Abstract: A carton for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, at least one top end flap foldably connected to a panel of the plurality of panels, and at least one bottom end flap foldably connected to a panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one bottom end flap is for forming a closed bottom of the carton and the at least one top end flap is for forming a closed top of the carton. The closed top of the carton has a square configuration and the closed bottom has a round configuration.

Abstract: A package for containing items having a flip-open package closure is provided. In some embodiments, the package includes a rigid package body and a flexible closure flap. The flexible closure flap is coupled to a hangtab portion of the package body such that the flexible closure flap moves from a closed position to an open position with respect to the package body based on a position of the hangtab portion. An upper edge of a front side of the package body engages the lower portion of the closure flap when the package is closed, while the lower edge of the closure flap is released from the upper edge upon pivoting backward of the hangtab portion. Such pivoting of the hangtab portion, and corresponding manipulation of the closure flap, may occur without directly contacting the closure flap.

Abstract: Method of making a housing having wall panels (58, 60, 62 and 64) formed from a single, metallic work piece (50) by folding it at each of four locations defining corners all of which are spaced from opposite ends of the work piece (50) with at least one fold having an angle substantially different from a right angle and then securing together opposite ends (52, 54) of the work piece with a weld joint (56). As a result of bringing together the opposite ends, at least one of the panels curved in a stressed state and forms interior corner angles at opposite sides that are substantially different from a right angle. A closure base (48) is attached to the bottom of the wall assembly (44) to close and support the open bottom of the wall assembly (44), and as closure top (46) is attached an open top of the wall assembly (44).

Abstract: A leak resistant food sleeve for holding single-serving food items is provided. The sleeve may be constructed from a blank that is folded into the sleeve when ready to use. The sleeve consists of two major and two minor sidewall panels, and first and second ends. The major and minor sidewall panels are folded to form a box-like structure. The first end consists of two major end flaps, two minor end flaps, and gusset panels extending between and foldably connected to one of the major end flaps and one of the minor end flaps. The gusset panels become layered between the minor end flaps and major end flaps when each is folded inward to close the first end, such that the minor end flaps, gusset panels, and major end flaps form a web of material that prevents fluidal and viscous substances from leaking out of the first end.

Abstract: A food containing device is provided. The food containing device may include a cone shaped body having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end may include the cone tip, and the top end may include the rim. The rim forms an opening that leads into the body. The present invention may include at least one flap attached to and extending radially outward from the cone shaped body. The at least one flap may include at least one opening formed to receive a condiment.

Abstract: A dispenser box having a modified rectangular shape with leaf-shaped end walls and partly curved main walls that may form symmetrically or non-symmetrically configured halves of the dispenser box. The first main wall has a substantially flat surface extending from a first side edge of the dispenser box and changing into a curved surface when moving in a direction from the first side edge towards a second side edge of the dispenser box. The second main wall has a corresponding substantially flat surface at the second side edge, which changes into a curved surface when moving in a direction towards the first side edge.

Abstract: A food containing device is provided. The food containing device may include a cone shaped body having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end may include the cone tip, and the top end may include the rim. The rim forms an opening that leads into the body. The present invention may include at least one flap attached to and extending radially outward from the cone shaped body. The at least one flap may include at least one opening formed to receive a condiment.

Abstract: A plurality of circular components each having an interior and exterior surface with a circular periphery at a common radius. Each component is fabricated of a flexible sheet material. Three non-contiguous segments are on each component designating reception areas. Three non-contiguous segments are circumferentially intermediate the reception areas designating coupling areas. An adhesive is on each of the three coupling areas of each component. A majority of the coupling areas is in joining contact with reception areas of adjacent components. A minority of the coupling areas is initially out of contact with reception areas to create a chamber with an opening. A minority of the coupling areas is adapted to be adhesively coupled with a minority of the reception area to thereby create a three dimensional container system with six adhesively coupled areas for each component.

Abstract: A package includes a bag in a sleeve. The sleeve includes biconcave panels that are opposite from one another and each have opposite concave edges, and biconvex panels that are opposite from one another and each have opposite convex edges. The concave and convex edges are respectively foldably connected to one another by arcuate fold lines. When the sleeve is erected, each of the biconvex panels may be in a concave configuration with respect to the interior of the sleeve.

Abstract: A packaging system includes an outer shell having a display frame structure. A transparent or plastic container may be disposed in the outer shell. The transparent container may include mounted therein, a box insert formed from a paperboard body blank. The box insert may include a pair of laterally disposed sidewalls each including a locking slot and an arcuate portion. A front panel is disposed between the pair of sidewalls being connected by a vertical fold line at each sidewall. A display panel has laterally disposed locking tabs that are received in the locking slots of the sidewalls to cause the display panel to form a curved region supported by the arcuate portion.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

Abstract: A packet, in particular a packet for smoke articles, comprises an external enclosure (2) including a containing body (3) and a closing body (4) that is rotatable around a hinge (35) obtained on an external wall of said packet (1), the packet (1) including closing elements (50) associated with main wall means (22, 23, 24) of the internal enclosure (2) for closing a base portion (6) and a top portion (7) of the packet (1), the external enclosure (2) further comprising a secondary base wall (31) and a secondary top wall (11) connected to the main wall means (22, 23, 24) and arranged for abutting on and supporting said closing elements (50).

Abstract: A vessel composed of a sheet of flexible material, cut, rolled, and affixed to form a frusto-conically shaped base region. The sheet when rolled including an upper region having two opposing flaps, each flap delineated from a remaining portion of the sheet by a path along which the sheet is scored, so that the flaps, when folded along their respective paths, define a single elevated drinking portion having a spout formed between an extension of the base region and at least one of the two flaps.

Abstract: The present invention provides bottle sleeves for bottles, such as beverage bottles. Bottle sleeves of the present invention include a rib. In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottle sleeves comprise a sleeve sidewall including a partially cylindrical sidewall section and a rib, wherein the sidewall is continuous with the rib. In another embodiment of the present invention the bottle sleeves comprise a substantially cylindrical sidewall and a rib such that the rib overlaps the sidewall. Ribs of the present invention include at least one rib stiffener that is positioned inside the rib interior.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel and a first side panel and a second side panel. The carton has a dispenser for allowing access to the articles in the carton. The dispenser has a dispenser panel that is at least partially defined by a tear line in the carton and is for being at least partially removed for at least further opening a dispenser opening. The carton can also have a curved end.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

Abstract: A collapsible storage device includes a collapsible container and a lid for the container. The container includes a plurality of resilient wall panels and a hinge portion connecting each adjacent pair of wall panels. The container may be foldably converted between a substantially flat collapsed position and a substantially rectangular prismatic expanded position by articulating the wall panels about the flexible hinges. At least one of the hinge portions is arched to latch the container in the expanded position. The lid may be used to cover the container in the expanded position and receive the container in the collapsed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides bottle sleeves for bottles, such as beverage bottles. Bottle sleeves of the present invention include a rib. In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottle sleeves comprise a sleeve sidewall including a partially cylindrical sidewall section and a rib, wherein the sidewall is continuous with the rib. In another embodiment of the present invention the bottle sleeves comprise a substantially cylindrical sidewall and a rib such that the rib overlaps the sidewall. Ribs of the present invention include at least one rib stiffener that is positioned inside the rib interior.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

Abstract: A packaging case 1 is formed of a unitary blank 1a of paper material. The unitary blank 1a has at least two fold lines 2a, 2b between which a back side wall 6a is formed and both sides of which a bottom wall 10 and a top wall 11 are formed. The unitary blank 1a has also incisions 3a, 3b formed on both ends of the fold lines 2a, 2b. The unitary blank is deep drawn to form side walls 6 on each periphery of the bottom wall 10 and the top wall 11 and form rims 8a, 8b protruding outwardly from each upper end of the side walls 6. The unitary blank is folded along the fold lines 2a, 2b so that the rims 8a, 8b come into contact with each other, whereby the bottom wall 10, the top wall 11, the back side wall 6a and the side walls 6 constitute an inner space.

Abstract: A paper container has a bottom, at least two pairs of side walls, at least two pairs of side margins and at least one pair of strengtheners. The bottom has at least two pairs of edges, and the side walls are integrally formed with the edges of the bottom. Each side wall has a top edge, and the,side margins are integrally formed with the top edge of the side wall. The strengthener has a shape almost the same with the side margin and pasted under the side margin. The paper container has a structure sufficient to provide secure, water-proof, low-polluting transportation for food.

Abstract: The cylindrical package is formed by folding a blank. The resulting carton is approximately 75% cylindrical and 25% flat. An inner container carries a lid. The inner container has an wrap panel attached to a bottom panel wrapping around the inner container to form a cylindrical outer surface. The cylindrical outer surface is maintained by the profile of the lid. The wrap panel is approximately ⅜th of an inch deeper than the box insuring that the lid panels are always held within the cylinder. A self-adhesive strip on the end of the extension maintains the extension in place after the glue strip is removed by hand. The base of the resultant container is level and allows the container stand evenly.

Abstract: A system and method for packing agricultural produce including functionality for:

Abstract: An improvement is provided for a pizza-style paperboard container. The improvement includes first and second separation lines extending through first and second lateral panels, respectively. An additional fold line is provided in the first lateral panel at a location rearward of the first separation line, the material therebetween defining a closure flap. The first lateral panel includes opposed side panels. These side panels include a pre-formed hinge. The second lateral panel also includes opposed side panels. As assembled, the side panels of the first lateral panel are exterior to the side panels of the second lateral panel. After the carton is first assembled in a conventional manner, it may be reduced in size by breaking the carton in two along the separation lines. The closure flap is then pushed inward while the hinges of the outer side panels capture the inner side panels.

Abstract: An articulable food container. The food container is articulable from and between a first open position to a second closed position. In the first open position the food container can receive food. Additionally, the user may eat from the food container while it is in the first open position. In the second closed position, the food container covers or encloses the food. The closed position is useful for storing the food, heating the food, transporting the food between the point of service and the point of consumption, and/or disposing of the remnants of the food once the meal is completed. The food container may take the form of a plate, bowl, tray, clam shell, or other known configurations.

Abstract: An articulable food container. The food container is articulable from and between a first open position to a second closed position. In the first open position the food container can receive food. Additionally, the user may eat from the food container while it is in the first open position. In the second closed position, the food container covers or encloses the food. The closed position is useful for storing the food, heating the food, transporting the food between the point of service and the point of consumption, and/or disposing of the remnants of the food once the meal is completed. The food container may take the form of a plate, bowl, tray, clam shell, or other known configurations.

Abstract: Packaging for accommodating a food item comprising a lower panel (12) and an upper panel (14) which are supported to be in spaced apart relationship to provide a space which is intended to accommodate the food item, a wall element (13) provided between the upper (12) and lower panel (14) to substantially surround the space and having at least a portion (20) capable of being moved across the space from one side of the space to an opposite side of the space, said side wall (13) at the opposite side being open or capable of being opened to permit access to the food item from the opposite side with movement of said portion (20) of the side wall, said upper panel (14) being removable from above the space to provide access to the space.

Abstract: A multipurpose panel structure formed of a relatively thin resilient type material adaptable for use as a container device, the panel structure comprising a relatively flat one-piece wall member having a cooperatively engageable interlocking arrangement associated therewith enabling the wall member to be formed into an-open-ended closed wall structure capable of standing on end to form a container device, the cooperatively engageable interlocking arrangement providing an easily assembled yet stable container which may be shipped in its flat condition and later assembled without the need for special tools or equipment. The container assembly may take various shapes adaptable for holding a wide variety of materials including recyclable materials.

Abstract: An indicia tab construction for a paperboard food wrapper or container. In one embodiment a peripheral indicia tab is foldable about a lateral axis to assume one of two configurations, and is held in a folded configuration by a cohesive layer. In a second embodiment each of a plurality of peripheral indicia tabs is foldable about respective aligned axes and is also held in folded configurations by respective cohesive layers. In a third embodiment one or more foldable indicia tabs are attached to the periphery of one half of a foldable food wrapper, each tab provided with a legend or other indicia normally viewable. These tabs may be, selectively, folded so as to uncover other legends or indicia, normally covered, on the other wrapper half.

Abstract: An indicia tab construction for a paperboard food wrapper or container. In one embodiment a peripheral indicia tab is foldable about a lateral axis to assume one of two configurations, and is held in a folded configuration by a cohesive layer. In a second embodiment each of a plurality of peripheral indicia tabs is foldable about respective aligned axes and is also held in folded configurations by respective cohesive layers. In a third embodiment one or more foldable indicia tabs are attached to the periphery of one half of a foldable food wrapper, each tab provided with a legend or other indicia normally viewable. These tabs may be, selectively, folded so as to uncover other legends or indicia, normally covered, on the other wrapper half.

Abstract: A one piece paperboard blank has plurality of adjacent sections four of which are folded over at creases to form an inner container a wall of which is bonded to a section of an outer sleeve. The sleeve is wrapped about the inner container to form a cavity in which the inner container is located. Identical top and bottom flaps are each formed of an inner flap member integral with a side of the inner container bonded to an outer flap member integral with a section of the sleeve. A locking tab depends from each inner flap member and is interlocked to dust flaps of the inner container at the container top and bottom interior the flexible sleeve which assumes the shape of the abutting outer flap member. The sleeve is interlocked by locking tabs at the sleeve end and inserted into the side of the sleeve to preclude tab removal by tampering.

Abstract: A folded wrapper for a food product such as a taco or sandwich, the wrapper formed from a unitary circular blank of paperboard. In order to accommodate the thickness of the food product without squeezing it, the wrapper is provided with two major parallel fold lines at a generally diametrical fold location. The spacing between these lines is generally that of the thickness of the food product. When folded however about these fold lines, the wrapper would fold about only one or the other of them, thereby squeezing the product. Further, the ends of the folds would be open and thus permit pastes of other semi-liquid or liquid components of the product to escape. To seal the ends of the fold, and also to prevent folding about only one of the major parallel pairs of fold lines, the major parallel fold lines are shortened and a pair of shorter fold lines, located midway of the parallel fold lines and extending radially inwardly from the wrapper periphery, are provided.

Abstract: The present design is pizza box top that has a number of spatula-type trapezoidal shaped plates. These plates can be separated from the box and then used to lift out individual slices of pizza. The plates have a sharp point that cuts easily through the cheese in the center of the pizza. A pizza slice, resting on the plate can be picked up cleanly and safely, ready to eat. The number and size of the plates varies depending on the size of the pizza box i.e., small, medium or large. A second design uses a box insert that has the plates cut into it. This insert can then be placed into the lids of existing pizza boxes. In this way, the millions of pizza boxes already in inventory can be used without having to waste or modify them. The inserts, like the boxes are sized to fit into appropriate pizza boxes. A third design is used for supermarket pizzas that use a circular cardboard base. The standard base can be replaced with a circular base using the spatula-plates.

Abstract: A folded wrapper for a food product such as a taco or sandwich, the wrapper formed from a unitary circular blank of paperboard. In order to accommodate the thickness of the food product without squeezing it, the wrapper is provided with two major parallel fold lines at a generally diametrical fold location. The spacing between these lines is generally that of the thickness of the food product. When folded however about these fold lines, the wrapper would fold about only one or the other of them, thereby squeezing the product. Further, the ends of the folds would be open and thus permit pastes of other semi-liquid or liquid components of the product to escape. To seal the ends of the fold, and also to prevent folding about only one of the major parallel pairs of fold lines, the major parallel fold lines are shortened and a pair of shorter fold lines, located midway of the parallel fold lines and extending radially inwardly from the wrapper periphery, are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pack for food, in particular cheese. The pack is obtained by folding and gluing a single blank, e.g. made of card. The blank comprises a wedge-shaped base zone which has two transverse cuts formed therein and which is connected to two rectangular lateral zones via respective first score lines. The ends of the cuts extend into the lateral zones and are interconnected within the lateral zones by respective second score lines. The zone between the two cut lines constitutes a strip that lies on top of the cheese once it has been inserted into the pack.

Abstract: The invention relates to the creation of three dimensional objects from elements or blanks produced by inscribing inwardly and outwardly extending circles about a plurality of polygons, such as isoceles triangles, rectangles, or trapezoids of four, six or other even numbered sides through each point where the sides of the polygons intersect. To provide the appropriate arc lengths, the inscribed circles have the same diameter as the length of the side of the polygon where the arcs are to be inscribed. The element is bent or folded along each arc to form the three dimensional object. Multiple elements can be joined to form complex elements by superimposing individual elements upon a portion of adjacent elements. The objects thus formed can be held together by forces generated by the folded arcs, although an adhesive may optionally be used. The elements three dimensional objects, and methods of making same also form part of this invention.

Abstract: A wrapper is formed of a semi-rigid section is fixed to a pleated section made of a thin flexible sheet. The semi-rigid unpleated section is folded to form a cavity for containing loose products. The pleated section is deployed around the cavity to form a self-closing wrapper. After opening the wrapper the products may be consumed from either section. The wrapper is particularly suited for french fries or pizza pies.

Abstract: A carton (11) with parallel flat front and rear surfaces joined by curved sides and a flip-top lid (10) hinged to the carton. The carton is composed of two superimposed layers adhesively secured at a joint line at lapped edges. The outer layer is slit along its front surface parallel to the carton ends and along upwardly extending curves around the sides to a fold line parallel to and raised above the front slit and the inner layer (12) has a cutout in its front surface above the front slit of the outer layer. The cutout curves upwardly short of the sides where tags (13) are cut out of the sides of the inner layer and the outer layer overlaps the inner layer at the carton ends. Top and bottom closures are adhesively secured to the outer layer at the ends of the carton.

Abstract: The invention relates to the creation of three dimensional objects from elements or blanks produced by inscribing inwardly and outwardly extending circles about a plurality of polygons, such as isoceles triangles, rectangles, or trapezoids of four, six or other even numbered sides through each point where the sides of the polygons intersect. To provide the appropriate arc lengths, the inscribed circles have the same diameter as the length of the side of the polygon where the arcs are to be inscribed. The element is bent or folded along each arc to form the three dimensional object. Multiple elements can be jointed for form complex elements by superimposing individual elements upon a portion of adjacent elements. The objects thus formed can be held together by forces generated by the folded arcs, although an adhesive may optically be used. The elements, three dimensional objects, and methods of making same also form part of this invention.

Abstract: A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like. The container comprises a base member for holding and serving the piece of torte or the like. The base member has a sector shaped base, a shallow base wall around the sector-shaped perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall. The container also comprises a cover member for covering and protecting the piece of torte or the like. The cover member has a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, two radial walls, and a bottom rim. The radial walls define a front edge, and the rim defines a bisected tab adjacent the front edge. The front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in the opposite directions.