in a primary closed configuration and a secondary closed configuration; in the primary closed configuration, the primary overlapping portion overlays the primary underlying portion, such that the primary delivery address label is visible; and in the secondary closed configuration, the primary underlying portion overlays the primary overlapping portion, such that at least a portion of the primary delivery address label is hidden by the primary underlying portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Travis Walters, Randy Ball, Hannah Conrad, Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20240409266
    Abstract: A method of collapsing a collapsible box includes providing the collapsible box, the collapsible box comprising: a plurality of side panels including a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the plurality of side panels defining a side panel top edge; a box bottom; and a box top comprising a plurality of top panels including a first top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the first side panel and a second top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the second side panel, the second top panel comprising an overlapping portion; folding the first side panel towards the second side panel to confront the first side panel with the second side panel; and folding the overlapping portion of the second top panel over a top panel top edge of the first top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 12139313
    Abstract: A dual use box includes a side panel enclosure defining a top end and a bottom end; a first primary top panel extending from the top end and comprising a primary adhesive; a second primary top panel extending from the top, wherein the primary adhesive is configured to attach the first primary top panel to the second primary top panel; a first secondary top panel extending from the top end and comprising a secondary adhesive; a second secondary top panel extending from the top end, wherein the secondary adhesive is configured to attach the first secondary top panel to the second secondary top panel; a primary delivery address label formed separately from and affixed to the first primary top panel; and a secondary delivery address label formed separately from and affixed to the first secondary top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Walters, Randy Ball, Hannah Conrad, Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 12098000
    Abstract: A collapsible box includes a plurality of side panels including a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the plurality of side panels defining a side panel top edge; a box bottom; and a box top comprising a plurality of top panels including a first top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the first side panel and a second top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the second side panel, the second top panel comprising an overlapping portion; wherein, in a folded-down configuration of the collapsible box: the first side panel confronts the second side panel; and the overlapping portion of the second top panel is folded over a top panel top edge of the first top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 12077350
    Abstract: A method of opening a box includes providing the box in a closed configuration, the box comprising a first top panel attached to a second top panel, the first top panel comprising a first sealing flap, a second sealing flap, and a middle flap disposed therebetween; removing a first tear strip of the first sealing flap to detach the first sealing flap from the second top panel; and removing a second tear strip of the second sealing flap to detach the second sealing flap from the second top panel and to configure the box in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Publication number: 20240116696
    Abstract: A method of assembling a wardrobe box assembly includes providing a wardrobe box and a hanger support member, the wardrobe box defining an interior cavity, a first box mounting slot, and a second box mounting slot, the hanger support member defining a first hanger engagement slot and a second hanger engagement slot; aligning the first hanger engagement slot with the first box mounting slot and aligning the second hanger engagement slot with the second box mounting slot; and engaging the first hanger engagement slot with the first box mounting slot and engaging the second hanger engagement slot with the second box mounting slot to mount the hanger support member on the wardrobe box in a use configuration, wherein the hanger support member extends laterally across the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Publication number: 20240109717
    Abstract: A wardrobe box includes a sidewall enclosure comprising a plurality of side panels, the plurality of side panels comprising a first side panel and a second side panel opposite the first side panel, the sidewall enclosure at least partially defining an interior cavity of the wardrobe box; a first box mounting slot defined at a top edge of the first side panel and configured to engage a hanger support member; and a second box mounting slot defined at a top edge of second side panel and configured to engage the hanger support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 11878857
    Abstract: Example aspects of a wardrobe box assembly are disclosed. The wardrobe box assembly can comprise a wardrobe box defining an interior cavity, a first box mounting slot, and a second box mounting slot; and a hanger support member mounted on the wardrobe box and extending laterally across the interior cavity, the hanger support member defining a first hanger engagement slot engaging the first box mounting slot and a second hanger engagement slot engaging the second box mounting slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball
  • Publication number: 20230382590
    Abstract: A collapsible box includes a plurality of side panels including a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the plurality of side panels defining a side panel top edge; a box bottom; and a box top comprising a plurality of top panels including a first top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the first side panel and a second top panel extending from the side panel top edge of the second side panel, the second top panel comprising an overlapping portion; wherein, in a folded-down configuration of the collapsible box: the first side panel confronts the second side panel; and the overlapping portion of the second top panel is folded over a top panel top edge of the first top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Publication number: 20230382591
    Abstract: A method of opening a box includes providing the box in a closed configuration, the box comprising a first top panel attached to a second top panel, the first top panel comprising a first sealing flap, a second sealing flap, and a middle flap disposed therebetween; removing a first tear strip of the first sealing flap to detach the first sealing flap from the second top panel; and removing a second tear strip of the second sealing flap to detach the second sealing flap from the second top panel and to configure the box in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: 11794942
    Abstract: A method of opening a box includes providing the box in a closed configuration, the box comprising a first top panel attached to a second top panel, the first top panel comprising a first sealing flap, a second sealing flap, and a middle flap disposed therebetween; removing a first tear strip of the first sealing flap to detach the first sealing flap from the second top panel; and removing a second tear strip of the second sealing flap to detach the second sealing flap from the second top panel and to configure the box in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen, Randy Ball
  • Patent number: D1032358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Walters, Randy Ball, Hannah Conrad, Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: D1036252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Ball
  • Patent number: D1042124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Walters, Randy Ball, Hannah Conrad, Greg Sollie, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: D1052397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Ball
  • Patent number: D1056702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Ball
  • Patent number: D1059170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Shifeng Chen, Greg Sollie, Hannah Conrad, Randy Ball