Abstract: Unitary blank for forming a container having a body portion with a plurality of fold lines and a cover portion. The body portion with a plurality of fold lines define a plurality of body wall portions, and each body wall portion has an upper edge. A first body wall portion includes a closure tab extending from the upper edge of the first body wall portion. The closure tab includes a closure tab flap portion and a closure tab base portion. The cover portion extends from the upper edge of a second body wall portion. The cover portion includes a cover portion flap score line extending along an upper edge of the cover portion and a release flap. A food container having a body portion and a cover portion is also provided.

Abstract: A tray comprising a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side, a second bottom panel side, a first bottom panel end, and a second panel bottom end; a first side panel extending upward from the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending upward from the second bottom panel side; a first wing extending downward from the first side panel and a second wing extending downward from the second side panel; a first end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel, and a second end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel; wherein each of the first wing and the second wing are configured to engage at least one of the first end panel and the second end panel and support the bottom panel above a support surface.

Abstract: An insulating bag includes a pair of opposing side panels; a pair of opposing main panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the pair of opposing main panels and the pair of opposing side panels together defining a top bag end and a bottom bag end opposite the top bag end; a pair of opposing main top flaps, each main top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the main panels at the top bag end; a pair of opposing side top flaps, each side top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the side panels at the top bag end; and a bottom panel disposed at the bottom bag end; wherein: the insulating bag comprises a paper base layer and a temperature-preserving liner applied to the paper base layer; and the insulating bag defines an interior cavity configured to receive bag contents therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to improved food service boxes that in one embodiment is a beverage supported food box that enables a user to hold a beverage and food item with one hand. Alternately the beverage supported food box may be supported by the beverage that is placed in a beverage holder. Further, the food box may serve as a makeshift table when the beverage is placed in a cup holder. This device solves the problem of balancing multiple food and beverage items when no table is present. The food box may further comprise a condiment, or dipping sauce, holder, other food container, and/or utensil holder. The improved food service boxes can be made from a compostable material, shipped flat for reduced shipping costs, be compact for shipping and storing, have one-step food vendor assembly, and improved end-user experience.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank for forming a container includes a base having a first pair of opposed base edges and a second pair of opposed base edges. The blank includes two first side wall structures, each first side wall structure foldably attached to one of the first base edges and two second side wall structures, each second side wall structure foldably attached to one of the second base edges.

Abstract: A box is made by folding a sheet of material. Preferably, the box is formed by applying adhesive and folding using a machine, and a waterproof or water-resistant coating is applied to the sheet of material so that the box is configured for use as a cooler. The box includes: a storage portion, including a bottom panel, first and second end panels, and first and second side panels; four corner panels; and first and second top panels. The top panels include openings that register when the box is assembled and in a closed configuration to define an opening to be used as a handhold for gripping the box. Reinforcing panels of one of the top panels includes flaps located on an interior of the box that cover the handhold opening. The box further preferably includes a locking tab and locking panel for latching closed the top panels of the box.

Abstract: A tray for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the tray, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, at least one side panel, and at least one end panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and divider features forming a plurality of compartments in the interior space of the tray, the divider features comprising at least one divider panel foldably connected to the bottom panel and at least partially separated from the bottom panel.

Abstract: A carton for holding and dispensing at least one article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels for forming at least one closed end of the carton, and a dispenser for accessing the interior of the carton, the dispenser including a dispenser opening in the top panel, a first article engaging member attached to the top panel, and a second article engaging member attached to the top panel, the first article engaging member and the second article engaging member arranged in at least partial overlapping relation to define a dispenser path from the interior of the carton to an exterior environment around the carton, at least one of the first article engaging member and the second article engaging member comprises a composite material.

Abstract: A container for holding a fluid is disclosed. The container comprises an inner sleeve having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening, and an outer sleeve having a third opening and a fourth opening opposite the third opening. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are made of paper. The first opening has a first reinforcing element which extends into the first opening, and the third opening has a second reinforcing element which extends into the third opening. Further, the container comprises a functional insert. The outer sleeve has a larger diameter than the inner sleeve so that the inner sleeve is insertable into the outer sleeve through the fourth opening such that the insert is fastened between the first reinforcing element and the second reinforcing element.

Abstract: A telescoping box assembly including an outer box including a plurality of outer side walls and an outer bottom, the plurality of outer side walls defining an outer top edge positioned opposite from the outer bottom, the outer box defining an interior cavity extending from the outer top edge to the outer bottom; an inner box including a plurality of inner side walls and an inner bottom, the plurality of inner side walls defining an inner top edge positioned opposite from the inner bottom, the inner box positioned upside down within the interior cavity with the inner top edge facing the outer bottom; and an access tab covering a corner of the inside bottom and a portion of the outer top edge, the access tab securing the inner box within the interior cavity.

Abstract: A packaging for roof window installation products it disclosed. It packaging comprises a folded sheet member having a bottom section defining a first plane, four side sections and a top section, said sections together defining an inner room and first outer dimensions of the packaging, in the assembled state. The packaging comprises at least one flange and at least one handle, each being movable between a first position, where it extends substantially in parallel with at least one of said sections and adjacent to said at least one section, and a second position, where it extends beyond the first outer dimensions. Said at least one flange is configured for engagement with the roof structure when in the second position, and said handle is configured for carrying the packaging when in the second position. A use of a packaging for window installation products is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container movable between a flat configuration and a box configuration is disclosed. The container comprises a first side panel hingedly coupled to a first side portion, a second side panel hingedly coupled to a second side portion, a separation panel, and a bottom panel. The separation panel is hingedly coupled to the first side portion and to the second side portion. When the container is in the box configuration, the bottom panel and the separation panel face each other, and the first side panel and the second side panel face each other. The container is further movable between the box configuration and a formed configuration. When the container is in the formed configuration, the first side portion and the first side panel face each other, the second side portion and the second side panel face each other, and the separation panel and the bottom panel are substantially orthogonal.

Abstract: A shipping box comprises a bottom, side walls, a lid comprising a flap, a sealing element arranged on the flap to seal the lid, and a temporary closure structure arranged on the flap to temporarily close the lid. The shipping box provides a double closure system (sealing and temporary closure) applicable to any type of box, since both sealing and temporary closure systems are positioned in a single flap of the lid.

Abstract: A reinforced paperboard tray includes a coated paperboard in the form of a bottom wall, a side wall extending upwardly around the bottom wall, and a curved flange extending outwardly around the side wall. The coated paperboard includes a single-ply paperboard substrate having a first major side and a second major side, the first major side corresponding to an upper side of the bottom wall, and a barrier coating on the first major side of the single-ply paperboard substrate. A paperboard reinforcement is attached to the curved flange.

Abstract: A hybrid package (10) is provided and comprises a wall (20) formed from a paper or paper-based material and a frame (15) formed from a plastics material. The frame (15) includes a step which is positioned against a free edge of the wall, whereby one or more exposed edges of the wall are protected by the frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite paperboard container for bulk solids. The composite container comprises a rim surrounding one of the container top opening and the container bottom opening. The rim is attached with a first connecting portion of the rim to an end portion of the tubular body. The rim is a molded rim comprising pulp fiber. The rim is connected to the tubular body by at least one adhesive layer, the at least one adhesive layer comprises or consists of thermoplastic adhesive in an amount of from 0.1 mg per 10 mm of the container opening perimeter at the end portion of the tubular body. The present disclosure furthermore relates to a method of producing a composite paperboard container.

Abstract: A box can include a first side panel; a second side panel positioned perpendicular to the first side panel; a top panel joined to the first side panel; and a handle assembly, the handle assembly including: a handle portion attached the top panel, the handle portion including a tab at a side end of the handle portion, and a locking panel attached to the second side panel, the locking panel defining a cut pattern, the cut pattern including a first side cut and a second side cut, a flap defined between the first side cut and the second side cut, the first side cut diverging into an inner cut extending along a bottom of the flap and an outer cut defining a space below the bottom of the flap, a portion of the second side cut extending along the bottom of the flap.

Abstract: A carton for holding at least one article, the carton including a plurality of side panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective side panel of the plurality of side panels, the plurality of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one reclosable end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps including at least one top end flap foldably connected to at least one side panel of the plurality of side panels and having a base portion foldably connected to a distal portion, and a reconfigurable lid including the at least one top end flap, the reconfigurable lid for at least partially overlying the interior of the carton when the carton is in an open configuration, the reconfigurable lid for forming a dispenser when the carton is in a closed configuration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a single serving beverage preparation cup are provided. The single serving beverage preparation cup may include a plurality of reverse teardrop ribs that may channel water combined with dried ingredients, for example coffee grounds, through the single serving beverage preparation cup. By channeling the combined water and dried ingredients through the single serving beverage preparation cup, the pressure within the single serving beverage preparation cup is reduced, an avenue for extraction is created, varying amounts of dried ingredients can be added, and water may be exposed to a greater proportion of dried ingredients than in conventional systems.

Abstract: A blank for folding into a box, and a method of folding same. The blank has a top end, a bottom end, an interior front panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the interior front panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the interior front panel opposite the first side panel, a rear panel foldably connected to the second side panel opposite the interior front panel, a third side panel foldably connected to the rear panel opposite the second side panel, an exterior front panel foldably connected to the third side panel opposite the rear panel, a slide formed by a portion of the third side panel and the exterior front panel, and a second catch formed by a portion of the exterior front panel.