Abstract: A carton, blank and method for packaging articles the carton comprising a plurality of main panels (30, 40, 50, 60) for forming a top panel (40), a first side wall (50), second side wall (60) and bottom panel (30) hinged together to form a tubular structure wherein a first panel (60) of said plurality of main panels is hinged to a securing panel (20) and a second panel (30) of said plurality of main panels comprises a hinged panel (10) struck therefrom said hinged panel being foldable out of the plane of the second panel for facilitating alignment of said second panel with respect to the securing panel and for facilitating securing the hinged panel to the securing panel.

Abstract: A packaging carton manufactured from a pre-shaped blank (10), cut from a flexible sheet of foldable material. The carton has a plurality of panels (A, A1, A2, B, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E) and naps (32, 33, 36, 37) separated by fold lines (16 to 31) that define edges of the panels. Selected pairs of the end flaps (36, 37) of the carton incorporate between them a foldable gusset (39) subtended by two converging fold lines (40,41) that converge on a selected fold lines (16, 19). Further selected flaps (32, 33) of the carton (40) are provided with slots (34) each of which is dimensioned and positioned for receiving one of the gussets (39). The gussets (39) are positioned relative to the slots (34) so that the gussets (39) engage in, and are retained by, the respective slots (34) thereby to hold adjacent panels of the carton together.

Abstract: A packaging system (4) comprising a plurality of first cartons (1) each forming a first package comprising a group of articles (A) and a second carton (2) for packaging a group of said first packages (1) whereby forming a secondary package. The second carton comprises (2) a plurality of removable portions (132a, 132b, 132c, 132d) each forming a part of a respective one of the first packages (1). Each of the first cartons (1) being disposed around a respective group of articles (A) and secured to a respective one of the removable portions (132a, 132b, 132c, 132d) of the second carton (2) through at least one engaging aperture (146a) defined in the second carton (2) and wherein a respective removable portion of the second carton (2) is coupled to the remainder of the second carton (2) by a frangible connection (170) such that each of the first packages (1) is removable from the secondary package (2) by breaking the frangible connection (170).

Abstract: A method for forming a package (11) from a carton blank (10) comprising; providing a carton blank (10) having series of panels (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) for forming carton walls in flat collapsed form locating a mandrel (60a, 60b, 62) on an inner surface of a first panel (16) of the carton blank, sequentially folding the series of panels (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) of the carton blank about the mandrel (60a, 60b, 62) whereby forming the carton walls; securing the at least two of the series of panels (12, 20) together to maintain the carton in an assembled form.

Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles, such as yoghurt pots, the carton including a plurality of main panels (428, 416, 429, 430) for forming the carton top, side and bottom walls. The carton further comprises a shaped panel (418) formed from at least one (416) of the carton walls. The shaped panel (418) is defined in part by a first aperture (420) struck from the one carton wall (416) and in part by an end edge (426) of the one carton wall.

Abstract: A carton for containing a group of bottles is constructed by combining a pair of complementary U-shaped structures (10, 20). One (10) of the U-shaped structures comprises a bottom panel (24) and opposing end walls (16, 18). The other (20) of the U-shaped structures comprises a top panel (22) and opposing side walls (12, 14).

Abstract: An article carrier is formable from a blank having opposing side wall panels interconnected by a set of major end panels. A set of minor end panels of one side wall panel is foldably adjoined to an unjoined end another side wall panel or to the other set of minor end panels. The side wall panels are interconnected by the minor end panels to form a substantially tubular structure. Transverse panels are connected to at least one of the side wall panels in the blank. The transverse panels extend between and interconnect the side wall panels in the erected carrier. The tubular partially-erect carrier is collapsible into a flat-face condition. Connecting structure includes at least one top connecting panel hingedly adjoined to a respective one of the transverse panels. In the erected carrier the connecting structure interconnects the transverse panels.

Abstract: A method for continuous loading and set-up of cartons, each for holding an array of articles such as bottles (B), each carton comprising a top part (40) which includes one or more top panels (42) and one or more side panels (48, 50), and further comprising a carton base (10) which carton base includes a main base panel (12) and one or more wall panels (14, 16). The method comprises the steps of: a. continuous loading of one or more articles onto the carton base (10), b. offering up the top part (40) in alignment with the carton base (10), c. maintaining secure alignment of the top part (40) with the carton base (10), while d. securing together the or each side panel (48, 50) of the top part to the carton base (10) so as to complete the carton base and so that the array of articles is substantially encased in the set-up, loaded carton.

Abstract: A carton and a blank for forming a carton including a tray portion with an open top and a cover connected to the tray portion to close the top of the tray portion. The tray portion has a pair of opposed end walls each having a hand aperture, and the cover has a pair of end flaps disposed internally of the end walls of the tray portion. Another aspect of the invention also covers a package including a carton referred to above and a collapsible carrier retained within the carton.

Abstract: An article carrier and a blank for forming an article carrier, for holding one or more articles, for example foodstuff or the like, including a base panel, a pair of outwardly sloping side wall panels hingedly connected to the base panel and one or more inwardly sloping end wall panels hingedly connected to the base panel.

Abstract: A wraparound carton comprises wall panels hingedly interconnected in series, wherein the wall panels include a pair of base wall panels at the opposite end of the blank. One of the base wall panels is connected to an adjacent wall panel through a beam forming portion that includes a bracket panel hingedly connected to the one base wall panel and a pair of support panels both connected to the bracket panel and extending to the adjacent wall panel.

Abstract: A tray and a blank for forming a tray for holding foodstuff or the like which tray is formed from paperboard or like foldable sheet material and can be erected from a flat collapsed condition into a position of use. The tray comprises a plurality of panels for forming a base, opposed side and end walls wherein the panels forming the tray are a composite structure comprising inner and outer panels forming the base, side and end walls. The insert is retained in the tray by means of a securing tab formed from the tray and engaged by an upper edge of the insert.

Abstract: An article carrier and a blank for forming an article carrier for carrying one or more articles comprising a plurality of panels for forming the opposed sides and ends of the article carrier including a pair of laterally spaced top wall panels hingedly connected to the opposed side walls. A carrying handle is hinged to the top wall panels. The handle is movable between a retracted position when the handle does not extend above the top of the articles and a deployed position whereby the handle protrudes above the article tops.

Abstract: A carton and a blank for forming a carton for packaging an article for example a sachet, the carton including opposed top and base walls interconnected by first and second side walls so as to form a tubular structure. An aperture is struck from the top wall so as to receive a protruding portion of the article wherein the aperture extends into a panel adjacent the top wall so as to facilitate the folding of the top wall over the protruding portion during construction of the carton.

Abstract: A carton and a blank for forming a carton including a tray portion with an open top and a cover connected to the tray portion to close the top of the tray portion. The tray portion has a pair of opposed end walls each having a hand aperture, and the cover has a pair of end flaps disposed internally of the end walls of the tray portion. Another aspect of the invention also covers a package including a carton referred to above and a collapsible carrier retained within the carton.

Abstract: A wraparound carton comprises wall panels hingedly interconnected in series, wherein the wall panels include a pair of base wall panels at the opposite end of the blank. One of the base wall panels is connected to an adjacent wall panel through a beam forming portion that includes a bracket panel hingedly connected to the one base wall panel and a pair of support panels both connected to the bracket panel and extending to the adjacent wall panel.

Abstract: An article carrier and a blank for forming an article carrier for carrying one or more articles comprising a plurality of panels for forming the opposed sides and ends of the article carrier including a pair of laterally spaced top wall panels hingedly connected to the opposed side walls. A carrying handle is hinged to the top wall panels. The handle is movable between a retracted position when the handle does not extend above the top of the articles and a deployed position whereby the handle protrudes above the article tops.