Easy set-up carton and method
US5205474A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S229/904
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blank and carry-out tray for carrying a variety of food products are provided and the tray is capable of transformation from a storage condition of a substantially flat configuration to an erect and upright useable condition by manipulation of a plurality of foldably connected portions that move similarly to a parallel linkage arrangement and which are provided with a locking mechanism that automatically lock the tray in its upright and useable condition.
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