Blanks and methods for forming containers having stacking platforms
US9566756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2110/35
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blank of sheet material for forming a container includes a plurality of side panels and a glue panel coupled together in series along a plurality of generally parallel fold lines. At least one of the generally parallel fold lines has an increased stiffness. The blank also includes a plurality of bottom panels. At least one of the bottom panels includes at least one bottom corner portion that extends adjacent to and beneath a free bottom edge of a corresponding one of the corner panels and the glue panel. The blank further includes a plurality of top panels. At least one of the top panels includes at least one top corner portion that extends adjacent to and above a free top edge of a corresponding one of the corner panels and the glue panel.
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