Patents by Inventor Rodney D. Dixon
Rodney D. Dixon 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: 11939119Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The bottom flap includes a major flap and a minor flap, the major flap connecting between the bottom panel and the minor flap. The top flap includes a catch point feature and wherein the minor flap includes a trap aperture configured to catch the catch point feature of the top flap when opening a container constructed from the blank to provide a tamper evident access feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLCInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20230046700Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The bottom flap includes a major flap and a minor flap, the major flap connecting between the bottom panel and the minor flap. The top flap includes a catch point feature and wherein the minor flap includes a trap aperture configured to catch the catch point feature of the top flap when opening a container constructed from the blank to provide a tamper evident access feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventor: Rodney D. DIXON
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Patent number: 11345506Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The bottom flap includes a major flap and a minor flap, the major flap connecting between the bottom panel and the minor flap. The top flap includes a catch point feature and wherein the minor flap includes a trap aperture configured to catch the catch point feature of the top flap when opening a container constructed from the blank to provide a tamper evident access feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLCInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: 11225354Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The top flap includes a major flap and a minor flap. The major flap connects between the top panel and the minor flap. The major flap includes a tamper evident access feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLCInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20200095015Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The top flap includes a major flap and a minor flap. The major flap connects between the top panel and the minor flap. The major flap includes a tamper evident access feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20200095013Abstract: A blank for forming a tamper evident container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. A bottom flap is foldably connected to an edge of the bottom panel on the first end of the blank. A top flap is foldably connected to an edge of the top panel on the first end of the blank. The bottom flap includes a major flap and a minor flap, the major flap connecting between the bottom panel and the minor flap. The top flap includes a catch point feature and wherein the minor flap includes a trap aperture configured to catch the catch point feature of the top flap when opening a container constructed from the blank to provide a tamper evident access feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: 9919861Abstract: A housing module (601) for use with a smart package (110) has a main body suitable for having an electronic device (605) affixed thereto. The main body includes one or more retention wings (603a, 603b) extending from the main body. The one or more retention wings are sized and configured for co-operation with a slot (88a, 88b) associated with the smart package (110) such that the housing module (601) is retainable substantially within the smart package (110). The one or more retention wings (603a, 603a) are shaped, sized and configured to co-operate with an end-stop of the slot (88a, 88b) for locating the housing module (601) within the smart package (110).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLCInventors: David B. Bolognia, Steven P. Jones, Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: 9573720Abstract: A package made from sheet material has a sealable coating on a first surface. The package has a plurality of panels, folded so that at least two side panels are able to be closed in an overlapping arrangement so that the two side panels are sealed together with the first surface and sealable coating in facing relationship.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLCInventors: Rodney D. Dixon, Marty Jones
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Publication number: 20160318651Abstract: A lockable receptacle (97) is used in a package which includes an outer sleeve (95) and a two-part complementary locking mechanism for releasably locking the lockable receptacle (97) within the outer sleeve (95). The lockable receptacle provides a first part of the two-part complementary locking mechanism in the form of a locking element (90) co-operative with a second part of the two-part complementary locking mechanism that is provided by an outer sleeve. The lockable receptacle includes a main portion (88a, 88b) for holding and/or accommodating an article. The locking element (90) is affixed to the main portion and has an engaging portion (98) shaped and arranged for engaging the second part of the two-part complementary locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Marty JONES, Rodney D. DIXON, Sherry L. LEVEILLE, Elizabeth A. VERCOE
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Publication number: 20160176617Abstract: A housing module (601) for use with a smart package (110) has a main body suitable for having an electronic device (605) affixed thereto. The main body includes one or more retention wings (603a, 603b) extending from the main body. The one or more retention wings are sized and configured for co-operation with a slot (88a, 88b) associated with the smart package (110) such that the housing module (601) is retainable substantially within the smart package (110). The one or more retention wings (603a, 603a) are shaped, sized and configured to co-operate with an end-stop of the slot (88a, 88b) for locating the housing module (601) within the smart package (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: David B. Bolognia, Steven P. Jones, Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20150028089Abstract: A package made from sheet material has a sealable coating on a first surface. The package has a plurality of panels, folded so that at least two side panels are able to be closed in an overlapping arrangement so that the two side panels are sealed together with the first surface and sealable coating in facing relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Rodney D. Dixon, Marty Jones
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Patent number: 8939281Abstract: A package includes an outer container and an inner receptacle. The outer container forming a cavity for the inner receptacle having an open or openable end through which the inner receptacle can be inserted. The package includes a two-part locking mechanism for locking the inner receptacle within the cavity of the outer container. The outer container includes a first part of the two-part locking mechanism and the inner receptacle includes a second part of the two-part locking mechanism. The outer container includes at least one demarcated pressing zone, wherein the at least one demarcated pressing zone is configured and/or stylised and/or shaped and/or arranged to encourage a user to apply a force directed inwardly of the outer container toward the cavity for deactivating the locking mechanism to thereby release the inner receptacle for its withdrawal at least partially from the outer container.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Yoko Matsuba, Steve P. Jones, John A. Gelardi, Marty Jones, Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20140262839Abstract: A package including an outer sleeve including a first locking structure, a lockable receptacle lockably retained within the outer sleeve for sliding movement between a fully inserted position and an outwardly extended position, the lockable receptacle comprising a second locking structure, and a deactivating component removably associated with the first locking structure of the outer sleeve. When the deactivating component associates with the outer sleeve, the first locking structure is prevented from engaging with the second locking structure of the lockable receptacle such that the lockable receptacle is slidable to the outwardly extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thanhhung N. LE, Tanuja A. PATWARDHAN, Rodney D. DIXON
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Publication number: 20120205427Abstract: A tamper evident package includes an inner component having at least one product receiving pocket and at least one locking point and an outer component in which the inner component is slidingly received at least in part so that the inner component is removable from the outer component. The outer component has at least one tamper resistant tab in engagement with the at least one locking point such that the inner component is locked in the outer component. The at least one tamper resistant tab is removably connected to the outer component such that removal of the at least one tamper resistant tab allows the inner component to be removed from the outer component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventors: Rodney D. Dixon, Steve P. Jones
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Publication number: 20120199581Abstract: A package includes an outer container and an inner receptacle. The outer container forming a cavity for the inner receptacle having an open or openable end through which the inner receptacle can be inserted. The package includes a two-part locking mechanism for locking the inner receptacle within the cavity of the outer container. The outer container includes a first part of the two-part locking mechanism and the inner receptacle includes a second part of the two-part locking mechanism. The outer container includes at least one demarcated pressing zone, wherein the at least one demarcated pressing zone is configured and/or stylised and/or shaped and/or arranged to encourage a user to apply a force directed inwardly of the outer container toward the cavity for deactivating the locking mechanism to thereby release the inner receptacle for its withdrawal at least partially from the outer container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Yoko Matsuba, Steve P. Jones, John A. Gelardi, Marty Jones, Rodney D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20110210035Abstract: Dispensing containers are taught which are strengthened by applying tape at certain locations of the containers. A dispensing container for housing and sequentially dispensing packets is taught. Also taught are the carton blanks for erecting the respective containers. A length of packets created by severably attaching sequential packets along respective tear lines is rolled or folded then positioned within the container for later dispensing. Child-resistance features that impede removal of each packet include routing the length of packets between opposing panels or between opposing panels and an edge of folded panels that exert a lateral pressure on the packets. In some embodiments the panels include apertures that catch or otherwise engage a feature of a packet, such as a blister, to further impede removal of each packet. To further impede removal of a packet, access notches that allow the user to grasp the packet are narrowly constructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventors: Rodney D. Dixon, James D. Knotts
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Patent number: 6394273Abstract: A carton for packaging articles, having at least one supplemental information panel hingedly connected to one of the wall panels. The supplemental information panel is disposed inside the carton and can be withdrawn through an access port formed in one of the wall panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: MPC Packaging CorporationInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: 6347704Abstract: A carton for packaging articles, having at least one supplemental information panel hingedly connected to one of the wall panels. The supplemental information panel is disposed inside the carton and can be withdrawn through an end of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: MPC Packaging CorporationInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: 6296175Abstract: The present invention provides a solution with a releasable, childproof container that is particularly suited for ammunition and other hazardous items. The container has a cover and body. The container body includes, preferably in two opposing side walls, a resilient leaf, which is preferably biased slightly outward. The resilient leaf is adapted to pivot inwardly and outwardly within an opening in a side wall. The container cover includes stops mounted on an inner surface of the body side walls and aligned with the cover side wall having the resilient leaf. Adjacent to and above the stop is a release panel, which is also capable of pivoting inwardly and outwardly relative to the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: MPC Packaging CorporationInventor: Rodney D. Dixon
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Patent number: D581783Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Rodney D. Dixon