Cartons, Packages, Blanks, And Containers Having Dispensing And Opening Features

• US 20100193575A1
• Filed: 02/04/2010
• Published: 08/05/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Graphic Packaging International Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Graphic Packaging International Incorporated
• Inventors: Jesch, Norman L., Fontaine, Alan, Fitzwater, Kelly R.
• Granted Patent: US 8,220,701 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 229/5.81
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 43/0218 on both the inside and the outside of the mouth of the container B65D43/0216 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 43/022 only on the inside, or a part turned to the inside, of the mouth of the container B65D43/0216 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 43/0222 only on the outside, or a part turned to the outside, of the mouth of the container B65D43/0216 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 5/563 Laminated linings; Coatings
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 5/68 Telescope flanged lids
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 5/727 Dispensing openings provided in the upper end-walls of tubular containers, the openings being closed by means of separate stopper or other closure elements
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 5/746 Spouts formed separately from the container

Abstract

A carton, package, or container formed from a blank and that include a film or other moisture resistant lining applied thereto are described. The film is adhered to the inside panels of the carton, package, or container. The carton, package, or container are capable of receiving a lid and contents therein when formed. The cartons, packages, and containers include reclosable features and may be sealed against moisture and other environmental factors.

Claims

1. A carton with a moisture barrier, the carton having a top end and a bottom end, the carton comprising:

a blank having a front face and a back face and including;

a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side;

a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the third side, a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the fourth side;

a moisture resistant film adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel;

wherein the carton is sized to receive a removable lid at its top end.

2. The carton of claim 1 wherein the film extends an extension beyond the top end of the blank.

3. The carton of claim 2 wherein the film is folded to close contents in the carton to form a package.

4. The carton of claim 2 wherein the film is rolled to close contents in the carton to form a package.

5. The carton of claim 1 wherein the film is sealed along the top of the carton to form a seal capable of being punctured.

6. The carton of claim 5 wherein the lid has an open portion and a closed portion and wherein at least a first portion of the seal is covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and the first portion of the seal is exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration.

7. The carton of claim 1 wherein the lid has an open portion and a closed portion and wherein at least a first portion of the seal is covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and the first portion of the seal is exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration.

8. The carton of claim 1 wherein the lid has a closed portion and portion capable of being hinged to create an opening in the carton.

9. The carton of claim 8 wherein the opening is formed in a corner of the carton.

10. The carton of claim 9 wherein the lid is formed in a triangular configuration.

11. The carton of claim 8 wherein the opening is formed entirely in either the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side.

12. The carton of claim 11 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

13. The carton of claim 8 wherein the lid covers the top end of the carton and the hinged portion is disposed entirely within the lid.

14. The carton of claim 13 wherein the lid is formed in a rectangular configuration.

15. The carton of claim 13 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

16. The carton of claim 8 wherein the opening is formed in at least two of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side.

17. The carton of claim 16 wherein the lid is formed in an L-shaped configuration.

18. The carton of claim 8 wherein the lid covers the top end of the carton and includes hinged closure flaps capable of engaging projections on the carton.

19. The carton of claim 18 wherein the lid is formed in a rectangular configuration.

20. The carton of claim 18 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

21. The carton of claim 18 including a bag disposed in the carton beneath the lid.

22. The carton of claim 1 including a handle attached to the carton.

23. A package having a top end and a bottom end, the package comprising:

a carton with a moisture barrier being formed from;

a blank including;

a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side;

a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the third side, a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line of the fourth side;

a moisture resistant film adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel;

a removable lid attached to the top end of the carton; and

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a product disposed within the film in the carton.

24. The package of claim 23 wherein the film extends an extension beyond the top end of the blank.

25. The package of claim 24 wherein the film is folded to close contents in the package to form a package.

26. The package of claim 24 wherein the film is rolled to close contents in the package to form a package.

27. The package of claim 23 wherein the film is sealed along the top of the package to form a seal capable of being punctured.

28. The package of claim 27 wherein the lid has an open portion and a closed portion and wherein at least a first portion of the seal is covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and the first portion of the seal is exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration.

29. The package of claim 23 wherein the lid has an open portion and a closed portion and wherein at least a first portion of the seal is covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and the first portion of the seal is exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration.

30. The package of claim 23 wherein the lid has a closed portion and portion capable of being hinged to create an opening in the package.

31. The package of claim 30 wherein the opening is formed in a corner of the package.

32. The package of claim 31 wherein the lid is formed in a triangular configuration.

33. The package of claim 30 wherein the opening in formed entirely in either the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side.

34. The package of claim 33 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

35. The package of claim 30 wherein the lid covers the top end of the package and the hinged portion is disposed entirely within the lid.

36. The package of claim 35 wherein the lid is formed in a rectangular configuration.

37. The package of claim 35 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

38. The package of claim 30 wherein the opening in formed in at least two of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side.

39. The package of claim 38 wherein the lid is formed in an L-shaped configuration.

40. The package of claim 30 wherein the lid covers the top end of the package and includes hinged closure flaps capable of engaging projections on the package.

41. The package of claim 40 wherein the lid is formed in a rectangular configuration.

42. The package of claim 40 wherein the lid is formed in a circular configuration.

43. The package of claim 40 including a bag disposed in the package beneath the lid.

44. The package of claim 23 including a handle attached to the package.

45. A blank for forming a carton, the blank comprising:

a top end and a bottom end, and a front face and a back face;

a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side;

a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to the first side;

a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the second side;

a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the third side;

a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the fourth side;

a film adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side of the blank, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel;

wherein the film extends beyond the top end of the blank.

46. The blank of claim 45 wherein an adhesive panel is attached along a fourth fold line to the fourth side.

47. The blank of claim 46 wherein an adhesive is added to the blank along the adhesive panel and portions of at least either the first side end panel, the second side end panel, the third side end panel, or the fourth side end panel.

48. A blank for forming a carton, the blank comprising:

a top end and a bottom end, and a front face and a back face;

a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side, the fourth side being connected to an adhesive panel;

a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to the first side;

a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the second side;

a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the third side;

a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the fourth side; and

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a film adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side of the blank, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel;

wherein the film extends beyond the top end of the blank.

49. The blank of claim 48 wherein a fifth side end panel is connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the adhesive panel.

50. The blank of claim 49 wherein an adhesive is added to the blank along the adhesive panel and portions of at least either the first side end panel, the second side end panel, the third side end panel, the fourth side end panel, or the fifth side end panel.