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Box with improved gripping functionality

US10427827B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
19References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2018
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/46088
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A box includes at least four side panels. A first minor panel includes a first minor flap. A first major panel includes a first major flap. A second minor panel includes a second minor flap. A second major panel includes a second major flap. The box also includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end includes the first and second minor flaps and the first and second major flaps. The first minor flap is positioned opposite the second minor flap, and the first major flap is positioned opposite the second major flap. Portions of the first and second major flaps overlie portions of the first and second minor flaps. An opening extends through portions of the first and second major flaps between the first and second minor flaps. The opening extends the entire distance between opposing peripheral edges of the first and second major panels.

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