Ralph G Perkins

US Patent:

6494341, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Jun 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/875709

Inventors:

Ralph G. Perkins - Covina CA
Frano Luburic - Costa Mesa CA
Josef E. Bingisser - Costa Mesa CA
Norris McLean - Anaheim Hills CA

Assignee:

Ropak Corporation - Fullerton CA

International Classification:

B65D 2500

US Classification:

220764, 220755, 220760

Abstract:

A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.

US Patent:

8256640, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/222912

Inventors:

Frano Luburic - Anaheim CA, US
Joshua Dana Urban - Long Beach CA, US
Ralph G. Perkins - Covina CA, US

Assignee:

Ropak Corporation - Fountain Valley CA

International Classification:

B65D 8/04
B65D 90/02

US Classification:

220669

Abstract:

A container includes: a base; one or more sidewalls integrally formed with and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the sidewalls surround an internal cavity and wherein one or more of the sidewalls include a reinforcing web of increased wall thickness; and an upper edge on the sidewalls defining a top opening.

US Patent:

20130020336, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/557824

Inventors:

Frano Luburic - Anaheim CA, US
Joshua Dana Urban - Long Beach CA, US
Ralph G. Perkins - Covina CA, US

Assignee:

ROPAK Corporation - Fountain Valley CA

International Classification:

B65D 1/44

US Classification:

220675

Abstract:

A container includes: a base; one or more sidewalls integrally formed with and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the sidewalls surround an internal cavity and wherein one or more of the sidewalls include a reinforcing web of increased wall thickness; and an upper edge on the sidewalls defining a top opening.

US Patent:

6257440, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Apr 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/288590

Inventors:

Ralph G. Perkins - Covina CA
Frano Luburic - Costa Mesa CA
Josef E. Bingisser - Costa Mesa CA
Norris McLean - Anaheim Hills CA

Assignee:

Ropak Corporation - Fullerton CA

International Classification:

B65D 2500

US Classification:

220764

Abstract:

A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.