Cup dispenser
US6926147B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00716
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carton for dispensing articles such as cups while retaining the remaining cups in the open carton. A plurality of panels are connected together to define a carton. A bottom panel includes a plurality of article-receiving openings therethrough. The openings are configured to receive articles and to retain the articles by their top flanges. Each of the openings is disposed adjacent to a fold line connecting the bottom panel with a side panel. The fold line includes a frangible portion that is positioned in proximity of at least one of the openings. Moving each article within the respective opening permits a flange of that article to initiate breakage of the frangible portion to release that article from the respective opening so that that article may be dispensed from the carton.
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