Patent · US Expired

Composite package for scoopable products

US5642833A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
21References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1996
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D77/0426
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite package for scoopable products comprising an outer rectangular paperboard box having vertical front, rear, and side walls and an upper foldable flap assembly connected to said vertical walls. An inner thin-walled plastic jar has a lower generally rectangular portion fitting within said box and an upper portion of slightly reduced cross-sectional size provided with a large open mouth. The lid is removably connected over said mouth and is normally covered by the flap assembly. The upper portion has wall sections spaced inwardly from opposed walls of the box to provide finger receiving spaces therebetween, and the opposed walls have finger receiving openings adjacent said spaces to facilitate handling of said box.

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