Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package (90, 390, 490), carriers (92, 94, 392, 492, 494) for forming the package and blanks (10, 110, 310, 410) for forming the carriers (92, 94, 392, 492, 494). The package (90, 390, 490) comprises a plurality of articles (B) arranged in a group and a top-engaging carrier (92, 392, 492) in engagement with tops of the articles (B) such that the tops of the articles (B) are connected and held together by the top-engaging carrier (92, 392, 492). The package (90, 390, 490) comprises a bundling carrier (94, 494) spaced apart from the top-engaging carrier (92, 392, 492) and being in engagement with portions of the articles (B) below the tops thereof such that the portions of the articles (B) are held together by the bundling carrier (94, 494).

Abstract: Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article top engaging device, a carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article top engaging device comprises an engaging panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612; 712) having at least one top-receiving opening (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) defined by a perimeter which defines a notional circle (NC). The perimeter is interrupted by at least three relief elements (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11) each extending radially away of the center of the notional circle. The perimeter comprises a toothed segment (S1) and a toothless segment (S2). The toothed segment comprises at least two tooth edges (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236) for bearing a substantially vertical load.

Abstract: A primary package (10; 110; 210; 310;510; 610; 810) for being lockably received in an outer sleeve (700), the primary package comprising a main body panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 512; 612; 812) and a retention tab (14; 114; 214; 314; 512; 612; 812) hingedly connected together along a fold line (17; 117; 217; 317; 517; 617; 817), the retention tab having at least one embossment (18; 118; 218; 318; 518; 618; 818), the fold line having been integrally formed in the primary package.

Abstract: A primary package (10; 110; 210; 310; 510; 610; 810) for being lockably received in an outer sleeve (700), the primary package comprising a main body panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 512; 612; 812) and a retention tab (14; 114; 214; 314; 512; 612; 812) hingedly connected together along a fold line (17; 117; 217; 317; 517; 617; 817), the retention tab having at least one embossment (18; 118; 218; 318; 518; 618; 818), the fold line having been integrally formed in the primary package.

Abstract: A locking device for a carton includes a first part (F) defined in a first panel (12) and a second part (M) defined in a second panel (14). The first part includes a female tab (22) struck from the first panel and foldably coupled thereto. The second part includes a male tab (20) struck from the second panel and foldably coupled thereto. The male tab is hinged to the second panel by a first non-linear fold line (24) and is receivable in an aperture created by folding the female tab out of the plane of the first panel so as to secure the first and second panels together. The male tab includes at least one weakened line (28) for facilitating folding of the male tab about the first non-linear fold line (24). An edge (30) of the female tab braces against the male tab so as to maintain the male tab in a folded or locked configuration.

Abstract: A locking device for a carton includes a first part (F) defined in a first panel (12) and a second part (M) defined in a second panel (14). The first part includes a female tab (22) struck from the first panel and foldably coupled thereto. The second part includes a male tab (20) struck from the second panel and foldably coupled thereto. The male tab is hinged to the second panel by a first non-linear fold line (24) and is receivable in an aperture created by folding the female tab out of the plane of the first panel so as to secure the first and second panels together. The male tab includes at least one weakened line (28) for facilitating folding of the male tab about the first non-linear fold line (24). An edge (30) of the female tab braces against the male tab so as to maintain the male tab in a folded or locked configuration.

Abstract: A primary package (10; 110; 210; 310; 510; 610; 810) for being lockably received in an outer sleeve (700), the primary package comprising a main body panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 512; 612; 812) and a retention tab (14; 114; 214; 314; 512; 612; 812) hingedly connected together along a fold line (17; 117; 217; 317; 517; 617; 817), the retention tab having at least one embossment (18; 118; 218; 318; 518; 618; 818), the fold line having been integrally formed in the primary package.

Abstract: A carton includes a substantially tubular structure having an outer top panel. The carton also has an end wall structure including an outer top end flap foldably connected to the outer top panel along its end edge. The outer top end flap includes a handle opening having a weight-bearing region. The carton also has an insert including an inner top panel and an inner top end flap. The inner top panel is disposed in flat-face condition substantially in registry with the outer top panel. The inner top end flap is foldably connected to the inner top panel along an end edge of the inner top panel. The inner top end flap is substantially in registry with the outer top end flap and has a distal edge disposed adjacent the weight-bearing region of the handle opening. The insert further includes at least one auxiliary reinforcement flap disposed in flat-face condition with the inner top end flap so as to provide multiple-ply structure adjacent the handle opening weight-bearing region.

Abstract: A carton including a tubular structure defined by a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall and a first end wall and a second end wall, each enclosing an open end of the tubular structure. The top wall includes a first chimney side panel and a second chimney side panel that are separable from one another. A first collapsible chimney end wall and a second collapsible chimney end wall, each being positioned adjacent one of the walls of carton, wherein the first chimney side panel, the second chimney side panel, the first collapsible chimney end wall, and the second collapsible chimney end wall can be raised to be substantially upright to form a chimney so as to expand the volume of the carton.

Abstract: A carton with a handle opening formed in an end wall includes one or more inserts—each being hingedly connected to a handle panel structure for reinforcing and improving the ergonomics of the handle opening. Each handle panel structure includes a reinforcing portion that reinforces the weight-bearing edge of the handle opening. In certain embodiments, this reinforcing portion is formed by folding the multiple panels of the handle panel structure into a hollow box beam shape with a handle edge that reinforcingly aligns with the weight-bearing edge of the handle opening to provide structural integrity. In certain other embodiments, the reinforcing portion is the outermost edge of the handle panel structure, which similarly aligns to support the integrity of the handle opening. The handle opening is further cushioned and reinforced by a punchout flap that folds inward through the handle opening and wraps around the handle panel structure.