Alan A Andrews

US Patent:

7255231, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Dec 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/749712

Inventors:

Alan P. Andrews - Mundelein IL, US
David Furstoss - Gurnee IL, US

Assignee:

Pactiv Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B65D 85/32

US Classification:

2065211

Abstract:

An egg carton comprises a base having a plurality of egg cells, the base being attached to a lid and locking flap by at least one hinge member. The lid has a plurality of closing apertures adapted to receive a plurality of buttons located on the locking flap. The lid further has an outer closure mechanism adapted to interlock with an inner closure mechanism located on the locking flap. The egg carton may also be equipped with a venting system.

US Patent:

7909164, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Apr 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/098044

Inventors:

Alan Andrews - Mundelein IL, US
David Furstoss - Gurnee IL, US

Assignee:

Pactiv Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B65D 81/02
B65D 85/32

US Classification:

2065211, 20652115, 2065218, 206585

Abstract:

Nestable packaging lids are described. Generally, the packaging lids include a generally planar lid member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a plurality of dome expansions extending upwardly from the lid member, and a plurality of elongate projections extending downwardly from the lower surface of the lid member. Each dome expansion defines a downwardly facing recess and includes a base perimeter defining a base center, and the dome expansions are arranged in longitudinal rows and transverse columns. In an implementation, at least one projection is disposed transversely between a longitudinally adjacent pair of dome expansions and at least one projection is disposed longitudinally between a transversely adjacent pair of dome expansions.

US Patent:

62765310, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Mar 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/516133

Inventors:

Alan P. Andrews - Mundelein IL

Assignee:

Pactiv Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B65D 8532
B65D 2104

US Classification:

2065211

Abstract:

This invention deals with an egg tray system comprising a base (filler flat) and a transparent lid that provides lateral stability for the trays when stacked but that avoids the increasing cost that results from the eggs being damaged or broken. The lid is formed of transparent synthetic material that facilitates visual inspection of the eggs and is comprised of upwardly extending conical shaped elements and contains a downwardly shaped rim that is comprised of notches that assist in securing the lid to the filler flat. The filler flat is comprised of a plurality of downwardly extending pockets and a plurality of upwardly extending posts. A shrink film band is placed around the filler flat with lid applied to secure the lid during handling and make the finished product "tamper evident. " The shrink film band may be pre-printed with product information and other relevant items. Alternatively, one or more elastic bands can be placed between rows of the expansions on the lid of the egg tray system 10 in order to secure the lid to the filler flat.

Author:

Alan Andrews

ISBN #:

0672211521

Author:

Alan Andrews

ISBN #:

0854300376