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Methods and systems for packaging a product

US8365914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31B70/826
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton comprises a plurality of adjoined panels that define an interior space, including a front panel and a back panel opposite one another, and a first side panel and a second side panel opposite one another, at least one of which is a movable panel operative for being moved between a first position and a second position, and a heat-shrink patch at least partially joined to the movable panel on a side of the movable panel facing the interior space, the heat-shrink patch being operative for shrinking in response to heat so that shrinking the heat-shrink patch moves the movable panel from the first position to the second position.

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