Easily sealable, openable, and reclosable carton
US5178270A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/813
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cigarette carton formed from a blank in which the front and rear long walls of the carton are joined along a side wall instead of along a top or bottom wall. The carton thus has two sets of closure flaps, one set along the top end and another set along the bottom end. At least one set of closure flaps is a set of lap flaps, which are easily opened by a tax-stamping machine and easily closed by a machine. Preferably the other set of closure flaps is a tuck-in flap which is easily openable and reclosable by a consumer. Also disclosed is a multiple unit carton formed by applying adhesive bearing carrier means across top and bottom walls of the adjoining cartons. The multiple unit carton may be separated by a retailer or consumer for purchase of the individual component cartons.
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