Tearing Forms An Access Opening Bounded By Entire Torn Edge Patents (Class 229/242)
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Publication number: 20110272457Abstract: A carton for containing and displaying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a first panel, a second panel foldably connected to the first panel, a third panel foldably connected to the second panel, and a fourth panel foldably connected to at least one of the first and third panels. The carton further comprises at least one end panel foldably connected to at least two panels of the plurality of panels to at least partially close an end of the carton. The at least one end panel comprises an oblique edge and an oblique fold line extending from the oblique edge toward a corner of the at least one end panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 8033449Abstract: Cartons can be placed in dispensing configurations by separating the carton into carton sections. The carton sections may be connected by a hinge that allows the carton sections to stand side-by-side. The carton sections can have a dispenser section in at least one of the side panels for dispensing articles from the carton sections.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Charles F. Ho Fung, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Barry D. Biddle
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Publication number: 20110215016Abstract: A package for a number of beverage or non-beverage containers includes an overlay member covering the top or bottom ends of the containers. The overlay member has a central, generally planar panel positioned on the ends of the containers and may include a number of perimeter panels each joined to and positioned on a perimeter of the central panel. Each perimeter panel is oriented generally perpendicularly relative to the central panel. A dispenser opening is in the central panel of the overlay member through which the containers may be removed from the package. An overwrap member such as a thermoplastic shrink wrap film envelops the array of containers and the overlay member to provide a robust, unitary package for transport and storage. A line of weakness in the overwrap member is aligned with the dispenser to allow a user to puncture the overwrap member in the vicinity of the line of weakness and gain access to the containers via the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: THE C.W. ZUMBIEL COMPANYInventor: Steven J. Block
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Patent number: 8011564Abstract: A carton having a dispensing opening. The carton can be formed from a paperboard blank so it has six corners and two corner panels and has perforations formed therein to provide an easy opening feature for dispensing product. In addition, the formed carton has improved stacking strength.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventor: Chester Garner
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Patent number: 8011567Abstract: Cartons have dispenser sections that when opened, allow easy access to containers or other articles stored within the carton. The cartons can be configured to allow placement on a door shelf or other shelf within a refrigerator.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Robert L. Sutherland
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Patent number: 7998047Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise 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 overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton includes a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and an extension panel foldably attached to the main panel. The extension panel is positioned above the handle to reinforce the carton.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Jean-Manuel Gomes, Leonard M. Cooper
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Patent number: 7992765Abstract: A carton and blank for forming the carton having a dispenser for dispensing cylindrical containers or other types of articles. The dispenser has a removable dispenser panel that is accessed from an access panel foldably attached to the carton.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Kirsten Laura Brand
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Patent number: 7988034Abstract: A container of the present invention is designed for shipping and holding various items. The container is formed from a blank of a material, such as corrugated material, plastic, paperboard, etc. and includes side panels extending between a top portion and a bottom portion. A tear line extends around the side panels for disengaging the top portion from the container thereby exposing all of the items extending along the side panels. An improved configuration of the perforations or slits along the tear line prevents the corners defined between the side panels from being damaged and deformed and provides for smooth tearing of the tear line from the container. A second tear section is defined in the a portion of the container by a perforation line with the tear section being separable from the top portion thereby partially exposing the items contained in the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Kellogg CompanyInventor: Paul Pezzoli
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Publication number: 20110180594Abstract: A package for a plurality of items includes a first portion and a second portion hingedly joined to one another. In a first configuration, the first portion and the second portion are in a facing relationship such that the interior space of the first portion and the interior space of the second portion are contiguous with one another. In a second configuration, the first portion and the second portion are in a side by side relationship, so the first portion is for containing a first item and the second portion is for containing a second item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7984845Abstract: A packaging container is used to package a regulated fluid dispensing system including a regulated fluid dispensing device and a beverage container. The packaging includes carry handles, and a perforation pattern that allows a front panel of the packaging container to be removed thus exposing working parts of the dispensing device. The dispensing system may remain housed within the packaging during use that assists in stabilizing and protecting the dispensing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: MillerCoors, LLCInventor: Jason Morgan Kelly
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Publication number: 20110168768Abstract: The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end wall with most of the end wall being torn open but leaving a portion near the bottom side wall to prevent the bottom layer of containers from rolling out. Angled projections in the dispensing end of the carton near the top panel and bottom panel prevent the top layer of containers from rolling out. A divider may be inserted between the two tiers of containers to facilitate loading the carton and preventing the containers from accidentally rolling out when the dispenser is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Glen R. Harrelson
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Patent number: 7938312Abstract: A carton for containing a bag having dispensable material therein. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a second end panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A closure removably attached to the carton having an aperture for receiving at least a portion of the bag to close the bag and seal the material held therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Colin P. Ford
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Patent number: 7918384Abstract: A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Manuel Gomes, Charles F. Ho Fung
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Patent number: 7918385Abstract: A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Charles F. Ho Fung, Jean-Manuel Gomes
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Patent number: 7909163Abstract: The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end wall with most of the end wall being torn open but leaving a portion near the bottom side wall to prevent the bottom layer of containers from rolling out. Angled projections in the dispensing end of the carton near the top panel and bottom panel prevent the top layer of containers from rolling out. A divider may be inserted between the two tiers of containers to facilitate loading the carton and preventing the containers from accidentally rolling out when the dispenser is open.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Glen R. Harrelson
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Patent number: 7909235Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles such as cans, the carton comprises a pair of side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall and end closure panels for at least partially closing the ends of the carton, wherein the top wall is of multi-ply construction and the carton further comprises an access means defined by a series of weakened lines in the top, side and end walls, the access means including at least one initiating means formed in the top wall, each initiating means including a pair of weakened lines which form a displaceable tab and each initiating means being of single-ply construction to facilitate easy opening of the carton access means.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Mead Westvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventor: John Murdock Holley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110049227Abstract: A blank formed from cellulosic fibers is disclosed which is capable of being constructed into a carton. The carton is capable of housing a plurality of roll products, such as rolls of paper towels or rolls of toilet paper. Each of the roll products is wound onto a hollow core made from cellulosic fibers. The carton has a pair of dispensing openings through which the roll products can be individually removed. The carton also has a pair of openings through which an empty hollow core can be inserted back into the carton for the purpose of being recycled along with the empty carton. A method of recycling the empty hollow cores back into the carton is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Green Bay Converting, Inc.Inventors: Gary Patrick Gretzinger, Lee Thomas Luft
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Patent number: 7893389Abstract: Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers and other constructs include a removable portion defined by one or more lines of disruption that enable the removable portion to be separated from the remainder of the blank, sleeve, container, or other construct.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7883000Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paperboard container having generally finger access or handhold openings forming carry handles in the end walls. The handhold openings are defined by two adjacent tapered punch-out panels aligned end-to-end and hinged at their outer ends to a respective end wall. When two adjacent tapered punch-out panels punched out they fold oppositely to one another and inwardly into the container in laterally spaced relation to one another on opposite sides of the respective openings. A tear-out panel in one end wall adjoins the associated hand hold openings and when removed forms a dispensing or pourable opening immediately below the associated hand hold openings.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: International Paper Co.Inventors: Gregg S. Sheffield, Peter F. Szeles
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Patent number: 7874477Abstract: A carton with a new dispenser that can be opened by a pull tab with this dispenser flap being placed in a corner of the top panel of the carton so that it is adjacent to the tops of the small necks of the bottles for easy opening and removal or for opening and reclosing. The dispenser flap is held in position by resistant tear lines but can be easily removed by an attached pull tab that is loosely connected to the top panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr., Glen R. Harrelson
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Patent number: 7870994Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles and a blank for forming such carton. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise 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. The end flaps at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A dispenser allows access to the articles in the carton and includes a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line in the carton. The dispenser panel is for being at least partially removed for at least further opening a dispenser opening in the closed end. The closed end of the carton comprises an end wall that angles inward toward the interior of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr., Jean-Manuel Gomes
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Patent number: 7861917Abstract: Containers of the wraparound and tray style are provided, having enhanced stacking strength and general robustness, through the provision of internal and external reinforcing panels and flanges. Variations of the basic invention are provided with closure flaps of varying configuration and placement; end walls and minor flaps with angled side edges to provide for containers having inclined sides; regions of weakness, removable portions of panels and/or preformed apertures to permit conversion of the containers to display/merchandising modes; gusseted corner structures to provide for containment of fluent materials; and enhanced transverse support structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Oscar Rochefort, Michael B. McLeod
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Patent number: 7832622Abstract: A carton includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels includes a first panel, and at least one end flap is foldably connected to the first panel. The end flap can include a handle opening and a handle panel adjacent to the handle opening. A reinforcement panel is in an overlapping relationship with at least a portion of the handle panel. The reinforcement panel may be adhered to the handle panel. The reinforcement panel can be foldably connected to an edge of the handle panel that is distant from the handle opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7815097Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fogle, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7810641Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible packaging of parallelepipedal form for flexible, superposed flat elements, which may or may not be interlinked, forming a stack of axis XX, comprising a breakable zone (1) capable of constituting a dispensing opening that is initially closed and delimited by a line of weakening (2), said zone (1) extending over three faces (11, 12, 13) of the packaging. The breakable zone (1) is circular, or substantially circular, of diameter D, the greater part of the zone (1) is centred on one (11) of the faces of the packaging perpendicular to the stacking axis XX, and the other two parts of the breakable zone (1) being arranged on two faces (12, 13) of the packaging that are parallel to the axis XX of the stack.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Georgia-Pacific FranceInventors: Joel Hungler, Yves-Michel Malecot, Nicolas Pommier, Gilles Cattacin
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Patent number: 7806314Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. End flaps are respectively foldably attached to panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A dispenser has a tear line and at least one dispenser section foldably attached to the carton for at least partially defining an opening in the carton for accessing the containers. A gusset connects the end flaps, wherein the gusset can be unfolded to allow relative movement between the end flaps and to allow the dispenser section to pivot outwardly to enlarge the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20100243721Abstract: A method of forming a carton from a blank. The method comprises obtaining a blank. The blank comprising a first top panel comprising a first handle portion, a handle feature located adjacent to the first handle portion, and a reinforcing handle portion located adjacent to the first handle portion, a first side panel, a bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the second top panel, and a second top panel comprising a second handle portion. The method comprises folding the reinforcing handle portion of the first top panel about the first fold line, adhering the reinforcing handle portion to the first handle portion, folding the blank so that the second top panel overlaps the first top panel, and adhering the second top panel to the first top panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Jackie W. Dunn
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Patent number: 7793821Abstract: A carton capable of containing a plurality of food items is disclosed. The carton can be separated into two portions or trays, each of which can be converted into a tray for heating a food item in a microwave oven. One or both of the trays may be designed to elevate the food product from the turntable or floor of the microwave oven to enhance the efficiency of the heating process. One or both trays may include a microwave energy interactive to enhance browning and/or crisping of the food item.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Steven Manuel Oliveira
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Patent number: 7784675Abstract: A carton can be placed in a dispensing configuration by separating the carton into dispenser sections. The dispenser sections may be connected by a hinge that allows the sections to stand side-by-side.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Charles F. Ho Fung, Barry D. Biddle
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Patent number: 7784676Abstract: A carton is provided that may be used for multiple packages of various products, such as food snack items, and includes a tear-away feature that allows ready access to and display of the products. The carton in its open/display configuration still has sufficient strength to allow other cartons to be stacked on top of each other. The carton may be formed from a blank of paperboard or corrugated board.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventors: Rick Borek, Jody Brittain
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Patent number: 7780003Abstract: The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end wall with most of the end wall being torn open but leaving a portion near the bottom side wall to prevent the bottom layer of containers from rolling out. Angled projections in the dispensing end of the carton near the top panel and bottom panel prevent the top layer of containers from rolling out. A divider may be inserted between the two tiers of containers to facilitate loading the carton and preventing the containers from accidentally rolling out when the dispenser is open.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Glen R. Harrelson
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Patent number: 7766219Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel and a first side panel and a second side panel. The carton has a dispenser for allowing access to the articles in the carton. The dispenser has a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line in the carton and is for being at least partially removed for at least further opening a dispenser opening. The carton can also have a curved end.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Manuel Gomes, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7762451Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of cylindrical containers in at least three rows having a dispenser flap that is easily removed from the end of the carton to expose a dispenser which has a bottom of a sufficient height from the bottom panel to prevent containers in the bottom row from rolling out, but less than a diameter of a container in the bottom row. This carton also has a panel dispenser flap that is easily removed from a top or bottom panel of the carton to expose a dispenser which has a bottom of sufficient height from the end of the carton on which it is resting while dispensing containers to prevent the containers in the bottom row from falling out, but less than the diameter of a container in the carton.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Glen R. Harrelson
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Patent number: 7762394Abstract: Cartons have dispensers that allow ease of access to articles accommodated within the cartons. A carton has a back panel, a top panel, a front panel, a bottom panel, a first end panel, a second end panel, and a dispenser/stand pattern disposed in the top panel and the front panel and defining a dispenser/stand. The carton is capable of being placed in a dispensing configuration in which the dispenser/stand provides a dispenser opening and supports the carton in an inclined position. The dispenser/stand is connected to the front panel when the dispenser/stand supports the carton in an inclined position.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Paul Bradford, Steve Gould
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Patent number: 7757933Abstract: A carton has a multi-ply handle formed from sections of two overlapping panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Jackie W. Dunn
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Patent number: 7757934Abstract: A carton has a removable dispenser that forms a dispenser opening in an upper corner of the carton. The corner opening allows articles to be easily removed from the carton while preventing unwanted dispensing of articles from the carton.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Andrea Coltri-Johnson
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Patent number: 7743968Abstract: A blank and carton having a reinforced handle are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Marcus Theelen
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Patent number: 7743972Abstract: A carton comprises a divider panel that connects a front panel of the carton to a back panel. The lower edge of the divider panel is offset from the bottom panel, and therefore is less likely to buckle or bend when the carton is subjected to axial compression. The divider panel therefore provides greater axial stiffness and strength to the carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: James C. Fogle
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Patent number: 7712653Abstract: A carton has a removeable dispenser that forms a dispenser opening that allows articles to be removed from the carton. The dispenser also has access flaps that create access openings that provide access to articles in the carton.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Michael R. Schmal, Graham Hand, Elaine Yokubat, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7703666Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel and a first side panel and a second side panel. The carton has a dispenser for allowing access to the articles in the carton. The dispenser has a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line in the carton and is for being at least partially removed for at least further opening a dispenser opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Graham Hand, Andrea Coltri-Johnson, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7699213Abstract: Cartons have dispensing features that enable containers or other articles to be selectively dispensed from the cartons while preventing inadvertent escape of the articles from the cartons.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7699163Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels include a top panel, a bottom panel and a first side panel and a second side panel. The carton has a support adjacent to the top panel and projecting into the interior of the carton for at least partially supporting the plurality of articles within the carton.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Manuel Gomes, Graham Hand
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Patent number: 7673789Abstract: A dispensing carton includes a dispenser section having a deformation pattern provided therein. The deformation pattern facilitates removal of the dispenser section during opening of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes
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Publication number: 20100043360Abstract: A dispensing carton includes a dispenser section having a deformation pattern provided therein. The deformation pattern facilitates removal of the dispenser section during opening of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Patrick James DeBusk, Jean-Manuel Gomes
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Patent number: 7667167Abstract: Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers, and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers, and other constructs include a removable portion defined by one or more lines of disruption that enable the removable portion to be separated from the remainder of the blank, sleeve, container, or other construct.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7658317Abstract: There is provided a paperboard carton for receiving articles in two or more layers separated by a divider pad which is secured relative to an end panel arrangement at one end of the carton. The carton has a top panel, a base panel and a pair of opposite sides. One of the side panels has a removable portion adjacent one end which when removed defines a roll out aperture for article removal when the carton is lying on said one end panel arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Zoe Claire Wilkins
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Patent number: 7648060Abstract: A carton includes a V-shaped opening in an exiting end of the carton that allows articles in the carton to be accessed through the exiting end.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Patrick J. DeBusk
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Patent number: 7648061Abstract: A carton includes a dispenser that when opened allows dispensing of containers from the carton. An aperture located next to the dispenser provides access to the dispenser and allows the containers to be viewed from the carton exterior.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Mark Zammit, Charles F. Ho Fung
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Patent number: 7621438Abstract: A carton is provided for holding and positioning articles for easy access. The carton may also be used for dispensing articles that contain products such as food and beverages. The carton includes various unique features, including an opening feature that provides easy access to the articles, and a tilt feature that positions the articles at the front end of the carton. Also provided is a carton blank, such as a paperboard blank, which is cut to a specific shape, and creased and scored, cut or perforated in specific areas. Methods for forming the blanks into cartons and for operating the opening and positioning features are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Rudolph Spivey, Sr.
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Patent number: 7617968Abstract: A dispenser for rectangular cans having a rectangular elongated box dimensioned to hold a plurality of the cans in a side-by-side relationship. The box includes a top panel, bottom panel, first end panel, second end panel, and two side panels. A dispensing opening is formed by perforations through the first end panel to allow a single can to be removed from the box. An elevation member is formed by perforations through the opposite end of the box for elevating the opposite end of the box relative to the first end panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventor: Stephen C. Mertz