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Carton with dispenser

US7478725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 2005
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A carton for enclosing cylindrical articles includes a dispenser that provides access to at least two endmost articles in an uppermost row, and to at least one article in a lowermost row, when fully loaded. The dispenser is defined by contiguous severance lines that extend across the top wall, side walls, and end wall. The dispenser is opened by tearing the severance lines to define a stopper wall and as a recess in each side wall that, at its lowest point, is spaced at a distance above the bottom wall less than half the height of the carton, with the dimensions and position of the recess being sufficient to expose at least part of the ends of one or more lowermost articles. Each side wall severance line meets the end wall severance line at a distance above the bottom wall no less than half the height of the carton.

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