Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved bag-like foldable carton for carrying articles, particularly fast food and drink products, is provided. The carton comprises a pair of side panel groups, with a bottom panel group integrally formed with and extending between the side panel groups. The bottom panel group is joined to the side panel groups at a pair of opposed parallel bottom fold lines at opposite edges thereof and includes a main bottom panel and a pair of gusseted bottom closure panels.The invention also encompasses a flat blank for forming into the carton and a straight-like gluing, partial erection manufacturing method for forming the carton into a configuration wherein it is easily erected at the point-of-use.

Abstract: A paperboard blank and carton are provided with a securely and redundantly lockable closure. The front panel of the carton formed from the blank includes an aperture extending therethrough and at least one locking cut line. A top panel is hingedly moveable between an opened and a closed condition. A front flap articulated to the top panel in turn includes a locking tab and a locking flap. The locking tab engages the aperture in the front panel, while the locking flap engages the locking cut line.

Abstract: The package is of the blister variety and includes a paperboard component, a transparent plastic sheet heat sealed to the paperboard component and a plastic blister component. The blister is pivotally connected to the paperboard-plastic sheet composite. A portion of the paperboard plastic sheet composite is secured to the blister to form a latch whereby the package, after being initially opened, can be reclosed. The package can be used for any product which is periodically used and stored between uses in its package.