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Dispenser with detachable retention feature

US7073665B2 · kind B2 · utility

57Cited by
21References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2003
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2571/00728
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton for dispensing articles having a dispensing feature is adapted for restraining articles within the carton until the consumer desires to remove the endmost articles from the carton. To erect the carton, a plurality of panels are connected together to define an end of the carton. A first detachable portion at the end of the carton may be detached from the carton to define an opening for dispensing articles from an upper or lower row of articles within the carton. A second detachable portion at the end of the carton borders the first detachable portion and may also be detached from the carton to enlarge the opening in an alternative embodiment. The second detachable portion restrains articles in an upper row of articles prior to detaching the second detachable portion from the erected carton.

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