Max L Flaming

US Patent:

7815559, Oct 19, 2010

Filed:

Jul 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/183025

Inventors:

Max Flaming - Fresno CA, US

Assignee:

Maxco Supply, Inc. - Parlier CA

International Classification:

B31B 1/44

US Classification:

493 75, 493 73, 493 81, 493 84, 493183, 493416

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for forming a stackable container from a container blank. The apparatus generally includes a blank feeder configured to place the blank on a conveyor, an index folder configured to pre-fold a plurality of inner fold-down flaps and an index flap over each of two opposing sidewall flaps of the blank, and a pressure former configured to attach a first leading extension to a leading wall of the blank and a first trailing extension to a trailing wall of the blank, wherein the first leading extension and the first trailing extension are foldably attached at an angle of about 90 degrees to one of the inner fold-down flaps or one of the sidewall flaps. Embodiments of the present the present invention can advantageously provide a reliable approach for forming a container from a blank with relatively fewer folding defects.

US Patent:

8079474, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/183016

Inventors:

Max Flaming - Fresno CA, US

Assignee:

Maxco Supply, Inc. - Parlier CA

International Classification:

B65D 85/62

US Classification:

206509, 206501, 206511, 229915, 229919

Abstract:

A stackable container and blanks for forming a stackable container are disclosed. In one embodiment, a stackable container has (a) a base having two pairs of opposed base edges, (b) two first sidewall structures foldably attached to the first base edges at an angle of from about 90 degrees to about 100 degrees, and (c) two second sidewall structures. The second sidewall structures generally each include (i) a wall flap foldably attached to one of the base edges at an angle of from about 90 degrees to about 100 degrees, (ii) an index fold-down flap foldably attached to the wall flap at an angle of about 180 degrees, and (iii) a plurality of inner fold-down flaps foldably attached to the wall flap at an angle of about 180 degrees. Embodiments of the present invention can advantageously provide a reliable design approach for making a stackable container from a blank, whereby the weight-bearing ability and/or stackability of the container is improved, while also covering flutes on the load-bearing wall, thereby reducing moisture collection.

US Patent:

20060169756, Aug 3, 2006

Filed:

Jan 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/046122

Inventors:

David Sexton - Kingsburg CA, US
Max Flaming - Fresno CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 5/32
B65D 5/12

US Classification:

229122240, 229143000

Abstract:

Described here are convertible storage containers and methods of making and using them. These storage containers may be useful for packing goods, particularly packing fresh fruit and vegetables. The convertible storage containers typically comprise a plurality of non-convertible sides which assemble to form a storage cavity, a convertible side, and a plurality of conversion connectors that may secure the convertible side in a first position or a second position. When the convertible side is secured in the first position, the convertible storage container is a box having an attached top. When the convertible side is secured in the second position, the convertible storage container is an open-top display box. The convertible side may be secured by a self-securing conversion connector. Further, these convertible storage containers may be stackable, and may comprise alignment guides. Methods of making convertible storage containers are also described.

US Patent:

20120090270, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Oct 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/275137

Inventors:

Max FLAMING - Fresno CA, US
Aaron Coon - Sanger CA, US

International Classification:

B26D 7/27
B31B 3/00
B65D 21/00

US Classification:

53396, 206511, 493162

Abstract:

Containers with reinforced bottom panels, methods of making containers with reinforced bottom panels, and methods of using containers with reinforced bottom panels. The containers with reinforced bottom panels have one or more bottom panels, one or more pleats folded along a center line at an angle of about 180, two side panels, two end panels, and two pairs of side panel extensions. The pleats provide extra strength to the bottom panels of the containers, thereby reducing or eliminating sag in the bottom panels of such containers, particularly when high-water content goods are placed in such containers or when such containers are stored or used in a high-humidity environment.

US Patent:

50390058, Aug 13, 1991

Filed:

Dec 26, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/456745

Inventors:

Max L. Flaming - Fresno CA

Assignee:

Maxco Supply, Inc. - Reedley CA

International Classification:

B65D 542

US Classification:

229162

Abstract:

A container having a housing enclosing an internal compartment and having a wall bounding the compartment with an opening therein and a substantially transparent band for extending across the opening for retaining the container in a sealed condition after filling while permitting viewing of the contents of the compartment through the band. A method for the manufacture of a container including the steps of forming a pair of end walls by adhesively bonding a plurality of corrugated panels in facing relation to each other to form the end walls with the flutes thereof disposed in substantially parallel relation to each other; sawing the end walls to form end walls having end surfaces substantially normal to the panels; positioning the end walls in spaced, substantially parallel relation; extending a wrapper having lid portions about the end walls in adhesive attachment thereto with the lid portions movable between opened positions for filling the container and closed positions having portions disposed in spaced relation to each other to define an opening; and, after filling the container as formed, sealing the container by extending a substantially transparent strip of tape across the lid portions and the opening to retain them in the closed positions and forming a window for viewing the contents of the container through the opening.

US Patent:

52692116, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Feb 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/843237

Inventors:

Max L. Flaming - Fresno CA

International Classification:

B26F 300

US Classification:

83 39

Abstract:

A method for severing work objects constructed of laminate materials including establishing a high pressure jet of fluid passing substantially along a longitudinal axis; placing the work object and the jet of fluid in alignment with each other so that the jet of fluid intersects the work object; and moving the work object and jet of fluid relative to each other to sever the work object with the jet of fluid. An apparatus for severing work objects constructed of laminate materials, the apparatus having a conveyor for transporting the work objects along a path of travel; a system for directing a high pressure jet of fluid along an axis; a beam mounting the directing system in juxtaposition to the conveyor with the axis intersecting the conveyor; and a moving assembly operable to move the beam substantially transversely of the path of travel whereby the work objects are successively severed by the jet of fluid into configurations defined by movement of the work objects in the path of travel and by movement of the beam and thereby the jet of fluid.

US Patent:

20160144994, May 26, 2016

Filed:

Nov 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/946690

Inventors:

Max FLAMING - Fresno CA, US

Assignee:

MAXCO SUPPLY, INC. - Parlier CA

International Classification:

B65D 5/00
B65D 5/20

Abstract:

A container blank, a stackable container, and a method for making a stackable container are disclosed. The container blank includes a base having first and second pairs of opposed base edges, end walls foldably attached to the first base edges, and side walls foldably attached to the second base edges. Each side wall has an outer wall foldably attached to the second base edge along a first fold line, at least one index fold-down flap attached to the outer wall along a second fold line, and an inner wall or inner wall flaps foldably attached to the outer wall along a third fold line. Each index flap has a distal portion with notched or expanding extensions, and optionally, a border at a first angle of less than 90 from the second fold line. The stackable container is made from the container blank (e.g., by the method).