Carton with handle

US10549875B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Graphic Packaging International, LLC · US

Inventors

• Raymond R. Spivey, Sr. · Mableton, US
• Charles Frances Coxe, Jr. · Hiawassee, US
• Aaron L. Bates · Powder Springs, US
• Mark Baldino · Marietta, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 29, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 8, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2571/00728
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The carton includes a first end flap foldably connected to a first panel of the plurality of panels and a second end flap foldably connected to a second panel of the plurality of panels. The first end flap and the second end flap form a closed end of the carton. The carton further includes a handle comprising a first handle feature in the first end flap and a second handle feature in the second end flap. The first and second handle features are configured for directing stress and controlling tearing of the carton when force is applied to the handle.