Collapsible carton sleeve

US6394337B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael Edward Ross · Los Angeles, US
• Josephine Telesca · Stamford, US
• Dean Rainey · Clinton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 2, 2001
• Grant date: May 28, 2002
• Expiry date: Feb 2, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D77/003
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sleeve is provided which in assembled form slides over an openable carton with a protuberance to maintain the carton in its closed position. The sleeve may be assembled prior to production and stored flat or in a roll to minimize storage space and save production costs.