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B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks 38
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing 32
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package 32
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form 25
B65D 71/12 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank 23
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1.

CARTON WITH LID

      
Document Number 03315199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-31
Open to Public Date 2025-08-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC. (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 25/54 - Inspection openings or windows

2.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03315114
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Open to Public Date 2025-07-17
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wu, Meng-Chuan
  • Kearns, Matthew R.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a plurality of container retention tabs positioned extending into respective container retention openings of the plurality of container retention openings, the plurality of container retention tabs positioned for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to the central panel at a fold line, and at least one deflection tab positioned extending away from the at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs, the fold line intersecting a respective at least one deflection tab.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

3.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03315197
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Open to Public Date 2025-07-17
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Spivey, Raymond R. Sr.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

4.

BLANK TURNING ASSEMBLY, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03310047
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Open to Public Date 2025-06-26
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hendricks, Timothy W.
  • Karst, Pete
  • May, Kevin T.
  • Dye, Ryan
  • Pena, Carlos Molina

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 43/18 - Feeding individual bags or carton blanks from piles or magazines by grippers by suction-operated grippers
  • B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers

5.

DIVIDER CONSTRUCT FOR CARTONS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03307014
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
Open to Public Date 2025-05-22
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Wu, Meng-Chuan

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/49 - Partitions inserted
  • B65D 71/24 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls with partitions
  • B65D 71/36 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank characterised by having end walls

6.

CARTON WITH LOCKING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03307007
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Open to Public Date 2025-05-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Oliveira, Steven M.
  • Tarlton, Chuck

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
  • B65D 5/46 - Handles
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure

7.

CONTAINER WITH FLANGE

      
Document Number 03305372
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
Open to Public Date 2025-05-08
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hithersay, Elliot
  • Skipper, Jamie

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

8.

CONTAINER WITH LINER

      
Document Number 03305358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-11
Open to Public Date 2025-04-17
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/46 - Handles
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

9.

CONTAINER LID WITH CONTAINER ENGAGING FEATURES, RELATED CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03302152
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Open to Public Date 2025-04-03
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lundgren-Goodman, Maximillian
  • Herlin, Henrik

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
  • B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers
  • B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement

10.

CONTAINER WITH DIVIDER

      
Document Number 03301148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Open to Public Date 2025-02-27
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cooke, Liam
  • Skipper, Jamie

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions

11.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03299410
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-12
Open to Public Date 2025-02-20
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Thompson, Jon
  • Manzano, Ana Maria Gonzalez
  • Spivey, Raymond R.
  • Gomes, Jean-Manuel
  • Holley, John Murdick
  • Kearns, Matthew R.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/46 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element

12.

TRAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03300304
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-16
Open to Public Date 2025-02-20
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Brink, Thomas

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides

13.

CONTAINER WITH LID

      
Document Number 03300308
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-16
Open to Public Date 2025-02-20
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kearns, Matthew R.
  • Spitler, Donald

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 25/56 - Inspection openings or windows with means for indicating level of contents

14.

CONTAINER WITH DENESTING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03297958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
Open to Public Date 2025-01-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sloat, Jeffrey T.
  • Kastanek, Raymond S.
  • Walsh, Joseph C.
  • Strand, Scott Thomas
  • Woodward, Mark
  • Gungner, Greg

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

15.

CONTAINER WITH DENESTING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03297964
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
Open to Public Date 2025-01-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kastanek, Raymond S.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/18 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto
  • B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together

16.

CONTAINER LID WITH RETENTION FEATURES, RELATED CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03299344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
Open to Public Date 2025-01-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Naukkarinen, Anna
  • Melin, Filippa

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
  • B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes

17.

PRODUCT ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03297229
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Open to Public Date 2025-01-23
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dye, Ryan
  • Irvine, Robert H.
  • Fenzl, Eric

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/71 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being discharged to several conveyors
  • B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials

18.

TRAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03297246
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Open to Public Date 2025-01-16
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gungner, Greg

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids

19.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING PACKAGES

      
Document Number 03292855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Open to Public Date 2025-01-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ford, Colin P.
  • Dye, Ryan
  • Marquez, Nathan
  • Nelson, Tyler

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 61/28 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
  • B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
  • B65G 17/30 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface DetailsAuxiliary devices
  • B65G 47/96 - Devices for tilting links or platforms

20.

CONSTRUCT WITH ARTICLE ENGAGEMENT FEATURES

      
Document Number 03292844
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Open to Public Date 2024-12-26
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Mills, Karen L.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

21.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING TRAYS

      
Document Number 03290986
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-06
Open to Public Date 2024-12-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Joseph C.
  • Conatser, Robert L.
  • Woodward, Mark
  • Ford, Colin P.
  • Westerlund, Shawn

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/06 - Feeding sheets or blanks from stacks
  • B31B 50/44 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by plungers moving through folding dies
  • B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs

22.

DISPENSER PACKAGE

      
Document Number 03291384
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-31
Open to Public Date 2024-12-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Pedicord, Nellie

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body having no end closures
  • B65D 5/72 - Contents-dispensing means

23.

BARRIER MEMBER FOR CONTAINER, RELATED CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03290292
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-21
Open to Public Date 2024-11-28
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Lagerwall, Nils

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/14 - Discs fitting within container end and secured by bending, rolling, or folding operations
  • B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
  • B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
  • D21H 19/24 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

24.

CARTON WITH ARTICLE RETENTION FEATURES

      
Document Number 03290693
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Open to Public Date 2024-11-28
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mills, Karen L.
  • Oliveira, Steven M.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/48 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element characterised by the handle

25.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03287758
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-23
Open to Public Date 2024-10-31
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Thompson, Jon

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/32 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls characterised by the handle formed by finger-holes

26.

CARTON FOR ARTICLES

      
Document Number 03288519
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-25
Open to Public Date 2024-10-31
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Smith, Jeffrey D.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the tubular body
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

27.

TRAY WITH DIVIDER FEATURES

      
Document Number 03284154
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-14
Open to Public Date 2024-09-26
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kastanek, Raymond S.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 19/02 - Plates, dishes or the like
  • B29C 51/32 - Moulds having cutting means
  • B29C 51/36 - Moulds specially adapted for vacuum forming
  • B65D 1/34 - Trays or like shallow containers
  • B65D 6/16 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible

28.

DIVIDER CONSTRUCT FOR CONTAINERS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03284156
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-19
Open to Public Date 2024-09-26
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

IPC Classes  ?

29.

CARTON FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03283909
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Open to Public Date 2024-09-19
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Boersma, Harmen

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the tubular body
  • B65D 5/468 - Handholds in container body
  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element

30.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03281902
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-20
Open to Public Date 2024-08-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Thompson, Jon

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/14 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls

31.

CONTAINER WITH LID

      
Document Number 03281870
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-22
Open to Public Date 2024-08-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kavanagh, Marc
  • Spahlinger, Carolin

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 25/56 - Inspection openings or windows with means for indicating level of contents

32.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03280303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-13
Open to Public Date 2024-08-22
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Smith, Jeffrey D.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/16 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body being formed with an aperture or removable portion arranged to allow removal or insertion of contents through one or more sides
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills

33.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03279694
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-09
Open to Public Date 2024-08-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Oliveira, Steven M.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/16 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body being formed with an aperture or removable portion arranged to allow removal or insertion of contents through one or more sides
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills

34.

CONTAINER WITH BARRIER MEMBER

      
Document Number 03279048
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
Open to Public Date 2024-08-08
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Holka, Simon
  • Berger, Inge

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
  • B65D 17/50 - Non-integral frangible members applied to, or inserted in, preformed openings, e.g. tearable strips or plastic plugs

35.

CONTAINER WITH BARRIER MEMBER

      
Document Number 03278567
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Open to Public Date 2024-08-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Holka, Simon

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/26 - Opening arrangements or devices incorporated in, or attached to, containers
  • B65D 51/22 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

36.

SLEEVE FOR HOLDING CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03277219
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-11
Open to Public Date 2024-07-18
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Ahumada, Johanna

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/18 - Tabs inwardly folded from upper or lower wall
  • B65D 71/22 - Openings formed in the sidewall
  • B65D 71/32 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls characterised by the handle formed by finger-holes

37.

CONTAINER WITH DISPENSER FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03278846
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-12
Open to Public Date 2024-07-18
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Naukkarinen, Anna
  • Melin, Filippa
  • Lundgren-Goodman, Maximillian

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/14 - Discs fitting within container end and secured by bending, rolling, or folding operations
  • B65D 3/26 - Opening arrangements or devices incorporated in, or attached to, containers

38.

END FLAP ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR ERECTING CARTONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03273383
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-08
Open to Public Date 2024-06-13
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lucy, Kyle
  • Evans, Nicholas

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/58 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by moving endless belts
  • B31B 50/73 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by mechanically interlocking integral parts, e.g. by tongues and slots
  • B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs

39.

CONTAINER WITH REINFORCEMENT FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03272118
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
Open to Public Date 2024-05-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Herlin, Henrik
  • Melin, Filippa
  • Naukkarinen, Anna

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/28 - Other details of walls
  • B65D 25/38 - Devices for discharging contents

40.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03272304
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Open to Public Date 2024-05-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Bugelli, Silvio

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

41.

CARTON WITH LOCKING FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03271910
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
Open to Public Date 2024-05-23
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Waddington, Paul
  • Ackroyd, Robert

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids

42.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03270760
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-09
Open to Public Date 2024-05-16
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Wu, Meng-Chuan

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

43.

CARTON FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03270646
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Open to Public Date 2024-05-10
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Holley Jr., John Murdick

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/40 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank

44.

TRAYS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03270862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Open to Public Date 2024-05-10
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hithersay, Elliot
  • Skipper, Jamie
  • Tart, Christopher

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form

45.

LAMINATE CONSTRUCT, BLANKS AND CONTAINERS FORMED THEREFROM, SEALING APPARATUS THEREFOR, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

      
Document Number 03270162
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Open to Public Date 2024-05-10
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lagerwall, Nils
  • Holka, Simon
  • Bengtsson, Stefan

Abstract

A laminate structure for forming a barrier member of a container, the laminate structure includes a base layer, a barrier film layer, a first functional polymer layer, and a second functional polymer layer configured to at least partially seal the laminate structure to a container wall of the container, the first functional polymer layer reactive to the application of radiofrequency energy for promoting joining the second functional polymer layer to the container wall of the container. Also disclosed is a sealing assembly for joining a barrier member to a container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/04 - Dielectric heating, e.g. high-frequency welding
  • B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
  • B32B 7/027 - Thermal properties
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • C09J 123/08 - Copolymers of ethene

46.

CONTAINER WITH DIVIDERS

      
Document Number 03268087
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Open to Public Date 2024-04-04
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Oliveira, Steven M.

Abstract

A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the container. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a bottom panel. The container further can comprise one or more integrated dividers extending at least upwardly from the bottom panel to at least partially form a plurality of receiving spaces in the interior of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

47.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03266983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
Open to Public Date 2024-03-21
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Holley Jr., John Murdick

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a container receiving portion having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the carrier and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The carrier further includes a handle portion having a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the handle portion. At least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the handle portion is positioned between at least one side panel and at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the container receiving portion to attach the container receiving portion and the handle portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/58 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding one blank and having vertical partitions

48.

TRAY WITH DIVIDER FEATURES

      
Document Number 03264852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
  • B31B 120/20 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with two or more compartments
  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

49.

DIVIDER CONSTRUCT FOR CARTONS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03264367
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Wu, Meng-Chuan

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/468 - Handholds in container body
  • B65D 5/49 - Partitions inserted
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 71/38 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks

50.

DIVIDER CONSTRUCT FOR TRAYS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03264371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
  • B31B 120/20 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with two or more compartments
  • B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
  • B65D 5/49 - Partitions inserted
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

51.

TRAY AND SLEEVE WITH LOCKING FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03265507
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kavanagh, Marc

IPC Classes  ?

52.

DIVIDER CONSTRUCT FOR TRAYS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03265554
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kavanagh, Marc

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
  • B65D 25/04 - Partitions
  • B65D 25/10 - Devices to locate articles in containers

53.

PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03262080
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
Open to Public Date 2024-02-08
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Spivey, Raymond R. Sr.
  • Thompson, Jon
  • Jordan, Neil

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall

54.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03262269
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Open to Public Date 2024-02-08
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Spitler, Donald

Abstract

A carrier for holding one or more articles. The carrier can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carrier and a bottom wall extending along the interior of the carrier. The bottom wall can comprise a first locking member and a second locking member, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member engage one another to form the bottom wall. The first locking member can comprise a first bottom panel and a first bottom flap in an at least partially overlapping relationship, and the second locking member can comprise a second bottom panel and a second bottom flap in an at least partially overlapping relationship. The carrier further can comprise a central wall foldably connected to one or more panels of the plurality of panels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/56 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles with a single longitudinal partition
  • B65D 71/62 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding one blank into a tubular element, having upper wall portions provided with openings, through which the articles extend with parts of the walls bent against one another to form a longitudinal partition between two rows of articles

55.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A COATING MATERIAL TO A WEB

      
Document Number 03260701
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Open to Public Date 2024-02-01
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kenzlo, Phillip
  • Fontaine, Alan
  • Sloat, Jeffrey T.

Abstract

A method for forming a coated material. The method can comprise heating a coating material to a temperature within an operating window and moving the coating material through a heated hose to a slot die having a die outlet. The method further can include outputting the coating material from the slot die through the die outlet and conveying a web of material past the die outlet of the slot die to apply the coating material from the die outlet along at least a portion of a surface of the web of material as the web of material moves past the die outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
  • B05C 9/14 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying liquid or other fluent material and performing an auxiliary operation the auxiliary operation involving heating
  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material

56.

COMPOSITE CONTAINERS FOR BULK SOLIDS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03259146
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Open to Public Date 2024-01-04
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Naukkarinen, Anna
  • Herlin, Henrik
  • Melin, Filippa

Abstract

A container for holding bulk solids includes a tubular body extending at least partially around an interior of the container to form a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end, at least one sealing member positioned in the interior of the container, the at least one sealing member sealably engaging at least a portion of the tubular body, a reclosable lid attached to a top portion of the tubular body with an adhesive strip to form a closed top end of the container, and a bottom plate attached to the bottom end of the tubular body to form a closed bottom end of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/28 - Other details of walls
  • B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

57.

COMPOSITE CONTAINERS FOR BULK SOLIDS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03259142
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Open to Public Date 2024-01-04
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Naukkarinen, Anna

Abstract

A container for holding bulk solids, the container including a tubular body extending at least partially around an interior of the container to form a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end, at least one sealing member positioned in the interior of the container spaced away from each of the top end and the bottom end of the tubular body, the at least one sealing member sealably engaging at least a portion of the tubular body, a reclosable lid attached to the top end of the tubular body to form a closed top end of the container, the reclosable lid comprising pulp fibers, and a bottom plate attached to the bottom end of the tubular body to form a closed bottom end of the container, the bottom plate comprising pulp fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
  • B65D 3/28 - Other details of walls
  • B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

58.

CONSTRUCT WITH ARTICLE ENGAGEMENT FEATURES

      
Document Number 03252504
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Open to Public Date 2023-12-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mills, Karen L.
  • Zammit, Mark

Abstract

A construct for holding at least one article includes at least one panel positioned adjacent an interior of the construct, and attachment features for at least partially engaging one or more portions of the at least one article, the attachment features including at least one article engagement flap foldably connected to the at least one panel, the at least one article engagement flap for being positioned in a recessed portion of the at least one article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall

59.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03251096
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-25
Open to Public Date 2023-11-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Ford, Colin P.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a plurality of panels including an attachment panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the attachment panel, and a second side panel foldably connected to the attachment panel, container retention features including a plurality of container openings in the attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and locking features for maintaining a secure engagement of the carrier with the plurality of containers, the locking features including at least one locking tab foldably connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel, and at least one locking cut at least partially receiving the at least one locking tab, the at least one locking cut positioned in the other of the first side panel and the second side panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/32 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls characterised by the handle formed by finger-holes
  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle

60.

TRAY WITH SEPARABLE FEATURES

      
Document Number 03252225
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Open to Public Date 2023-11-23
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Weaver, Sharon M.

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of tray portions, each tray portion havinga plurality of panels extending at least partially around a respective tray compartment, and a plurality of end flaps foldabiy connected to a respective panel of the respective plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps of each respective tray portion including a respective plurality of top end flaps arranged to form a respective flange separably connected to a respective flange of a respective adjacent tray portion of the plurality of tray portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall

61.

TRAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03252143
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Open to Public Date 2023-11-16
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Nowak, Lee
  • Hithersay, Elliot

Abstract

A tray for holding at least one food product, the tray having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior ofthe tray and including a bottom panel, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a back panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a top panel foldably connected to one ofdie front panel and the back panel. Thetray further includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel ofthe plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one closed end of the tray, and a flange comprising the top panel, the flange extending outwardly from tire front panel, the back panel, and tire at least one closed end of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

62.

TRAY WITH DIVIDER FEATURES

      
Document Number 03252424
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-12
Open to Public Date 2023-11-16
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Nowak, Lee

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality' of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and divider features at least partially foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the divider features extend into the interior space of the tray to at least partially form a plurality of compartments in the interior space of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

63.

CARTON FOR ARTICLES

      
Document Number 03251258
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Open to Public Date 2023-11-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Holley, John Murdick Jr.

Abstract

A carton for containing plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a side panel, A plurality of end flaps can be respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps can at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and the plurality of end flaps can comprise a side end flap. A bevel panel can extend along a comer of the carton so that the side end flap is at least partially connected to the side panel by the bevel panel. The bevel panel can comprise features that are shaped and located at the comer according to geometric aspects of one or more articles of the plurality of articles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/48 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element characterised by the handle

64.

CONTAINER WITH LINER

      
Document Number 03252004
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
Open to Public Date 2023-11-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tye, Paul
  • Hithersay, Elliot
  • Skipper, Jamie

Abstract

A container for holding a food product The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising a plurality of panels. Each panel of the plurality of panels can be foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one panel can be foldably connected to the central panel along the opening. A bottom wall can comprise at least first and second bottom panels foldably connected to respective panels. The second bottom panel at least partially overlaps the first bottom panel so that the second bottom panel extends along the inner surface of the base layer, and the first bottom panel extends along die inner surface of die base layer at least via a cutout in the second bottom panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/56 - Linings or internal coatings
  • B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package

65.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03251152
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-24
Open to Public Date 2023-11-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brink, Thomas
  • Strand, Scott Thomas
  • Kearns, Matthew R.

Abstract

A carton for holding and dispensing at least one article, tire carton including a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an Interior of the carton and including a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, and at least one back panel, 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, and a dispenser for accessing the interior of tire carton, the dispenser including a plurality of dispenser flaps at least partially separably connected to the top panel such that the dispenser is reconfigurable between a first configuration, in which the plurality of dispenser flaps is foldably connected to file top panel, and a second configuration, in which one or more of the dispenser flaps is separated from the top panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 10/42 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
  • B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

66.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A CONTAINER WITH INSULATING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03251028
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-18
Open to Public Date 2023-10-26
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mohan, Kosaraju
  • Baird, Kyle
  • Milewski, Jozef
  • Vogt, James
  • Kaestner, Ryan
  • Baldwin, Mark
  • Best, John
  • Koupeny, Robert

Abstract

A system, apparatus, process, or machine for forming a container for containing a cold fluid. The container includes a sidewall construct that includes an inner sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, an outer sleeve attached to the inner sidewall, and a cavity defined between the inner sidewall and the outer sleeve. The container also includes a closed bottom defining a bottom of the interior of the container, and insulating features that include the cavity and a plurality of annular bands, each annular band of the plurality of annular bands includes a spacer that extends in the cavity from the inner sidewall to the outer sleeve. Adjacent bands define a respective pocket of a plurality of pockets in the cavity' such that the insulating features maintain a desired temperature of tire cold fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
  • B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
  • B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
  • B65D 3/14 - Discs fitting within container end and secured by bending, rolling, or folding operations
  • B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation

67.

TRAY WITH SEPARABLE FEATURES

      
Document Number 03245829
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Open to Public Date 2023-10-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Brink, Thomas

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, at least one lower side panel, at least one upper side panel, and at least one end panel, and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of panels forms a plurality of separably connected tray portions such that the tray is separable into respective tray portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions

68.

TRAY WITH DIVIDER FEATURES

      
Document Number 03245792
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Open to Public Date 2023-10-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Smith, Jeffrey D.

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the tray, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, at least one side panel, and at least one end panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and divider features forming a plurality of compartments in the interior space of the tray, the divider features comprising at least one divider panel foldably connected to the bottom panel and at least partially separated from the bottom panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/24 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds
  • B65D 5/48 - Partitions

69.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03250159
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-27
Open to Public Date 2023-10-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Spivey, Raymond R., Sr.
  • Ford, Colin P.
  • Thompson, Jon

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier including a central panel including a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one reinforcement flap foldably connected to die central panel al a fold line, the al least one reinforcement flap including a base portion and a plurality of spaced extents extending from the base portion for being positioned between respective containers of the plurality of containers, and at least one reinforcement feature interrupting the fold line and positioned between tire central panel and the at least one reinforcement flap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
  • B65D 71/70 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking

70.

CARTON WITH OPENING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03250160
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Open to Public Date 2023-10-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Waddington, Paul

Abstract

A carton for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a plurality of side panels, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective side panel of the plurality of side panels, the plurality of end flaps forming a reclosable end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps including at least one top end flap having a plurality of reconfigurable portions, and opening features for transitioning the reclosable end of tire carton from a closed configuration to an open configuration when pressed by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
  • B65D 5/72 - Contents-dispensing means

71.

TRAYS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03250147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
Open to Public Date 2023-09-21
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Jackson, Kate
  • Skipper, Jamie
  • Hithersay, Elliot

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels including a central panel, at least one attachment panel in at least partial face-to-face contact with a portion of the central panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, at least one end panel foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and at least one bottom panel foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the at least one side panel intersecting the at least one end panel to at least partially form a sidewall of the tray extending around an interior of the tray, the at least one bottom panel at least partially forming a bottom wall of the tray, and tray engaging features for at least partially supporting another tray in the interior of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 170/20 - Construction of flexible containers having multi-layered walls, e.g. laminated or lined
  • B65D 1/26 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
  • B65D 6/34 - Reinforcing or strengthening parts or members
  • B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together

72.

CARTON WITH RECLOSABLE FEATURES

      
Document Number 03243262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Open to Public Date 2023-08-10
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Spitler, Donald

Abstract

A carton for holding at least one article, the carton including a plurality of side panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective side panel of the plurality of side panels, the plurality' of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one reclosable end of tire carton, the plurality of end flaps including at least one top end flap foldably connected to at least one side panel of tire plurality of side panels and having a base portion foldably connected to a distal portion, and a reconfigurablc lid including Ilic at least one top end flap, the rcconftgurable lid for at least partially overlying the interior of the carton when the carton is inan open configuration, the reconfigurable lid for forming a dispenser when the carton is in a closed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the tubular body
  • B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
  • B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids

73.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03247745
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Open to Public Date 2023-08-03
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Weaver, Sharon M.

Abstract

A carton for holding and dispensing at least one article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels for forming at least one closed end of the carton, and a dispenser for accessing the interior of the carton, the dispenser including a dispenser opening in the top panel, a first article engaging member attached to the top panel, and a second article engaging member attached to the top panel, the first article engaging member and the second article engaging member arranged in at least partial overlapping relation to define a dispenser path from the interior of the carton to an exterior environment around the carton, at least one of the first article engaging member and the second article engaging member comprises a composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 10/18 - HoldersReceptacles
  • B65D 5/16 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body being formed with an aperture or removable portion arranged to allow removal or insertion of contents through one or more sides
  • B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
  • B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

74.

PACKAGING MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03239399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-09
Open to Public Date 2023-06-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckeown, Murat Sean
  • Gilpatrick, William
  • Sloat, Jeffrey T.
  • Kenzlo, Phillip

Abstract

A packaging material comprising a substrate and a liner extending along the substrate. The liner comprises at least a biopolymer and graphene nanoplatelets to provide a gas barrier along at least a portion of the packaging material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
  • B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • C12P 7/625 - Polyesters of hydroxy carboxylic acids

75.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING TRAYS

      
Document Number 03238201
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-30
Open to Public Date 2023-06-08
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Joseph C.
  • Conatser, Robert L.
  • Woodward, Mark

Abstract

A method of forming a tray includes obtaining a blank, positioning the blank in a blank feeder assembly of a system for forming a tray, moving the blank from the blank feeder assembly to a nipping assembly, and moving the blank to a tray forming assembly, the tray forming assembly including a tray forming apparatus. The method further includes positioning the blank between a first tray forming portion of the tray forming apparatus and a second tray forming portion of the tray forming apparatus, the first tray forming portion includes a forming block that defines an interior, and the second tray forming portion includes a tray forming member, and driving the forming block into engagement with the blank and the tray forming member such that the blank and the tray forming member are at least partially received in the interior of the forming block to form a tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
  • B31B 50/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
  • B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations

76.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREPARING BLANKS FOR FORMING CARRIERS FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03228727
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-23
Open to Public Date 2023-03-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ford, Colin P.
  • Warner, David F.
  • Anderson, Jason C.

Abstract

A method for processing at least one blank for forming a carrier for containers includes obtaining at least one blank including a central panel having plurality of container openings and at least one container retention tab extending into respective container openings of the plurality of container openings. The method further includes inserting the at least one blank into a blank infeed assembly, moving the at least one blank from the infeed assembly to a blank processing assembly, the blank processing assembly having a forming belt and a forming wheel, moving the at least one blank between the forming belt and the forming wheel, and moving the at least one blank to a product engagement portion of the blank processing assembly such that the at least one blank is positioned for engagement with a group of containers.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

CARTON FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03225714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-10
Open to Public Date 2023-02-16
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gungner, Greg

Abstract

A carton for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels at least partially extending around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, at least one side panel, at least one end panel, and an access panel. The carton further includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps including a lid flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels for forming a closed end of the carton. The carton further includes leak-resistant features including a downwardly sloping arrangement of the at least one side panel and the at least one end panel toward the bottom panel to form a bottom receptacle for one or more fluids in the interior of the carton.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/18 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto

78.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03226952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-28
Open to Public Date 2023-02-02
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Holley, Jr. John Murdick
  • Wu, Meng-Chuan

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel and container retention features for engaging the plurality of containers, the container retention features include a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention tab positioned extending into a respective container retention opening for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, and at least one edge retainer extending from a respective container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs and for facilitating engagement of the carrier with the plurality of containers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

79.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03224510
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Open to Public Date 2023-01-19
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Thompson, Jon

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a front portion having a front attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a back portion having a back attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a central portion extending from the front portion to the back portion, the central portion having a central panel overlapping a respective portion of each of the front attachment panel and the back attachment panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
  • B65D 71/70 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking

80.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03223399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Open to Public Date 2023-01-19
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Thompson, Jon
  • Ford, Colin P.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels forming a front portion, a back portion, and a central portion extending from the front portion to the back portion, the front portion having a front attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, the back portion having a back attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, the central portion having a central panel, and locking features for maintaining an erected configuration of the carrier, the locking features including at least one male locking feature extending from a respective panel of the plurality of panels and being at least partially received in a respective at least one female locking feature at least partially defined in a respective panel of the plurality of panels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
  • B65D 71/70 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking

81.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03224882
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-07
Open to Public Date 2023-01-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hicks, Douglas R.
  • May, Kevin T.
  • Spivey, Raymond R.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top retainer comprising a top attachment panel for at least partially receiving the plurality of containers, and a bottom retainer comprising a bottom attachment panel for being attached to the plurality of containers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/70 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking

82.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03222825
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-28
Open to Public Date 2023-01-05
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Ford, Colin P.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier including a plurality of panels having at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, at least one side panel, and at least one top panel, and locking features for maintaining an erected configuration of the carrier, the locking features including at least one male locking feature extending from a respective panel of the plurality of panels being at least partially received in a respective at least one female locking feature at least partially defined in a respective panel of the plurality of panels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle

83.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03222279
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Open to Public Date 2022-12-29
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Ford, Colin P.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes an attachment panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving respective containers of the plurality of containers, and container retention features including the plurality of container retention openings and at least one container retention tab in at least partial face-to-face contact with the attachment panel and for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers to urge the plurality of containers into engagement with the attachment panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/12 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank
  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element

84.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03220897
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-08
Open to Public Date 2022-12-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Thompson, Jon

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a front portion having a front attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a back portion having a back attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a reinforcement portion extending from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall

85.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A PACKAGING MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03218507
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-26
Open to Public Date 2022-12-01
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sloat, Jeffrey T.
  • Crooks, Corey Desmond

Abstract

A method for forming a resultant material. The method can include obtaining a base material including a fibrous material with a plurality of fiber portions extending from a face of the base material. The method further can include treating at least the face of the base material, the treating at least the face including applying heat along at least a portion of the face with a treatment unit to at least partially remove the plurality of fiber portions extending from the face.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS

      
Document Number 03218506
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-26
Open to Public Date 2022-12-01
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Sloat, Jeffrey T.

Abstract

A container can comprise a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, and the sidewall can have at least a first end margin and a second end margin. The sidewall can comprise at least a sidewall substrate layer, a sidewall base coat extending along the interior of the container, and a secondary layer extending in register along at least the first end margin of the sidewall. The container further can comprise a sidewall seam comprising the first end margin and the second end margin in an at least partially overlapping relationship. The secondary layer and the sidewall base coat extending along the first end margin can cooperate to form a heat seal along the sidewall seam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations
  • B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
  • B65D 3/14 - Discs fitting within container end and secured by bending, rolling, or folding operations
  • B65D 3/28 - Other details of walls

87.

TRAY WITH COMPARTMENTS

      
Document Number 03212489
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-09
Open to Public Date 2022-09-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kastanek, Raymond S.
  • Zammit, Mark

Abstract

A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels including a central panel, a plurality of compartment flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of compartment flaps and the plurality of end flaps are overlapped to form a plurality of compartments of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 1/24 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents with moulded compartments or partitions
  • B65D 1/28 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations formed of laminated material
  • B65D 1/36 - Trays or like shallow containers with moulded compartments or partitions
  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 6/34 - Reinforcing or strengthening parts or members

88.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03211756
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-09
Open to Public Date 2022-09-15
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Manzano, Ana Maria Gonzalez

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including a top panel foldably connected to at least one attachment panel, and attachment features for attaching the carrier to the plurality of containers and for selectively separating one or more containers from the carrier wherein the attachment features are separable from the at least one attachment panels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall

89.

PRODUCT ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR GROUPING AND MOVING CONTAINERS, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03204342
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-28
Open to Public Date 2022-07-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ford, Colin P.
  • Ziegler, Kelly W.
  • Anderson, Jason C.

Abstract

A method of moving at least one container includes positioning at least one container at an upstream end of a system having at least one track assembly, a linear motor assembly, and at least one product engagement assembly, the at least one product engagement assembly having a shuttle member movably engaged with the linear motor assembly and the at least one track assembly, and an adapter assembly coupled to the shuttle member and comprising a product engagement member. The method further includes engaging the at least one container with the product engagement member, moving the at least one product engagement assembly at least partially along the linear motor assembly, and articulating the product engagement member relative to the shuttle member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding

90.

END FLAP ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR ERECTING CARTONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03204463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
Open to Public Date 2022-06-30
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Schroeder, Derek

Abstract

A method of at least partially erecting a carton with a carton forming system includes loading a blank in a blank infeed assembly, the blank having a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The method further includes positioning the blank on at least one conveyor assembly, operating the at least one conveyor assembly to move the blank in a downstream direction of the system toward a carton erection assembly, the carton erection assembly including an end flap engagement assembly positioned adjacent the at least one conveyor assembly, and rotating the end flap engagement assembly such that a portion of the end flap engagement assembly contacts and moves at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the blank as the blank moves in the downstream direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations
  • B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body

91.

CARTON WITH DISPENSER

      
Document Number 03202217
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-02
Open to Public Date 2022-06-09
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pinkstone, Felicia A.
  • Kearns, Matthew R.

Abstract

A carton for holding and dispensing a flowable product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels for forming a closed end of the carton, and a dispenser for accessing the interior of the carton, the dispenser including a dispenser panel and a dispenser opening, the dispenser panel being movable between a closed position wherein the dispenser opening is closed and an open position wherein the dispenser opening is open to allow removal of the flowable product through the dispenser opening, the dispenser panel includes a cover portion and a protruding portion extending from the cover portion, in the closed position, the protruding portion is at least partially received in the dispenser opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
  • B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
  • B65D 5/72 - Contents-dispensing means
  • B65D 5/76 - Contents-dispensing means for discharging metered quantities

92.

TRAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03197691
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Open to Public Date 2022-05-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brink, Thomas
  • Kearns, Matthew R.
  • Kastanek, Raymond S.
  • Strand, Scott Thomas
  • Walsh, Joseph C.

Abstract

A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the plurality of panels, and denesting features comprising at least one denesting tab extending into the interior of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
  • B65D 5/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of sides permanently secured to adjacent sides, with sides permanently secured together by adhesive strips, or with sides held in place solely by rigidity of material
  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

93.

FOOD PRODUCT TRAY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PANELS

      
Document Number 03197556
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Open to Public Date 2022-05-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kearns, Matthew R.
  • Brink, Thomas
  • Strand, Scott Thomas
  • Hithersay, Elliot

Abstract

A tray for holding at least one food product, the tray includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the plurality of panels, and reinforcement features for supporting the rim, the reinforcement features including at least one reinforcement tab extending from a respective panel of the plurality of panels and contacting a portion of a respective end flap of the plurality of end flaps.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
  • B65D 5/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of sides permanently secured to adjacent sides, with sides permanently secured together by adhesive strips, or with sides held in place solely by rigidity of material
  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

94.

TRAY HAVING LOCKING FEATURES

      
Document Number 03200520
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Open to Public Date 2022-05-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Brink, Thomas
  • Hithersay, Elliot

Abstract

A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the plurality of panels, and locking features comprising at least one male locking feature extending from at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps, the at least one male locking feature at least partially inserted through at least one female locking feature in a respective panel of the plurality of panels to reinforce the rim.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
  • B65D 5/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of sides permanently secured to adjacent sides, with sides permanently secured together by adhesive strips, or with sides held in place solely by rigidity of material
  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

95.

TRAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 03200678
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Open to Public Date 2022-05-12
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor Holley, John Murdick, Jr.

Abstract

A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, and a plurality of end flaps including a plurality of top end flaps cooperating to form a rim extending from the plurality of panels, each top end flap of the plurality of top end flaps foldably connected to an adjacent top end flap of the plurality of top end flaps.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
  • B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
  • B65D 5/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of sides permanently secured to adjacent sides, with sides permanently secured together by adhesive strips, or with sides held in place solely by rigidity of material
  • B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
  • B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers

96.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING BLANKS FOR FORMING CARTONS

      
Document Number 03198712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-14
Open to Public Date 2022-04-21
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Walsh, Joseph C.
  • Sloat, Jeffrey T.

Abstract

A method of preparing a blank for forming a carton includes obtaining a blank, positioning the blank in a blank feeder assembly of a system for preparing blanks, moving the blank from the blank feeder assembly to a conveyor assembly of the system, and activating the conveyor assembly to move the blank along a coating applicator assembly of the system, the coating applicator assembly having a container defining a reservoir holding a volume of a coating and an applicator wheel rotatably supported at least partially in the reservoir of the coating applicator assembly. The method further includes applying a portion of the coating from the reservoir to a portion of the blank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 50/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
  • B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations
  • B65D 5/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the tubular body

97.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03194186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Open to Public Date 2022-04-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Thompson, Jon
  • Gould, Steve M.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel, at least one attachment panel, at least one side panel, and at least one top panel, the at least one attachment panel configured receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the at least one attachment panel and the at least one top panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall
  • B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs

98.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03197675
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Open to Public Date 2022-04-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccree, Justin
  • Gould, Steve M.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel comprising a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel, the top panel comprises at least one container retention tab positioned adjacent a respective container retention opening and foldably connected to the top panel at a respective fold line, at least one side reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap, and the top panel comprises at least one reinforcement portion extending from the respective fold line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall
  • B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs

99.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03194779
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Open to Public Date 2022-04-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccree, Justin
  • Gould, Steve M.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel at a fold line, and at least one reinforcement panel interrupting the fold line and positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall
  • B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs

100.

CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS

      
Document Number 03197671
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Open to Public Date 2022-04-07
Owner GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccree, Justin
  • Gould, Steve M.

Abstract

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 71/32 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls characterised by the handle formed by finger-holes
  • B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
  • B65D 71/72 - Trays provided with projections or recesses in order to assemble multiple articles, e.g. intermediate elements for stacking formed by folding one or more blanks, the articles being inserted in openings in a wall
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