Including Independently Operable Closures For At Least Two Compartments Patents (Class 229/120.03)
  • Patent number: 11332275
    Abstract: A honeycomb structure is disclosed. The honeycomb structure includes a plurality of first partitions and a plurality of second partitions. The plurality of first partitions has a plurality of first honeycomb partitions. The plurality of second partitions has a plurality of second honeycomb partitions, and the plurality of first honeycomb partitions and the plurality of second honeycomb partitions are fitted to each other such that the plurality of second partitions and the plurality of first partitions are interdigitated to form at least one receiving portion, wherein the plurality of Its first honeycomb partitions have at least one die line. One part of at least one first honeycomb partition is bendable at least one die line to change the size of an opening size of the receiving portion corresponding to the at least one first honeycomb partition which is bended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Fang-Yi Wu
  • Patent number: 11292634
    Abstract: A package for convenient dispensing of multiple types of solid pourable product. The package comprises a single cardboard blank having a plurality of side panels, a first compartment slide, a second compartment slide, a separator panel, and a support tab. The side panels can be formed into a box having a first compartment and a second compartment. The compartments have a common front panel with a pair of apertures for each of the compartments respectively. The apertures are sized to dispense the multiple types of solid pourable product therethrough. The slides are independently moveable to selectively block and unblock the apertures. The separator panel is between the compartments and is at least partially defined by an inner tab to one edge of the panel. The inner tab is adhesively connected to the interior of the front panel. The support tab is disposed to press the slides against the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Patent number: 11254465
    Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side panel, and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and forming at least one closed end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps including at least one top end flap, at least one bottom end flap, and at least one side end flap. The carton includes attachment features for attaching the carton to at least one other carton, the attachment features including at least one attachment flap removably connected to an end flap of the plurality of end flaps for attaching the carton to a portion of the at least one other carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Colin P. Ford
  • Patent number: 11111052
    Abstract: A dual cell, efficient box for conveniently dispensing solid pourable product includes foldably connected front, rear and side panels, top flaps including slides and bottom flaps, all constructed out of a single cardboard blank. The panels are folded together to form the two compartments, each having an opening through which to dispense the product. The slides are movable between a semi-open position permitting product to dispense through the apertures and a downward closed position blocking the apertures. Although the slides are present at the top, advantageously the flaps on either end can be fully opened for filling the box and then sealed. Advantageously, panels of the box also have windows for viewing the contents. The box is ideal packaging for two types of candies or mints, for sales at movie houses or other venues people attend on date nights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Patent number: 10899496
    Abstract: A package for convenient dispensing of multiple kinds of candies, mints or the like is made from a single blank having top flaps including a pair of slides, and bottom flaps foldably extending from side panels running the length of the blank. The side panels are formed into a dual compartment box with a common front panel with a pair of openings allowing the candies or mints to pass. The slides are each separately moveable to block and unblock each of the openings. The box has a support tab that presses the slides against the front panel near the openings, and the slides have catches to keep at least some part of them inside the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Patent number: 10259610
    Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable produce containers, and related sheets and methods. In some embodiments, a container may comprise a first side panel comprising a first locking tab and a rollover flap. The rollover flap is configured to be folded with respect to the first side panel to expose the first locking tab. The first side panel further comprises a clearance aperture, wherein the first locking tab is positioned within the clearance aperture such that the clearance aperture provides spacing between the first locking tab and the rollover flap. The container may further comprise a first top panel comprising a slot for receiving the first locking tab. The first top panel may further comprise a first locking flap configured to extend adjacent to an exterior surface of the container to secure the first top panel in a closed position to at least partially enclose the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Inteplast Group Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory A. Carman
  • Patent number: 10220975
    Abstract: Containers for column or cross stacking and related methods. In some embodiments, the top wall of the container may comprise a first plurality of vent openings and the bottom wall may comprise a second plurality of vent openings. One or more of the first plurality of vent openings is configured to be aligned with one or more of a plurality of vent openings formed in a bottom wall of an adjacent container positioned above the container in a column-stacked configuration, and one or more of the first plurality of vent openings is configured to be aligned with one or more of the plurality of vent openings of the adjacent container in a cross-stacked configuration. Various stacking tabs/openings may also be provided, which may be configured to facilitate either cross or column stacking, as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Inteplast Group Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory A. Carman
  • Patent number: 9527622
    Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable produce containers, and related planar sheets and methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a container may comprise a first locking tab positioned on a first panel of the sheet and a second locking tab positioned on a second panel of the sheet. The second locking tab may be configured to be positioned adjacent to the first locking tab after at least one folding step in which the first panel is folded relative to the second panel. The sheet may further comprise a first locking flap positioned on a third panel of the sheet, wherein the third panel is configured to be folded with respect to the first and second panels during the folding process. The first locking flap may comprise a slot configured to receive the first locking tab and the second locking tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP LTD.
    Inventor: Gregory A. Carman
  • Publication number: 20130295239
    Abstract: Combination beverage containers and storage vessels. Various embodiments are configured to store a consumable beverage or otherwise consumable liquid as well as at least one second item which may comprise an edible foodstuff, toy, novelty, etc. all in one convenient container. In some embodiments, the second items may be stored directly in the vessel separated from the liquid or the second items may be stored in a second container that may be removably seated in a portion of the vessel. The vessels may or may not be hand-held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Jordan CreativeWorks, LLC
    Inventor: Jordan S. Bernhard
  • Publication number: 20130233743
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of a package system for particulate organic product includes a box element and an insert element. The box element generally includes a side pocket for retaining an auxiliary packet, such as a packet of cigarette rolling papers. The insert element acts as a transparent window aligned with one or more window apertures in the first face panel of the box element, and is extendable from the box element to provide a tray which can be partitioned into a product measurement zone and a product retentions zone. The partitioning may be provided by a foldable closure panel and associated tuck flap acting in cooperation with one another. The box element and insert element may be formed from respective pre-cut and scored blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Hillard
  • Publication number: 20130220852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cigarette box and its blanks together with the configuration of their joints. The cigarette box according to the invention is based on a rectangular prism, and includes a storage space intended to store the cigarettes and a hinged lid (1) joined to the storage part by means of an articulated joint (47) placed on the rear wall (2). An additional storage space with an independent access, formed between the rear wall (2) or the inner front wall (30) or (46) with a flap (5) or (25) or (38) that is hinged independently from the upper hinged lid (1), is situated on the front or rear of the box. The box is characterized in that, it consists of an outer blank and an inner blank of the box, wherein the configuration of the joints between these two blanks allows forming different variations of the box to obtain the additional storage space with the independent access even if the upper lid (1) is kept in its closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Wojciech Mazur
  • Patent number: 8066177
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a first panel, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a third panel contiguous with the first and second panels on different sides. An opening is formed between a first side of the first panel and a second side of the second panel. A lid covers the opening. A first portion of the lid is contiguous with the first side of the first panel and with a second portion of the lid that folds into an interior of the receptacle. One of the first and second panels has a perforation extending from a first end of the second side of the one of the first and second panels to a second end of the second side of the one of the first and second panels. A portion of the perforation is positioned away from the second side of the one of the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Miki Tanaka
  • Patent number: 7874421
    Abstract: A container comprises two or more connected packs at least one for housing a bundle of smoking articles. The container comprises a first pack having a first wall and a second, hinge-lid pack comprising a box part and a lid connected to the box part along a hinge line extending across a back wall of the second pack, wherein a wall of the lid is affixed to the first wall of the first pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre-Alain Bardet
  • Publication number: 20080272021
    Abstract: The invention concerns a package (1) for at least two different products, to be sold (and used) together, said package providing at lease one first housing (2) for a first pre-packaged product and second housing for a pre-packages product, said first and second housing being coupled to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: SIGMA-TAU INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE S.P.A.
    Inventor: Claudio Cavazza
  • Patent number: 6729475
    Abstract: The carton can be used both as a shipper carton and a display carton. The carton comprises two or more channels for containing products. The channels can be opened to maintain the integrity of the carton for use as a display carton by maintaining the integrity of the base wall, but with the removal of substantially all of the top wall of each channel and a significant portion of the sidewalls of each channel. The remaining part of the sidewalls, a rear wall and the base provide the structure for the use of the carton as a display carton. If used as a shipper, a tear strip on the base wall is removed and the carton fully opened and emptied. The carton is made from a unique carton blank and a unique folding of the panels of the blank to make the carton. In particular the abutting walls of the channels are of a unique structure with each having a separate sidewall and these separate sidewalls not connected to the base wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Andrew Yuhas, Len La Plante, Leonard Beer
  • Publication number: 20040041014
    Abstract: A container is described, in particular a container for keeping and transporting shoes, which can be used in various relative positions of two preferably equal part volumes of the container, at least one of these positions having a form that is striking and particularly suitable for presentation purposes. The container can preferably be folded up from a flat blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Siegfried Galter
  • Patent number: 6435402
    Abstract: A packaging system for storing and dispensing pourable items includes a box that has an opening. An inner liner inside the box has a removable portion defined by at least one line of weakness. The removable portion is positioned adjacent to the opening in the box. The packaging system has a first mode for longer term storage in which the removable portion remains intact to seal the inner liner, and a second mode for dispensing the contents of the inner liner through the opening in which the removable portion has been at least partially removed from the inner liner. In one embodiment, the box comprises a front wall having an opening and an inside surface, a back wall, a first and a second side wall, a top and a bottom flap, and a slide that is in contact with the inside surface of the front wall, the slide having an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Patent number: 6360942
    Abstract: A box for conveniently storing and dispensing pourable materials has a front wail having a first and a second opening and an inside surface. The box also has a back wall, a first and a second side wall, a bottom flap and a first and a second top flap. A first slide and a second slide are in contact with the inside surface of the front wall, each of said slides having an opening. The front wall, the back wall, the first and second side walls, and the top and bottom flaps are interconnected so as to form a box. The first slide is movable between an open position in which it substantially aligns with the first front wall opening, and a closed position in which it is entirely out of alignment with the first front wall opening. The second slide moves independently from the first slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Publication number: 20010030228
    Abstract: A box for conveniently storing and dispensing pourable materials has a front wall having a first and a second opening and an inside surface. The box also has a back wall, a first and a second side wall, a bottom flap and a first and a second top flap. A first slide and a second slide are in contact with the inside surface of the front wall, each of said slides having an opening. The front wall, the back wall, the first and second side walls, and the top and bottom flaps are interconnected so as to form a box. The first slide is movable between an open position in which it substantially aligns with the first front wall opening, and a closed position in which it is entirely out of alignment with the first front wall opening. The second slide moves independently from the first slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: David Todjar-Hengami
  • Patent number: 6296113
    Abstract: A hinge lid cigarette packet has an upper lid and a lower lid. The packet is constructed from a blank which is of a configuration which is symmetrical about the longitudinal centerline thereof. The upper lid is formed, in conventional fashion, of specifically lid panels of the blank, whereas the lower lid is formed of portions of what in a conventional single hinge lid packet are body panels. In order for the second lid to be moved from its closed position on the first opening thereof, front and side panels of the lid are separated at lines of weakening from bounding body panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LTD
    Inventors: Jochen Bartels, Jürgen Fiebiger, Thomas Weinhold
  • Patent number: 6273331
    Abstract: A display carton comprising two enclosed product containing spaces formed from a blank is formed about a series of diametrically opposed fold lines. The carton has a bottom panel closure comprising a triangular center foldable tab securable by the bottom panel closure which provides a balanced structure which is rigid and stands secure on a shelf and is printed on only a single side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Consumer Choice Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry G. Kelley
  • Patent number: 6244501
    Abstract: A multi-purpose package assembly includes a plurality of containers each having an inner space for receiving a variety of things, a connecting member for connecting each of the neighboring containers such that the containers can be bi-directionally bent toward each other, and a display member formed at each of the containers to display the things placed on the inner space of the container such that the things can be partially exposed to external viewers. The container is produced at a developed state such that the developed product can be folded up for storing purpose and also unfolded to be made into a box shape to function as the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Deokwhan Choi