Patents by Inventor Weston R. Wilson
Weston R. Wilson 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: 10501227Abstract: A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170267400Abstract: A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170253368Abstract: A construct for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels and a film secured to the plurality of panels with an adhesive. The plurality of panels is for at least partially surrounding an interior of the construct and includes a bottom panel and at least one side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. The film is thermally-activable such that upon exposure to heat, one or more compressive stresses are generated across the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Weston R. Wilson, Ryan Portrey
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Patent number: 9701438Abstract: A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Patent number: 9656776Abstract: In general, one aspect of the disclosure is generally directed to a construct for supporting at least one article. The construct can comprise at least a panel and a plurality of stiffening features. The plurality of stiffening features can comprise a pattern of bosses formed in the panel. The pattern of bosses can be configured for at least partially reducing buckling of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey T. Sloat, Weston R. Wilson, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 9511894Abstract: A carton having an opening feature. The carton may include a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels may include a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton may further include a dispenser having a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line having a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern may have at least one cut having a central portion, a first distal portion extending from the central portion, and a second distal portion extending from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Weston R. Wilson, Alan Fontaine, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Publication number: 20150197383Abstract: A carton having an opening feature. The carton may include a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels may include a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton may further include a dispenser having a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line having a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern may have at least one cut having a central portion, a first distal portion extending from the central portion, and a second distal portion extending from the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Weston R. Wilson, Alan Fontaine, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Publication number: 20150164252Abstract: In general, one aspect of the disclosure is generally directed to a construct for supporting at least one article. The construct can comprise at least a panel and a plurality of stiffening features. The plurality of stiffening features can comprise a pattern of bosses formed in the panel. The pattern of bosses can be configured for at least partially reducing buckling of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey T. Sloat, Weston R. Wilson, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 8809754Abstract: A microwave energy interactive structure includes a susceptor film comprising microwave energy interactive material on a polymer film, a support layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and an adjoining layer joined to the support layer. The adjoining layer comprises a paper-based material having a machine direction and a cross direction. The adjoining layer is joined to the support layer by an adhesive region extending in the cross direction across at least a portion of the adjoining layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Conatser, Weston R. Wilson, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 8686322Abstract: A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Vicki Laubhan, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Patent number: 8395100Abstract: A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Vicki Laubhan, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20120118904Abstract: A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110220640Abstract: A microwave energy interactive structure includes a susceptor film comprising microwave energy interactive material on a polymer film, a support layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and an adjoining layer joined to the support layer. The adjoining layer comprises a paper-based material having a machine direction and a cross direction. The adjoining layer is joined to the support layer by an adhesive region extending in the cross direction across at least a portion of the adjoining layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Robert L. Conatser, Weston R. Wilson, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7959060Abstract: A carton is formed from an inner blank and an outer blank. The outer blank ply of the carton includes a pivoting, reclosable lid that allows a top end of the carton to be accessed and subsequently closed. A latch feature is included in the carton to allow the lid to be securely closed over the open top of the carton. The inner blank may form a closed and/or sealed liner vessel within the outer blank ply of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Weston R. Wilson, Robert L. Conatser, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7900816Abstract: A collapsible cooler pack carton includes a barrier film on the cooler pack interior capable of retaining liquids in the cooler pack. The blank used to form the cooler pack can be provided with the barrier film and shipped or displayed as a flat partially assembled cooler pack article. A consumer or other user can assemble the cooler pack from the article. After use, the user can disassemble or collapse the cooler pack back into the partially assembled or collapsed cooler pack article.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Dale F. Nicholls, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100038359Abstract: A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Vicki Laubhan, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Patent number: 7658318Abstract: Cartons are formed from two or more continuous webs that can individually or concurrently provided with cuts, scores, or other lines of disruption.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Walsh, Robert L. Conatser, Raymond S. Kastanek, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20070290026Abstract: Cartons, carton blanks, and methods for manufacturing cartons are described herein. In one implementation, a carton formed from a carton blank includes a lower storage compartment having at least one panel. The carton also includes a lid connected to a first panel of the lower storage compartment, where the lid is configured to be pivotable with respect to the lower storage compartment. The carton further includes an upper storage compartment that is formed within the lid. The lid comprises a lower lid panel that separates the lower storage compartment from the upper storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Weston R. Wilson
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Patent number: 6047881Abstract: A device for use in participating in a contest wherein the device has a first layer integral with and superposed over a second layer having an outer surface on which spaced apart contest indicia are illustrated and a third layer superposed over and secured to the second layer to cover the contest indicia. The third layer is provided with openable cover portions which are located so that, when opened, the contest indicia will be exposed. The device preferably comprises a closed container which may be opened and filled with an edible product.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Graphic Packaging CorporationInventors: Charlie Clements, Gary Lapnow, Alicia Shelton, Deanna Dixon-Sievers, Weston R. Wilson