Wraparound multipack with carrying handle

US5158177A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• The Mead Corporation · US

Inventors

• Emanuel Negelen · Schweich, DE
• Rolf Muller · St. Georgen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 1991
• Grant date: Oct 27, 1992
• Expiry date: Sep 23, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2571/00716
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton accommodating a plurality of articles, such as bottles (B) comprises a top (14, 16, 18, 20) a base and a pair of side walls (12, 22) interconnecting the top and the base thereby forming a tubular structure has a carrying handle (H) extending upwardly from the top and locking tabs (50, 52, 54) which tie together facing panels (16, 18) at lower portions of said carrying handle to maintain the carrying handle in an upstanding position for use.