Abstract: A combined packer and display carton comprises a multi-sided tuck end carton having a bottom closure and a tuck flap hinged to the top of the front panel. The tuck flap is connected to the adjoining side walls by triangular tabs including diagonally extending fold lines to web connect the side walls to the top panel. A weakened line of separation extends from the center of the side walls and across the front panel. When separated along this weakened line, and removing the carton contents, the upper portion above the weakened line of separation can be folded back to line the inner surfaces of the side walls and rear wall with a printed display surface to provide a display when the carton contents are replaced.

Abstract: A die cut blank which, when folded and glued, has a four panel rectangular member removably attached along one edge thereof which may be torn off and inserted as a wall liner into the assembled carton to provide a carton having double wall thicknesses for improved strength and rigidity.

Abstract: A three dimensional corner pad for shipping containers or the like and blank for making same, wherein a sheet of paperboard is folded about a center fold line which has spacer tabs cut on either side thereof and which is folded at right angles so that these tabs extend outwardly from the fold line to space two inner panels away from two outer panels which are formed by reverse folding same sheet and bring them together. The tabs serve to space the inner panels from the outer panels, and to provide rigidity and cushioning strength to the pad.

Abstract: Method for forming visual display packages from blanks in which a plastic film covers a window region in the package, and in which a tab formed as part of the blank extends into the window region to support an article to be contained in the package and serve as a location for product codes and symbols or other information. At least one pocket is formed in the plastic film to receive an article prior to closing the package. The tab is rotated outward, and when the tab is located adjacent to the transverse axis fold line of the blank it assists in making the completed package free-standing. The tab may be bonded to a portion of the plastic film by a heat responsive thermo-plastic coating on the tab.

Abstract: Method and equipment for forming visual display packages from blanks in which a plastic film covers a window region in the package, and in which a tab formed as part of the blank extends into the window region to support an article to be contained in the package and serve as a location for product codes and symbols or other information. At least one pocket is formed in the plastic film to receive an article prior to closing the package. The tab is rotated outward, and when the tab is located adjacent to the transverse axis fold line of the blank it assists in making the completed package free-standing. The tab may be bonded to a portion of the plastic film by a heat responsive thermo-plastic coating on the tab.

Abstract: Paperboard dispensing carton adapted for use with a stacked or nested array of paper cups or the like which includes a rectangular tube with closures at both ends surrounding the cups and a removable tear strip opener at the bottom of the carton removable to expose the bottom of the stack of cups, and means on the inside of the carton near the bottom to frictionally engage the lip of the cups so that they will remain in the carton and be removable singly by hand.

Abstract: A display carton for deformable dispensing tubes in which the tube is oriented with the cap down in an opening formed in the front of the carton, with an inwardly folded flap at the bottom thereof on which the tube cap rests. The crimped base of the tube is held in position between opposed sections of the front of the carton above the opening, the opposed sections formed by a line cut and separated to exert a shearing force on the crimped end of the tube. Also disclosed is a locking flap positioned to restrain the crimped end of the tube from moving inward by holding the tube in position in the carton.

Abstract: Sealed carton closure and method for making same particularly adapted for paperboard cartons having inwardly foldable flaps where the carton is designed to contain material which is subject to sifting or leaking out of the carton. A first end closure flap is folded into position over the entire opening and a band of adhesive is placed across each side of the first flap with the adhesive extending onto the adjacent flaps which are then folded inwardly to create a sealed end with a fourth flap folded on top of the first folded flaps. A third band of adhesive may be used to hold the fourth flap in position and provide additional sealing qualities.

Abstract: A loin box is provided which can be set up without the use of tools. The rear wall is provided with end walls and bottom reinforcing panels, as well as an end wall reinforcing panel. The front wall is provided with end walls which are sandwiched between the outer end wall and the end wall reinforcing panel. The top panel is provided with a front flange having extensions which fold outwardly of the end walls. The box is held closed by locking flaps on the ends of the top panel which extend through hand holes in the end walls.

Abstract: A tape cassette hub retainer which may be used with different types of cartons, and which is adapted to engage and restrain the hubs of the cassette from movement during shipment. Small die cut flaps are located in a base panel directly beneath the cassette hubs and are foldable upwardly into a post configuration to engage the internal teeth in the hub of the cassette reels. An overlying support panel is provided having an opening through which the small flaps extend and which has a pair of side restraining flaps to hold the flaps from the base panel in upright position. In an alternate form, the overlying support panel is omitted.

Abstract: Equipment and process for lining an assembled carton tray made from foldable paperboard or similar material with a thermo-plastic film by use of a vacuum applied in a recessed mold containing the tray. The tray and mold are moved beneath a sheet of film which is heated or a hot sheet of film extruded over the top of the tray. The film must be severed around the edges of the tray after the lining is drawn. A tray may be used with the lid laid back so that the inner facing surface of the lid is also coated with the film. In so doing, a later seal may be formed between the lid and the tray or use of the two films contacting around the edges of the tray.