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Carton with insert

US8496109B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
2References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2012
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/6632
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. At least two end flaps can be overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A reinforcing insert comprises a central panel and at least one reinforcing end flap. The central panel can be at least partially disposed in the interior of the carton, and the at least one reinforcing end flap can comprise a base portion and a distal portion foldably connected to the base portion. The base portion extends in an oblique direction from the central panel toward the closed end of the carton, and at least a portion of the distal portion is positioned outwardly of at least one of the end flaps.

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