Wrapper Type (i.e., Box Formed Around Content) Patents (Class 229/103.2)
  • Patent number: 11524827
    Abstract: A blank for forming a carrier for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels that includes a first main panel foldably connected to a second main panel. The first main panel includes a top panel portion foldably connected to at least one top side panel portion, and the second main panel comprises a bottom panel portion foldably connected to at least one bottom side panel portion. The blank further includes at least one handle feature for forming a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Greg Gungner
  • Patent number: 10906691
    Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Schmal, O'Neal Alexander, Mark Baldino, Michael Cerio, John Murdick Holley, Jr., Frank N. Moncrief, Raymond S. Kastanek, Colin Ford
  • Patent number: 10442565
    Abstract: A child resistant package is made from paperboard, cardboard or other foldable sheet material. The package includes an outer sleeve having a closed end and an opposed open end and an inner sleeve, telescopically received within the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has a closed end adjacent the open end of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is joined to the outer sleeve by a frangible connection. The package further includes a selectively releasable lock between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve for preventing withdrawal of the inner sleeve from the outer sleeve after the frangible connection between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve has been broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions UK Limited
    Inventor: Robert Mulvey
  • Patent number: 10414540
    Abstract: A toilet seat package includes a toilet seat, a cover, and a band. The cover encloses the toilet seat. The cover includes a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, a fifth side, a sixth side, a first slot, and a second slot. The third side is contiguous with the first side and the second side. The fourth side is contiguous with the first side. The fifth side is contiguous with the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side. The sixth side is contiguous with the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side. The first slot extends from the first side through the fifth side. The second slot extends from the second side through the fifth side. An interaction between the band and the toilet seat biases the toilet seat against the sixth side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Jacob Barry Meicher, Peter William Swart, Lawrence E. Duwell
  • Patent number: 10287082
    Abstract: A foodstuff packaging assembly for transporting a sandwich, said sandwich having, a top, a bottom and a circumferential outside edge, said packaging assembly comprising a substantially cylindrical transit guard having a top end edge at one end of the cylinder and a bottom end edge at the other end of the cylinder and a side wall having an internal side wall surface and an external side wall surface, the internal side wall surface of the transit guard being so sized, shaped and configured as to substantially correspond to the circumferential outside edge of the sandwich in order to restrain the sandwich and its contents during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Meatology Limited
    Inventor: Peter Sharman
  • Patent number: 9669958
    Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: FRANCO MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
    Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
  • Patent number: 9277795
    Abstract: Provided is a box includes a box body having an opened upper portion; a first cover openably disposed to seal the opened portion of the box body; a second cover openably disposed to overlap on at least partially; and a slide button operably disposed on the second cover to fix the second cover to the first cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dae-Geun An
  • Patent number: 9273476
    Abstract: A modular void form is described. Embodiments of the modular void form can include a panel and at least one reinforcement member. The panel can include one or more scoring lines which the panel can be folded about. When the panel is folded, a tubular structure having a flange can be formed. The panel can include a plurality of slits that form slots when the panel is folded. The reinforcement members can be adapted to be removably inserted into the slots of the panel and engage the flange of the folded panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Terry Hoyle
  • Patent number: 9156581
    Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: FRANCO MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
    Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20150129649
    Abstract: An interlocking container for the storage and transport of flowable material. The container is provided with a plurality of interlocking top panels. The panels are provided with catches that alternately engage the top and bottom of adjacent panels to prevent the panels from becoming dislodged from one another and to maintain the side panels at an angled orientation relative to the side panels of the container, to prevent distortion of the side panels by hydrostatic pressure toward a circular orientation. The panels define an opening in the top of the collapsible through which a fill head may engage a top cap of a flexible liner provided within the collapsible container, to fill the liner with flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: PAPER SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: David W. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20150060533
    Abstract: A blank includes: a top panel, two side panels, a base panel, a closure panel, and a securing member for closing the erected blank on itself, four sets of corner post panels each extending from a side panel and able to be erected to form corner posts, a receiving portion extending over a portion of the base panel, for receiving the bottom walls of pots, delimited transversely by two intermediate base score lines which define, with the ends of the base panel, two connection/deformation sections on either side of the receiving portion. The intermediate base score lines form two deformable hinges, so that the receiving portion can be moved relative to the ends of the base panel along a vertical axis after formation of the packaging and the pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: AUTOMATISATION ET RENOVATION DU CONDITIONNEMENT DANS LES INDUSTRIES LAITIERES
    Inventor: Fabien JEGO
  • Publication number: 20150034706
    Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20140374471
    Abstract: A shaped package formed of a blank of paper card stock. The blank may be a single panel which is cut to have two shaped, substantially symmetrical portions, which when bent along a hinge, forms the shaped package. The panel includes tongues or flaps extending from one end of the panel that secure the product within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Scott Jones, Adam Mitchell Geerts, Craig Lowery Lombardi, Andrew Cunningham Charters
  • Publication number: 20140346070
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a bottom panel, a top panel, and a side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps can at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and the at least two end flaps can comprise a first end flap foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels at a first fold line and a second end flap foldably connected to the at least one panel at a second fold line. The second fold line is oblique relative to the first fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, SR., Robert L. Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20140318084
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blank for forming a tray for dispensing eye shields. The present invention also provides a tray. The tray is made from the single blank of material. In another embodiment, the present invention provides an eye shield and frame dispenser including a carton, a frame insert and a shield insert. The carton and inserts are made from a single blank of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Bradly Thomas Schultz
  • Patent number: 8864013
    Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20140305938
    Abstract: A blank includes: two top panels, two side panels, two connecting panels, a base panel, a connecting element for the closing on itself of the blank that is expanded in volume; a receiving part, extending over a part of the base panel, for receiving wedging cartons by their bottom walls, and if necessary extending over the connecting panels; and a spacing/wedging part, coming from the base panel with cutout lines. The continuous spacing/wedging part is formed by a longitudinally median transverse portion of the base panel and a longitudinally median transverse portion, in two sections, of the two connecting panels, one section per connecting panel. The spacing/wedging part is limited in the transverse direction by two continuous and curved edge cutout lines of the spacing/wedging part, advancing overall in the longitudinal direction, whose segments form stopping edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Fabien JEGO
  • Publication number: 20140294554
    Abstract: The packaging for at least one layer of at least two objects includes in combination an assembled blank produced from a flat blank and a cover which are secured rigidly together head-to-tail, the flat blank including at least one pair of two panels for receiving objects, two external edge panels, at least one pair of two internal spacer panels, at least one of the edge panels and the spacer panels including, on its top, supporting side, its top, supporting folding line, at least one projecting part, at least one of the receiving panels including, next to its bottom folding line, at least one penetrating part, the projecting and penetrating parts being dimensioned and positioned such as to be able, when the blank is assembled, to engage respectively with a penetrating part of another assembled blank located vertically above and with a projecting part of another assembled blank located vertically beneath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: TECMA PACK
    Inventor: Gerard Laudet
  • Publication number: 20140260106
    Abstract: A wraparound case including a blank having a plurality of panels. The case has a set of six faces, wherein each of five of the six faces has a respective set of dimensions that is defined by a respective single one of the panels from the plurality of panels. A method of forming a packing case is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
  • Publication number: 20140262891
    Abstract: A carton suitable for packaging a coil of wire with a payout tube has a cover for selectably closing the open side of a five-sided clamshell. The carton can be loaded by placing the coil and payout tube on the cover and then closing the clamshell over the coil. The clamshell has a payout tube aperture and an entryway that permits the clamshell to fit down over the payout tube with the tube extending through the clamshell. Doors open to permit initial access of the tube to the aperture during closure of the clamshell. The doors then close to prevent the tube from becoming dislodged from the aperture. Guide flaps constrain the coil during closure of the clamshell. The final panel of the carton to be closed is secured on all of its free edges to prevent inadvertent opening of the carton. Fold lines are reinforced with reinforcing tape. The carton blank is laid out to have a waste percentage of less than 20%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Babcock
  • Publication number: 20140263591
    Abstract: A wraparound case including exactly one reclosable face. A packed load and a method of packing a load are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
  • Publication number: 20140183069
    Abstract: A package comprising a carrier at least partially holding a container. The carrier comprises a top panel, a first outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first inner side panel foldably connected to the first outer side panel, a second outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second inner side panel foldably connected to the second outer side panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first inner side panel, and a second bottom panel foldably connected to the second inner side panel. A container-receiving portion can comprise a first retaining feature in the first inner side panel and the first outer side panel and an opposing second retaining feature in the second inner side panel and the second outer side panel. A top portion of the container can be retained by the first and second retaining features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey, SR.
  • Patent number: 8757380
    Abstract: A carton with at least one rounded corner includes a bottom panel for supporting lower ends of substantially cylindrical articles, four side panels, at least one corner panel extending from one of the opposed side edges of a first one of the four side panels, and at least one glue strip extending from the at least one corner panel. The at least one glue strip includes at least one glue tab extending from the proximal edge of the at least one glue strip. The at least one glue tab is secured in a face contacting arrangement to a second one of the four side panels so as to connect the first one of the four side panels to the second one of the four side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Caleb S Loftin
  • Patent number: 8708217
    Abstract: A carton for packaging a plurality of articles includes top (214, 314) and bottom (218/220, 318/320) panels connected together by spaced side wall panels thereby forming a tubular structure and a set of end panels for at least partially closing each end of the tubular structure. Each set of end panels includes a pair of upper end closure panels (232a, 232b, 332a, 332b), a pair of lower end closure panels (226a, 226b, 326a, 326b) hinged to respective lower portions of the side wall panels respectively and a pair of securing panels (224a, 224b, 324a, 324b) hingedly connected to respective upper portions of the side wall panels respectively. The upper end closure panels (232a, 232b, 332a, 332b) are hingedly connected respectively to the securing panels by respective connecting panels (230a, 230b, 340a, 340b). The upper end closure panels are coupled to the lower end closure panels respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Boukredine
  • Publication number: 20140102934
    Abstract: A package for receiving a vial may include an inner portion folded into a first shape configured to receive the vial; an outer portion folded into a second shape configured to removably receive the first shape of the inner portion; and an identifying mark or label disposed on the inner portion and viewable when the inner portion is disposed within the outer portion. The inner portion may include top, bottom, and first and second side portions that define a first aperture configured to receive the vial, and a top flap securable to the top or first or second side portions so as to retain the vial within the first aperture. A second aperture defined in the top flap may permit access to contents of the vial without removing the vial from the inner portion, e.g., may have a diameter selected to permit the vial top to protrude therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Gatto, Lisa MacNeir
  • Publication number: 20140103100
    Abstract: A package is disclosed which includes hingedly connected front, back, and side panels, the package being held securely closed by a pair of sealing panels. The package is opened by a folding and pulling action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Sara Jane Falcon, Alyssa Smith, Linh Li Kooc
  • Patent number: 8662379
    Abstract: A blank-folded box-shaped package includes a top, a bottom opposite the top, two opposite lateral walls (I) connecting the top and the bottom, two opposite ends walls (U) connecting the top and the bottom, and two opposite peripheral shock absorbing end zones (R). Each end zone (R) is defined by one of the opposite end walls and extensions of the top, bottom and two opposite lateral walls. Also, each end zone (R) defines an exposed cavity region with the end walls in a retracted position inwardly of the shock absorbing end zone (R) of doubled material. The package defines a package blank in an unfolded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Packsize LLC
    Inventor: Niklas Pettersson
  • Publication number: 20140054191
    Abstract: A carton for packaging one or more articles (B), includes a series of main panels (2, 6, 8, 10, 14) hinged one to the next to form a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes a top panel (8), first and second side panels (6, 10) and a base panel (2, 14) and at least one display window (59) struck from at least one of the side panels (6, 10). The at least one window extends from the top panel (8) to the base panel (2, 14) and is interrupted by a retention strap (72).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Maria Psalidas, Caleb S. Loftin
  • Publication number: 20140021081
    Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels at least partially forming an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. The carton comprises an article protection flap foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The article protection flap is moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the top panel and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the top panel. The at least one access feature in the top panel is for positioning the article protection flap from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Murdick Holley, JR., Mark Baldino, Raymond S. Kastanek
  • Publication number: 20140021080
    Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one article retention panel is for retaining the at least one article. The article retention panel is foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article retention panel is positioned relative to the at least one panel to contact the at least one article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Steven M. Oliveira, Raymond R. Spivey, SR., Ana Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8631932
    Abstract: A carrier comprising a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first bottom panel connected to the first side panel by at least one first strut, and a second bottom panel connected to the second side panel by at least one second strut. At least one container-receiving portion can comprise a first retaining feature and an opposing second retaining feature. At least a portion of the first retaining feature or the second retaining feature is disposed in the first side panel or the second side panel. A container can be retained by at least one of the first retaining feature and the second retaining feature. At least a portion of at least one of the first bottom panel and the second bottom panel is disposed between the container and the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: John Murdick Holley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8602292
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels include a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton includes a handle in the closed end of the carton having a handle opening for grasping and carrying the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps has a main panel for at least partially closing the closed end of the carton and a reinforcement panel foldably attached to the main panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirsten Laura Brand
  • Patent number: 8602291
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for a food product comprising a container with a receptacle closed by a lid and a jacket that surrounds the container and in contact with which the latter is mounted, and its method of manufacture. According to the invention, this lid (4) is covered with at least one element (6) for identifying the product which is pressed thereon by removal of at least one zone of the jacket of predetermined geometry and forming this element. The packaging according to the invention is manufactured by: a) filling the container by means of the said product, b) closure of the container, thus filled, by its lid, c) positioning of the jacket around the container so that this zone to be removed is located facing a predetermined location of the lid, then d) stamping (A) the jacket in this zone in order to press this element onto the lid, this element preferably being pre-spread with adhesive in order to adhere to the lid after this stamping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Bongrain SA
    Inventors: Laurence Adeline, Christian Ott
  • Publication number: 20130256391
    Abstract: A container knockdown assembly capable of opening into an erected container assembly. The knockdown includes an unopened outer sleeve having first and second outer side panels opposing and substantially parallel to one another when in the knockdown form, and an unopened inner sleeve having first and second inner side panels opposing and substantially parallel to one another when in the knockdown form. The inner sleeve is secured within the outer sleeve in a positional relationship of the assembled container. A cutout is formed in a section of one of the outer corners of the outer sleeve to expose at least a portion of a corner of the inner corner. A container formed from such a knockdown is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE PACKAGING DESIGNS L.P.
    Inventor: Carl Jeffrey Jolley
  • Publication number: 20130240383
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Colin P. Ford
  • Publication number: 20130240613
    Abstract: A package (1) manufactured in a single piece of a flexible sheet (2). The package (1) comprises a lid (3) that can be opened and re-closed. The lid (3) is integrated with the package (1). The lid (3) is joined to the package 81) along a perforation line (5). The lid (3) has side walls (7a-d) of double-folded sheet material folded downwards along the perforation line (5) and then folded back upwards. There are cuts (8a, b) in the perforation line (5) in distal opposite ends thereof such that loose lid flaps (11 a, b) are provided on each side of the sheet (2) when the package (1) is folded along a longitudinal side, wherein a loose corner (12) is provided in the lid (3). The package (1) comprises a lid (3) that can be opened by a user a first time tearing off the lid (3) from the package (1). The package is provided with transverse tear-off strips (13) arranged around the package (1). The lid can be put back to reclose the package (1), also after partial drawing of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Gunnar Backman
  • Patent number: 8496162
    Abstract: A carton (90) for packaging articles comprises top (14) and bottom (18, 20) panels connected together by spaced side walls (12, 16) to form a tubular structure, and a set of end panels (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) at each end of the tubular structure. Each set of end panels comprises a pair of lower end closure panels (26a, 26b) connected to the side walls respectively. Each lower end closure panel is hingedly interconnected by gusset panel (34a, 34b) to an anchoring panel (24a, 24b) hinged to an adjacent one of the side wall panels. Each anchoring panel extends into the tubular structure and tucked between the adjacent side wall panel and an adjacent article. One of the gusset panels (34a, 34b) is hinged to the adjacent side wall panel (12, 16) by a hinge line (27a, 27b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Hettinger, Jean Michel Auclair
  • Patent number: 8387784
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels and side panels. The package has retention features in the top panel for retaining the containers. The package has handle features in the end panel for forming a handle for grasping and carrying the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ana Gonzalez, Emili Requena, Paul Bradford, Andrea Coltri-DePaula
  • Patent number: 8376213
    Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles and a blank for forming the carton generally include a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first side panel, the first bottom panel comprising a plurality of female locking openings and having opening flaps adjacent the female locking openings. The opening flaps are foldably connected to the first bottom panel at respective first arcuate fold lines. A second bottom panel is foldably connected to the second side panel. The second bottom panel comprises a plurality of male locking projections. The male locking projections are foldably connected to the second bottom panel at respective second arcuate fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirsten L. Brand
  • Publication number: 20120285855
    Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels at least partially extending around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising at least one bottom panel and at least one side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. The carton further comprises at least one retention tab foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel. The at least one retention tab is for engaging at least a portion of an article of the plurality of articles, and the at least one retention tab comprises a first portion foldably connected to the bottom panel at a first fold line and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion at a second fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey, SR.
  • Patent number: 8272559
    Abstract: A pack includes a top panel, side panels, bottom panels, and retaining structures at each end of the pack. A packet can be disposed on a top surface of a container enclosed within the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 8252352
    Abstract: A package assembly encloses a plurality of individual elongate consumable products. The package assembly includes a plurality of products aligned in a side-by-side array. A package housing encloses the array of products. The package housing has front and back walls for supporting the products therebetween in a closable cover for closing a product dispensing opening. The front wall includes a wall flap extending inwardly towards the back wall in frictional engagement with the array of products for removable retention of the products therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventor: Allen Sydney Aldridge
  • Publication number: 20120138489
    Abstract: A carrier comprising a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first bottom panel connected to the first side panel by at least one first strut, and a second bottom panel connected to the second side panel by at least one second strut. At least one container-receiving portion can comprise a first retaining feature and an opposing second retaining feature. At least a portion of the first retaining feature or the second retaining feature is disposed in the first side panel or the second side panel. A container can be retained by at least one of the first retaining feature and the second retaining feature. At least a portion of at least one of the first bottom panel and the second bottom panel is disposed between the container and the top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: John Murdick Holley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120102895
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for groups of products, where this packaging system includes a packaging sleeve arranged to at least partially surround the group of products to be packaged. The invention also includes at least one retention structure associated with the packaging sleeve which is adapted to prevent the group of products surrounded by the sleeve from being removed from the sleeve. Preferably the packaging system also includes at least one locating tray configured to locate a group of products in a fixed arrangement relative to one another when located within the packaging sleeve. The invention also encompasses a method of positioning the group of products packaged on a display surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: H & H PACKAGING PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Glenn Richard Scott, Rodney Craig Nordsvan
  • Publication number: 20120080328
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package comprises panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the package. The panels comprise a top panel and at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel. A plurality of features in the top panel receives and holds a top portion of the plurality of containers. Each of the plurality of features comprises an opening in the top panel wherein the top panel has at least two edges at least partially forming a respective opening to engage a respective container of the plurality of containers to at least partially attach the respective container to the package. The at least two edges are in contact with an underside of a flange of the respective container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Andrea Coltri De Paula
  • Publication number: 20120047853
    Abstract: A method for packaging products. At least one product is covered or enveloped with protective boards. A board made of naturally curved wood veneer is used as a protective board. The wood veneer is coated on both sides with a film-like or fibrous reinforcement material. A packaging and a packaging material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: UPM-KYMMENE WOOD OY
    Inventors: Riku Härkönen, Marjaliisa Asikainen
  • Publication number: 20120024940
    Abstract: A carton for wrapped fast food, comprising a sheet of rigid material, having a posterior section, posterior fold line, upper and lower winged sections and middle section, said middle section having at least one removable section adjacent to an anterior opening, and a lid to allow the sealing of the anterior opening. The carton facilitates the wrapping of the fast food comprising a substantially flat bread, safe storage and transportation of the wrapped fast food. Preferably, the bottom of the carton is nested within a cup in order to maintain the folded shape of the carton and prevent leakage of its contents, such cup also having a removable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Argyris Lakakis
  • Publication number: 20110315750
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably, and a second side panel. At least one end flap comprises a first portion foldably connected to the one of the first side panel and the second side panel, a second portion foldably connected to the first portion, and a third portion foldably connected to the second portion. The carton has at least one reinforced corner that comprises a reinforced end panel and a reinforced portion of one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The reinforced end panel comprises the second portion and the third portion of the at least one end flap. The reinforced portion comprises the third portion of the at least one end flap and a portion of the one of the first side panel and the second side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Karl A. Kohler
  • Publication number: 20110284622
    Abstract: A carton for packaging a plurality of articles includes top (214, 314) and bottom (218/220, 318/320) panels connected together by spaced side wall panels thereby forming a tubular structure and a set of end panels for at least partially closing each end of the tubular structure. Each set of end panels includes a pair of upper end closure panels (232a, 232b, 332a, 332b), a pair of lower end closure panels (226a, 226b, 326a, 326b) hinged to respective lower portions of the side wall panels respectively and a pair of securing panels (224a, 224b, 324a, 324b) hingedly connected to respective upper portions of the side wall panels respectively. The upper end closure panels (232a, 232b, 332a, 332b) are hingedly connected respectively to the securing panels by respective connecting panels (230a, 230b, 340a, 340b). The upper end closure panels are coupled to the lower end closure panels respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Meadwestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Boukredine
  • Publication number: 20110284623
    Abstract: A carrier that is at least partially holding a plurality of containers. The carrier can include a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel. At least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel. The at least one container-receiving feature can at least partially receive at least one container of the plurality of containers. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the first top panel or the second top panel. The at least one retention flap engages at least a portion of a flange of at least one container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Edward W. Jones, Ana Gonzalez, Emili Requena, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Kevin T. May, Colin Ford, Matthew Sundquist