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Carton With Multi-Ply Handle

  • US 20100243721A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2010
  • Published: 09/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forming a carton from a blank, the method comprising:

  • obtaining a blank, the blank comprising;

    a first top panel comprising a first handle portion, a handle feature located adjacent to the first handle portion, and a reinforcing handle portion located adjacent to the first handle portion, the reinforcing handle portion being foldably connected to the first top panel at a first fold line, wherein the first handle portion is located between the handle feature and the reinforcing handle portion and the reinforcing handle portion is at least partially defined by a breachable line of disruption in the first top panel;

    a first side panel foldably connected to the first top panel at a second fold line, wherein the reinforcing handle portion is located between the first fold line and the second fold line;

    a bottom panel;

    a second side panel foldably connected to the second top panel; and

    a second top panel comprising a second handle portion;

    folding the reinforcing handle portion of the first top panel about the first fold line so that it overlaps the first handle portion of the first top panel;

    adhering the reinforcing handle portion to the first handle portion;

    folding the blank so that the second top panel overlaps the first top panel and the second handle portion overlaps the first handle portion; and

    adhering the second top panel to the first top panel.

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