Linda S Bernstein

US Patent:

55537049, Sep 10, 1996

Filed:

Oct 11, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/321199

Inventors:

Robert L. Gordon - Monroe NY
Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 7500

US Classification:

206158

Abstract:

A stackable can carrier is formed from a unitary paperboard blank. The carrier compensates for stacking problems caused by smaller diameter tops and bottoms on present cans, the latter termed 202 cans which have a tendency to rock with respect to each other when stacked. An otherwise conventional can carrier is provided with foldable, lateral flaps having pairs of cuts lines which define ears. The latter are glued to the carrier top surface. The flaps overlie respective can top receiving openings in the carrier less than one half of the diameter of the can openings. Upon stacking of the carriers and cans therein for storage or for display, the carrier provides improved stability.

US Patent:

55269257, Jun 18, 1996

Filed:

Dec 8, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/355189

Inventors:

Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 7500

US Classification:

206162

Abstract:

A bottle carrier is formed from a unitary paperboard blank, the carrier having a handle which is vertically disposed when manually carried and which is folded to or near a horizontal latched position for stacking and packing of multiple carriers. The handle has a finger receiving recess and a free, outer edge. The free edge is provided with curved recesses which releasably latch beneath the top caps or closures of the bottles. In its latched position, the handle does not inhibit stacking of the carriers. The construction requires less handle material than known carriers of its type.

US Patent:

52677958, Dec 7, 1993

Filed:

Sep 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/941283

Inventors:

Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY
Robert L. Gordon - Monroe NY

Assignee:

International Paper Company - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 3324

US Classification:

383 88

Abstract:

A paper bag particularly adapted for the packaging of carryout food items such as hamburgers and chicken. The bag is of a unitary construction and includes two inwardly folded bellows panels on its sides, each bellows joining respective sides of the bag. A fold line is positioned below the top, free edges of the side walls. A pair of spaced cuts is located substantially midway of respective fold lines, each cut of each pair extending from above to below its respective fold line, the individual cuts being spaced from each other along the fold line. Respective areas of the front and rear bag walls above the fold line carry indicia, such as printed indicia, to indicate the bag contents. After folding the top of the bag about the fold lines and against either side walls, one or the other indicia is visible to indicate the bag contents. The bag top is inhibited from opening after such folding by distorting the paper between the cuts to effect a latching action.

US Patent:

51882299, Feb 23, 1993

Filed:

Apr 5, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/680962

Inventors:

Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper Company - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 8557

US Classification:

206312

Abstract:

A compact disc (CD) package formed from a unitary paperboard blank. The package is relatively long and stiff in its pre-purchased form and is readily foldable widthwise only after purchase. To permit folding after purchase, any outer wrapping is removed and the purchaser pulls a tear strip to rip away two of three layers of paperboard spanning the width of the package. This removal permits relatively easy folding of the remaining paperboard layer. The package yields both the desired pre-purchase larger size to permit desired graphics and also inhibits shoplifting. The lesser size of the package after folding facilitates storage by the purchaser. The blank of FIG. 1 includes a first pair of panels (20, 22) in a first row, a second pair of panels (30, 28) in a second row, and a third pair of panels (14, 12) in a third row. The panels of the first pair are joined by a foldable joint (46). The panels of the second pair are joined by a first frangible connection in the form of a tear strip (40).

US Patent:

51562952, Oct 20, 1992

Filed:

Jan 28, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/646897

Inventors:

Robert L. Gordon - Monroe NY
Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper Company - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 9004
B67B 726

US Classification:

220416

Abstract:

A carton construction for paperboard cartons such as those adapted to certain fruit juices or other potable liquids which require a barrier to protect the liquid. Present paperboard cartons for such liquids often include polymeric barrier layer materials and foils laminated to the paperboard or other stiff, foldable and resilient sheet material. Such barrier layer/foil materials increase the difficulty of recycling the paperboard after container use. Further, during the carton forming/sealing process, the polymeric surfaces of the container are heated to activate a heat sealable bond. This heating tends to crystallize the polymer and generate polymeric odors that are transmitted to the liquid product. These difficulties are overcome in the present invention by a bag and spout construction wherein the bag and spout are removed from the carton after use, thus permitting recycling of both the paperboard carton and the bag. In those situations requiring aseptic packaging of the liquid, the bag can be presterilized prior to its filling.

US Patent:

52794563, Jan 18, 1994

Filed:

Jan 29, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/010936

Inventors:

Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper Company - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 2700

US Classification:

229 8708

Abstract:

A fast food wrapper for hamburgers or the like is fashioned from a single square or diamond shaped sheet of paper, the food contacting surface of the blank coated with a food grade grease resistant composition. The blank is provided with a fold lines both parallel and orthogonal to an imaginary axis joining the top and bottom tips of the blank. These tips are provided with portions of latching elements. The side or lateral blank tips are folded towards the middle to form an expansion bellows along both of the sides and are adhesively tacked together. The bottom of the blank is folded upwardly and also adhesively tacked. In use, the hamburger is placed within the wrapper and the top of the wrapper folded over the hamburger and latched. The wrapper may be unfolded so as to function as a napkin or paper plate during eating.

US Patent:

57069360, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Jun 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/269328

Inventors:

Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 7100

US Classification:

206147

Abstract:

A bottle carrier is formed of one or more panels of paperboard and includes a plurality of bottle neck receiving openings. Each opening has a plurality of radially extending fingers whose ends engage beneath a portion of an abutment associated with each bottle neck. Each finger is bent upwardly at about 45 degrees after insertion of a bottle into a respective opening. Each radial finger is provided with a microcut line extending downwardly from its upper surface, each microcut line extending about 10-50% through the paperboard. The microcut lines weaken the radial fingers and facilitate removal of the bottles from the carrier.

US Patent:

55731112, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

Jun 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/489884

Inventors:

Robert L. Gordon - Monroe NY
Linda A. Bernstein - Campbell Hall NY

Assignee:

International Paper - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B65D 7140

US Classification:

206151

Abstract:

A bottle carrier having a central or upper panel of paperboard and at least one lower panel or layer. Each panel has a plurality of bottle neck receiving openings. The periphery of each opening of each panel is defined by the tips of a plurality of radially extending fingers, the tips of the fingers of the upper panel engaging beneath a portion of an abutment associated with each bottle neck. Each finger is bent upwardly at about 45 degrees after insertion of a bottle into a respective opening. Each upper panel radial finger is provided at its widest portion with a base slit extending through the paperboard. Another and intermediate slit is located about half way along the length of each upper panel finger, the intermediate slit also extending through the paperboard. The base slit permits bending of each finger upwardly upon bottle insertion, while the intermediate slit facilitates removal of each bottle from its respective opening. The lower panel is provided with reinforcing fingers which are in surface and reinforcing contact with the radially outermost portions only of the upper radial fingers, namely, from the base of each upper finger to its respective intermediate slit.