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Recloseable carton

  • US 7,021,525 B2
  • Filed: 09/05/2003
  • Issued: 04/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A blank for forming a carton, the blank comprising:

  • a first major panel;

    a second major panel;

    a first minor panel connected between the first and second major panels;

    a first closure flap connected to a first end of the first major panel and extending therefrom to a leading edge, the first closure flap including a central region forming a tuck slot that extends to and is open relative to the leading edge, the central region defining a first, a second, and a third section, the leading edge at the first and third sections tapering at a taper angle to the second section such that the second section defines a minimum width of the tuck slot; and

    a second closure flap extending from a first end of the second major panel, the second closure flap forming a tab including opposing side portions tapering at a taper angle to a central portion;

    wherein the taper angle of the tuck slot is greater than the taper angle of the tab such that the tuck slot is adapted to selectively receive the tab in a carton formed by the blank.

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