Box Includes Hand-receiving Aperture Patents (Class 229/117.13)
  • Patent number: 11840386
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging one or more articles, a blank for forming the carton and a method of packaging articles. The carton comprises a plurality of primary panels including a pair of bottom lap panels (12, 20) secured together to allow the primary panels to form walls of a tubular structure. An upper end closure structure partially closes an end of the tubular structure. The upper end closure structure comprises a lower edge that defines at least in part a window for exposing to view contents (B) of the carton. The upper end closure structure comprises a top end closure flap (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) having a handle opening defined therein and a pair of side end closure flaps (26a, 26b, 34a, 34b). The side end closure flaps comprise an outer surface and an inner surface opposing the outer surface. The outer surface of each of the side end closure flaps comprises a glue area (G1, G2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew E. Zacherle
  • Patent number: 11702240
    Abstract: Embodiments describe a holder and an easel for holding and/or display one or more items. The holder and the easel are formed from a single piece of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Stanley Ewing Greene
  • Patent number: 11584562
    Abstract: A folded cardboard box has four longitudinal walls and a separation wall dividing the box's interior into first and second sections. The separation wall has a through-hole and a flap element at an open end of the first section. The flap element has a first flap portion at one of the longitudinal walls and a second flap portion at an adjoining longitudinal wall. The flap element can be flapped from a first state in which each of the first and second flap portions are aligned with the respective wall into a second state in which the flap element projects into the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich Michael Klein, Kieran Geiss
  • Patent number: 11255596
    Abstract: A handle top includes a top panel defining a first side edge and a second side edge disposed opposite from the first side edge; a side panel, an inner edge of the side panel hingedly attached to the top panel at the first side edge; and a handle loop comprising a handle portion and a base portion, the base portion secured to the side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Patent number: 11136161
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a body, a first and a second bottom plate. The body has an accommodating space and a bottom opening and includes a first and a second side plate opposite to each other. The first bottom plate is foldably connected to the first side plate and has a first bottom part for covering the bottom opening and a main inserting part foldably connected to the first bottom part. The first bottom part has a slit. When the first bottom part covers the bottom opening, the main inserting part is inserted into the bottom opening. The second bottom plate is foldably connected to the second side plate and includes a second bottom part and a tongue. The second bottom part is superposed on the first bottom part. The tongue is inserted into the slit, so that the second bottom plate is detachably fixed to the first bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tsung-Han Liu
  • Patent number: 10974892
    Abstract: A cartridge assembly for deploying a fillable bulk liquid bag in an intermediate bulk container is provided. The cartridge has a flexible reinforcing board adhered to the fillable bag which may facilitate securing the bag to the discharge port of an IBC while also directing the bag to the IBC bottom center for more efficient filling. Sacrificial paper tape may be used to maintain the cartridge for storage, transportation and deployment in an IBC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Monroe Zafir, Brian Zafir
  • Patent number: 10683091
    Abstract: A tote package including a middle section that forms a bottom portion, a first side section connecting the first side section and the middle section, wherein the first side section creates a first side portion of the tote package that tapers upwardly from the bottom portion to a top portion of the tote package, and a second side section that is opposite of the that connecting the second side section and the middle section, wherein the second side section creates a second side portion of the tote package that tapers upwardly from the bottom portion to the top portion of the top portion of the tote package, a handle positioned on the top portion of the tote package, wherein the middle section, first side section, and second side section intersect to create a tapered front portion of the tote package that extends beyond the bottom portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Wing Aviation LLC
    Inventors: Clark Sopper, Matthew Day, Adam Woodworth, Joanna Cohen
  • Patent number: 10654612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging box including: a main body having at least an upper surface and an inner space; and a handle disposed on the upper surface of the main body, wherein the upper surface is disposed to be dented inwardly so as to be apart from the handle. The packaging box has the folding line formed on the upper surface so as to make the upper surface dented inwardly by the user's pressing and make the upper surface and the handle spaced apart from each other such that the user can easily insert his or her finger therebetween, thereby remarkably improving user convenience. The packaging box sufficiently shields the inner space from the outside because the upper surface maintains sealing force when the upper surface is dented in order to form the finger insertion space, thereby effectively preventing the inflow of contaminants so as to maximize user satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventor: Byung Kook Lee
  • Patent number: 10329080
    Abstract: A container for packaging a welding wire on a spool includes a box with opposed first and second face panels that are separated by four vertical side walls. At least one aperture on the four vertical side walls is defined by a frangible connection so that the interior of the box is initially inaccessible. At least one corner blocking insert includes an outer profile that corresponds to the spool of welding wire located within said box. After said frangible connection of the aperture is breached, the corner blocking is inserted into the interior of the box via said aperture and engages at least one of an outer perimeter rim of said spool containing a coil of welding wire, or an outer perimeter of the coil of welding wire. In various examples, the corner blocking insert is an expanding foam package, or a folded cardboard insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Paul A. Weissbrod
  • Patent number: 10214333
    Abstract: A carton (90) includes a first panel (12) and a second panel (20) in overlying relationship with each other so as to form a composite wall and a handle structure (H) formed in the composite wall. The handle structure includes a first end portion formed from the first panel, a grip portion (32,36) extending from the first end portion into an access opening (A1,A2,A3) in the composite wall and a second end portion disposed under the first panel and coupled to the grip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Westrock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, John W. Cash, III
  • Patent number: 9926121
    Abstract: A container having a multiplicity of cans therein. The container disclosed is modified from a rectangular, closed wall container to a container with part of the walls removed, thereby allowing easy access to the cans of the container. Applicant discloses a unique relationship between the walls of the opened container and the size of the beverage cans. Applicant also discloses a method for constructing a closed container that may be easily modified to remove the cans of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventor: C. Brown Lingamfelter
  • Patent number: 9840358
    Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels at least partially forming an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first panel and a second panel, the first panel and the second panel being in face-to-face contact to at least partially form the interior of the carton. The first panel comprises at least one article protection flap for protecting the at least one article. The at least one article protection flap is foldably connected to the first panel and moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the first panel and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the first panel. The second panel comprises at least one access feature for positioning the at least one article protection flap from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Oliveira
  • Patent number: 9630738
    Abstract: A carton for packaging one or more articles includes a plurality of walls including a top wall, a base wall, a first side wall and a second side wall forming a tubular structure. One of the plurality of walls includes a handle structure defined in it. The handle structure includes a grip member struck from one of the plurality of walls and a handle strap. The grip member is mounted on the handle strap. A first aperture is struck from the one of the plurality of walls. The aperture is disposed adjacent to a first end of the grip member so as to define a first end edge of the grip member. The first aperture defines a portion of an opening in the one of the plurality of walls. In the opening, a portion of the handle strap may be received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb S. Loftin, Gregory P. Hayter, Andrew T. Peeler, Tanuja A. Patwardhan, John T. Hargrove
  • Patent number: 9598202
    Abstract: A carton for containing a flowable material. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least a top panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps comprise a top end flap foldably connected to the to panel. An integrated handle comprises a handle panel extending in the top panel and into the top end flap and a handle closure at least partially in face-to-face contact with at least the top panel. The handle panel overlaps at least a portion of the handle closure, and the handle closure at least partially forms a barrier in the top panel adjacent the handle panel for at least partially preventing flowable material from exiting the carton at the integrated handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Oliveira, Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Patent number: 9493268
    Abstract: A carton (8) has a top wall (120), end walls and a strap carrying handle (16). The carrying handle (16) includes a strap section (72, 74) that is formed at least partially in a top wall (120) of the carton (8). The strap section (72, 74) is deployable above the top wall (120) and is attached to each end of the carton (8). The carrying handle (16) further includes a handle structure (6) affixed to the underside of the strap section (72, 74). The handle structure (6) includes a series of foldably interconnected panels that is foldable into a substantially tubular structure having three or more sides disposed at least partially beneath the strap section (72, 74) of the carrying handle (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb Sutherland Loftin, Matthew Earl Zacherle
  • Patent number: 9266656
    Abstract: A carton includes a handle (160) for carrying the carton. The handle includes a handle flap (162a) with a main portion (174a), first (178a) and second (180a) gussets, and an end portion (176a). The main portion is hingedly connected to the first gusset along a first fold line (182a), the first gusset is hingedly connected to the second gusset along a second fold line (184a), and the second gusset is hingedly connected to the first end portion along a third fold line (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Bradford J. Walling, Aaron L. Bates
  • Patent number: 9205948
    Abstract: A carton blank is assembled into a carton for beverage containers, the blank having a number of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel and a pair of side panels each joined by a fold line to an adjacent one of the panels. A number of end flaps are each joined by an end flap fold line to one of the panels and the end flaps are adapted to be folded upon selected other end flaps to form composite end panels of the carton. A carrying handle is formed in a selected one of the panels and adapted to be grasped by a user to carry the erected carton filled with the beverage containers. A pattern of stress-relieving score lines are formed in the carton blank to produce a desired buckling of the carton when erected, filled and lifted to avoid tearing of the carton material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: The C.W. Zumbiel Company
    Inventor: Steven J. Block
  • Patent number: 9174763
    Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. At least two end flaps can cooperate to at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A reinforcing insert comprises a central panel and at least one reinforcing end flap. The central panel can be at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton, and the at least one reinforcing end flap can comprise a base portion and a distal portion foldably connected to the base portion. The base portion extends in an oblique direction from the central panel toward the closed end of the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Smalley, Emili Requena, Ana Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 9126706
    Abstract: A printer filter packaging apparatus includes a base for supporting a filter having delicate filter media. Side wraps extend from two opposite sides of the base and cover two opposite sides of the filter. A rear wrap includes a handle, and covers a rear and a top of the filter. A front wrap defines a slit for receiving the handle; the front wrap covers the top and a front of the filter. The wrapped or covered filter may be lifted by the handle, the filter being supported by a combination of the base and front, rear, and side wraps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge Mario Rodriguez, Glenn David Batchelor, Ali R. Dergham, Christopher G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20150122877
    Abstract: A carton (90) for packaging one of more articles includes a first panel (22a, 26a, 128a, 226a) and a second panel (24a, 28a, 124a, 222a). The first panel (22a, 26a, 128a, 226a) is in at least partially overlapping relationship with the second panel (24a, 28a, 124a, 222a) to define an overlapping region. The carton (90) includes a weakened line of severance (30a, 30b, 34a, 34b, 49a, 49b, 69a, 69b, 129a, 129b, 229a, 229b) which extends from the first panel across the overlapping region and into the second panel to be contiguous. The first panel includes a recess (R) defined at least in part in the overlapping region and extending at least partially across a portion of the first panel in the overlapping region. The recess (R) is arranged in registry with at least a portion of the weakened line of severance in the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, Andrew T. Peeler, Bradford J. Walling, Matthew E. Zacherle, Caleb S. Loftin
  • Patent number: 9010620
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least one top panel and a reinforcement panel. A single phase handle extends in the at least one top panel and the reinforcement panel. The single phase handle can comprise at least one grip portion extending adjacent a handle opening on one side of the at least one grip portion. The handle opening can comprise a first opening in the at least one top panel and a second opening in the reinforcement panel. The second opening can be generally aligned with the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Raymond S. Kastanek, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr., Neil Lettre
  • Patent number: 8978963
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel. End flaps can be respectively foldably connected to respective panels and at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A dispenser panel can be at least partially defined by a dispenser tear line extending in at least the top panel and at least one of the end flaps. An opening section can be at least partially defined by the dispenser tear line and can be foldably connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The dispenser panel is at least partially removable from the carton to create a dispenser opening, and the opening section is positionable relative the first side panel to expand the dispenser opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Mark Baldino
  • Patent number: 8950657
    Abstract: A carton for containing and dispensing flowable materials. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one bottom flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one bottom flap can at least partially form a closed bottom end of the carton. A handle can extend in at least the bottom end proximate the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd A. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20150021381
    Abstract: A carton for transporting and dispensing liquid-based materials including a sealed base, upwardly tapered sides, and a top portion with a gable top and a sealing portion to close the top portion. The sealing portion includes a perforation to permit the top portion to be opened. A tamper-proof seal is on the sealing portion revealing tamper evidence upon opening of the top portion of the carton. A handle of the carton includes two handle loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Luke Dolby, Valentino Capone, James Richard Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20150001110
    Abstract: A packing box for a weight lifting bar includes an elongate board having four parallel first folding lines to define the elongate board into a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a fourth portion and a fifth portion. A second folding line is formed in each of two ends of the elongate board. Each of the two ends of the elongate board is defined into five end covers by the second folding line and the four first folding lines. The first portion is cut to have two side covers. The fifth portion is cut to have two openings. The elongate board is folded along the four first folding lines to form a quadratic body, and the end covers are folded inward to close the two open ends of the quadratic body. The bar in the packing box can be seen via the openings by opening the side covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: JIH-MING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150001251
    Abstract: A container for dispensing beverages is provided. The container includes at least six side walls coupled together along a plurality of parallel fold lines. The at least six side walls include two end panels and at least two side panels, and the at least six side walls define a substantially cylindrical shape of the container. A bottom wall is coupled to at least one of the two end panels, wherein a shape of the bottom wall corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the at least six side walls. The container further includes a spout cutout removably defined in a first end panel of the two end panels proximate to a fold line connecting the first end panel to the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth Charles Smith
  • Patent number: 8887982
    Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container includes a bottom panel, two opposing side panels each extending from a side edge of the bottom panel, and two opposing end panels each extending from an end edge of the bottom panel. The blank also includes a foldover panel that is configured to lock the container in at least a partially formed position. The blank further includes a reinforcing panel assembly that includes an outer reinforcing corner panel extending from the first side panel, an outer reinforcing end panel extending from the outer reinforcing corner panel, an inner reinforcing end panel extending from the outer reinforcing end panel, an inner reinforcing corner panel extending from the inner reinforcing end panel, and an inner reinforcing side panel extending from the inner reinforcing corner panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Charles Smith, Craig W. Buscema
  • Publication number: 20140319203
    Abstract: A foldable and flexible carrier which may include a polymeric form that is foldable to provide a carrier having sufficient strength to securely hold and carry items while maintaining position about the items and which can be assembled without fastening hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel T. Smith
  • Patent number: 8844797
    Abstract: A container for dispensing beverages is provided. The container includes at least six side walls coupled together along a plurality of parallel fold lines. The at least six side walls include two end panels and at least two side panels, and the at least six side walls define a substantially cylindrical shape of the container. A bottom wall is coupled to at least one of the two end panels, wherein a shape of the bottom wall corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the at least six side walls. The container further includes a spout cutout removably defined in a first end panel of the two end panels proximate to a fold line connecting the first end panel to the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Charles Smith
  • Patent number: 8840009
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first top panel and the second top panel are at least partially overlapped to form a top wall of the carton. A handle extends in at least the top wall. The handle can comprise at least a first handle portion of the first top panel and a second handle portion of the second top panel. The first handle portion can at least partially overlap the second handle portion, and the second handle portion can comprise a notch that is at least partially overlapped by an overlay portion of the first handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignees: Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Adalis Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, Sr., Robert L. Sutherland, Ronnie J. Huff
  • Patent number: 8807418
    Abstract: A container is disclosed. The container may include a fillable bladder in an interior of an enclosure of the container. The container may be used for packaging a pourable product into a fillable bladder while the fillable bladder is positioned inside the container. The container may include an enclosure having a blind depth recess bottom handle. The container may include an enclosure having a bottom flap having a flap perimeter which generally matches a lower perimeter of a plurality of sides of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul Ouillette
  • Patent number: 8763889
    Abstract: A container and carton assembly comprising a container including a first portion and having a plurality of items that longitudinally extend between a first end and a second end of the container. The carton assembly includes at least two handles and means for securing said at least two handles about opposing sides of the container where the at least two handles extend above a horizontal plane of the container and where at least the at least two handles form an offset stacking index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul A. Weissbrod
  • Patent number: 8746543
    Abstract: A container assembly having an inner container and an outer cover fixedly attached to one another. The inner container has multiple sidewalls for forming the inner container sidewalls and has a bottom forming flap attached thereto. The outer cover has multiple cover sidewalls that fit over the inner container sidewalls to enclose the inner container. At least one attachment member attached to and extending from the outer cover is attached to the bottom forming flap, thereby fixedly attaching the inner container to the outer container. The attachment member can be separated from the container outer cover to allow removal of the outer cover from the inner container without marring the finish of the outside face of the sidewalls of the inner container. A knockdown assembly that is erectable to form the container assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Packaging Designs L.P.
    Inventors: Carl Jeffrey Jolley, Andrew Sypawka
  • Patent number: 8746541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Patrick J. DeBusk, Colin Ford
  • Patent number: 8740051
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise an inner top panel and an outer top panel that at least partially overlaps the inner top panel. An outer end flap can be foldably connected to the outer top panel at an upper corner of the carton, and the outer end flap can at least partially close an end of the carton. A handle can comprise a handle panel defined in at least the inner top panel and a handle flap defined in the outer end flap. The handle panel can be mounted to the handle flap so that a portion of the handle panel is covered by the upper corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ana Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8733623
    Abstract: A carton (12) includes a first wall (22) and a second wall (20). The first wall (22) includes a first edge (21) and a second edge (23) that are opposed to one another. The first wall (22) and the second wall (20) are adjoined along the first edge (21). The carton (12) includes a handle (30). The handle (30) includes a handle opening (80) that is elongated along a longitudinal axis that extends transversely to the first edge (21). The handle opening (80) is configured to be engaged no closer to the second edge (23) than to the first edge (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan T. Beales, Aaron L. Bates
  • Publication number: 20140013716
    Abstract: A soft sided container that, when filled, is substantially cuboid in shape and has two flaps extending from upper edges of the front and rear panels. The flaps have fold lines such that, the flaps fold together. Holes cut in upper regions of the flaps form handles. Lengthwise across a top panel of the container is an elongated closure device that opens for accessing of the materials stored within and closes to seal the container. The elongated fastener continues at least partially across two triangular side flaps such that, when open, one of the triangular side flaps serves as a pouring spout. In some embodiments, a side flap retainer is connected between the side flaps to removably hold the side flaps in place against the top of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: BOLSO, LLC
    Inventor: Elliott A. Mallard
  • Publication number: 20130320075
    Abstract: A multipurpose box includes a receiving case having a space therein, an auxiliary plate extended upwardly from the receiving case, and a pair of cut portions spaced apart from each other on the auxiliary plate. The multipurpose box is capable of packaging a product and concurrently having a business card, a photograph, or the like, placed therein. The multipurpose box can be reused as a frame, or to store simple things such as office supplies and/or the like at a later time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventor: Eun-Jin Park
  • Patent number: 8579184
    Abstract: A collapsible cardboard box including, in an erected state, a back wall, an opposing front wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall. In its collapsed state, the box includes a first through hole in the front portion and a second through hole in the back portion. In the collapsed state, the box has been unfolded in such a way that the first and second through holes are in line with each other forming a handle for allowing a person to carry the collapsed box by use of the first and second through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Claes Pettersson, Kristian Grennfelt, Jan Kolehmainen, Lennart Wernersson, Marcus Hansson, Mateus Cander, Patrik Thonfors, Peter Andersson, Susanne Gungner
  • Patent number: 8523047
    Abstract: A handle structure includes a reinforcing flap struck from a handle panel to define at least a part of a handle opening for insertion of a user's hand. The reinforcing flap comprises a first portion and a second portion connected to one another by a narrow portion defined by an indent in a free edge of the reinforcing flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Holley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8511538
    Abstract: A container is disclosed. The container may include a fillable bladder in an interior of an enclosure of the container. The container may be used for packaging a pourable product into a fillable bladder while the fillable bladder is positioned inside the container. The container may include an enclosure having a blind depth recess bottom handle. The container may include an enclosure having a bottom flap having a flap perimeter which generally matches a lower perimeter of a plurality of sides of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventor: Paul G. Ouillette
  • Patent number: 8479973
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises 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 at least partially overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A handle extends in at least the closed end of the carton. The handle comprises a first handle portion adjacent the top panel and a second handle portion adjacent the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirsten L. Brand
  • Patent number: 8474685
    Abstract: A hexagonal box is formed from a box blank having a rectangular main body divided into six sections which are separated by score lines so that the main body can be folded to create the hexagonal box. The main body has a set of six flaps extending from one end of the six sections, and a second set of six independent flaps extending from the other end of the six sections. Preferably, at least two-thirds of the end-flaps are non-rectangular. Once the box blank is folded into a hexagonal box, the end-flaps may folded inward to create closed ends with minimal end-flap overlap. The hexagonal boxes may be constructed to have handles. A plurality of boxes may be grouped together into a honeycomb formation to maximize the packing density for shipment or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Perpetual Packaging LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Shaboo
  • Publication number: 20130146649
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first top panel and the second top panel are at least partially overlapped to form a top wall of the carton. A handle extends in at least the top wall. The handle can comprise at least a first handle portion of the first top panel and a second handle portion of the second top panel. The first handle portion can at least partially overlap the second handle portion, and the second handle portion can comprise a notch that is at least partially overlapped by an overlay portion of the first handle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicants: Adalis Corporation, Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Adalis Corporation
  • Patent number: 8459534
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a reinforcement panel foldably connected to the second side panel. The reinforcement panel is in face-to-face contact with the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Bradford
  • Patent number: 8459533
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A handle comprises a first handle panel and a second handle panel. The first handle panel comprises a central portion in the top panel and an end portion in a first top end flap. The second handle panel comprises a first portion in the second top panel and a second portion in a second top end flap. The central portion of the first handle panel is attached to the first portion of the second handle panel and the end portion of the first handle panel is attached to the second portion of the second handle panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Emili Requena, Ana Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8453919
    Abstract: A container carrier for bottles having a blank made of cardboard for wrapping around a group of bottles, a grip portion is stabilized between the two handle openings and the further handle opening by at least three layers of cardboard, a first layer is formed by the web defined by the handle openings in the top wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: A & R Carton BV
    Inventors: Jens Eckermann, Bernard Skolik, Harmen Boersma
  • Patent number: 8439253
    Abstract: A blank, carton, or package including a handle formed in a top panel is described. Deformation lines can be included on the blank or carton to allow the handle to flex, thereby increasing handle strength. The blank can include corner-forming panels attached to end flaps that can be used to form corners in the formed carton or package. The corners provide reinforcement strength to allow stacking of the cartons or packages, such as on pallets or during shipment. Openings can be provided in select areas of the blank, carton, or package to allow ventilation to and from the interior of the carton or package. Connecting panels in the top panel can be removed to dispense articles from the carton or package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Emili Requena, Ana Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8434672
    Abstract: A carton for packaging articles includes a plurality of panels arranged to form walls of the carton and at least one handle structure that comprises a pair of inner and outer handle panels hingedly connected together along a fold line. The inner and outer handle panels are in an overlapping relationship. Each of the inner and outer handle panels has a transverse edge at a position opposite to the fold line. The inner handle panel is disposed in an overlapping relationship with a first one of the plurality of panels. The outer handle panel is disposed adjacent to a second one of the plurality of panels. One of the transverse edges is connected to one of the first and second panels. The fold line is interrupted by an aperture defined at least in part by a first edge of the aperture. The first edge defines a carrying edge of the at least one handle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jean Michel Auclair
  • Patent number: 8413809
    Abstract: A package of specialty shingles is provided, preferably for containing hip, ridge or rake shingles, with support in the bottom of the package for the shingles that is complementary to the lower ends of nested, stacked shingles in the package. Shaped constraining devices are provided, for retaining the shape of shingles in the package. An assembly of packages of the specialty shingles is provided, in a tray arrangement, and a pallet assembly of various levels of such packages disposed on a pallet are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen A. Koch, Robert L. Jenkins, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Barbara A. McDonough, Paul J. Batt