Carton with insert and dispenser
US7870957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00728
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package (10) includes a plurality of articles (B) that are disposed on their sides in a matrix arrangement that includes a plurality of rows (R1, R2, R3) and columns (C1, C2, C3, C4). A lower row (R1) of articles (B) defines a dispensing position (P1) for each column (C1, C2, C3, C4) and upper rows (R2, R3) of articles (B) define descending positions (P2, P3) for each column (C1, C2, C3, C4). A carton (500) encloses the articles (B) and includes a detachable portion (1115, 1315) that can be detached along a severance line (1110, 1310) to expose the articles in the dispensing positions (P1). Inserts (400, 800, 1000) are provided to facilitate dispensing the articles, to control the rate of descent of articles moving from the descending positions (P2, P3) toward the dispensing positions (P1), and/or to provide insulation between the articles as they move toward the dispensing positions (P1).
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