Partition Detached From Box Blank Patents (Class 229/120.06)
  • Publication number: 20140217160
    Abstract: A specialized box with integrated dividers is suitable for transporting multiple rectangular products, such as set top boxes. The box is formed of a single sheet of material, scored in six panels so that a leading panel forms a partition around which the other panels are folded and secured, with the final panel partially overlapping the second panel to form a joined side of the box. An insert with two walls, formed of a single sheet of material, can be folded into a rectangular shape and inserted in the box to create walls between the partition and each parallel side of the box. Cushioning pads can be attached to bottom flaps of the box. When flat, multiple boxes can be compactly stored or transported on a pallet. When folded into a cube, the box holds up to four rectangular products in four separate, protected compartments within the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Summit Container Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse Joe Mena, Daniel Kenneth Reichenberg, Leigh Ann Kingman, David G. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8668082
    Abstract: Various arrangements for a flexible package for articles of footwear or other items are presented. The flexible package generally includes a lightweight flexible package sized to accommodate a pair of shoes. The flexible package may also include a removable stiffening insert to aid in maintaining the structure of the flexible package and allow stacking of the package. Further, the flexible package may include one or more handle arrangements. Various closure arrangements may be used with the flexible packaging for footwear, such as an undercut tab arrangement, hook and loop type closure arrangement, rim and lip, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, James E. Goddard
  • Patent number: 8651279
    Abstract: A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: Yolanda A. Malone, Catherine Shapiro, Svava Atladottir, Lynda Deakin, John Dixon, JoAn Hernandez, Stephen Kim, Gina Romero, Gabriel Trionfi, Martin Zabaleta, Lauren Shimek
  • Publication number: 20130119066
    Abstract: A foldable carton blank, and erected carton are provided which include vertical and/or horizontal dividers. The dividers are removably attached to the foldable carton blank. A method of erecting a carton from such a blank is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David Matthew HANNA
  • Publication number: 20130056527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a folding-box insert (10; 50), in particular for cylindrical articles (2), such as ampoules, bottles and the like, having a blank (1; 51) which forms two accommodating chambers (31, 32) for accommodating in particular the end portions of the articles (2), wherein the accommodating chambers (31, 32) each comprise a wall portion (14; 14a, 15; 15a) which is spaced apart from a base portion (11) and has a cutout (29; 29a) for accommodating the respective end portion of the article (2), and wherein the wall portion (14; 14a, 15; 15a) has flaps (33, 34; 52, 53) which are articulated via folds (36, 37; 55) and can be folded over in the direction of the base portion (11). According to the invention, it is provided that the flaps (33, 34; 52, 53) are designed as means for propping up the accommodating chambers (31, 32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: AUGUST FALLER KG, ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Claus Thuemichen, Günther Lade, Armin Rambach, Ralph Pfister, Marco Beier
  • Patent number: 8162143
    Abstract: A 4G fiberboard box certified for shipping hazardous materials in accordance with United Nations regulations. In some embodiments, the 4G fiberboard box includes an outer shell, a three-piece partition assembly, a top insert and a bottom insert. The outer shell has a width and a length, each no greater than ? of 46 inches. Thus, the 4G fiberboard box is shippable in a 3×3 configuration on a standard 46?×46? pallet. The three-piece partition assembly is disposed within the shell and has four compartments, each compartment configured to receive a container storing hazardous material. The top insert and bottom insert are also disposed with the shell, with the partition assembly positioned therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Hazmatpac, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald H. Hausmann
  • Patent number: 7954637
    Abstract: A 4G fiberboard box certified for shipping hazardous materials in accordance with United Nations regulations. In some embodiments, the 4G fiberboard box includes an outer shell, a three-piece partition assembly, a top insert and a bottom insert. The outer shell has a width and a length, each no greater than ? of 46 inches. Thus, the 4G fiberboard box is shippable in a 3×3 configuration on a standard 46?×46? pallet. The three-piece partition assembly is disposed within the shell and has four compartments, each compartment configured to receive a container storing hazardous material. The top insert and bottom insert are also disposed with the shell, with the partition assembly positioned therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hazmatpac, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald H. Hausmann
  • Publication number: 20100147935
    Abstract: A partitioned container includes an outer case member erectable from a substantially flat condition to an expanded condition, and at least one partition formed from a unitary blank separate from the outer case member and configured to couple to at least one interior surface of the outer case member in the flat condition, the unitary blank including at least one divider panel and a plurality of cross members configured to automatically divide an interior of the outer case member into a plurality of cells when the outer case member is erected to the expanded condition. A partition blank for forming the partition member and a method of manufacturing a partitioned container are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ALLIANCE PACKAGING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Younger, John V. Heise, Allen R. Tresch
  • Patent number: 7644858
    Abstract: A corrugated container for shipping containers, such as glass bottles, includes a shipping box, a liner, one or more cross-pieces, a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The liner, cross-pieces, top sheet and bottom sheet may be made of corrugated or hexacomb material to provide shock absorbing protection to the bottles received within the shipping box. The liner and cross-pieces do not extend the full height of the box to allow the corners of the box to crush or crumple in the event the container is dropped on one of its upper corners. A pair of staggered hand holes may be formed in the opposite sides of the box to enable ergonomic lifting of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C.
    Inventors: John T. Glaser, Mark Jasko
  • Patent number: 7546921
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items. More particularly, the present invention relates to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items, wherein the items are held securely in place so as to prevent damage thereto during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: John A. Evans, Marty Patrickus, Darcy Meyer
  • Patent number: 6752311
    Abstract: A pizza packaging system, pizza packaging blank and method for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration. An upper level insert is provided for insertion into the pizza receiving compartment, the upper level insert being elevated above a bottom panel and providing an upper level surface adapted to receive and support a second pizza. The upper level insert is supported by at least one support flap and may be further supported by at least one support member. In addition, the pizza box packaging system and pizza box blank may be provided with perforations to allow the division of the pizza box for use as plates and/or to facilitate disposal. The upper level insert may also be provided with a venting means to allow heat transfer between the pizza receiving compartments, and/or elevating tabs that elevate the pizza box off a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Martin Tulkoff
  • Patent number: 6602528
    Abstract: Food packaging for packaging a food item in separate layers. The package includes a retaining member with openings to receive separating sheets between layers of food Separating sheets are removed while retaining layers of the food item from moving, just prior to consumption. The food is retained in layers in a box like enclosure integrally including the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Peter Wells
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6543679
    Abstract: A food tray for holding food and a condiment is formed from a unitary paperboard blank. The food tray has a food compartment and a condiment compartment, and the condiment compartment is deployable from a stowed position overlaying one or more sidewalls of the food compartment to a deployed position for holding condiments. Multiple trays can be stacked in a nested fashion when the condiment compartment is stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dopaco, Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Cai, Larry Eisman
  • Patent number: 6386440
    Abstract: An improved pizza packaging system, pizza packaging blank and method for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising a pizza box having a bottom section and a lid panel. The bottom section includes a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels extending upwardly from the bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment, the bottom panel being adapted to receive and support a first pizza. The lid panel is hingably attached to the bottom section in a manner to provide topographical access to contents placed within the pizza receiving compartment. An upper level insert is provided for insertion into the pizza receiving compartment, the upper level insert being elevated above the bottom panel and providing an upper level surface adapted to receive and support a second pizza.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Martin Tulkoff