Tri-fold egg carton with lid sidewall protrusions
US9169058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/324
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improvements have been made to one or more of a lid, cover, and base of a tri-fold egg carton, the improvements allowing the secure and easy loading and protection of jumbo sized eggs, in cartons that can be processed and packaged with standard equipment and in standard case sizes. Further, in one or more embodiments the improvements provide improved processability with automated labeling equipment. In one or more embodiments, the improvements allow for improved de-nesting of multiple empty cartons, prior to filling.
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