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Carton with self-contained reinforced handle

US4005815A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1976
Grant dateFeb 1, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 19, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/4608
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece paperboard carton for relatively heavy articles, the carton having a reclosable top closure and a self-contained carrying handle formed in one of its body walls, the body wall in which the handle is formed being reinforced in the area of the handle by a plurality of thicknesses of paperboard one of which comprises a flap extension carried by one of the top closure flaps, means being provided to secure the flap extension in handle reinforcing position when the top closure is in the fully closed position.

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