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Methods and apparatus for manufacture of a reclosable plastic carton

US7516599B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2005
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton formed from a unitary blank for storing food within and methods of manufacture of the carton thereform, are disclosed herein. The carton comprises a generally rectangular bottom having a pair of major bottom flaps and a pair of minor bottom flaps that are folded to form a substantially closed bottom, and a pair of major side panels, a pair of minor side panels, and a secondary side panel that are folded perpendicular to the bottom. An opening is defined by the upper ends of the major side panels and the minor side panels opposite the bottom and is generally non-rectangular.

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