Brian K Graham

US Patent:

7140857, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/327499

Inventors:

Brian K. Graham - Lodi OH, US

Assignee:

IML by idesign LLC - Lodi OH

International Classification:

B29C 45/14

US Classification:

425117, 249 96

Abstract:

An improved in mold label for use in labeling products made by injection, or other, molding technologies has a zig-zag shaped edge cut contained in a registration area which contains ink that matches the product resin. At least one ledge is formed in a cavity wall of the mold proximate the position intended for receipt of an in mold label. The ledge protects the leading edge of the in mold label from the flow of resin through the cavity walls of the mold. Because the label leading edge is protected, the resin flows over the label and pins the label to the cavity wall of the mold, creating a container with the label formed on the container wall. Alternatively, a container lid is provided with a ledge to facilitate skirting and label placement on the pan area of the lid. These features both enhance the structural integrity and the uniform unblemished appearance of the finished molded container. Because of the enhanced structural integrity, high melt resin may be used to create the container, reducing the cycle time, and thus the cost of the product.

US Patent:

20060191174, Aug 31, 2006

Filed:

Apr 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/380272

Inventors:

Brian Graham - Lodi OH, US

Assignee:

IML by iDesign - Medina OH

International Classification:

G09F 3/00

US Classification:

040306000

Abstract:

A container having a label ledge elevated from the base of the container for receiving label is disclosed. When formed in mold, the ledge protects the leading edge of the label from the flow of resin through the cavity walls of the mold. Because the label leading edge is protected, the resin flows over the label and pins the label to the cavity wall of the mold, creating a container with the label formed on the container wall. A container lid with side walls defining a skirting is also disclosed. The lid includes a ledge to facilitate label placement on the skirting.

US Patent:

55968015, Jan 28, 1997

Filed:

Sep 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/118009

Inventors:

Brian Graham - Lodi OH

Assignee:

Cardinal Packaging, Inc. - Streetsboro OH

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

29774

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for attaching inconsistent length plastic handles to a container. The apparatus comprises a mandrel having a bottom diameter less than that of the container and a top diameter greater than that of the container. The container rests on the mandrel until uneven forces are applied by attachment of a handle having unequal length sides, at which time the shorter arm of the handle engages the container first, causing the corresponding sides of the container to slide upwardly on the mandrel and the opposite side to slide downwardly. The downward sliding places the corresponding receptacle closer to the longer arm of the handle facilitating engagement. A die having a body and an arcuate shaped handle forming area adjacent a recess in the body delivers the handle to the container. The recess also includes end portions tapered in the direction of the arcuate bend of the handle forming area.