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Carton with tab latch closure

  • US 3,977,595 A
  • Filed: 04/07/1975
  • Issued: 08/31/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A carton, comprising:

  • a first space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a first closing edge;

    a second space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a second closing edge for engagement with said first closing edge to define a chamber between said members bounded by said walls;

    a portion of said second member wall extending outwardly, forming a closed loop having a leading edge adjacent said second closing edge and having a trailing edge, said leading edge being wider than said trailing edge; and

    a tab hingedly connected to said first closing edge and extending therefrom for insertion through said loop, said tab being narrower along its length than the leading edge of said loop, thereby providing a passageway along at least one side thereof, through said loop thereat into said carton;

    said loop and tab being formed to secure said tab against said second member when received through said loop.

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