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Carton with handle and dispenser

US9376230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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42Claims

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Assignee

Graphic Packaging International, LLC · US

Inventors

Raymond S. Kastanek · Longmont, US
Mark Baldino · Marietta, US
Robert L. Sutherland · Kennesaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2013
Grant date	Jun 28, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 27, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2571/00728
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and a dispenser comprising a dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is at least partially defined by a tear line extending in at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The dispenser panel can be at least partially removable from the carton to create a dispenser opening. The carton also can comprise a handle for grasping and carrying the carton. The handle comprises a handle feature extending in at least the dispenser panel, and at least a portion of the handle can be removable from the carton with the dispenser panel.

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