Patents by Inventor Travis A. Hunter
Travis A. Hunter 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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Publication number: 20210039825Abstract: Refillable plastic container includes a top portion, a sidewall portion defining an interior and a longitudinal axis and a base portion extending downwardly of the sidewall portion and defining a closed bottom. The base portion has a heel extending downwardly and inwardly of the sidewall portion at an angle relative the longitudinal axis and having a substantially frustoconical shape. A standing ring extends from heel and defines a support surface of the container. A central dome projects upwardly of the standing ring toward the interior. The central dome portion has a convex surface relative the interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Justin HOWELL, Jr., Robert WALTEMYER, Travis A. HUNTER
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Patent number: 10053275Abstract: Plastic container has a container body having an outer surface and defining a longitudinal axis, at least one recessed panel defined in the container body having an outer perimeter and recessed relative to the outer surface of the container body, the perimeter including opposing longitudinal sides and transverse ends, a transition region defined along the perimeter of the recessed panel, the transition region extending between the recessed panel and the outer surface, and at least one indentation formed in the transition region proximate at least one transverse end of the outer perimeter, the indentation having a height, a width, and a depth, the height of the indentation extending beyond the transition region. The indentation can prevent or reduce container failure due to external forces, such as side loading during a hot-fill process.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Raymond A. Pritchett, Travis A. Hunter
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Patent number: 10029817Abstract: Base includes an outer support wall, a support surface extending inwardly from the outer support wall and defining a reference plane, an inner support wall extending upwardly from the support surface, a first radiused portion extending radially inward from the inner support wall and concave relative to the reference plane, a second radiused portion extending radially inward from the first radiused portion and convex relative to the reference plane, an intermediate surface extending radially inward from the second radiused portion, a third radiused portion extending radially inward from the intermediate surface and convex relative to the reference plane, and a central portion disposed proximate the third radiused portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Paul Lee Wright, Justin A. Howell, Travis A. Hunter, Romauld M. Philippe, Michael T. Kelly, Robert Waltemyer
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Patent number: 9969520Abstract: A hot-fillable container that is cylindrical in shape. The container may have two ribs. A top rib is located in the top bumper and a bottom rib is located in the bottom bumper. Both the top and the bottom ribs have depth that is deep enough so that the container may withstand the hot-fill process and increase its top load ability.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Matthew T. Gill, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr., Travis A. Hunter
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Publication number: 20160176605Abstract: Plastic container has a container body having an outer surface and defining a longitudinal axis, at least one recessed panel defined in the container body having an outer perimeter and recessed relative to the outer surface of the container body, the perimeter including opposing longitudinal sides and transverse ends, a transition region defined along the perimeter of the recessed panel, the transition region extending between the recessed panel and the outer surface, and at least one indentation formed in the transition region proximate at least one transverse end of the outer perimeter, the indentation having a height, a width, and a depth, the height of the indentation extending beyond the transition region. The indentation can prevent or reduce container failure due to external forces, such as side loading during a hot-fill process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Raymond A. Pritchett, Travis A. Hunter
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Publication number: 20160167824Abstract: Base includes an outer support wall, a support surface extending inwardly from the outer support wall and defining a reference plane, an inner support wall extending upwardly from the support surface, a first radiused portion extending radially inward from the inner support wall and concave relative to the reference plane, a second radiused portion extending radially inward from the first radiused portion and convex relative to the reference plane, an intermediate surface extending radially inward from the second radiused portion, a third radiused portion extending radially inward from the intermediate surface and convex relative to the reference plane, and a central portion disposed proximate the third radiused portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Paul Lee Wright, Justin A. Howell, Travis A. Hunter, Romauld M. Philippe, Michael T. Kelly, Robert Waltemyer
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Patent number: 9296539Abstract: Base includes an outer support wall, a support surface extending inwardly from the outer support wall and defining a reference plane, an inner support wall extending upwardly from the support surface, a first radiused portion extending radially inward from the inner support wall and concave relative to the reference plane, a second radiused portion extending radially inward from the first radiused portion and convex relative to the reference plane, an intermediate surface extending radially inward from the second radiused portion and substantially parallel to the reference plane, a third radiused portion extending radially inward from the intermediate surface and convex relative to the reference plane, and a central portion disposed proximate the third radiused portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Paul Lee Wright, Justin A. Howell, Travis A. Hunter, Romauld M. Philippe, Michael T. Kelly, Robert Waltemyer
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Patent number: 9242756Abstract: A hot fill type plastic container includes a finish, a bottom and a main body that is generally rectangular in transverse cross-section. The main body has an upper dome portion, a lower label portion and a waist groove defined between the upper dome portion and the lower label portion. Both the upper dome portion and the lower label portion have front and rear surfaces as well as opposing side surfaces that are narrower than the front and rear surfaces. The opposing side surfaces of the upper dome portion have a substantially vertically oriented reinforcing element defined therein that is recessed with respect to the surrounding sidewall of the upper dome portion. The reinforcing element extends into the waist groove, which increases the flexibility of the dome portion above the waist groove and protects the dome portion against damage as a result of contact with other containers during the filling and packaging processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon E. Yourist, Travis A. Hunter, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr.
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Patent number: 9174770Abstract: A plastic container having improved structural stability characteristics when gripped includes a finish and a main body having a sidewall. The main body has a lower portion and an upper dome that is separated from the lower portion by a waist. The upper dome includes an upper brow portion having a first maximum width and that has a concave recess defined therein. A gripping recess may be defined in the sidewall beneath the upper brow portion, which has a second minimum width that is less than the first maximum width. A portion of the sidewall that defines the gripping recess may have a substantially vertically oriented reinforcing element defined therein. In addition, a portion of the sidewall that defines the gripping recess may have U-shaped groove defined therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon E. Yourist, Travis A. Hunter, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr.
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Patent number: 8863970Abstract: A plastic container includes a finish portion defining an opening and a main body portion having a shape that is substantially polygonal in transverse cross-section. The main body portion has a maximum lateral dimension. At least one of the side panels includes a substantially flat portion for receiving a label and a concave portion having an average radius. A ratio of the average radius to the maximum lateral dimension is substantially within a range of about 1.0 to about 2.0. The side panel having the concave portion further has an inwardmost portion and an outwardmost portion, with a first maximum lateral distance being defined between the inwardmost portion and the outwardmost portion. A second maximum lateral distance is defined between the inwardmost portion and one of the substantially flat portions. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is substantially within a range of about 0.8 to about 1.2.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventor: Travis A. Hunter
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Publication number: 20140209558Abstract: Base includes an outer support wall, a support surface extending inwardly from the outer support wall and defining a reference plane, an inner support wall extending upwardly from the support surface, a first radiused portion extending radially inward from the inner support wall and concave relative to the reference plane, a second radiused portion extending radially inward from the first radiused portion and convex relative to the reference plane, an intermediate surface extending radially inward from the second radiused portion and substantially parallel to the reference plane, a third radiused portion extending radially inward from the intermediate surface and convex relative to the reference plane, and a central portion disposed proximate the third radiused portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Paul Lee Wright, Justin A. Howell, Travis A. Hunter, Romuald M. Philippe, Michael T. Kelly, Robert Waltemyer
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Patent number: 8365915Abstract: A blow molded plastic container includes a main body portion that has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed in transverse cross-section. A plurality of side panels are defined on the main body portion. At least one of the side panels has a longitudinally oriented concave scoop that extends continuously from an upper portion of the side panel to a lower portion of the side panel. The side panel further includes a first pair of longitudinally oriented concave ribs that are positioned adjacent to an upper portion of the scoop and a second pair of longitudinally oriented concave ribs that are positioned adjacent to a lower portion of the scoop.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Travis A. Hunter, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120298541Abstract: A plastic container includes a finish portion defining an opening and a main body portion having a shape that is substantially polygonal in transverse cross-section. The main body portion has a maximum lateral dimension. At least one of the side panels includes a substantially flat portion for receiving a label and a concave portion having an average radius. A ratio of the average radius to the maximum lateral dimension is substantially within a range of about 1.0 to about 2.0. The side panel having the concave portion further has an inwardmost portion and an outwardmost portion, with a first maximum lateral distance being defined between the inwardmost portion and the outwardmost portion. A second maximum lateral distance is defined between the inwardmost portion and one of the substantially flat portions. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is substantially within a range of about 0.8 to about 1.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Travis A. Hunter
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Publication number: 20120248003Abstract: A blow molded plastic container includes a main body portion that has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed in transverse cross-section. A plurality of side panels are defined on the main body portion. At least one of the side panels has a longitudinally oriented concave scoop that extends continuously from an upper portion of the side panel to a lower portion of the side panel. The side panel further includes a first pair of longitudinally oriented concave ribs that are positioned adjacent to an upper portion of the scoop and a second pair of longitudinally oriented concave ribs that are positioned adjacent to a lower portion of the scoop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Travis A. Hunter, Raymond A. Pritchett, JR.
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Publication number: 20120074151Abstract: A hot-fillable container that is cylindrical in shape. The container may have two ribs. A top rib is located in the top bumper and a bottom rib is located in the bottom bumper. Both the top and the bottom ribs have depth that is deep enough so that the container may withstand the hot-fill process and increase its top load ability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Matthew T. Gill, Raymond A. Pritchett, JR., Travis A. Hunter
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Patent number: D653119Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Travis A. Hunter, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr.
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Patent number: D653550Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventor: Travis A. Hunter
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Patent number: D746689Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Travis A. Hunter
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Patent number: D787334Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Visy R & D Pty LtdInventors: Trevor Pratt, Dale Hogan, Travis Hunter, Regin Andersen
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Patent number: D817179Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Visy R & D Pty LtdInventors: Travis Hunter, Dale Hogan, Trevor Pratt