Abstract: A waterproof corrugated board construction for use in the Hydro-cooling process for preparation of produce and/or fruit shipped in a container formed of the corrugated board. The box construction using the corrugated board comprises a combination of a corrugated sheet having attached to the crest of the corrugation at least one substantially flat waterproof lining with the construction also containing a coating of a deformable waterproof composition and having the edges of the corrugated sheet compressed and retained by the action of the deformable composition in an amount sufficient to seal the edges from entry of water during the Hydro-cooling process.Also disclosed is a method for providing a liquid sealed box from the corrugated board construction. In addition, there is disclosed an improved cutting die for use in forming the waterproof box blank described herein.

Abstract: A topper unit is disclosed which may be utilized for opening, applying and locking a pre-glued open ended carton to the top of a bottle which is being progressively moved through the machine employing the topper unit. The topper unit may be used either singly, doubly, or in greater multiples in a packaging machine and comprises a hopper for receiving the pre-glued and folded cartons. Located below the hopper are means for removing the cartons one at a time from the hopper while opening the cartons so that they can later be applied to the top of the bottle. When the cartons have been opened one at a time, they are then pressed onto the bottle while they are squared up and are then ultimately locked onto the bottle. Also disclosed is a new and novel method for withdrawing a pre-glued open ended folded carton from a hopper and opening the carton and applying it to the top of a bottle or a plurality of moving bottles.

Abstract: A paperboard textile core has two self locking tabs at each end of the core to secure the core together.

Abstract: A bulk material container has a recloseable pouring spout formed in the bottom portion of the side of the container. The pouring spout is formed by a door cut in a juxtaposed side panel and band of the container. A valve member is slidable between the side panel and the band for closing the pouring spout. The container is particularly provided with a liner telescoped in the carton and having an opening aligned with the pouring spout.

Abstract: An improved package for completely enclosing a bathtub within the package wherein the bathtub is carried by a pair of support members fixed to the insides of the end caps of the invention. Each end cap has formed thereon at least one cushion member which is hingedly attached to the end cap and also has fixedly attached to the end cap the beforementioned support member. Also disclosed is a method for supporting a bathtub on its opposite top end edges within the new and improved package so that the bathtub is suspended on the support member fixed to the end caps thereby providing improved protection from shipping and storage damage.

Abstract: A wrap around carrier, such as a six-pack carrier, has a top with a plurality of openings exposing objects in the carrier. Strips extending between each of the openings for retaining the objects in the carrier are formed with tear cuts partially therethrough or flaps to allow easy removal of each object and to allow the objects to be returned to the carrier.

Abstract: An improved package lock is disclosed that may be used in a folding carton package of the type having an inner and outer flap which are double locked together, that is with at least one primary lock utilized in combination with at least one secondary lock with the secondary lock functioning to keep the primary lock from disengaging. The subject invention comprises the inner flap having formed thereon a primary female lock adjacent to the edge of the inner flap and the inner flap also having formed adjacent and separate from the primary lock, a secondary male lock. The new and improved lock structure may be utilized for an end-loading type package and also for a wrap-around type package.