Erik J Lips

US Patent:

20230045788, Feb 16, 2023

Filed:

Oct 31, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/976884

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Mark Edwin PETERS - New London WI, US
Lenox Gregory WILSON - Alpharetta GA, US
Roy J. ROZEK - Neenah WI, US
Erik LIPS - Greenville WI, US

Assignee:

GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 7/16
B65B 51/10
B65B 57/02
B29C 65/78
B29C 65/00
B65B 41/18
B65B 61/26

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods to secure a film to a container are provided. An example sealing device utilizes film from a supply of film to seal a lid onto a container. Various sizes of containers are usable with some example sealing devices. Additional features, such as printing on the film and piercing the film for ventilation and/or insertion of a straw are contemplated. One or more markings along the film may be utilized for confirming that an approved film has been loaded into the sealing device. In response, various components or features of the sealing device may be appropriately enabled or disabled. The one or more markings may also be utilized to convey data to the sealing device regarding the installed film, such as for improved operation thereof.

US Patent:

20210087045, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Dec 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/110955

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Lenox Gregory Wilson - Alpharetta GA, US
Jason Aaron Morgan - Appleton WI, US
Michelle Lynn Auda - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel Huffaker - Kennesaw GA, US
Brandon Seth Cross - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel James Geddes - Appleton WI, US
Antonio Michael Cittadino - Appleton WI, US
Mark Edwin Peters - New London WI, US
Roy J. Rozek - Neenah WI, US
Erik Lips - Greenville WI, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/08
B67D 1/12
B41J 3/407
B65B 7/28
G06K 19/10
B25J 18/00

Abstract:

Systems for providing on-demand cup dispensing for food service are provided herein. A system includes a food request module configured to receive a request for food service for a customer. The system further includes a cup source configured to hold one or more cups. The system further includes a cup printer configured to print at least one of order information or personalization information based on the food service on a sidewall of a first cup. The system further includes a cup filler configured to fill the printed first cup with a consumable based on the food service. The system further includes a cup closer configured to at least partially close the open end of the filled first cup. The system further includes one or more cup transfer elements for transferring the first cup between the cup printer, the cup filler, and the cup closer.

US Patent:

20200307882, Oct 1, 2020

Filed:

Mar 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/370107

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Erik Lips - Greenville WI, US

Assignee:

GPCP IP Holdings LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65D 71/02
B65D 75/52
B65D 75/02
B65D 71/14
B65D 63/10

Abstract:

A removeable band for confining a stack of cutlery pieces. The band can include a body having a first surface and a second surface that oppose one another, the body being an elongated strip of fiber-based material. A coating can be disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of the body, and an adhesive section can be disposed on at least a portion of the coating. The adhesive section can be configured to adhere to the second surface of the body when a first end and a second end of the body at least partially overlap to form a continuous band.

US Patent:

20200307883, Oct 1, 2020

Filed:

Mar 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/370132

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Erik Lips - Greenville WI, US

Assignee:

GPCP IP Holdings LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65D 71/02
B65D 71/00
B65D 75/02
B65D 75/52

Abstract:

A removeable band for confining a stack of cutlery pieces. The band can include a body having a first end and a second end. The body being an elongated strip of fiber-based material. A window can be formed through the body, and an adhesive can be disposed at least partially over the window. The adhesive can be configured to adhere a portion of the first end of the body to a portion of the second end of the body when the ends of the body overlap to form a continuous band.

US Patent:

20200171760, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Dec 3, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/701453

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Mark Edwin Peters - New London WI, US
Lenox Gregory Wilson - Alpharetta GA, US
Roy J. Rozek - Neenah WI, US
Erik Lips - Greenville WI, US

International Classification:

B29C 65/00
B65B 7/16
B65B 41/18
B29C 65/78
B65B 61/26

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods to secure a film to a container are provided. An example sealing device utilizes film from a supply of film to seal a lid onto a container. Various sizes of containers are usable with some example sealing devices. Additional features, such as printing on the film and piercing the film for ventilation and/or insertion of a straw are contemplated. One or more markings along the film may be utilized for confirming that an approved film has been loaded into the sealing device. In response, various components or features of the sealing device may be appropriately enabled or disabled. The one or more markings may also be utilized to convey data to the sealing device regarding the installed film, such as for improved operation thereof.

US Patent:

20200172272, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Dec 2, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/700164

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Mark Edwin Peters - New London WI, US
Lenox Gregory Wilson - Alpharetta GA, US
Roy J. Rozek - Neenah WI, US
Erik Lips - Greenville WI, US

International Classification:

B65B 7/16
B65B 57/02
B65B 51/10

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods to secure a film to a container are provided. An example sealing device utilizes film from a supply of film to seal a lid onto a container. Various sizes of containers are usable with some example sealing devices. Additional features, such as printing on the film and piercing the film for ventilation and/or insertion of a straw are contemplated. One or more markings along the film may be utilized for confirming that an approved film has been loaded into the sealing device. In response, various components or features of the sealing device may be appropriately enabled or disabled. The one or more markings may also be utilized to convey data to the sealing device regarding the installed film, such as for improved operation thereof.

US Patent:

20170182726, Jun 29, 2017

Filed:

Dec 23, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/757848

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Erik LIPS - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Dixie Consumer Products LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B31B 7/00
B65D 3/28
B65D 81/38
B31B 1/62

Abstract:

Methods for making containers from paperboard blanks having shrinkable films secured thereto. In one embodiment, a method for making a container may include applying adhesive about a paperboard substrate having first and second edges opposed to one another and third and a fourth edges opposed to one another, wherein the adhesive at least partially surrounds an area substantially free from adhesive. A shrinkable film may be secured to the paperboard with adhesive to produce a paperboard blank. The shrinkable film may be configured to shrink an amount along a first axis relative to an amount along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis in a ratio greater than 1:1. The third and fourth edges may be overlapped to form a sidewall which may include an inner surface that includes the shrinkable film. A bottom panel may be secured to the sidewall at or adjacent second edge.