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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7905821 | Double-walled paperboard cup Described is a stackable, heat-insulating paperboard cup having an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve with a gap therebetween. A rolled lip is applied to the lower end of the outer sleeve, which rolled lip is disposed on the inner sleeve. A shoulder is formed on the i... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7540833 | Disposable servingware containers with flange tabs Disposable containers include peripheral tabs which are useful for positioning and processing the containers and operate as separators. In a preferred embodiment, the tabs correspond to tabs on a paperboard blank where the tabs are useful for controlling the orienta... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7337943 | Disposable servingware containers with flange tabs Disposable containers include peripheral tabs which are useful for positioning and processing the containers and operate as separators. In a preferred embodiment, the tabs correspond to tabs on a paperboard blank where the tabs are useful for controlling the orienta... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7293652 | Methods and systems for packaging a product An assembly for packaging a product includes a carton having a top, a bottom, and a side extending between the top and the bottom. At least one of the top, the bottom, and the side includes a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second posi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7229274 | Tooling system A tooling system in a press for forming a product from a blank of material disposed between a punch assembly and a die assembly and a method of using the same. The tooling system comprises a knockout and a bushing. The knockout further comprises a shaft having oppos... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7169346 | Rotating inertial pin blank stops for pressware die sets In an apparatus for manufacturing pressware containers from container blanks there is provided a plurality of inertial blank stop pins disposed so as to position a container blank prior to press forming. The stop pins are rotatable in order to absorb the kinetic ene... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7100770 | Cardboard container for drinks and process therefor A cardboard container for drinks and a process for making it is provided. The container has a perimetral wall (2) and a bottom wall and includes elements (4) for supporting another such container (1) nested inside. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093832 | Conversation generator A plate or other utilitarian object for generating conversations is provided comprising a substantially flat central portion for holding on object and a raised side surface positioned coaxially with the substantially flat central portion. A circular perforation is f... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7070729 | Pressware die set with product ejectors at outer forming surfaces An improved pressware die set includes mechanical ejectors for removing formed product from the punch. A preferred embodiment includes rocker-style ejectors free from edges or other asperities which may tend to snag and mar the product during the production process.... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066870 | Method of producing a corrugated tampon applicator A method of manufacturing a tampon applicator having a corrugated region, the method including the steps of: a) providing a tampon applicator having a first end, a second end, a length and a diameter; and b) forming a plurality of corrugati... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064857 | Advertising method and apparatus A method for advertising, comprising the steps of generating a high-quality image; placing one or more advertising data in a predetermined location of the high-quality image; and fixing the high-quality image and advertising data to a utilitarian object. The adverti... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6938539 | Apparatus for making chocolate articles on a conveyor web An embodiment of the invention includes an apparatus for making edible articles out of a chocolate or chocolate-like mass that is tempered and deposited directly on a conveyor web. The apparatus includes a holding and cooling device carrying plungers with pressing s... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932753 | Food serving paperboard container pressing apparatus employing cast-in electrical heaters A pressing apparatus for producing a food service paperboard container from a paperboard blank so that the paperboard container possesses an overturned rim provided with folds includes a first die and a second die that are movable relative to one another. The first ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6908296 | Tooling system A tooling system in a press for forming a product from a blank of material disposed between a punch assembly and a die assembly and a method of using the same. The tooling system comprises a knockout and a bushing. The knockout further comprises a shaft having oppos... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6612485 | Food container with condiment container support and method for making food container with condiment container support A food container with an integral loop member for securely holding a condiment container, allowing the two to be transported as one item. The container is formed from a first portion of a blank and has a continuous lip. The loop member is formed from a se... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6537187 | Automatic machine for the preparation of half-packages starting from corresponding blanks An automatic machine for the preparation of half-packages starting from corresponding blanks preferably made of cardboard, the automatic machine comprising: a frame; at least one mould designed to receive a blank; a feed device for feeding the mould along a pr... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6253995 | Insulated containers and sidewalls having laterally extending flutes, and methods An insulated container comprises a sidewall formed with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a fluted layer located between the outer and inner layers. The fluted layer includes elongated flutes extending in a substantially lateral direction around the con... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6193146 | Beaded-top twist can and method of making same A beaded-top twist container is provided with an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer being concentric with the inner layer. The inner layer is joined to the outer layer at the top and bottom edges by a bead. At least one rotatable segment is f... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6165115 | Process for closing and hermetically sealing a bottom of a container A process is provided for closing and hermetically sealing a bottom of a container. A cylindrical container body is provided which has an inside heat-sealable surface and an open bottom end. A flange is formed on and around the bottom end of the cylindric... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6152355 | Tubular container with raised panel design A composite multi-ply tubular consumer products container having an outwardly visible raised design formed along a sidewall thereof is disclosed. The container is comprised of a continuous body ply wrapped about a longitudinal axis into an elongate tubula... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6109518 | Heating-insulating cup and method of making same A heat-insulating cup comprises an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The latter is supported against an upper and a lower area of the inner sleeve. An annular space is located between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, which annular space is free of a... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6042527 | Carton forming device An apparatus and method for forming an erected carton from a blank for cartons having non-traditional configurations is disclosed herein. Such non-traditional configurations may include beveled edge cartons and eight-sided cartons. The apparatus includes ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5794842 | Tubular packaging containers A tubular packaging container includes a body (10) which includes a peripheral wall (34) defining top and bottom openings, at least one of which is closed by an end member. The body is formed from at least two panels (20, 30) of a suitable card material c... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5697550 | Multi-layered insulated cup formed from folded sheet An elongated sheet (10) is used to form a thermally insulated cup (30). The sheet includes a pair of spaced apart smooth portions (12, 13) connected by a middle portion (11). The smooth portions are folded on opposite sides of the middle portion. The midd... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5660326 | Multi-layered insulated cup formed from folded sheet An elongated sheet (10) is used to form a thermally insulated cup (30). The sheet includes a pair of spaced apart smooth portions (12, 13) connected by a middle portion (11). The smooth portions are folded on opposite sides of the middle portion. The midd... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5624368 | Octagonal box structure and setting up apparatus An apparatus for quickly setting up an octagonal box configuration from the typical planar folded tube form in which the boxes are shipped. The apparatus includes separated frame portions representing the octagonal shape which are mounted for relative mov... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5460323 | Disposable insulated container A disposable insulated container comprises an inner container structure and an outer wrap. The side wall portions of the inner container structure and the outer wrap have a configuration and a separation which provides an insulating chamber extending annu... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5393292 | Paper cup handle attachment assembly A machine for securing a thermoplastic coated paper handle to a paper cup having a seam on one side of the cup, the machine including a die assembly for forming paper handles having a backing strip and a wing on each side of the strip, a mandrel turret ha... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5363982 | Multi-layered insulated cup formed of one continuous sheet A thermally insulated cup or container (30) includes a smooth outer shell (12S), a smooth inner shell (13S), a corrugated layer (11L) sandwiched therebetween, and a bottom closure (14). The inner shell, corrugated layer, and outer shell are formed by simp... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5203491 | Bake-in press-formed container A grease and oil resistant container useful for baking foods contained therein at elevated temperatures which includes a bottom wall and an upturned side wall extending the periphery of the bottom wall having an inner layer of parchment paper and an outer... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5029749 | Paper container and method of making the same A container formed of paper material is disclosed including a substantially cylindrical body having an upper, a lower, a bottom integrally formed with the cylindrical body and closing the lower end, and a brim integrally formed on the upper end of the cyl... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4925440 | Apparatus for the winding of container jackets An apparatus for the making of container jackets from flat cardboard or plastic blanks. The blank is folded around a core by means of pivoted fingers which are moved toward the core while ends of the fingers are guided in guide passages to produce pivotin... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4832676 | Method and apparatus for forming paperboard containers A method and apparatus for forming a container from a sheet of blank material, whereby a segmented male die member first forms the bottom and then the sidewall and rim of the container prior to the formation of the lip portion of the container while the b... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4744510 | Assembly for packaging objects Disclosed is a box assembly for packaging objects, the box including a lower portion and an upper portion, one portion slidably fitting onto the other portion. The box includes a flat lower wall section; a flat upper wall section, having a different surfa... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4721499 | Method of producing a rigid paperboard container A method of forming a container from a flat, substantially homogeneous blank of fibrous substrate, comprising the steps of shaping the blank into a formed container having a bottom wall, an up-turned side wall extending from the bottom wall, a rim outward... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4721500 | Method of forming a rigid paper-board container A pressed paperboard container (10) is formed having a bottom wall (11), an upturned side wall (12), and an overturned rim (13 ) extending from the side wall which is denser and thinner than the rest of the container. The container is formed by pressing a... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4690666 | Tray-forming apparatus A die set is provided for forming a multi-compartmented tray from sheet material. The die set includes a female die assembly formed to include at least two mold cavities and a drawing surface bounding said mold cavities, a first compartment-former for pre... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4637811 | Container die system An apparatus and method is provided for simultaneously forming at least two interconnected deep-drawn containers in a single sheet of paper stock or the like. The apparatus includes a female die assembly formed to include a material-receiving cavity situa... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4344814 | Apparatus for heat sealing round containers A multi-piece, tub shaped paperboard container having a circular opening in the top thereof is provided with a multi-piece, reinforced rim coated with a layer of meltable plastic and is assembled by appying heat to overlapping seams in order to melt the p... | 08/17/1982 |
| 4305771 | Method for heat sealing round containers A multi-piece, tub shaped paperboard container having a circular opening in the top thereof is provided with a multi-piece, reinforced rim coated with a layer of meltable plastic and is assembled by applying heat to overlapping seams in order to melt the ... | 12/15/1981 |
