Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Sonoco Development, Inc.

631Patents
439Active
631Granted
59Portfolio score

Filing activity: Dec 28, 1995 → Mar 28, 2024 · 77 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
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.