Enclosed container carton convertible into a tray
First Claim
1. A carton blank, comprising:
- a top panel having a hinge fold line extending along a width of the blank;
a first top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a first and a second triangular panel, the first and second triangular panels both being directly foldably connected to the top panel;
a second top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a third and a fourth triangular panel, the third and fourth triangular panels both being directly foldably connected to the top panel;
a bottom side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first transverse fold line extending along the width of the blank;
a first bottom flap foldably connected to the bottom side panel at a second transverse fold line, wherein the first bottom flap has a first tear strip that extends along the width of the blank;
a top side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a third transverse fold line; and
a second bottom flap foldably connected to the top side panel at a fourth transverse fold line, wherein the second bottom flap has a second tear strip that extends along the width of the blank.
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Abstract
An enclosed carton for carrying a number of containers, such as cans, which is easily convertible into a tray with a lid, from which the cans can be easily removed. The tray is formed by a zipper with two tear lines that are formed in the adjoining bottom flaps of the carton. The carton may have a carrying handle for carrying the carton loaded with containers. This carton is especially designed to be easily convertible into a tray for holding cans between two closely spaced shelves in a refrigerator. Provision is made for the easy removal of the lid. Another embodiment of this invention discloses an enclosed carton with diamond shaped corners so that the carton can be tightly packed and which is also convertible into a tray.
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Citations
25 Claims
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1. A carton blank, comprising:
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a top panel having a hinge fold line extending along a width of the blank; a first top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a first and a second triangular panel, the first and second triangular panels both being directly foldably connected to the top panel; a second top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a third and a fourth triangular panel, the third and fourth triangular panels both being directly foldably connected to the top panel; a bottom side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first transverse fold line extending along the width of the blank; a first bottom flap foldably connected to the bottom side panel at a second transverse fold line, wherein the first bottom flap has a first tear strip that extends along the width of the blank; a top side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a third transverse fold line; and a second bottom flap foldably connected to the top side panel at a fourth transverse fold line, wherein the second bottom flap has a second tear strip that extends along the width of the blank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A carton blank, comprising:
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a top panel having a hinge fold line extending along a width of the blank; a first top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a first and a second triangular panel; a second top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a third and a fourth triangular panel; a bottom side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first transverse fold line extending along the width of the blank; a first bottom flap foldably connected to the bottom side panel at a second transverse fold line, wherein the first bottom flap has a first tear strip that extends along the width of the blank; a top side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a third transverse fold line; a second bottom flap foldably connected to the top side panel at a fourth transverse fold line, wherein the second bottom flap has a second tear strip that extends along the width of the blank; a first bottom end flap foldably connected to the first bottom flap by a fifth triangular panel; and a second bottom end flap foldably connected to the first bottom flap by a sixth triangular panel. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A carton blank, comprising:
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a top panel; a first top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by at least two triangular panels, the at least two triangular panels each being directly foldably connected to the top panel; a second top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by at least two additional triangular panels, the at least two additional triangular panels each being directly foldably connected to the top panel; a bottom side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first transverse fold line; a first bottom flap foldably connected to the bottom side panel at a second transverse fold line, wherein the first bottom flap has a first tear strip; a top side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a third transverse fold line; a second bottom flap foldably connected to the top side panel at a fourth transverse fold line, wherein the second bottom flap has a second tear strip; and a first bottom end flap foldably connected to the first bottom flap, the first tear strip extending through the first bottom end flap. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A carton blank, comprising:
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a top panel having a hinge fold line extending along a width of the blank, and a slotted handle; a first top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a first and a second triangular panel; a second top end flap foldably connected to the top panel by a third and a fourth triangular panel, wherein the hinge fold line extends through the first and second top end flaps; a bottom side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first transverse fold line; a first bottom flap foldably connected to the bottom side panel at a second transverse fold line;
wherein the first bottom flap has a first tear strip;a top side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a third transverse fold line; a second bottom flap foldably connected to the top side panel at a fourth transverse fold line, wherein the second bottom flap has a second tear strip; a first bottom end flap foldably connected to the first bottom flap by a fifth triangular panel; and a second bottom end flap foldably connected to the first bottom flap by a sixth triangular panel. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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Specification