Abstract: A paperboard blank for forming a carton for carrying a flexible plastic bag for holding a liquid product is provided. The carton has an aperture near the bottom of a side wall through which a dispensing mechanism of the bag can be extended. The carton has interlocking flaps for forming the bottom of the carton and fold lines for forming the various panels. The carton may have apertures in the top for the insertion of a handle. The rear wall of the carton has a locking flap for gluing or locking to the edge of left side wall to form the box structure. One of the walls has locking tabs at the top for insertion in locking slots on the edge of a top panel for holding the three top panels in place.

Abstract: A carton assembled from a foldable blank including a base having a bottom panel and a plurality of walls and a lid having a top panel and a plurality of walls. The carton may include a tab extending from one of the plurality of walls of the base. The lid may have a slit defined proximate a fold line, the fold line being where at least one of the plurality of walls of the lid meet the top panel, and the slit may be adapted for receiving all or part of the tab therethrough. The lid may also have a slot disposed on the top panel and inward of the slit. After being received through the slit, the tab can be folded about the fold line to lie substantially parallel to the top panel of the lid and a distal end of the tab may be inserted into the slot.

Abstract: A locking device for a carton comprising a first part and a second part complementary to the first part, the first part comprising a first panel (12) having an aperture for receiving the second part, the second part comprising a tab (22) coupled to a second panel, the tab having a fold line (15a, 15b) foldable to form a leading edge, the tab being inserted into the aperture in a folded condition, the tab comprising at least one engaging edge (30a, 30b) for engaging with the first panel.

Abstract: A carton for containing a product. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels for closing an end of the carton. The plurality of end flaps comprises a first end flap foldably connected to the first side panel and a second end flap foldably connected to second side panel. The first end flap and the second end flap have cooperating features for interlocking engagement of the end flaps in a closed configuration of the carton.

Abstract: A container is formed from a one-piece unitary blank of material in which the container comprises a bottom wall foldably joined to upstanding opposed parallel side walls, a back wall, and a front wall. A top wall is foldably joined to the back wall. The bottom wall comprises at least first and second slots each of which are formed on opposed lateral edges in proximity of the front wall. A first shoulder panel is foldably joined to a longitudinal edge of the front wall. The first shoulder panel includes respective first and second hammer-lock flaps each of which is foldably joined from opposed lateral edges. Each of the respective first and second hammer-lock flaps includes respective first and second locking tabs extending outwardly from respective free edges and is inserted into the corresponding first and second slots on the bottom wall.

Abstract: A fully erected one-piece, four wall container made of a foldable material having a tray with a bottom wall panel, a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls. Each of the front wall, the two side walls and the rear wall are configured to be folded to a position that is perpendicular to the bottom wall panel. Locations on the front wall and the rear wall that are mutually adjacent the first and second side walls each have a triangular piece hingedly joined thereto and to a respective one of the first and second side walls. Each triangular piece is configured to be oriented perpendicular to respective first and second side walls and parallel to respective front and rear walls, all in response to each of the front, rear and first and second side walls becoming oriented perpendicular to the bottom wall panel.

Abstract: A shipping container has a lid locked using pressure, rather than friction. The container includes front and rear side panels and a lid. The lid has a positive locking tab for engaging with a slot in the front side panel. The tab has a greater length than the slot. An end of the tab and an edge of the lid form a notch therebetween. In an embodiment, a corrugated paperboard blank is folded to approximate the lid to the front side panel. The lid is folded along an angled score line, rotating the tab with respect to the slot so that an end of the tab engages the slot and the front panel at an end of the slot engages the notch. The lid is folded to rotate the tab in the opposite direction; the tab then engages with the slot, the end of the tab extending beyond the slot.

Abstract: A food tray formed of a unitary sheet of material includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, first sidewall, and a second sidewall that define an opening through which an item is placed in the food tray. First and second flaps extend from respective top edges of the first and second sidewalls and are configured to be folded toward an interior of the food tray. The first and second flaps each define slots. First and second lid members extend from respective top edges of the front wall and the rear wall and are configured to be folded toward the interior of the food tray. The first and second lid members define a pair of tabs on respective side edges that are configured to engage the slots defined by the first and second flaps.

Abstract: A collapsible container made from sheet material, comprising a cover portion and a base portion; the cover portion and base portion each being pivotally connected at respective spaced fold lines to a rear wall each, wherein each of the cover portion and base portion comprises a main panel having, at its edge remote from the rear wall portion, a front wall and, at its opposite side edges, side walls wherein the side and front walls portions of the cover portion interfit with one another to retain them in position extending generally perpendicular to the panel of the cover portion and the side and front walls of the base portion are able, to lie within inwardly facing surfaces of the side and front walls of the cover portion.

Abstract: A carton for foodstuff, in particular for pizzas or similar foodstuffs, comprises a bottom part (2) and a lid part (3). Each of these parts (2, 3) has a front wall (4, 5) and two side walls (6, 7, 8). Bottom part (2) and lid part (3) are joined together pivotally by a rear wall (10) so that these parts (2, 3) are pivotable for opening and closing the carton (1). To stack cartons stably on top of one another in a simple manner and to prevent jamming of cartons arranged one above the other, at least one front wall (4, 5) of the bottom part (2) or lid part (3) runs obliquely outwards corresponding to a free end edge (11, 12) of the at least one front wall (4, 5).

Abstract: A reclosable folding box of cardboard with at least one tamper-evident closure is provided, which comprises a lid flap with an insertion tab, a cover tab, and a cutout. The tamper-evident closure of the reclosable folding box can be closed by machine without the need for gluing, and the tamper-evident closure can be opened only by destroying the tamper-evident closure. The insertion tab comprises at least one tear-off tab, to which it is connected along one side by at least one first predetermined break line. The tamper-evident closure is set up in such a way that, when the reclosable folding box is opened for the first time, the insertion tab cooperates in the cutout with the cover tab, so that, when the insertion tab moves beyond a breaking point, the at least one tear-off tab tears at least partially along the at least one first predetermined break line.

Abstract: A recyclable container includes a hollow body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The hollow body includes a top end, a bottom end, and at least one side panel. The at least one side panel defines a fitted cutout, and the hollow body defines a cavity interior to the hollow body and about continuous from the top end to the bottom end. The fitted cutout defines an opening from the outer surface to the cavity. A top panel contacts the top end of the hollow body, and a bottom panel contacts the bottom end of the hollow body.

Abstract: A packaging container includes a body plate defined into front and back faces by a first folding line. The front face includes second and third folding lines. The second and third folding lines define two connection portions. The body plate further includes an enclosing plate. A fourth folding line is located between the front face and the enclosing plate. The back face is folded upwards along the first folding line, and the connection portions are folded inwards along the second and third folding lines. The connection portions are stuck to the back face. A first pre-folding line and a second pre-folding line are located between the second and third folding lines. A fifth pre-folding line and a sixth pre-folding line are located on the back face. Two seventh pre-folding lines and two eighth pre-folding lines are defined.

Abstract: A container having a locking closure and a method of forming the locking closure. The container includes bottom, side and top walls and at least one of the walls being an opening wall formed of panels which provide an opening to an interior of the container and which overlap to provide the locking a closure of the opening wall. In a closed condition of the container, a bottommost panel of the opening wall is partially overlapped by adjacent panels of the opening wall and a topmost panel of the opening wall located opposite the bottommost panel partially overlaps the adjacent panels and the bottommost panel. A tab of the bottommost panel is lifted upwardly to partially overlap the topmost panel to form the locking closure.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a glyphosate formulation with enhanced viscosity, said formulation containing a thickening composition comprising at least one nitrogen-containing surfactant.

Abstract: A disposable carry-out food container shaped like a picnic basket. The subject food container has a bottom wall having two side edges extending in a longitudinal direction between opposing ends, two end walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall at the opposing ends respectively, two side walls extending upwardly from the two side edges of the bottom wall to extend in the longitudinal direction between the opposing ends, two lid panels supported on the walls for pivotal movement about respective lateral axes oriented generally perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction between a closed position in which the lid panels enclose an open top end of the container and an open position in which the open top end is substantially unobstructed by the lid panels, and at least one handle coupled at opposing ends on the two side walls respectively such that said at least one handle extends generally in a direction of the lateral axes between the two side walls.

Abstract: Featured is a case storage container formed from cardboard material.

Abstract: Described is a food container made from a single piece of material. The food container includes a front and rear panel joined by opposite sides and a bottom. The rear panel includes a flap cover with a pair of locking members and the front panel includes a flap and a pair of cut-outs on opposite sides thereof wherein the cut-outs are configured to secure the locking members so that the flap is positioned beneath the flap cover when the container is closed. The disclosed container allows for the quick and efficient collection of food product without the food product being touched by human hands. The container, having closure means, acts as a measuring device such that the size of portions is consistent. The closure means also maintains the temperature of the food product, allows for later storage of food product and prevents food product from unintentionally spilling from the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container configured to selectively enclose a food product or the like, including: a tray including a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom that collectively define a compartment configured to hold a food product or the like, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall each include an enlarged flap; and a tapered cover including a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a back wall, and a tapered top, wherein the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, the back wall, and the top are substantially coextensive with the tray, and wherein the first side wall and the second side wall each include an enlarged flap that is configured and positioned to interlock with the corresponding enlarged flap of the first side wall and the second side wall of the tray.

Abstract: A pleated, expandable, package for a coiled extension cord is expandable to accommodate different size extension cords and supports the extension cord in an upright orientation to display the extension cord.

Abstract: A disposable carry-out food container shaped like a picnic basket. The subject food container has a bottom wall having two side edges extending in a longitudinal direction between opposing ends, two end walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall at the opposing ends respectively, two side walls extending upwardly from the two side edges of the bottom wall to extend in the longitudinal direction between the opposing ends, two lid panels supported on the walls for pivotal movement about respective lateral axes oriented generally perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction between a closed position in which the lid panels enclose an open top end of the container and an open position in which the open top end is substantially unobstructed by the lid panels, and at least one handle coupled at opposing ends on the two side walls respectively such that said at least one handle extends generally in a direction of the lateral axes between the two side walls.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of punched and crease-lined cardboard sheet including at least four consecutive main panels, a flap, two closure panels, at least one tab, and a lip.

Abstract: A paperboard container folded from a single unitary blank of paperboard has a bottom wall, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls. Stacking tabs project from an upper edge of the side walls for receipt in corresponding slots in an edge of the bottom wall of an adjacent stacked container, and ventilation openings are formed in the side walls for circulation of air. The side walls are formed by inner and outer roll-over panels, and are slightly inwardly inclined to provide space for circulation of air between the containers when two of them are abutted together in side-by-side relationship. First extension flaps on the ends of the inner roll-over panels lie against and are secured to the inner surface of the end walls, and second extension flaps on the ends of the end walls extend between and are captured by the inner and outer roll-over panels.

Abstract: An interactive food serving package (10) formed from a single unitary blank (B) of paperboard has a compartmented tray portion (11) with a plurality of openings (19) for receiving and holding items, and a combined lid and game piece (12) detachably connected to the tray portion. The tray portion has front and back walls (13, 14), opposite end walls (16, 17), a bottom wall (15) and a top wall (18). The front and back walls are pivotably connected at their top and bottom edges to the top and bottom walls, and the end walls comprise releasably interlocking end closure flaps (24, 25 and 46, 47), whereby the tray portion,may be moved between a flattened condition with the top and bottom walls lying flat against one another, and an open expanded condition with the top and bottom walls in spaced parallel relationship.

Abstract: A box blank for a pizza carton or other food carton that comprises one or more of the following features: (1) a structure that enables multiple blanks to be mated end-to-end for a material savings, (2) a rigidizing fold line structure for connecting a flap to a wall panel in a way that minimizes flap movement during box blank manuf acture, and (3) a frictionizing slot-forming slit that creates a tight-gripping cover flap receiving slot in the erected carton.

Abstract: A floral container which is tapered from a relatively large horizontal cross-section at the upper end of the container to a relatively small horizontal cross-section at the lower end of the container. The container has a pair of forward walls, a pair of rearward walls, and a bottom wall. At least one of the forward walls has a transparent portion adjacent the upper end of the container which constitutes a viewing window for the contents of the container.

Abstract: A clamshell container for disposable, single-use applications comprising a reinforced positive locking closure that includes an inverted tab closure element located within the front wall of one compartment thereof, and a slot cutout located within the front wall of a corresponding compartment thereof.

Abstract: A fiberboard blank for making a container is disclosed. The blank has a first, a second, a third and a fourth side panel. A first, a second, and a third upper flap are foldably connected to the first, second, and third side panels respectively. The first and third side panels have a first and third hand hole and a first and second slot, respectively. The second upper flap has a second hand hole and a first projection. Upon assembly of the container, the first, second, and third hand holes align, the first and second slots align and the first projection is received in the first and second slots.

Abstract: A multiple compartment shipping and display box includes a plurality of compartments and is made from a single piece of material. The box includes two channel-beam structures that are used to form two end compartments. A shelf extends between the two-channel-beam structures and defines two more compartments. A box beam extends between the two channel-beam structures, and has a portion of the shelf as one side of the beam. The interior volume of the box beam provides yet another compartment. In addition to defining the various compartments, the channel-beam structures and the box beam provide rigidity and strength to the box. Also, three strips are each glued to a different side wall of the box to provide additional strength and rigidity. All of the components in the box are formed from a single piece of die-cut material.

Abstract: A multiple compartment shipping and display box includes a plurality of compartments and is made from a single piece of material. The box includes two channel-beam structures that are used to form two end compartments. A shelf extends between the two-channel-beam structures and defines two more compartments. A box beam extends between the two channel-beam structures, and has a portion of the shelf as one side of the beam. The interior volume of the box beam provides yet another compartment. In addition to defining the various compartments, the channel-beam structures and the box beam provide rigidity and strength to the box. Also, three strips are each glued to a different side wall of the box to provide additional strength and rigidity. All of the components in the box are formed from a single piece of die-cut material.

Abstract: The container made of cardboard or similar material intended to the packaging of objects is formed from a blank which is comprised at least one flat rough form and which presents, when in flat condition, different components: a polygonal planar base intended to receive the objects to be packaged and walls adjacent to the base and intended to be straightened up with respect to said base in order to set the container in volume, a so-called "closure " panel being optionnally provided in order to close the container once the objects to be packaged have been placed on the base.

Abstract: A new type of folding box is disclosed, which is designed for redispatching to a second location, after it has been received at a first location. This box, which can be made from a single flat pre-cut blank, of cardboard or other suitable material, has two lids: an inner lid, and an outer lid. The outer lid is printed, stamped, or affixed with advertising information, a first mailing address, or other useful lettering, to facilitate a first delivery or sale. The inner lid, which is initially covered and preferably hidden by the outer lid, is printed or stamped with a second lettering, such as a second mailing or delivery address. The user purchases or otherwise receives the complete box, including the outer lid, and carries out any desired function with the contents of that box. For example, if the box contains collection jars, for holding blood, hair, water, or soil samples, the user would fill the jars with such samples or specimens.

Abstract: A lid integrally hinged to a carton rear wall and including an outwardly extending tongue on the forward edge thereof which, upon a closing of the lid over the carton mouth, forwardly flexes the forward carton wall. The forward carton wall has an integral locking flange along the upper edge thereof which rearwardly pivots to overlie the forward portion of the lid and which defines a keeper opening within the front wall to receive the lid tongue.

Abstract: A box for packaging products configured to enable the contents of the box to be removed and inspected by a customer without excessive wear and tear on the box and also to enable the display of the box.

Abstract: A slide-latch for use on a container having a storage tray and a closing lid. The latch comprises a generally J-shaped body terminating in a hook portion, and having an elongate ovoid slot running therethrough. The latch is mounted to said lid on an elongate rod located within the slot. The rod in turn is mounted to said lid. The latch is slidably operable between a closed position wherein the hook portion secures the lid to the storage tray, and an open position wherein the lid is separable from the storage tray. A cam surface between the underside of the latch and the top surface of the lid locks the latch in a closed position.

Abstract: An easily-folded E-flute corrugated carton for pizza, breadsticks, donuts, and the like. The carton is formed from a matable, alignable blank that reduces material consumption and cost. Key structural elements include (a) a front-edge-sloping cover with free side edges, (b) a rear wall with free ends, (c) parallel side walls each with a free rear end and free top edge, (d) inward-slope-creating corner flaps on front corners of the side walls, and (e) proportional bottom panel dimensions that allow the box to have acceptable load-carrying capacity, or box cavity volume.

Abstract: A new Reusable Facial Tissue Dispensing System for providing an enviromentally friendly tissue dispensing box which may be reused many times thereby reducing the amount of garbage. The inventive device includes a tissue dispensing box having an open rear side and a top side, an opening into the top side, a left and right flap, a top flap and a bottom flap pivotally secured to respective sides, a slit in the bottom flap and a tongue flap secured to the top flap. The slit receives the tongue flap when the box is closed with the tissue paper positioned within an interior of the box. Thereafter, the tissue paper is manually dispensed through the opening.

Abstract: A blank for a one-piece octagonal pizza box that uses a minimum of material and that can be manufactured in multiple units in inverted-and-mated configuration for substantial savings in material and cost.

Abstract: A type of box comprising three unique components: (1) an over-extending trapezoid-shape diagonal side wall, (2) a flapless corner interlock, and (3) a cover with parallel free side edges and obliquely disposed cover interlock flaps. The preferred embodiments have six side walls consisting of a rear wall, first and second opposing side walls, third and fourth opposing side walls extending obliquely from the first and second side walls, and a front wall opposing the rear wall. Also disclosed is a two-part cover interlock flap that engages with the third and fourth diagonal side walls.

Abstract: A container board for flat food products, made from a single piece of paper board such as a pizza, which includes a bottom wall surrounded by upright side walls and a pair of diagonally extending front corner walls is described and includes a lid portion having a top wall connected to a rearwardly disposed side wall of said bottom wall by a fold line forming a hinge. The lid portion is movable between a closed position covering the bottom wall and an open position. The lid walls are formed of a double ply having an upper edge provided with a top opening recess. The lid portion includes a top wall and said walls, the latter being conformed to be received in closely spaced relationship to the inner surfaces of the upright bottom side walls when the lid portion is in the closed position.

Abstract: A container for the storage, transport and handling of bulk mail is provided. The container includes a top panel that is adequately secured in place thereby eliminating the need for a separate tray, elastic strap and sleeve. A plurality of containers, in combination with a pallet, top and bottom caps and side enclosures provide an improved method for the shipment of large quantities of bulk mail and eliminates the need for shrink wrapping conventional sleeves onto pallets.

Abstract: A tray-cover, corner closure arrangement for a hexagonal, one-piece, collapsible, tray-type, paperboard container with diagonal front corners. The container includes a tray, with front end and tray side wall panels interconnected by a four section gusset, and a cover hinged to the tray and including a pair of corner lock tabs adapted to be inserted between the tray corner gussets and the tray bottom wall panel.

Abstract: A one-piece, collapsible, tray type, paperboard container, with truncated front corners. The container includes a pair of hingedly interconnected tray and cover members, each having a pair of side wall panels, and a pair of closure flaps with side portions that overlap the ends of the cover side wall panels to maintain them in place against the outer surfaces of the tray side wall panels when the container is in a closed condition.

Abstract: A carton for fast food items is provided. The carton has a polygonal bottom panel with four generally rectangular side wall panels foldably attached to the edges thereof. A major top closure panel is foldably connected to one of the side wall panels, and a minor top closure panel is foldably connected to the opposite side wall panel. The minor top closure panel carries a closure tab having bilateral locking wings. A slot is provided in the major top closure panel for receiving the closure tab. The carton includes corner closing, backfolded, double layer webs at each corner. Each web is foldably connected to a first associated side wall panel at a perforated fold scoreline collinear with the edge of that panel, and to an adjacent side wall panel along an angled perforated or cut fold scoreline extending outwardly at approximately 45.degree. from each corner of the bottom wall panel. The present invention also encompasses a die cut blank for forming the carton.

Abstract: A container formed by wrapping a slotted flexible sheet about rigid end panels having projections that extend through the slots. The projections include stacking projections which engage recesses in the end panels of adjacent stacked containers and support projections at the corners. The support projections engage each other when the containers are stacked to provide resistance to lateral loading. At least one end of the flexible sheet terminates in the top panel and engages a wedge-shaped projection on the end panels to lock that end of the sheet in place. The other end may be similarly locked in place or may overlap the first end and be held in place by a tab and slot arrangement. Alternatively, the other end portion of the sheet may include a lid which is held in place by mechanical tabs, while intermediate edges spaced from the end engage the wedge-shaped projections.

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 are provided. The sidewalls and endwalls are interlocked with a locking post arrangement to prevent pull-out.

Abstract: A Container for the storage, transport and handling of bulk mail is provided. The container includes a top panel that is adequately secured in place thereby eliminating the need for a separate tray, elastic strap and sleeve. A plurality of containers, in combination with a pallet, top and bottom caps and side enclosures provide an improved method for the shipment of large quantities of bulk mail and eliminates the need for shrink wrapping conventional sleeves onto pallets.

Abstract: A safety carton for pizza or the like is provided which consists of a rear wall that is hinged for connecting bottom and top panels together. The bottom and top panels each having rounded corners. Two opposed side walls and a fold over front wall are connected to and extend upwardly from the bottom panel. A pair of rear diagonal corner walls and a pair of front diagonal corner walls are each connected at one end to each side wall. A closure structure is connected thereto for selectively maintaining the top panel in a closed position.

Abstract: A package of one-piece folded construction includes a central, bottom portion having opposite parallel end edges and opposite parallel side edges. Plural end and side portions are attached to the bottom portion and arranged in serial fashion around the bottom portion as follows. A first end portion is attached to and extends laterally of an end edge of the bottom portion; a first side portion attaches to and extends laterally of a side edge of the bottom portion; a second end portion attaches to and extends laterally of another end edge of the bottom portion; and a second side portion attaches to and extends laterally of another side edge of the bottom portion. A gusset portion is provided between adjacent edges of respective ones of the end and side portions so that folding of the gussets orients the end and side portion generally perpendicular to the bottom portion. A first cover member attaches to one of the side portions and a second cover member attaches to the other side portion.