Patents by Inventor Raymond Rudolph Spivey
Raymond Rudolph Spivey 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).
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Patent number: 9392888Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one end of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 9073682Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel comprising a first lower side panel and a first upper side panel, a second side panel comprising a second lower side panel and a second upper side panel, a top panel, a first end panel, and a second end panel. A dispenser pattern defines a dispenser section at least in the first upper side panel, the top panel, the second upper side panel, and one of the first end panel and the second end panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Robert L. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20150034666Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one end of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR.
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Patent number: 8887952Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 8746541Abstract: A package includes a carton having an access opening that is for providing access to the interior of the carton. The package further includes a flexible bag that is positioned in the interior of the carton, and a spigot that is operatively connected to the bag for selectively dispensing flowable material from the bag. A holder is cooperatively associated with the spigot and the carton for holding the spigot so that the spigot is simultaneously proximate the access opening of the carton and disposed at least partially within the interior of the carton, so that access to the spigot is at least temporarily restricted in a manner that at least temporarily restricts any dispensing of flowable material from the bag by way of the spigot.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Patrick J. DeBusk, Colin Ford
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Publication number: 20130320034Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR.
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Patent number: 8579154Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 8444046Abstract: Cartons have dispensing features that enable containers or other articles to be selectively dispensed from the cartons while preventing inadvertent escape of the articles from the cartons. A carton can have an exiting end panel closing an interior space and a dispenser pattern defining a dispenser having a bottom door extending across the exiting end panel. The dispenser pattern can comprise a plurality of tear lines that define a removable portion comprising at least a portion of the exiting end flap, the top panel, and at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The dispenser pattern further comprises a pivot line in the bottom panel, a first line, and a second line that are for enabling pivoting of the bottom door about the pivot line.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 8302811Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey
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Publication number: 20120248178Abstract: Cartons have dispensing features that enable containers or other articles to be selectively dispensed from the cartons while preventing inadvertent escape of the articles from the cartons. A carton can have an exiting end panel closing an interior space and a dispenser pattern defining a dispenser having a bottom door extending across the exiting end panel. The dispenser pattern can comprise a plurality of tear lines that define a removable portion comprising at least a portion of the exiting end flap, the top panel, and at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The dispenser pattern further comprises a pivot line in the bottom panel, a first line, and a second line that are for enabling pivoting of the bottom door about the pivot line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR.
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Patent number: 8220702Abstract: Cartons have dispensing features that enable containers or other articles to be selectively dispensed from the cartons while preventing inadvertent escape of the articles from the cartons.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Publication number: 20120118943Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey
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Patent number: 8123072Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey
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Publication number: 20110284624Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel comprising a first lower side panel and a first upper side panel, a second side panel comprising a second lower side panel and a second upper side panel, a top panel, a first end panel, and a second end panel. A dispenser pattern defines a dispenser section at least in the first upper side panel, the top panel, the second upper side panel, and one of the first end panel and the second end panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR., Robert L. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20110259916Abstract: A package includes a carton having an access opening that is for providing access to the interior of the carton. The package further includes a flexible bag that is positioned in the interior of the carton, and a spigot that is operatively connected to the bag for selectively dispensing flowable material from the bag. A holder is cooperatively associated with the spigot and the carton for holding the spigot so that the spigot is simultaneously proximate the access opening of the carton and disposed at least partially within the interior of the carton, so that access to the spigot is at least temporarily restricted in a manner that at least temporarily restricts any dispensing of flowable material from the bag by way of the spigot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR., Patrick DeBusk, Colin Ford
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Publication number: 20110240725Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels, wherein the end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton includes a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and an extension panel foldably attached to the main panel. The extension panel is positioned above the handle to reinforce the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, SR., Jean-Manuel Gomes, Leonard M. Cooper
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Patent number: 8011567Abstract: Cartons have dispenser sections that when opened, allow easy access to containers or other articles stored within the carton. The cartons can be configured to allow placement on a door shelf or other shelf within a refrigerator.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Robert L. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20110198366Abstract: A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey
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Patent number: 7998047Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels, wherein the end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton includes a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and an extension panel foldably attached to the main panel. The extension panel is positioned above the handle to reinforce the carton.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Jean-Manuel Gomes, Leonard M. Cooper
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Patent number: 7966789Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel and a first side panel and a second side panel. The carton has a dispenser for allowing access to the articles in the carton. The dispenser has a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line in the carton and is for being at least partially removed for at least further opening a dispenser opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Graham Hand, Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.