Easy-opening carton for shipping and storing cut paper

US8459449B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Timothy J. Justice · Williston, US
• Wayne H. Kuhn · Palos Park, US
• Charles T. Strominger · Stillman Valley, US
• Ronald F. Schmitz · Taylorsville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 13, 2006
• Grant date: Jun 11, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D85/62
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An easy to carry lightweight carton for shipping and storing cut paper and for providing rapid and easy access to the paper when the carton is opened. The carton has a base portion and a lid pivotally attached to the base portion. A front wall of the carton may be pivoted down when the lid is pivoted up to facilitate access to the contents of the carton for ease of unloading of paper from the carton. A carry handle is built into the lid to facilitate carrying of the carton. The carton may be re-closed after it is opened.