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Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America

Gulf States Paper Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 413

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard F Gulliver (13 out of 14 patents)

Jimmy J Hanko (5 out of 8 patents)

James R Green (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Albert A Benham (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Robert T Seith (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Michael C Linder (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Richard E Gulliver (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Joseph S Vandemark (2 out of 2 patents)

9. William E Pocta (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Harald J Herglotz (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Robert R Fuller (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Donald Blanton Morris (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Bryan C Benstead (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Bobby W Blagg (1 out of 1 patent)

15. David Northrup (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Removable Strip

Tamper Evident

Oven Heatable

Carton Design

Food Packaging

Compartments

Snap Action Lock

Display Carton

Reinforced Fabric

Detachable Coupons

Mulch Manufacturing

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5865367 - Box with improved removable strip (1999-02-02),

2. 5865366 - Box with improved removable strip (1999-02-02),

3. 5769310 - Box with improved removable strip (1998-06-23),

4. 5641118 - Package with improved removable strip (1997-06-24),

5. 5620134 - Closable carton (1997-04-15),

6. 5417366 - Collapsed carton tube and ice cream carton formed therefrom (1995-05-23),

7. 5402931 - Carton with lid sealed to tray end flanges and lid flaps sealed to tray (1995-04-04),

8. 5383596 - Plural tray compartment carton package (1995-01-24),

9. 5364333 - Tamper evident consumer product package, windowed flat blank used (1994-11-15),

10. D349049 - Oven heatable food package (1994-07-26),

11. D348833 - Oven heatable food package (1994-07-19),

12. 5326022 - Carton with vent opening arrangement (1994-07-05),

13. 5267686 - Food package containing separate trays connected together by a single (1993-12-07),

14. 5265796 - Plural compartment carton food tray with improved corner construction (1993-11-30),

15. 5183201 - Carton tray with improved corner construction and method of making (1993-02-02),

Company Overview

Gulf States Paper Corporation, headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, specializes in the production of a diverse range of paper products and packaging solutions. The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the paper manufacturing sector, serving various industries including food service, retail, and industrial markets. With a focus on sustainable practices, Gulf States Paper Corporation integrates advanced technologies in its manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

28 Patents

#2 in Tuscaloosa, AL

#48 in Alabama

#12,016 in US

#23,299 in the World

Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America

Gulf States Paper Corporation

Forward Citations = 413

16 inventors:

Richard F Gulliver (13 out of 14 patents)

Jimmy J Hanko (5 out of 8 patents)

James R Green (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Albert A Benham (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Robert T Seith (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gulf States Paper Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gulf-states-paper

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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