Packaging of multiple cups

US9290301B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Del Monte Foods, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel M. Dominski · Syracuse, US
• Brian J. Olson · Pleasanton, US
• Roy Greengrass · Discovery Bay, US
• James E. McCay · Fairfield, US
• Jonathan Lee · Brooklyn, US
• Thomas Lebeau · Montréal, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 9, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 22, 2016
• Expiry date: Nov 9, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2571/00728
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices and methods for packaging food cups is provided. The devices include unitary blanks with a front panel, bottom panel, rear panel, top panel, and side closures (in various forms) configured for assembly into a hollow substantially polyhedral package enclosure for 2 cups, 4 cups, or other even number of cups. Package enclosures with different side closures are designed for assembly with no glue joints, one glue joint, 3 glue joints (two cup enclosure), or 5 glue joints. Package enclosures provide visual displays that permit viewing of contents of cups secured in the enclosures. Package enclosures are structurally stable for packaging, transport, and storage. And the visual displays provide aesthetic appeal for consumers. Material and manufacturing costs and product waste are minimized with the invention.