Knocked-down flat preform for a shipping and display container
US5505369A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/328
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Unitary preform includes a knocked-down flat shroud having sidewalls received inside a knocked-down flat tray and adhered thereto for handling by a conventional case packer having a single magazine. The shroud is releasable when the case is packed to provide a display tray for product packed therein. Handles in the tray provide means for releasing adhesive. Alternatively, the tray may be received inside the shroud. Methods of manufacture include steps of folding and adhering separately formed flat parts.
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