Container with locking tab closure
US12187504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/443
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Herein is provided a container including a plurality of sidewalls (3, 7, 9) connected to one another along foldlines, and a base. The base includes first, second, third and fourth base flaps (11, 13, 15, 17) connected along respective foldlines to respective sidewalls. The second and third base flaps (13, 15) are folded over the first base flap (11) and the fourth base flap (17) is folded over the second and third base flaps (13, 15). The fourth base flap (17) includes a base panel portion which forms part of the exterior of the base and a locking tab portion connected to a distal end of the base panel portion. The locking tab portion is inserted into the interior of the container through a slot defined by the first, second and third base flaps (11, 13, 15) to retain the base in a closed configuration. A cutline is provided extending inwardly from the side edge of the fourth base flap (17) on each side of the fourth base flap (17) at a transition between the base panel portion and the locking tab portion.
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