Two Opposed Sidewalls Fold Inwardly And Downwardly Patents (Class 229/117.07)
  • Patent number: 11325746
    Abstract: Pallet container 1 for the transport of temperature-sensitive products, which pallet container 1 comprises at least one side part 21, one bottom part 22, one top part 23 and one lid part 24, each having at least one vacuum insulation panel 3 disposed therein, and wherein the at least one side part 21, the bottom part 22 and the top part 23 comprise a common stop rim portion 4, at which stop rim portion 4 the lid part 24 comes to rest partially or fully circumferentially, characterized in that the pallet container 1 comprises at least one edge protection element 7 in order to distribute a load applied by a tensioning element 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: va-Q-tec AG
    Inventors: Joachim Kuhn, Fabian Eschenbach, Lukas Kratsch, Lorenz Straub
  • Patent number: 11019799
    Abstract: In one aspect, a disposable liner for a litter box is provided. The liner includes a base comprising a first end edge, a second end edge opposite the first end edge, a first seam edge, and a second seam edge opposite the first seam edge. The first seam edge and the second seam edge extend between the first end edge and the second end edge. The liner also includes a first side wall coupled to the base at the first end edge, a second side wall coupled to the base at the second end edge, a first end wall coupled to the base at the first seam edge, and a second end wall coupled to the base at the second seam edge. The first end wall comprises an integrally formed first gusset, and the second end wall comprises an integrally formed second gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Alfa-Pet, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin A. Johnes
  • Patent number: 10752399
    Abstract: A box pallet (1) comprising at least one base (4) and an articulated belt (5), the box pallet (1) being convertible between a loading configuration in which the belt (5) is unfolded and erected on the base (4) so as to form a storage volume and an empty transport configuration in which the belt (5) is folded and laid flat on the base (4); characterised in that it comprises at least one articulated bottom panel (10) that bears on the base (4) and is capable of forming a wedge for a bulky object, such as a motor vehicle seat, that needs to be loaded into the storage volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: CORPLEX FRANCE WORMHOUT
    Inventor: Benjamin Vandecasteele
  • Patent number: 10611536
    Abstract: A bundle of a stack of at least two consumer products is disclosed. The stack has opposite front and back faces spaced apart in a depth dimension, opposite top and bottom faces spaced apart in a height dimension, and opposite first and second end faces spaced apart in a length dimension. The bundle has a dual-cap bundling member that has a first end-cap that cups the stack at the first end-face, a second end-cap that cups the stack at the second end-face, and a bridge that integrally connects the first and second end-caps and that is superposed over the top face. The dual-cap bundling member is formed from a rigid substrate. The first end-cap and the second end-cap are not connected to each other via the rigid substrate other than by the bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventor: Brandon Mark Hokanson
  • Patent number: 10463178
    Abstract: A structured blanket assembly for use in locations such as a beach which provides for end and side walls to prevent unwanted materials from getting on blanket, while allowing for disassembly for transport and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph Cody Coffey
  • Patent number: 9820469
    Abstract: A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: CCSI International, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Caldwell
  • Patent number: 9656779
    Abstract: A collapsible box-like container or carton may be formed from a unitary foldable blank divided by fold lines into a bottom panel, a pair of side panels, a pair of end panels and corner sections. Each corner section may include triangular corner or pleat panels divided by a diagonal or oblique fold line. The triangular corner or pleat panels may be folded in intimate face-to-face contact on the outer surface of the adjacent end panels. Some of the triangular corner or pleat panels may be adhesively secured to the outer surface the adjacent end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International Canada, ULC
    Inventor: Kayax Diamond Arki
  • Patent number: 9420760
    Abstract: A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: CCSI International, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Caldwell
  • Patent number: 9132936
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles arranged in at least a first layer and a second layer above the first layer. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and an opening feature for accessing the articles in the carton. The opening feature extends in at least one panel of the plurality of panels. A tray is disposed at least partially in the interior of the carton. At least a portion of the tray can be positioned between the first layer and the second layer. The tray can be for supporting the articles in the second layer to allow removal of the articles in the second layer after activation of the opening feature of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Karl A. Kohler
  • Patent number: 8875984
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging apparatus foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The packaging apparatus includes a clam-shell style box including a main section and a cover section. The main section and the cover section are connected by a rear hinge panel. The main section includes a bottom panel, a left panel, a right panel and a front panel interconnected by fold lines. The cover section includes a top panel, a left panel, a right panel and a front panel interconnected by fold lines. The rear hinge panel is connected to the bottom panel at a lower fold line and is connected to the top panel at an upper fold line. Flaps of the front panel are adhesively bonded to the left and right panels. Angled perforations allow portions of the front panel to be folded down with the left and right panels when the box is moved to the collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Minnesota Corrugated Box, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Leidal
  • Patent number: 8857702
    Abstract: A foldable box that includes a bottom panel, four sides panels and connectors with each connectors having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the connector is foldably connected to a side panel and the second connector is adhered to another side panel, these panels being adjacent to each other. The above connector placement allows a user to transform a box from an unfolded first position to a folded second position in one easy step. The box is then secured in this position by means of a holding member, such as, an adhesive, Velcro or a folding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Papillon Ribbon & Bow, Inc.
    Inventor: Vanessa Hui
  • Patent number: 8814032
    Abstract: A lunch box includes a main body having a bottom portion, two side portions, a front portion and a back portion to define a receiving space, and a cover that covers upper portion of the main body extending from the back portion. Two side portions extend from bottom part of the junction of the front portion and back portion to form first shaping lines, and a retracting portion is formed between two side portions and two first shaping lines, and an expanding portion is formed at the junction of first shaping lines and the front portion. When the cover is bended down to cover the main body, the front portion is restored when the retracting portion rebounds, and the expanding portion is outwardly against the junction of the front cover and side covers to form a restricting position, so the box can be closed securely without external securing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Hsin-Chieh Li
  • Publication number: 20140231495
    Abstract: A foldable box that is interchangeable from a flat configuration to a three-dimensional configuration. The foldable box includes a first set of panels, a second set of panels and a third set of panels. The second set of panels and the third set of panels can be adhesively and foldably connected to the first set of panels to form the foldable box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: PAPILLON RIBBON & BOW, INC.
    Inventors: Chi Yin Wong, Vanessa Hui
  • Patent number: 8651309
    Abstract: A collapsible, re-usable container of unitary construction is disclosed. The container is able to be locked into a flat, folded configuration as well as locked into an open, unfolded configuration, and includes a base, two opposing end walls that are pivotably attached to the base, and two opposing side walls, which are pivotably attached to both the base and to the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventors: Enrico Gualersi, Emilio Libera, Patricio Ortiz
  • Patent number: 8083125
    Abstract: A box, in particular a pastry box, comprising a coverlid and a base recipient, said coverlid being applied on said base recipient, said coverlid comprising a first side provided to form a top plane and a second side provided to form a front plane of said box, said first and second side having a common edge, a border of said first side, which border is situated opposite to said common edge, is provided with a strip, which strip extends substantially perpendicular to said first side when said coverlid is mounted on said base recipient, said base recipient comprises a back wall, which is upstanding when said base recipient is unfolded, said strip being attached to said back wall, said base recipient being foldable, said back wall comprising a first and a second flap forming an integral part with each other and being foldable with respect to each other in such a manner that they overlap each other when said back wall is upstanding, said base recipient further comprising a first, respectively a second, side wall h
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Guy Vanhoutte
  • Patent number: 8066176
    Abstract: When according to the invention, a container is formed from a sheet-shaped material, and it is punched and scored such that the base (7) and the side members (3, 4, 5, 6) constitute an entity without incisions, cuts and the like, it is possible to achieve a container which is foldable, in that the side members may be folded inwards over the base, and which may be erected to provide a container which, when made of a combustible material, may be disposed of by incineration after use. As the container is completely liquid-tight, it may be used for liquid as well as solid contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Elsebeth Bjerg Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8052002
    Abstract: A collapsible box that provides access through both its top and front side, said box comprising sets of interior and exterior sidewalls, said interior sidewalls folding inward along a hinge and said exterior sidewalls folding along a hinge that runs along a bias. Said box capable of being made from either flat sheet material or molded parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventors: Martin Spindel, Nadine Cino
  • Patent number: 7699212
    Abstract: A collapsible storage device includes a collapsible container and a lid for the container. The container includes a plurality of resilient wall panels and a flexible hinge connecting each adjacent pair of wall panels. The container may be foldably converted between a substantially flat collapsed position and a substantially rectangular prismatic expanded position by articulating the wall panels about the flexible hinges. One side of the lid is adapted to cover an opening into the container when the container is in an expanded position. The opposite side of the lid is adapted to receive the substantially flat collapsed container within a recess in the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Brian C. Dais, Sanjay Dhall
  • Patent number: 7681782
    Abstract: A collapsible box has a body with a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, a top panel, a closing panel, a left folding panel, a right folding panel, and a back folding panel. The back folding panel has a center panel foldably connected to two side panels. Each of the left and right folding panels comprises two foldably connected panels. The bottom panel edges are foldably connected to edges of the front, back, left folding, and right folding panels. The opposite edges of the top panel are foldably connected to the back and closing panels. The edges of the front panel are foldably connected to one set edges of the left folding and right folding panels, and edges of the back folding panel are foldably connected to opposite set edges of the left folding and right folding panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Hanna Bondarik
  • Patent number: 7669754
    Abstract: The self-mounting and collapsible tray has a base (1), two side walls (2) and two end walls (3), as well as, in correspondence with each corner, a corner pillar which comprises at least four segments (41-44) separated by fold lines (4a-4c). The last segment (44) is affixed to the end wall so that at least one part of the last segment extends from one of the intermediate segments (43) and toward the center of the end wall, distancing itself from the corresponding corner of the tray. In addition, the tray comprises, in correspondence with each end wall (3), a transversal flap (5) constituted by at least one part of a prolongation of the end of the end wall which corresponds to the upper part of the end wall of the tray in the erect position, said transversal flap (5) having two ends (51), each folded over and affixed to an outside face of the corresponding side wall (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Videcart. S.A.
    Inventors: Pedro Teixidor Casanovas, Fernando Manuel Canales Cañas
  • Patent number: 7631799
    Abstract: A collapsible storage device includes a collapsible container and a lid for the container. The container includes a plurality of resilient wall panels and a hinge portion connecting each adjacent pair of wall panels. The container may be foldably converted between a substantially flat collapsed position and a substantially rectangular prismatic expanded position by articulating the wall panels about the flexible hinges. At least one of the hinge portions is arched to latch the container in the expanded position. The lid may be used to cover the container in the expanded position and receive the container in the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Brian C. Dais, Sanjay Dhall, Daniel Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20090032574
    Abstract: The tray comprises a bottom (1), a pair of sides (2) and a pair of headers (3), the sides (2) and the headers (3) comprising upper flaps (4, 5) engageable to each other, and it is characterized in that the flaps (5) of the headers comprise a pair of protrusions (6) which are inserted in complementary grooves (7) provided at the flaps (4) of the sides. The flaps (5) of the headers comprise a longitudinal folding line (9) and the flaps (5) of the headers also comprise a transversal folding line (15). It is obtained a tray provided with a lid, which is formed by said upper flaps of the headers and the sides, presenting a great stiffness, in the engagement between the flaps forming the lid and also in its resistance to compression when some trays are placed stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Videcart, S.A.
    Inventors: Pere Teixidor Casanovas, Fernando Manuel Canales Canas
  • Publication number: 20080099542
    Abstract: A collapsible box has a body with a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, a top panel, a closing panel, a left folding panel, a right folding panel, and a back folding panel. The back folding panel has a center panel foldably connected to two side panels. Each of the left and right folding panels comprises two foldably connected panels. The bottom panel edges are foldably connected to edges of the front, back, left folding, and right folding panels. The opposite edges of the top panel are foldably connected to the back and closing panels. The edges of the front panel are foldably connected to one set edges of the left folding and right folding panels, and edges of the back folding panel are foldably connected to opposite set edges of the left folding and right folding panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Hanna Bondarik
  • Patent number: 7337914
    Abstract: A collapsible box with a pair of opposed, hinged sidewalls in which a lightweight frame structure holds the sidewall in a vertical orientation during assembly and provides load-bearing strength. The frame structure and sidewalls fold over one another, and lie substantially flat, when said box is collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Spindel, Nadine Cino
  • Patent number: 7234629
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a box and a cover. The box and the cover respectively have a plurality of concave folding lines in order for the packaging box to be collapsed and even recycled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Arcadyan Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chin-Shu Ho
  • Patent number: 7086579
    Abstract: A tissue-lined box is formed from a carton blank having a generally rectangular bottom panel with a width W, the carton blank having integral side walls and end walls connected with the bottom panel at creased fold lines. Four corner panels, one corner panel positioned at each respective corner of the generally rectangular bottom panel as an integral extension of one of the side wall and the end wall and connected to the other of the side wall and end wall to form the box. Fold lines adapt the box for folding to a flat condition and to an erected open position. A tissue insert has at least one layer of tissue paper and is folded to have at least one folded edge, the width T of the tissue insert taken from the folded edge to the opposite edge being greater to the width W of the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Mafcote Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matatall, Kenneth B. Schulman
  • Patent number: 6886738
    Abstract: A tray comprising a bottom of the tray; a couple of headers; a couple of sides; a polygonal column on each of its corners; and two top flaps, each of which extends horizontally from one of the headers to the inner area of the tray is provided. The tray also comprises inclined folding lines that allow the folding of the headers and the sides on the bottom of the tray; wherein the inclined folding lines are located on the headers and on the top flaps. The tray is very strong and, at the same time, can be transported substantially flat, occupying a reduced space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Paper, S.A.
    Inventor: Pere Teixidor Casanovas
  • Publication number: 20040140345
    Abstract: A packaging structure comprising a collapsible box is provided. The packaging structure is easily transformed from a unconstructed form to a usable box and provides improved storage and transportation efficiencies. In one embodiment, the packaging structure comprises a plurality of main body panels foldably connected; a lift panel foldably connected to a first panel of the main body panels; and a connector foldably connected between the lift panel and a second panel of the main body panels, wherein the lift panel and the connector are movably disposed between a substantially flat position and a lifted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: LI Hsiang Kao
  • Publication number: 20040084514
    Abstract: The tray comprises a bottom (1) of the tray; a couple of headers (2); a couple of sides (3); a polygonal column (4) on each of its corners; and two top flaps (6), each of which extends horizontally from one of the headers (2) to the inner area of the tray; the tray also comprises inclined folding lines (7) that allow the folding of the headers (2) and the sides (3) on the bottom (1) of the tray; and it is characterised in that said inclined folding lines (7) are located on the headers (2) and on said top flaps (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Paper, S.A.
    Inventor: Pere Teixidor Casanovas
  • Patent number: 6588652
    Abstract: A foldable food tray with an integrally formed condiment pocket coextensive with one wall of the tray and defined by a movable partition panel pivotal between a first closed position for foldable collapsing of the pocket with the tray, and a second open position engaged between opposed tray walls to define the pocket and preclude an inward folding of the pocket and tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dopaco, Inc.
    Inventor: Liming Cai
  • Publication number: 20010032875
    Abstract: A tissue-lined box is formed from a carton blank having a generally rectangular bottom panel with a width W, the carton blank having integral side walls and end walls connected with the bottom panel at creased fold lines. Four corner panels, one corner panel positioned at each respective corner of the generally rectangular bottom panel as an integral extension of one of the side wall and the end wall and connected to the other of the side wall and end wall to form the box. Fold lines adapt the box for folding to a flat condition and to an erected open position. A tissue insert has at least one layer of tissue paper and is folded to have at least one folded edge, the width T of the tissue insert taken from the folded edge to the opposite edge being greater to the width W of the bottom panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: John Matatall, Kenneth B. Schulman
  • Patent number: 6305600
    Abstract: A method of preparing a carton with a prefolded interior paper lining includes feeding carton blanks having a surface, the surface having leading and trailing edges and right and left side edges, feeding a paper web, folding the paper web to have a base portion having an edge and at least a first flap joining the base portion at a first crease, cutting a section off the paper web, and inserting the paper section with the carton blank surface, such that the edge and crease of the base portion of the paper are spaced a predetermined distance inward from each respective carton blank side edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Climax Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Urban C. Hirschey, Mark U. Hirschey, Timothy H. Everson, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6206224
    Abstract: A shopping caddy system including a multi-compartmented caddy and a plurality of collapsible bags that fit into the compartments of the caddy. The caddy is preferably collapsible so that its end panels and intermediate dividers form a stack. The end panels of the caddy can preferably folded downward to provide extra support when the endmost caddy compartments are not occupied. The caddy and bags are preferably sized and shaped to allow close engagement between the caddy and the bags when the caddy is in the open position and the collapsible bags are in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth Lee Potts, Debra Lee Potts
  • Patent number: RE46563
    Abstract: A reusable foldable box is disclosed that has a first flat configuration and a second three dimensional configuration. The box consists of a first set and a set of panels that are assembled to form the foldable box. The first set of panels includes at least six panels that are foldably coupled in a predefined sequence. The first set includes a top panel, bottom panel, a pair of side panels, a lip panel and a securing panel. The first set of panels forms a single piece construction to which the side panels of the second set of panels are coupled with triangular inward connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Papillon Ribbon & Bow, Inc.
    Inventor: Chi Yin Wong