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Graphic Packaging International, Inc. v. C.W. Zumbiel Co. DC
- 1:10-cv-03008
- N.D. Ga.
- Judge: Amy Totenberg +1
- Filed: 09/20/2010
- Closed: 08/19/2011
- Latest Docket Entry: 09/16/2013
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
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Graphic Packaging International, Inc. v. C.W. Zumbiel Co. DC
- 1:10-cv-03008
- N.D. Ga.
- Judge: Amy Totenberg +1
- Filed: 09/20/2010
- Closed: 08/19/2011
- Latest Docket Entry: 09/16/2013
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
Cause of Action
Willful Patent Infringement
Market Sector
Consumer Products
Assigned Judge
Previously Presiding
Thomas W. Thrash, Jr (until 12/18/2011)
Outcome Summary
- Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a. a top panel, two side panels, a bottom panel, and two closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end; b. a continuous line
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
2 |
The carton of claim 1, wherein the continuous line comprises a tear line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
3 |
The carton of claim 1, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
4 |
The carton of claim 3, in which the finger flap is located between a first container and a second container in the top row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
5 |
The carton of claim 1, which comprises only two rows of the containers, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
6 |
The carton of claim 5, wherein the rows include a first container and a second container adjacent and contacting the first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent and contacting the second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
7 |
The carton of claim 6, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
8 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having parallel fold lines therein, the parallel fold lines defining areas of the
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
9 |
The blank of claim 8, wherein the tear line extends across each of the top flaps, such that when the carton is formed from the blank, a single tear line will be formed across the top of the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
10 |
A method of forming a blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in rows, with a top row and a bottom row, into a carton, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having parallel fold lines therein, the parallel
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
11 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a bottom panel connected at
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
12 |
The blank of claim 11, wherein the tear line extending across the first side panel extends at least partially diagonally toward the first side end flap, and the tear line extending across the second side panel extends at least partially diagonally
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
13 |
The blank of claim 11, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
14 |
The blank of claim 13, wherein the finger flap is between a first container and a second container in the top row when the carton is assembled and the containers are arranged in rows.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
15 |
The blank of claim 11, including a bottom end flap joined to the corresponding end of the bottom panel adjacent the first and second side end flaps by a seventh fold line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
16 |
The blank of claim 15, including top end flaps joined to each end of each of the first and second top flaps by fold lines, a first side panel end flap joined to the end of the first side panel by a first side panel fold line, a second side panel end
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
17 |
A method of forming a blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, into a carton, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
18 |
A method of opening an enclosed carton containing a plurality of containers in rows, including at least a top row and a bottom row, the carton having (i) a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
19 |
The method of claim 18, including the step of continuing the opening of the structure until the portion of the tear line extending across the exiting end is completely detached from the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
20 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having first, second, third and fourth parallel fold lines therein, said parallel
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
21 |
The blank of claim 20, wherein the line of removal extends across each of the top flaps, such that when the carton is formed from the blank, a single line of removal will be formed across the top of the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
22 |
A method of forming a blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, into a carton, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having first, second, third and fourth
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
23 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a bottom panel
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
24 |
The blank of claim 23, further comprising a finger flap in the first and second top flaps adjacent the portions of the tear lines which extend across the first and the second top flaps.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
25 |
A method of forming a blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, into a carton, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
26 |
A method of opening an enclosed carton containing a plurality of containers in two rows, including a top row and a bottom row, the carton having (i) a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end,
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
27 |
The method of claim 26, including the step of subsequently removing the structure from the carton by detaching the portion of the tear line extending across the exiting end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a. a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and two closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end; b. a dispenser adapted to
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Enforceable and Valid
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2 |
The carton of claim 1, said dispenser adapted to be hingedly connected to the exiting end after said dispenser is opened.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
3 |
The carton of claim 1, wherein the continuous line comprises a tear line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
4 |
The carton of claim 1, wherein the means for starting comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
5 |
The carton of claim 4, in which the finger flap is positioned along the top panel above and between a first container and a second container in the top row adjacent the exiting end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
6 |
The carton of claim 1, wherein each end comprises a top end flap, a bottom end flap, and side end flaps, and includes means holding said flaps together.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
7 |
The carton of claim 1, which comprises only two rows of the containers, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
8 |
The carton of claim 7, wherein the rows include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
9 |
The carton of claim 8, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
10 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a. a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end; b. a dispenser adapted to be
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
11 |
The carton of claim 10, wherein the continuous line comprises a tear line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
12 |
The carton of claim 10, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
13 |
The carton of claim 12, in which the finger flap is located between a first container and a second container in the top row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
14 |
The carton of claim 10, which comprises only two rows of the containers, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
15 |
The carton of claim 14, wherein the rows include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
16 |
The carton of claim 15, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the upper row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the lower row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
17 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having parallel fold lines therein, the parallel fold lines defining areas of the
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
18 |
The blank of claim 17, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
19 |
The blank of claim 18, wherein the finger flap is positioned to be located between a first container and a second container in the top row when the carton is assembled and the containers are arranged in rows.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
20 |
The blank of claim 17, wherein a first side area comprises first and second parallel fold lines defining a first panel, a bottom area comprises the second parallel fold line and a third parallel fold line defining a second panel, an other side area
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Enforceable and Valid
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21 |
The blank of claim 20, wherein the tear line extends across each of the top flaps, such that when the carton is formed from the blank, a single tear line will be formed across the top of the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
22 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 20, into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the top flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. closing both ends of the sleeve.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
23 |
The method of claim 22, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides, to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
24 |
The method of claim 23, wherein the rows include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
25 |
The method of claim 24, wherein the first and third containers are in the top row and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
26 |
The blank of claim 17, wherein a first side area comprises first and second parallel fold lines defining a first panel, a top area comprises the second parallel fold line and a third parallel fold line defining a second panel, an other side area
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
27 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 26, into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the bottom flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. closing both ends of the sleeve.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
28 |
The method of claim 27, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides, to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
29 |
The method of claim 28, wherein the rows include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end, and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
30 |
The method of claim 29, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
31 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a bottom panel connected at
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
32 |
The blank of claim 31, wherein the tear line extending across the first side panel extends at least partially diagonally toward the first side end flap, and the tear line extending across the second side panel extends at least partially diagonally
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
33 |
The blank of claim 31, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
34 |
The blank of claim 33, wherein the finger flap is between a first container and a second container in the top row when the carton is assembled and the containers are arranged in rows.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
35 |
The blank of claim 31, including a bottom end flap joined to the corresponding end of the bottom panel adjacent the first and second side end flaps by a seventh fold line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
36 |
The blank of claim 35, including top end flaps joined to each end of each of the first and second top flaps by fold lines, a first side panel end flap joined to the end of the first side panel by a first side panel fold line, a second side panel end
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Enforceable and Valid
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37 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 36 into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the first and second top flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. attaching together the top end flaps, the
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Enforceable and Valid
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38 |
The method of claim 37, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
39 |
The method of claim 38, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
40 |
The method of claim 39, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
41 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first bottom flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a top panel
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Enforceable and Valid
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42 |
The blank of claim 41, wherein the tear line extends at least partially diagonally across the first side panel toward the first side end flap, and the tear line extending across the second side panel extends at least partially diagonally toward the
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Enforceable and Valid
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43 |
The blank of claim 41, wherein a substantial portion of the tear line across the first side panel and across the second side panel extends diagonally from a point adjacent said top panel to a point adjacent the first side end flap and the second side
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
44 |
The blank of claim 41, and means defined in the top panel for facilitating the detachment of the dispenser.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
45 |
The blank of claim 44, wherein the means for facilitating comprises a finger flap.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
46 |
The blank of claim 45, wherein the finger flap is between a first container and a second container in the top row when the carton is assembled and the containers are arranged in rows.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
47 |
The blank of claim 41, including top end flaps joined to each end of the top panel by fold lines, a first side panel end flap joined to the end of the first side panel by a first side panel fold line, a second side panel end flap joined to the end of
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
48 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 47 into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the bottom flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. closing both ends of the sleeve.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
49 |
The method of claim 48, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides in the top row and in the bottom row, with each said container in the top row positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
50 |
The method of claim 49, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
51 |
The method of claim 50, wherein the first and third containers are in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
52 |
A method of opening an enclosed carton containing a plurality of containers in rows, including at least a top row and a bottom row, the carton having (i) a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
53 |
The method of claim 52, including the step of continuing the opening of the dispenser until the portion of the tear line extending across the exiting end is completely detached from the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
54 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a. a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end; b. a dispenser which is
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
55 |
The carton of claim 54, including means in the top panel for facilitating the opening of the dispenser, whereby opening of the dispenser is started at the top panel.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
56 |
The carton of claim 55, the means for facilitating comprising a finger flap positioned in said top panel approximately between a first container and second container in the top row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
57 |
The carton of claim 55, which is so dimensioned as to carry only two rows of containers, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row, whereby the basket will catch an end
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Enforceable and Valid
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58 |
The carton of claim 57, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
59 |
The carton of claim 58, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
60 |
An enclosed carton for carrying a plurality of containers in only two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a. a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end, each container
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Enforceable and Valid
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61 |
The carton of claim 60, wherein the dispenser is capable of remaining attached to the carton by a portion of the tear line which extends across the exiting end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
62 |
The carton of claim 60, including means in the top panel for facilitating the opening of the dispenser, whereby opening of the dispenser is started at the top panel.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
63 |
The carton of claim 60, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
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64 |
The carton of claim 63, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
65 |
The carton of claim 62, the means for facilitating comprising a finger flap located along the tear line extending across the top panel for opening the dispenser along the line.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
66 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers arranged in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a sheet of material having first, second, third and fourth parallel fold lines therein, said parallel
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Enforceable and Valid
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67 |
The blank of claim 66, wherein the area corresponding to one side comprises a first panel located between the first and second parallel fold lines, the area corresponding to the bottom comprises a second panel located between the second and third
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Enforceable and Valid
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68 |
The blank of claim 67, wherein the line of removal extends across each of the top flaps, such that when the carton is formed from the blank, a single line of removal will be formed across the top of the carton.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
69 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 67 into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the top flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. closing both ends of the sleeve.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
70 |
The method of claim 69, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides, to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
71 |
The method of claim 70, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
72 |
The method of claim 71, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
73 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first top flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a bottom panel connected at
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
74 |
The blank of claim 73, and further comprising a finger flap in the first and second top flaps adjacent the portions of the tear lines which extend across the first and the second top flaps.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
75 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 73 into a carton, wherein the blank has a bottom end flap foldably attached to each end of the bottom panel, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the first and second top flaps together to form a sleeve; b.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
76 |
The method of claim 75, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides, to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
77 |
The method of claim 76, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
78 |
The method of claim 77, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
79 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in two rows, with a top row and a bottom row, the blank comprising: a. a first bottom flap connected to one edge of a first side panel by a first fold line, a top panel connected at
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
80 |
The blank of claim 79, and further comprising a finger flap in the top panel adjacent the portion of the tear line that extends across the top panel.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
81 |
The method of forming the blank of claim 79 into a carton, comprising the steps of: a. attaching the first and second bottom flaps together to form a sleeve; b. loading the containers into the sleeve; and c. attaching together bottom end flaps, which
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Enforceable and Valid
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82 |
The method of claim 81, wherein the containers are loaded into the sleeve on their sides, to form the top row and the bottom row, with each said container in the top row being positioned directly above a corresponding container in the bottom row.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
83 |
The method of claim 82, wherein the rows of containers include a first container and a second container adjacent to and contacting a first closed end and a third container and a fourth container adjacent to and contacting a second closed end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
84 |
The method of claim 83, wherein the first and third containers are arranged in the top row of containers and the second and fourth containers are in the bottom row of containers.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
85 |
A method of opening an enclosed carton containing a plurality of containers in two rows, including a top row and a bottom row, the carton having (i) a top panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and closed ends, at least one of which is an exiting end,
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
86 |
The method of claim 85, including the step of subsequently removing the dispenser from the carton by detaching the portion of the tear line extending across the exiting end.
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
87 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, including a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a top panel, two side panels, at least one bottom panel, and two closed ends, including an exiting end; wherein the top
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
88 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, including a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a top panel, two side panels, at least one bottom panel, and two closed ends, including an exiting end; wherein the top
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Enforceable and Valid
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89 |
An enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, including a top row and a bottom row, the carton comprising: a top panel, two side panels, at least one bottom panel, and two closed ends, including an exiting end; wherein the top
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Enforceable and Valid
Entry 63 Entry 61 |
90 |
A blank for forming an enclosed carton for a plurality of containers in only two rows, the carton comprising: a top panel, two side panels, at least one bottom panel and two closed ends, including an exiting end; wherein the top panel, the side
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Enforceable and Valid
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