Movable Box And Bag Portions Secured Together For Simultaneous Movement (e.g., Bag Opens Automatically When Flattened Box Is Squared Up) Patents (Class 229/117.32)
  • Patent number: 11325336
    Abstract: A method of forming reinforced packages. The method can comprise forming an attached web by adhering a blank to a web of material and moving the attached web in a downstream direction through at least a tube forming assembly and a carton forming assembly. The method also can comprise at least partially forming a tube by folding at least a portion of the web of material as the attached web moves through the tube forming assembly, forming a reinforcement sleeve by folding at least a portion of the blank so that the reinforcement sleeve extends at least partially around the tube as the attached web moves through the carton forming assembly, and forming a reinforced package comprising the reinforcement sleeve and a tube portion by separating the tube portion from a remainder of the tube, the reinforcement sleeve being adhered to the tube portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 11198534
    Abstract: A reinforced package comprising a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel and a back panel disposed opposite to the front panel. The carton can comprise a bottom wall foldably connected to the front panel along a first curved fold line and to the back panel along a second curved fold line. The reinforced package further can include a bag at least partially attached to the carton. The bag can be at least partially defining an interior space for holding a product. The carton can be positionable in a non-erect position and in an erect position. At least the bottom wall and the first curved fold line can be configured to retain the carton in the erect position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond S. Kastanek, Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Patent number: 10954027
    Abstract: A packaging container formed by folding a sheet material and includes a container body that has a trunk, a top and a bottom. The trunk serves as side panels, while the top and the bottom are respectively connected to ends of the trunk. In the packaging container, a first weakened portion is linearly formed in the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Noriyuki Sasaki
  • Patent number: 10640271
    Abstract: A system and method for forming reinforced packages. The method can comprise forming an attached web by adhering a construct to a web of material, and moving the attached web in a downstream direction through at least a web edge forming assembly. The moving the attached web can comprise moving the construct with the web of material. The method further can include at least partially forming a folded web by folding at least a portion of the web of material as the attached web moves through the web folding assembly and forming a reinforced package comprising a liner and the construct by separating the liner from a remainder of the folded web. The construct is adhered to the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 10562675
    Abstract: A method of forming reinforced packages. The method can comprise forming an attached web by adhering a blank to a web of material and moving the attached web in a downstream direction through at least a tube forming assembly and a carton forming assembly. The method also can comprise at least partially forming a tube by folding at least a portion of the web of material as the attached web moves through the tube forming assembly, forming a reinforcement sleeve by folding at least a portion of the blank so that the reinforcement sleeve extends at least partially around the tube as the attached web moves through the carton forming assembly, and forming a reinforced package comprising the reinforcement sleeve and a tube portion by separating the tube portion from a remainder of the tube, the reinforcement sleeve being adhered to the tube portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 10124947
    Abstract: A package for holding a product. The package can comprise a carton and a bag. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and a dispenser for accessing the interior of the carton. The dispenser can comprise at least one dispenser flap at least partially closing a top of the carton. The bag can be at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton, and the bag can comprise a dispenser feature that is accessible via the dispenser in the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Felicia A. Pinkstone, Bradley J. Burke, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Tony Hancock
  • Patent number: 9914102
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a cardboard box in which is arranged a plastics container. A first securement element associated with the plastics container is positioned in a gap defined by the cardboard of the box thereby to restrict movement of the container within the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: COLORMATRIX HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Jones, John Pickles, Harry Baker
  • Patent number: 9844920
    Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing reinforced bags having reinforcing elements applied about the bags to support the bags in an opened and/or upstanding configuration. A web of bag material can be fed from a supply and can be folded and secured to form the bags. A series of reinforcing strips can be fed through an adhesive application station for application of an adhesive material thereto in a desired pattern. The reinforcing strips and bags are brought into registration and are adhesively attached to form the reinforced bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Walsh, Jeffrey T. Sloat
  • Patent number: 9533814
    Abstract: A bag in box packaging including a flexible bag and an outer carton. The flexible bag defines a cavity, with a spout coupled thereto providing access to the cavity. The outer carton has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first side wall. A front wall extends therebetween. The inner spout retaining member further includes an inner spout retaining member. The inner spout retaining member includes a first panel that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and is spaced apart from the front wall. The first panel includes a spout receiving slot extending thereinto. The spout of the bag is positionable within the spout receiving slot of the first panel, so as to position the spout between the first panel and the front wall. A spout locking member is structurally configured to maintain the spout within the spout receiving slot of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Scholle IPN Corporation
    Inventor: John Brooks
  • Patent number: 9290304
    Abstract: A packaging device (1) for bulk goods (3), particularly for use for foods such as coffee beans, cocoa beans, rice, spices and seeds in general, includes at least one vacuum bag (2) defining an open side (2d) for insertion of the bulk goods (3) therein and hermetically sealable at the open side (2d) subsequent to evacuation of the air contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Domenico Malcangio
  • Patent number: 9260233
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a cardboard box in which is arranged a plastics container. A first securement element associated with the plastics container is positioned in a gap defined by the cardboard of the box thereby to restrict movement of the container within the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: COLORMATRIX HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Jones, John Pickles, Harry Baker
  • Patent number: 9156590
    Abstract: A receptacle assembly has an outer member having an open top, an interior and an exterior. The outer member may be formed from biodegradable material. An inner member may be mounted in the interior of the outer member with adhesive between exterior surfaces of the inner member and the interior of the outer member. The inner member has an open top and is formed from biodegradable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: CLEAN CUBES LLC
    Inventor: Jose Luis Javier Colayco
  • Patent number: 9074337
    Abstract: A gabion system is disclosed which includes a gabion (1) for use in protecting military or civilian installations from weapons assault or from elemental forces such as flood waters, lava flows, avalanches, soil instability, slope erosion and the like. The gabion (1) comprises opposed side walls (2, 3) connected together at spaced intervals by a plurality of partition walls (4,5,6) such that spaces between neighboring pairs of partition walls define, together with the side walls (2,3), compartments (7, 8, 9) of the gabion, adjacent side and partition walls being connected to one another by pivotal connections (41) enabling the gabion to be folded between fully flattened and deployed configurations, the pivotal connections allowing the gabion to fold concertina-wise for storage or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: HESCO BASTION LIMITED
    Inventor: Thomas Louis Brand
  • Publication number: 20150083789
    Abstract: A reinforced package for holding a product. The reinforced package comprises a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a front panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the front panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the front panel, at least one back panel foldably connected to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel, and at least one bottom panel foldably connected to at least one of the front panel and the back panel. A bag can comprise an at least partially open end, an at least partially closed end, and an interior space for holding a product. The bag can be at least partially received in the interior of the carton. The carton is positionable in a non-erect position and in an erect position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Scott Thomas Strand
  • Publication number: 20140374290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container of consumer goods comprising an outer housing having a box and a lid hinged to the box. An inner package of consumer goods is disposed within the outer housing and has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed. An adhesive label is provided with a resealable adhesive on a first portion of an inner surface of the adhesive label and an opposed outer surface of the adhesive label is permanently attached to an inner surface of a front wall of the lid of the outer housing. The outer surface of the adhesive label is permanently attached to the inner surface of the front wall of the lid of the outer housing such that the adhesive label is inwardly concave throughout movement of the lid between a closed position and the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Seyfferth De Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20130233912
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging container for pourable liquids, powders and granules, in particular pourable food products, wherein the packaging container comprises an inner flexible bag having an outlet opening, and further comprises an outlet part and an outer cover adhesively bonded to the inner bag in a punctiform manner that be disposed of separately therefrom. A carrying handle makes it possible for a variety of packaging containers to be transported easily. The outer cover of the packaging container may comprise two swing-open hard shells. A further packaging container according to the invention comprises a foldable outer cover and, when the latter is folded, the inner flexible bag can be fastened to the cover by means of the outlet part and, when the cover is unfolded, the inner flexible bag can be separated therefrom and the two can be introduced into different recycling systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: VITA PAK UG
    Inventor: Christian Piotrowski
  • Patent number: 8220701
    Abstract: A carton, package, or container formed from a blank and that include a film or other moisture resistant lining applied thereto are described. The film is adhered to the inside panels of the carton, package, or container. The carton, package, or container are capable of receiving a lid and contents therein when formed. The cartons, packages, and containers include reclosable features and may be sealed against moisture and other environmental factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Fontaine, Norman L. Jesch, Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Patent number: 8196805
    Abstract: Cartons include liquid-tight vessels that line the interior volumes of the cartons. The cartons may have selected sections reinforced by one or more reinforcing blanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Laura Brand, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Publication number: 20110117258
    Abstract: A package for holding a food product. The package comprises a carton comprising a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least two side panels. A tear feature extends at least partially across the plurality of panels for at least partially separating the carton into an upper portion and a lower portion. The package also comprises a liner disposed in the interior of the carton. The liner comprises an expandable region proximate to the tear feature of the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Bradley J. Burke
  • Publication number: 20100102112
    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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: Paul G. Ouillette
  • Patent number: 7604155
    Abstract: A packaging unit with a packaging pouch (10) of a flexible film-shaped first material and an essentially shape-stable outer packaging (28) of a second material is such that the outer packaging (28) is tube-shaped with open ends (31, 33) which are situated in a plane perpendicular to a tube axis (z). In a first position, the ends (31, 33) form a hexagon with two parallel sides (a, b) and two pairs of sides (c1, c2; d1, d2) each enclosing an angle ?<180° lying symmetrically mirror imaged to a plane of symmetry (E), and in a second position form a rectangle with two parallel sides (a, b) and two sides (c, d) lying perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (E). In the first position a straight folding edge (g, h) runs between the corners of the sides (a, b) of both ends (31, 33) lying mirror imaged symmetrical to the plane of symmetry (E), and in the second position the sides (a, b) of both ends lying mirror image symmetrical to the plane of symmetry (E) form an angle ?=180°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Bossel, Peter Kanscar
  • Patent number: 7494044
    Abstract: A carton blank may be formed having at least one score line therein. A second layer of material may overlay at least a portion of the first layer, including the score line, thus defining an overlaid score area. The overlaid score area may include at least a portion in which the second layer is not adhered to the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Walsh, Robert L. Conatser
  • Publication number: 20080110928
    Abstract: A container for fluids, in particular liquids, such as beer or water, includes a spherical or spheroid casing, a valve part for filling the container with a fluid and an outer package surrounding the casing. The outer package comprises a shell, which follows the circumference of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Eurokeg B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Veenendaal
  • Publication number: 20070267466
    Abstract: Cartons include liquid-tight vessels that line the interior volumes of the cartons. The cartons may have selected sections reinforced by one or more reinforcing blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Kirsten Laura Brand, Jean-Manuel Gomes
  • Publication number: 20040004111
    Abstract: An insulated container for shipping, transporting, or storing warm or cold items is disclosed, useful for maintaining temperature of items stored or shipped within the container, the container assembly consisting of at least one layer of rigid or semi-rigid material, and at least one layer of flexible, thermally insulating, water-resistant material, in the form of a pouch, which pouch is secured to the rigid material at areas which allow easy reconfiguration of the container to form a finished container having desirable insulating and water-resistant characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Salvatore J. Cardinale
  • Patent number: 6637646
    Abstract: A shipping container having an internal plastic bag is described, as is the method of forming the container. A flat container blank if first formed. This differs from a conventional blank only in that it has blind score lines centered vertically on each of the end panels. Adhesive strips are placed on or adjacent the major score lines separating the face and end panels of the container. Either a flat or gusseted bag is then laid on the blank with a sealed bottom edge adjacent the outside edges of the bottom flaps of the container. An open end of the bag extends beyond the upper edge of the container. The blank is then folded along the blind score lines to form a partially assembled container that can be shipped flat. Final assembly can be readily done in the field. The container eliminates the need for field insertion of the bag where one is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Herbert D. Muise, Herbert Muise, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030197051
    Abstract: A shipping container having an internal plastic bag is described, as is the method of forming the container A flat container blank if first formed This differs from a conventional blank only in that it has blind score lines centered vertically on each of the end panels. Adhesive strips are placed on or adjacent the major score lines separating the face and end panels of the container Either a flat or gusseted bag is then laid on the blank with a sealed bottom edge adjacent the outside edges of the bottom flaps of the container. An open end of the bag extends beyond the upper edge of the container The blank is then folded along the blind score lines to form a partially assembled container that can be shipped flat Final assembly can be readily done in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Herbert D. Muise, Herbert Muise
  • Patent number: 6585153
    Abstract: A gabled, gussetted resealable lined container having an outer carton with foldable closure flaps and a liner within the carton. The upper inner surfaces of the liner are releasably sealed together after filling with product and at least one of the liner upper outer edges adhered to the closure flaps on the carton, whereby when the closure flaps are opened, the inner liner is pulled opened and when the closure flaps are closed, the inner liner is resealed to maintain product freshness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Smurfil-Stone Container Corporation Delaware Corp.
    Inventor: Michael Ryan
  • Publication number: 20010025877
    Abstract: A gabled, gussetted resealable lined container having an outer carton with foldable closure flaps and a liner within the carton. The upper inner surfaces of the liner are releasably sealed together after filling with product and at least one of the liner upper outer edges adhered to the closure flaps on the carton, whereby when the closure flaps are opened, the inner liner is pulled opened and when the closure flaps are closed, the inner liner is resealed to maintain product freshness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Ryan
  • Patent number: 6227439
    Abstract: Liquid resistant containers having double walled construction and an upwardly projecting container bottom are suitable for use, e.g., as a flower vase. Preferably, the containers are formed from a unitary carton blank having fold lines such that the container is prepared by folding the blank along fold lines to form the open-ended container, the cavity of which is lined with a liner or open bag to provide further resistance against leaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Multi-Pak AS
    Inventor: Henrik Hansen
  • Patent number: 6216943
    Abstract: A gabled, gussetted resealable lined container having an outer carton with foldable closure flaps and a liner within the carton. The upper inner surfaces of the liner are releasably sealed together after filling with product and the upper outer edges adhered to the closure flaps on the carton whereby when the closure flaps are opened, the inner liner is pulled opened and when the closure flaps are closed, the inner liner is resealed to maintain product freshness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Ryan