Patent · US Expired

Easy set-up carton and method

US5205474A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1992
Grant dateApr 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 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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