Carton with two-step opening feature defining yieldable dispenser
US7328798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00728
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carton for dispensing and retaining articles such as cans or bottles is opened by at least partially removing a first detachable portion and then by at least partially detaching a second detachable portion. Removal of the first detachable portion defines an opening for dispensing articles, and defines means for retaining articles in the carton after one or both of the detachable portions have been removed, such as a stopper wall. Removal of the first detachable portion provides access to the second detachable portion to facilitate subsequent and at least partial detachment thereof. The second detachable portion may be yieldable so as to variably and reversibly redefine or reconfigure the opening to enlarge the opening to facilitate removal of articles that are being dispensed, and to reduce the opening to retain articles in the carton that are not being dispensed.
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