Abstract: The invention provides for containers having grips and structure. More specifically, such ergonomic grips and structure enable a human's ability to lift and hold such containers easily and without significant strain on a human's body resulting from physical stress of a the container itself and/or a weighted load within the container.

Abstract: A food tray including front and rear sidewalls each having left and right side edges. A left sidewall extends between respective left edges of the front and rear sidewalls. A right sidewall extends between respective right edges of the front and rear sidewall. A bottom panel extends between bottom edges of the front, rear, left and right sidewalls. The sidewalls define a container space for a food item. A left lid extends from a top edge of the left sidewall. A right lid extends from a top edge of the right sidewall. The left and right lids are configured to fold and cover the container space. The left lid includes a flap that extends from an edge of the left lid that is opposite the top edge of the left sidewall. The flap is configured to be folded into the container space to divide the container space into two compartments.

Abstract: A method for assembling a fin seal container including folding a container blank into a three-dimensional body that defines an internal volume and includes an end portion that defines an opening into the internal volume, the end portion including a first fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces and a second fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces, folding the end portion such that the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel is positioned adjacent to the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, separating the first fin seal panel from the second fin seal panel, treating the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel and/or the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, and pressing the first fin seal panel into engagement with the second fin seal panel.

Abstract: A packaging container for containing an object includes a substantially square-shaped first sheet member and a substantially square-shaped second sheet member overlaid on one another and forming four sides. At least one of the four sides forms an opening from which the object can be inserted. The packaging container also includes a first flap adjacent to the first sheet member through a first fold line at the opening, including a first cover piece to cover one half of the opening when folded, and a second flap adjacent to the second sheet member through a second fold line at the opening, including a second cover piece to cover another half of the opening when folded. The first flap and the second flap are provided at the opening so as not to overlap each other, and the first cover piece and the second cover piece cover substantially all the opening when folded.

Abstract: Easy reclosing system for a container (1) of dry foodstuffs comprising a first flap (2) and a second flap (3) designed to overlap at least partially to obtain the closure of the container (1), where the first flap (2) has a first hooking edge (2a) extending longitudinally and having a substantially rectilinear external profile, while the second flap (3) has a second hooking edge (3a) whereon a tongue (4) is formed along the external profile by means of two lateral notches (5) at the sides of the tongue, defining a respective lateral portion (6); the profile of the tongue (4), of the notches (5) and of the lateral portions (6) lying along the external perimeter profile of the hooking edge (3a) of the same second flap (3), said tongue (4) being configured in such a way as to overlay a corresponding portion of the first hooking edge (2a) of the first flap (2) with said lateral portions (6) arranged below said first edge (2a), when the two flaps (2,3) lie substantially on the same plane, so as to obtain a reusabl

Abstract: A folding box made of synthetic resin which a worker can surely grip and stably carry without a slip by gripping whichever edge parts of a hexahedron of a box with both hands is provided. The folding box includes a rectangular-tube shaped side wall configuration member 3 comprised of four side panels 1 made of hard synthetic resin, adjacent side ends of the four side panels 1 being foldably connected to each other through side panel connecting hinge parts 2, a bottom plate configuration member 6 comprised of connecting bottom pieces 4 made of hard synthetic resin which are foldably connected to bottom ends of the plurality of side panels 1 through bottom piece connecting hinge parts 5, and a lid configuration member 7 comprised of lid pieces 15 made of hard synthetic resin which are foldably connected to upper ends of the plurality of side panels 1 through lid piece connecting hinge parts 10.

Abstract: A corrugated cardboard assembly having a plurality of adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard arranged in a layered fashion to form a corrugated block. The adjacent sheets are not attached to one another using any adhesive. Instead, the block formed by the layered, adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard is enveloped by a wrap-around carton that maintains the adjacent positioning of the sheets. The sheets, individually and collectively, include at least one opposing straight, narrow cut, opening, aperture, or “slit,” that is defined within them. The wrap-around carton includes interlocking portions of the carton in combination with a longitudinally extending slot that is formed by the slits that are defined within each of the adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard. In this fashion, the block formed by the adjacent sheets is maintained without the use of extra glue or adhesive to maintain the structural integrity of the block of adjacent sheets.

Abstract: A carton having a dispensing feature adapted for permitting the removal of articles from within the carton. Top and bottom opposed walls are interconnected by a pair of side walls to form a tubular body. An article dispenser is provided by a removable portion defined by an opening in the carton for exposing articles for removal. The removable portion is at least partially defined by a frangible line extending across each side wall to opposite side edges of the bottom wall. A portion of the frangible line extends at least partially along the adjacent end edge of the bottom wall and then extends to the opposite side edges of the bottom wall. A buttress arrangement for enhancing the stacking strength of the carton is formed from the distal portion of at least one side end flap.

Abstract: An exemplary box includes four sidewalls, four covers, two inner flaps, and two out flaps. The sidewalls are continuously connected together end by end and enclose a chamber therein. The covers extend from top edges of the sidewalls respectively for covering the chamber. The flaps extend from bottom edges of the sidewalls respectively. The inner flaps form two engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging grooves therein. The outer flaps form engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging cutouts in the engaging flanges respectively. The engaging flanges of the outer flaps are inserted into the engaging grooves of the inner flaps and snap the engaging flanges of the inner flaps in the engaging cutouts. The engaging flanges of the inner and outer flaps thereby divide the chamber into several compartments.

Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stackable food container includes a lower food receptacle portion, and an upper tray forming section with one or more sides foldably coupled to the lower food receptacle portion. The upper tray forming section encloses the contents of the food container when the one or more sides are in a closed state. The upper tray forming section is configured to cooperatively deploy into a tray when the one or more sides are in an open state. The tray may include an upward-facing rim substantially surrounding the contents of the food container.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and storing portable barbecue units. The apparatus includes a hollow body portion for holding the barbecue unit, or other device, and a lid having an opening through which the handle of the barbecue unit protrudes. The opening in the lid may be centrally located or may be offset from the center by an amount sufficient to compensate for the additional space required for attached gas valves, or the like, on one or more sides of the barbecue unit. An offset opening also allows one or more gas containers, barbecue utensils, or the like to be stored with the barbecue unit in the carrying apparatus. When the barbecue unit is placed in the carrying apparatus, the user secures the lid to the carrying apparatus whereby the handle extends through the opening. The user is then able to pick up the barbecue unit using the handle, thereby also picking up the carrying apparatus.

Abstract: A flat sheet 100 of corrugated paper is disclosed that can be folded into a package 200 for packing a fax machine or similar product.

Abstract: A carrier includes a main unit and an insert unit. The main unit defines a carrying space having a closed bottom and four sides, one of which has an opening therethrough large enough to permit an animal to enter the space through the opening. The insert unit has a closed top, four sides, and an open bottom. After the animal has entered the main unit, the insert unit is lowered down into the main unit to close off the side opening. Then a foldable top closure for the main unit is folded to secure the carrier and form a handle structure for carrying the carrier. Both units are foldable and are structured to provide an enhanced strength carrier. Strength enhancing features include the foldable bottom of the main unit, double and triple thickness portions of the top closure, and the presence of the insert unit in the main unit.

Abstract: A folding box includes a pair of opposed first side walls each foldable along a vertical direction, a pair of opposed second side walls, and a pair of bottom plates. Each bottom plates includes a central trapezoidal portion and a pair of triangular portions hingedly connected respectively to opposite sides of the trapezoidal portion. With this construction, the box made, for example, of a corrugated board can be folded into a compact size, so that the area of the folded box is small.

Abstract: A carton with triple-thickness sidewalls formed from a one-piece unitary blank includes sidewalls and endwalls extending from a floor. Lid members extending from the endwalls cover the carton interior and arrangements for locking the lids in a closed position is provided. The sidewalls and endwalls are interlocked with a locking post arrangement to prevent pull-out.

Abstract: A re-usable, recyclable, reversible carton is made from recyclable plastics material and is formed from a carton blank adapted for erection without the need for additional closure devices such as glue or staples. The plastics material may be polyethylene and printing on at least one surface may be by use of UV inks on a roughened surface with a view to maximum longevity of the printing. The carton is erected from a knock-down carton blank having releasable engagement tabs and slots to releasably maintain the carton in an erected condition. A two part lid is provided, each part of which may be folded down the side of the carton to allow for the possibility of using the carton for open storage.

Abstract: A reusable, recyclable carton is made from recyclable plastics material and has a closure which does not require glue, staples or other non-recyclable closing elements. The plastics material may be polyethylene. The carton is erected from a knock-down carton blank having releasable engagement tabs and slots to releasably maintain the carton in an erected condition. A two flap lid is provided, the flaps meeting on a line joining opposing walls of the carton. A flange rises from each of the opposing walls adjacent the joining line of the lid flaps. The flange is joined to its respective wall along only part of its length so that it has free ends. The flange may be bent over to overlie the lid flaps and its ends may be tucked into slots in the lid flaps for that purpose.

Abstract: A separate protective liner for sterile medical device containers comprises a bottom, walls and a lid to encapsulate the medical device. The lid and walls cooperate to form an interference fit thereby maintaining the lid in a closed position without the need for any additional lid closure mechanism.

Abstract: A cup holder for use in combination with a paper bag. The cup holder is fashioned from a unitary blank of paperboard provided with a plurality of transversely extending fold lines. The blank is folded so as to assume the configuration of a tube open at both ends, with the free ends of the blank being glued together and projecting radially inwardly of the open tube. Two panels of the blank are each provided with an elliptical opening for receiving a cup. In use, the folded and glued blank is inserted into the open end of a conventional paperbag, so that the bottom of the holder is in surface contact with the bottom of the bag. Filled cups of a potable liquid, for example, are then each placed in its respective opening of the holder. The holder and the bag cooperate to rigidify the holder and define an easily carryable assembly.

Abstract: A receptacle for packaging particulate ice and for selectively storing and cooling consumables including a box type receptacle with an extendable upper portion consisting of folded cardboard flaps. The upper portion of which includes expanding top flaps which fold to form a top seal through the use of frictional engagement offset notches. The upper portion of the structure is provided with circular access areas through which drinks may be inserted while being consumed.

Abstract: A composite tray and stacker for shrink wrapped packages of a plurality of identical paperboard and/or plastic containers supported in a tray for the purpose of providing compressive load-bearing capability to the package. The composite tray and stacker is composed essentially of a single sheet of stiff material, such as corrugated paperboard. The structure includes a rectangular tray bottom wall, a pair of narrow side walls connected to opposite sides of the bottom wall along spaced apart fold lines and having fastening tabs for assembly, and a pair of end walls connected to the bottom wall along fold lines. A pair of spacer elements are foldably connected along the top edges of the end walls and a pair of weight-bearing stacker elements are foldably connected to the spacer elements. In the assembled package the end walls and spacer elements lie in parallel spaced apart relation to support packages stacked one on another.

Abstract: A recycling trash box for holding different types of trash in separate compartments which comprises a box having a bottom wall, four side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a top wall positioned above the side walls, the box having an upright center dividing wall attached to and extending between two opposite side walls to form two compartments in the box, and the top wall having openings formed therein to permit trash to be inserted into each of the two compartments.A plastic disc is rotatably mounted to the top wall for opening and closing the box, and it has an opening near its rim. The box is opened by rotating the disc until the disc opening is aligned with an opening in the top wall of the box, and the box is closed by rotating the disc until the disc opening is not alinged with an opening in the top wall.

Abstract: An arched clamshell type carton formed from a one piece blank of paperboard having cut lines and score lines. The bottom of the carton is square, with each of two opposite sidewalls having spaced apart, coplanar ears, each of the latter being semicircular. The other two opposite sidewalls of the bottom are elongated and are each bent around the edges of respective opposite, aligned ears. The ends of these latter walls carry hooks and also handle forming panels, the hooks being each engaged with a respective latching flap positioned between respective pairs of ears.

Abstract: A front loading corrugated container for the storage or shipment of garments on hangers. The container is erected from a unitary blank and has a four-sided tubular body which is closed at the top by a closure that is formed from flaps that are foldably attached to the tops of the sides of the body. Each of an opposed pair of top flaps has a secondary flap which is inturned with respect to the top flap to which it is attached to extend into the interior of the container through aligned slots in another of an opposed pair of top flaps, and the secondary flaps, which constitute an integral hanger bar, have aligned apertures for receiving garment hanger hooks and are supported along opposed sides by portions of each of the other opposed pair of top flaps which lie on the opposed sides of the slots therein.

Abstract: A bulk box and slip sheet construction. The one piece paperboard blank from which the bulk box is formed has a plurality of main, side forming panels, the lower end of each foldably carrying a bottom forming panel. At least one of the bottom forming panels is provided with a slip sheet. The slip sheet is glued to at least one of the box bottom forming panels. One edge of the slip sheet, termed a clamping edge, extends from its bottom forming panel to a region beyond the fold line which connects this bottom forming panel to its respective side forming panel. After the blank has been erected, this clamping edge can be clamped to pull the box onto a slip sheet lift truck for transport and/or stacking. More than one slip sheet can be employed, or a longer single slip sheet, to thereby provide the bulk box with more than a single clamping edge portion.

Abstract: A gift-wrap box having a body member and a cover member which may be hinged thereto is folded from a blank of paperboard so that when the box is closed the box ends give the appearance of being wrapped with a separate piece of wrapping paper. If the box has square ends the box ends expose a pair of isosceles triangles aligned at their apexes. If the box has rectangular ends the box ends expose a pair of isosceles triangles or trapezoids which overlap, either completely or partially. The exterior surface of the blank may be colored or decorated to resemble gift wrapping paper.

Abstract: A carryout carton for food products comprises a single tray element with a pair of integral lid members. A first locking means is provided for securing one lid member to the bottom wall of the tray and a second locking means is provided for securing the second lid to the first lid. The first locking means comprises a first locking tab formed by a flap element attached to an extension of the front wall of the first lid and a first locking slot formed in the bottom wall of the tray. The second locking means comprises a second locking tab formed by an extension of the front wall of the second lid and a second locking slot formed in the front wall of the first lid member.