Sonoco Development, Inc.
631Patents
439Active
631Granted
59Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 28, 1995 → Mar 28, 2024 · 77 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9272475B2 | Thermally insulated VIP sandwich shipper and method of making same | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 228 | Active |
| US7717620B2 | Flexible packaging structure with a built-in opening and reclose feature, and method for making same | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 94 | Active |
| US7066342B2 | Modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized retail products | Performing Operations; Transporting | 89 | Expired |
| US7137517B2 | Post in post product packaging and display structure tray system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 87 | Expired |
| US6383592B1 | Bag laminate with a removable sticker portion | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Expired |
| US6517243B2 | Bag with reusable built-in closure tab | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Expired |
| US6502986B1 | Package having re-sealable end closure and method for making same | Performing Operations; Transporting | 77 | Expired |
| USD424378S | Container | General | 74 | Expired |
| US5971259A | Reduced diameter double seam for a composite container | Performing Operations; Transporting | 74 | Expired |
| US6457585B1 | Packaging with incorporated temporary tattoo | Performing Operations; Transporting | 73 | Expired |
| US7111735B2 | Base for post in post product packaging and display system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 69 | Expired |
| US6234386A | Container with heat seal surface having a substantially planar portion | Performing Operations; Transporting | 67 | Expired |
| US7055713B2 | Easy-opening closure for retortable container | Performing Operations; Transporting | 65 | Expired |
| US6283339A | Twist bottom dispenser | Physics | 64 | Expired |
| US8938986B2 | Modular system for thermally controlled packaging devices | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 64 | Active |
| US7078082B2 | Dual-functioning mechanism for startup during winding of web material and for splicing during unwinding | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 61 | Expired |
| US6302321A | Sealant layer for container lid | Performing Operations; Transporting | 60 | Expired |
| US6286681A | Ventilated plastic bag | Performing Operations; Transporting | 57 | Expired |
| US6662827B1 | Overpressure relief valve for packaging container | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 57 | Expired |
| US9688454B2 | Double bag vacuum insulation panel for steam chest molding | Performing Operations; Transporting | 51 | Active |
| US6041929A | Film bag with hidden indicia | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 50 | Expired |
| US6637939B2 | Vented bag for microwave cooking | Performing Operations; Transporting | 49 | Expired |
| US9022249B2 | Thermally insulated polyurethane shipper and method of making same | Performing Operations; Transporting | 49 | Active |
| US5941393A | Easy opening plastic bag pack of the star-seal type | Performing Operations; Transporting | 48 | Expired |
| US8833573B2 | Dividerless packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized products | Performing Operations; Transporting | 47 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.