Container and blank for constructing same
US4520930A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2231/022
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The drawings and description disclose a thermoplastic coated square or rectangular cross-section container suitable for being filled with milk, juice or other still beverage, and having a top closure arrangement adapted to being readily partially opened to disclose an opening therein. The opening may be suitable for a straw or, alternatively, for drinking or pouring therefrom. The top closure arrangement includes edge panels on three sides thereof, with the front edge panel including straw opening means and having a central portion thereof adaptable to being folded back onto itself around a weakened or perforated line and having a lift tab extending therefrom, and a cover panel secured to the three edge panels such that the cover panel is peeled away from the front edge panel by manually lifting the lift tab. Alternately, in one embodiment, lifting the lift tab exposes a straw opening access to the contents, without disturbing the cover panel.
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