Shipping carton and display unit for tubes
US5167324A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/5445
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shipping carton where at least one divider is convertible without the use of tools to an attractive display case. The dividers in the carton reinforce the carton when used for shipping and hold the contents in substantially vertical alignment for display. The conversion without tools is facilitated by a tear strip which separates the upper and lower portions in all but one side. Scores separate the upper and lower portions of the one side and the divider. The scores and the tear strip in place connect the upper and lower portions to provide a strong shipping carton, but upon removal of the tear strip, the scores are readily broken without tools to remove the upper portion and allow the lower portion to be used as an attractive display case.
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