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Carton with insert

US9073663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2571/00839
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton has a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps is respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps is at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton has a handle formed in at least one of the plurality of end flaps. A reinforcing insert can comprise a central panel, a first end flap, and second end flap foldably connected to the central panel. The central panel at least partially overlaps the top panel, the first end flap is positioned for contact with at least one of the plurality of containers, and the second end flap is positioned for reinforcing the handle.

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