Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first top panel and the second top panel being at least partially overlapped to form a top wall of the carton. At least two end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A handle in the top wall of the carton comprises a first handle section in the first top panel, a second handle section in the second top panel, and a handle reinforcement flap foldably connected to at least one of the first top panel and the second top panel. The first handle section, the second handle section, and the handle reinforcement flap are placed in overlapping relationship to form the handle.

Abstract: A multi-sided container comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a longitudinal axis and a plurality of diagonal corner walls. At least one of the plurality of diagonal corner walls that is defined by at least one diagonal corner panel and at least one reinforcement flap is overlapping one another. A portion of the bottom wall projects under and beyond a bottom edge of the at least one diagonal corner wall.

Abstract: A paper box structure is formed of a paper material, and comprises a bottom plate and two side plates connected to both sides of the bottom plate. Each side plate comprises a top plate connected to one side of the side plate opposite to the bottom plate; and the other two sides of the side plate is connected with a main body fold plates respectively. Each main body fold plate comprises a frame plate having a central opening, a buffer plate; and at least one adjustable fold plate formed along both sides of the central opening. The frame plate is folded to form a U-shaped buffer space together with the top plate, the side plate and the bottom plate. The buffer plate is connected to one side of the frame plate near the side plate, and folded to form a step-like structure.

Abstract: In a carton for beverage containers having a series of main panels (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) for forming a sleeve and having at least a pair of end closure panels (38, 40) for closing the opposed ends of a sleeve, a carrying handle (8) is formed from a strap (98) of material. Each end of the strap is secured between one of said end closure panels and an additional securing panel (65, 65a). Each securing panel is connected to an adjacent end closure panel and folded into overlapping relationship therewith to sandwhich the end of the strap so that a strong reinforcement to the carrying handle is provided.

Abstract: A carrier device with article receiving compartments on either side of a central wall (31) and handle portion (14). The handle being separate from the central wall and moveable relative thereto between a raised position and a lowered position. The handle can be retained in either the raised or lowered positions by hook formations (22) and is connected to the carrier device by interconnecting webs (17) extending from the side walls.

Abstract: First and second handle flaps can at least initially be adjacent to one another, for at least partially obstructing a first handle opening. The first handle flap can pivot at least partially into the interior of the carrier so that the first handle flap at least partially covers, and at least partially conforms to the shape of, a first article within the carrier, whereby the first handle flap at least partially blocks the first article from view. The second handle flap can pivot at least partially into the interior of the carrier so that the second handle flap at least partially covers, and at least partially conforms to the shape of, a second article within the carrier, whereby the second handle flap at least partially blocks the second article from view. The first and second articles are adjacent to one another and proximate the handle opening.

Abstract: A stackable and collapsible storage box (100) comprising a foldable wrapper (10) having side wall and end wall panels which are releasably retained within a peripheral channel (30a) on a separate base portion (30). The wall panels have lower extension portions (11, 12) that are folded upwardly to provide a double thickness and these lower extension portions have an upper edge (12a) or apertures (37) that engage with short protrusions (33) formed on an inner wall (32) of the channel to retain the panels. The end wall panels have upper first and second extensions portions (14a, 16) that are respectively folded inwardly and upwardly to provide a support edge (16a) to support hangers for hang files. The support edge can be strengthened with a channel section (19). The box can have a lid (50) has a ridge (53) to compliment channel (36) on the base portion to allow stacking.

Abstract: A carton of the type includes an open top container (10) and a separate top closure (20). The top closure (20) has a plurality of apertures (56) each to receive the neck of a bottle held within the container. Each aperture (56) has a frangible connection (37) to at least one other aperture (56) to facilitate the removal of the bottles such that the removal of the bottles breaks the frangible connection. The frangible connection (37) is arranged such that the structural integrity of the carton is substantially maintained upon removal of the bottles.

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: One embodiment of the carrier has a central vertical support panel structure with two foldable receptacles extending outwardly from the vertical support panel structure. The outside wall of each receptacle is extended upwardly and bent over to cover the receptacle, and the top portions of those walls are joined together to form a carrying handle structure, either with or without the upper portion of the vertical support panel structure. The portions of the outside walls forming the covers can have openings to receive the necks of bottles such as wine and beer bottles to give added lateral support for the bottles. A simplified embodiment uses only one of the foldable receptacles and has two lateral side walls which extend upwardly and join together to form a handle structure.

Abstract: A multi-pack packaging and dispenser that is suitable for carrying and dispensing glass bottles, such as beer bottles, as well as a variety of other objects. The packaging includes a main access panel that is generally located on the top of the package but, could also be located on the sides or bottom. The main access panel includes a weakened portion that extends the entire width of the panel and less the half of the depth of the panel. When the weakened portion is removed and the main access panel is turned to face a point of access, the contents can be removed through the opening in the access panel created by removing the weakened portion. By orienting the opening to be in the lower portion of the access panel and orienting the access panel to be perpendicular to the surface on which the package rests, as objects are removed from the package, other objects fall into the opening for dispensing.

Abstract: An enclosed carton for carrying a number of containers, such as cans, which is easily convertible into a tray with a lid, from which the cans can be easily removed. The tray is formed by a zipper with two tear lines that are formed in the adjoining bottom flaps of the carton. The carton may have a carrying handle for carrying the carton loaded with containers. This carton is especially designed to be easily convertible into a tray for holding cans between two closely spaced shelves in a refrigerator. Provision is made for the easy removal of the lid. Another embodiment of this invention discloses an enclosed carton with diamond shaped corners so that the carton can be tightly packed and which is also convertible into a tray.

Abstract: A carton for cooperating with a packaging material to contain a plurality of articles and a package formed thereby. The carton comprises a plurality of panels comprising a central panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The side panels are positioned relative to the central panel to at least partially form a space for receiving the articles. A handle is in at least one of the side panels. The handle is adapted for grasping and carrying the carton.

Abstract: A storage and carrying carton formed of a foldable sheet of material and adapted to be secured in a closed disposition with a flexible closure strap. The sheet of material is configured such that when folded into the carton configuration, it defines an upper flap that cooperates with the closure strap to define a carrying handle. Upon severing the strap to open the carton, the upper end of the carton is configured so as to be selectively folded flat and resealed with a second closure strap or, alternatively, folded so as to define upstanding lateral handles by which the opened carton and its contents can be readily carried.

Abstract: A reinforced handle is provided in an end wall closure of a substantially tubular carton by forming a handle opening in a top end flap, and by aligning the handle opening with corresponding cutouts formed in respective side end flaps. Each cutout is provided with reinforcing flaps that align with at least the weight bearing edge of the handle opening. Each reinforcing flap is formed from the respective side end flap and folded out of the plane of the respective side end flap to be in face contacting relationship with that side end flap. Each reinforcing flap aligns its edge with the weight bearing edge of the handle opening. In this manner, the material at the weight bearing edge of the handle opening is at least three plies thick.

Abstract: A container carrier made of cardboard, with a bottom wall, side walls, connected to the longitudinal sides of the bottom wall via first creasing lines, bottom wall flaps, connected to the transverse sides of the bottom wall via second creasing lines, side wall flaps, connected to the transverse sides of the side walls via third creasing lines, corner connections between the second and third creasing lines, comprising a layer split-off from at least one cardboard layer of the bottom wall flaps and/or the side wall flaps, wherein the layer split-offs are present between first scribing lines, which are introduced from the outside between adjacent regions of the side wall flaps and the bottom wall flaps and which are extended up to the corners between the second creasing lines and the third creasing lines, and second scribing lines, which are introduced from the inside into the bottom wall flaps and which are extended between the second creasing lines and the sides of the bottom wall flaps neighbouring to the sid

Abstract: A carton for containing cans which has a handle strap (H) by which the carton can be carried. The handle strap is formed integral with the carton and is moveable with respect to the top wall (20) to enable the handle to be raised into a position of use. One end (86) of the handle can engage a top wall of the carton to restrict the extent of deployment of the handle strap above the top wall.

Abstract: A packaging box assembly includes a box body and a cover body. The box body has a box base plate connected to four box side plates, and extension plates that have the same with as and that are connected respectively and foldably to the box side plates. The box body defines a small volume space and the cover body surrounds the box side plates when the extension plates are folded over the box side plates. The box body defines a large volume space and the cover body surrounds the extension plates when the extension plates are unfolded. In a preferred embodiment, an auxiliary case is attached to the box base plate of the box body.

Abstract: A paper-box handle structure includes a folding region having an opening and a handling region integrally formed with the folding region. The handling region comprises a cantilevered part passing through the opening of the folding region to form a handle.

Abstract: A container blank comprising a bottom wall having two opposed pairs of sides. One dimension of the bottom wall is the distance between one pair of the sides. Walls are attached to each of the sides. The heights of the walls are substantially equal. A closure member and handle member are attached to the walls attached to one pair of sides. There is a hand hole in each of the handle members. At least one of the closure members has a length greater than one-half the bottom wall dimension, and the combined length of the closure members is greater than the bottom wall dimension. A closure panel is attached to each of the walls attached to the other pair of sides. Attachment flaps are attached to the sides of each of the closure panels.

Abstract: A container has opposed pairs of parallel walls. There are closure members attached to the upper side of one pair of walls which extend downwardly into the container. Handle members attached to the closure members. The handle members are contiguous in the formed container and have aligned hand holes. The upper sides of the handle members are below or at the top of the container. Closure panels are attached to the upper sides of the other pair of walls. The closure panels are attached to the first pair of walls and are over the closure and handle members. The closure panels form an opening to grasp the hand holes.

Abstract: A container blank comprising four walls. The first and third walls are one pair and the second and fourth are another pair. The heights of the walls are substantially equal. A closure member and handle member are attached to each of the walls of one pair of walls. There is a hand hole in each of the handle members. At least one of the closure members has a length greater than one-half the width of one of the walls of the other pair of walls, and the combined length of the closure members is greater than the width of one of the walls of the other pair of walls. A closure panel is attached to each of the other pair of walls. Attachment flaps are attached to the sides of each of the closure panels.

Abstract: A three part container having a bottom wall and two walls in one part, and a wall in each of the other parts. The heights of the walls are substantially equal. A closure member and a handle member are attached to the walls in each of the other parts. There is a hand hole in the handle member. At least one of the closure members has a length greater than one-half the width of one of the walls of the one part, and the combined length of the closure members is greater than the width of one of the walls of the one part. A closure panel is attached to each of the walls of the one part. Attachment flaps are attached to the sides of each of the closure panels.

Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.

Abstract: An enclosed carton for carrying a number of containers, such as cans, which is easily convertible into a tray with a lid, from which the cans can be easily removed. The tray is formed by a zipper with two tear lines that are formed in the adjoining bottom flaps of the carton. The carton may have a carrying handle for carrying the carton loaded with containers. This carton is especially designed to be easily convertible into a tray for holding cans between two closely spaced shelves in a refrigerator. Provision is made for the easy removal of the lid. Another embodiment of this invention discloses an enclosed carton with diamond shaped corners so that the carton can be tightly packed and which is also convertible into a tray.

Abstract: A carton is provided with side walls and chamfered corners shaped to securely or tightly enclose a group of cylindrical articles, such as beverage bottles. The curvature of the edges of each side wall is selected to cause the end wall or end closure structure to conform to the cylindrical and tapered shape of articles in the endmost row. More specifically, the end edges of each side wall are substantially concave and their curvature is determined such that the minimum width of each side wall is less than or equal to the width of the top wall. To encourage side end flaps, which partially form the end closure structure, to crease so as to define the chamfered corners, a fold line is formed in the side end flaps.

Abstract: A container with first and second opposing, parallel side panels; third and fourth opposing, parallel side panels which define an enclosure; optional first, second, third and fourth corner panels interposed between adjacent ones of the side panels; first and second top flaps respectively associated with the first and second side panels by first and second top creases or fold lines; and third and fourth top flaps respectively associated with the third and fourth side panels by third and fourth top creases or fold lines. The first top crease or fold line is coplanar with a top plane of the container; and the third and fourth top creases are offset below the top plane.

Abstract: A paperboard carton has a base, side panels, end panels, and first and second top panels. The first top panel defines a strap handle and underlies the second top panel. The second top panel provides access to the strap handle. The strap handle extends into first end panels and second end panels having reinforcing portions are secured to those parts of the strap handle in the first end panels.

Abstract: A carton includes a base wall, a pair of side walls hingedly connected to opposed side edges of the base wall, a first top panel hingedly connected to an upper edge of one of the side walls, a pair of end flaps hingedly connected to opposed end edges of the top panel and extending toward the base wall, a finger aperture defined in the top panel, and a strap handle disposed slidably with respect to an underside of the top panel and exposed to view within the finger aperture. The strap handle includes a main strap having a medial portion extending parallel to opposed side edges of the top panel. The opposite ends of the main strap are hingedly connected to the end flaps along fold lines. Each fold line extends parallel to a notional line extending between the top panel and the base wall.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton includes a series of hinged wall panels forming a sleeve including a top panel and opposed side panels hingedly connected to the top panel. The carton further comprises a continuous strap handle formed from the carton and extending entirely across the top panel and one of the side panels. The strap is so connected at its opposite ends as to provide a surplus of material to enable a user part of the handle to be brought into a position of use.

Abstract: A paperboard carton having a base, side panels, end panels and first and second top panels. The first top panel defines a strap handle and underlies the second top panel. The second top panel provides access to the strap handle. The strap handle extends into first end panels and second end panels having reinforcing portions secured to those parts of the strap handle in the first end panels.

Abstract: A carton includes a top panel, a pair of opposed end panels, and an integral strap handle that has a medial grip portion, a pair of wider portions and opposed end portions. The opposed end portions are formed from the end panels while the medial and wider portions are formed from the top panel. The strap handle is movable from a stowed position where the medial and wider portions lie in the plane of the top panel to a use position where the medial portion is arched upwardly from the plane of the top panel. The strap handle defines in the top panel an opening extending across the top panel. A relief notch is formed in the top panel at a location directly adjoining each wider portion along a complementary side edge of the opening.

Abstract: A bottle carrier made of a foldable flat material, particularly cardboard, comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, side walls interconnecting the top wall and bottom wall at the sides, and a handle portion extending across the top wall and into two opposed side walls which is defined by weakening lines in the top wall and the side walls, has a strip-shaped central portion in the top wall and two fork-shaped end portions each of which extends into an adjoining side wall from the top wall and is joined to the side wall at the outer ends.

Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.

Abstract: A laboratory tote, formed from a single sheet of corrugated polymeric material, includes a receptacle portion defined by a bottom wall and respective end walls and sidewalls hingedly joined to opposing edges of the bottom wall. A handle extends between the sidewalls and above the receptacle to facilitate placement and removal of items into and out of the receptacle. The tote may be provided with a variety of partitions formed from separate removable components and configured to divide the receptacle into compartments of varying size, as desired.

Abstract: A fully enclosed carton for containing a plurality of articles such as bottles or cans formed from a blank. The blank includes a top, a base, end flaps, a first side wall and a second side wall. The second side wall provides a strap handle and a secondary side panel which is connected to the second side wall by Z-fold arrangements. In use, the secondary side panels lie between the strap handle, generally with a printed side facing up.

Abstract: An enclosed carton for carrying a number of containers, such as cans, which is easily convertible into a tray with a lid, from which the cans can be easily removed. The tray is formed by a zipper with two tear lines that are formed in the adjoining bottom flaps of the carton. The carton may have a carrying handle for carrying the carton loaded with containers. This carton is especially designed to be easily convertible into a tray for holding cans between two closely spaced shelves in a refrigerator. Provision is made for the easy removal of the lid. Another embodiment of this invention discloses an enclosed carton with diamond shaped corners so that the carton can be tightly packed and which is also convertible into a tray.

Abstract: An enclosed carton for carrying a number of containers, such as cans, which is easily convertible into a tray with a lid, from which the cans can be easily removed. The tray is formed by a zipper with two tear lines that are formed in the adjoining bottom flaps of the carton. The carton may have a carrying handle for carrying the carton loaded with containers. This carton is especially designed to be easily convertible into a tray for holding cans between two closely spaced shelves in a refrigerator. Provision is made for the easy removal of the lid. Another embodiment of this invention discloses an enclosed carton with diamond shaped corners so that the carton can be tightly packed and which is also convertible into a tray.

Abstract: A container with first and second opposing, parallel side panels; third and fourth opposing, parallel side panels which define an enclosure; optional first, second, third and fourth corner panels interposed between adjacent ones of the side panels; first and second top flaps respectively associated with the first and second side panels by first and second top creases or fold lines; and third and fourth top flaps respectively associated with the third and fourth side panels by third and fourth top creases or fold lines. The first top crease or fold line is coplanar with a top plane of the container; and the third and fourth top creases are offset below the top plane.

Abstract: A paperboard carton is disclosed that has a base with first and second top panels. The first top panel incorporates a pair of spaced slots and secondary end panels hingedly connected to opposite side edges. The secondary end panels are folded against and adhesively secured to the first top panel. The second top panel is folded over and adhered to the secondary end panels to provide reinforcement for the top while enabling access to a handle formed in the first top panel.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton includes a series of hinged panels forming a sleeve and end closure panels hinged to at least one hinged panel for closing the opposite ends of the sleeve. The carton includes a carrying handle including a strap having a user part between its opposite ends. The strap is so connected at its opposite ends to the end closure panels as to provide a surplus of material to enable the user part to be brought into a position of use. The invention further comprises a tubular carton wherein at least one of the side walls comprises a displaceable zone arranged to protrude out of the plane of the one side wall. The displaceable zone comprises connected sections each occupying a different plane to a next adjacent section.

Abstract: A recloseable beverage container is provided having two halves and a releasable handle, the container comprising a bottom half having a front, back, opposing sides, and a bottom. A top half is provided having a front, back, opposing sides, and a bottom, hingedly joined to the bottom half thereby forming upon closure a hollow enclose for storing a plurality of beverage containers. A recloseable handle formed upon closure by an extended tab in the front of the bottom and a cutout in the front of the top. The container includes an elongated releaseably adhesive flap located on the front of the top that overlaps the front of the bottom.

Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.

Abstract: There is provided a paperboard carton having a base, side panels, end panels and first and second top panels. The first top panel defines a strap handle and underlies the second top panel which provides access means for the strap handle. The strap handle extends into first end panels and second end panels having reinforcing portions secured to those parts of the strap handle in the first end panels.

Abstract: The beverage container apparatus utilizes die cut positioning points, which are mechanically engaged to assist accurate location of a two piece package, when joined on an automatic folder/gluer. A six fold top includes four flaps in the top four corners. A horizontal score line is located at the base of each flap, so that the flaps may be reverse folded approximately 90 degrees, allowing adhesive applicator to access the upper region of the partially closed end panels. The center gusset flap crease is slightly offset, to allow a pulling action forcing a tight closure of the flap against the unglued portion of the final closure. The flaps are designed to match up with the end wall alignment, when closed. The six-fold bottom has relief edges cut on both long panels. This assists accurate location of both panels. A die cut paper handle patch, or other separate and integrated handle options are included, which provides improved tear strength.

Abstract: Cette invention concerne un emballage en carton formé à partir d'une ébauche (19). L'ebauche comporte un premier et un deuxiéme panneaux supérieurs (15, 16). Le premier panneau supérieur (15) prèsente des rainures en guise de poignée (21) et aussi des panneaux supérieurs secondaires (22) connectés de manière articulée à des bordures extrêmes opposées. Les panneaux supérieurs secondaires (22) sont pliés contre et assujettis par voie d'adhésion à la partie supérieure du premier panneau supérieur (15). Le deuxième panneau supérieur (16), une foie l'emballage en carton plié, est ensuite assujetti par voie d' adhésion à la partie supérieure des panneaux supérieurs secondaires (22) en formant un panneau de dessus renforcé utilisant des surfaces en carton qui seraient gaspillées autrement.

Abstract: A carton includes a top panel, a pair of opposed end panels, and an integral strap handle that has a medial grip portion, a pair of wider portions and opposed end portions. The opposed end portions are formed from the end panels while the medial and wider portions are formed from the top panel. The strap handle is movable from a stowed position where the medial and wider portions lie in the plane of the top panel to a use position where the medial portion is arched upwardly from the plane of the top panel. The strap handle defines in the top panel an opening extending across the top panel. A relief notch is formed in the top panel at a location directly adjoining each wider portion along a complementary side edge of the opening.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton for packaging a plurality of articles, for example bottles, comprises a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure including a top wall panel having opposed side edges and end edges. The top panel is provided with first and second spaced apertures provided therein so as to define a handle, and a score line extends from the handle to a cut line disposed along a side edge of the top wall panel thereby to direct lifting stresses away from the handle.

Abstract: A packaged good article including an article, a packaging material and a tearable tape system. The packaging material is formed about the article. The tearable tape system is secured to the packaging material and includes at least a first section and a second section. The tearable tape system can assume a number of forms. Regardless, the first section is tearable relative to the second section. With this configuration, the tearable tape system is configured to be tearable from an initial, unopened state and an opened state. In the initial, unopened state, an area of the packaging material otherwise contacting the tearable tape system is intact. Conversely, in the opened state, the tearable tape system tears an opening through the packaging material, with the second section remaining secured to the packaging material. The second section, in combination with the packaging material, provides a handle for carrying the packaged good article in the opened state.

Abstract: A bottomless battery container for transporting and storing batteries is constructed of side panels and end panels. Each side panel is provided with an integral cushion assembly defining cutouts for battery terminals and battery filling caps. Each cushion assembly has a plurality of parallel score lines allowing it to be folded into a rectangular form having a top section, and end section and a bottom section with cutouts on the bottom section and an end section being adapted to receive battery filler caps and battery terminal posts. A glue panel extending from the bottom section is fastened to the interior upper portion of the side panel. When the container is assembled the outer walls of the end section of each cushion assembly abut each other with the dimension of the width of the cushion assembly being about one half the width of each end panel.