US20060191811A1 - Wrap-around carton with dispensing feature - Google Patents
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- a wrap-around carrier is conventionally formed by wrapping a carrier blank around a set of containers, and connecting opposite ends of the blank to one another with adhesive material or mechanical locks.
- a conventional wrap-around carrier is typically separated at the connected blank ends, or portions of the carrier are torn at the ends of the carrier, to allow removal of the containers held within the carrier.
- Such conventional wrap-around carriers typically do not have a dispensing feature that is defined where containers contained in the carrier can be dispensed in a controlled manner. As a result, conventional wrap-around carriers suffer from the disadvantage that once open, they can no longer hold containers or the overall integrity of the carrier is compromised.
- wrap-around carriers that have dispensing features. More generally described, there is a need for wrap-around carriers that provide a new balance of properties.
- the present invention generally relates to a wrap-around article carrier with tuck-in flaps, gussets and a dispensing feature.
- the carrier generally is held together by a locking system and accommodates a plurality of containers to form a carrier package.
- the tuck-in flaps and gussets are proximate on the open ends of the wrap-around article carrier to retain the articles securely inside the carrier package and to allow information printed on the articles such as product information, brand information, logos, and other information to be viewed by potential customers.
- the carrier package may occupy less area than conventional carrier packages.
- the carrier package when dispensing is desired, the carrier package is placed on its side panel and the dispensing feature is removed from the carrier package to form an opening from which articles are dispensed.
- the integrity of the carrier is substantially preserved after the dispensing feature is removed.
- the remaining tuck-in flaps and gussets can help to retain the articles inside the carrier package so the articles can be dispensed in a controlled fashion after the removal of the dispensing feature.
- the wrap-around carrier package is constructed by engaging primary or secondary locks. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wrap-around carrier package is constructed by engaging primary or secondary locks with a divider guard feature to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier.
- the wrap-around carrier in addition has push-in tabs on its rear end to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier.
- the wrap-around carrier further comprises a drop down gusset on its rear end to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier. The drop down gusset provides an additional area for printed information or the like.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 2-3 are perspective views of loading and partial erection of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the erected first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a rear view of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a user opening the dispensing feature of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a user further opening the dispensing feature of the first carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 12 illustrates the first carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the third carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a front view of the third carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a rear view of the third carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 18 illustrates the third carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed.
- FIG. 19 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a rear view of the fourth carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the fourth carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a bottom perspective view of the fourth carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 23 illustrates the fourth carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed.
- FIG. 24 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 25 is a rear view of the fifth carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the fifth carrier package embodiment.
- FIG. 27 illustrates the fifth carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank 8 used to form a carrier package 150 (illustrated in FIGS. 4-12 ) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- the blank 8 comprises a first or inner bottom panel 30 foldably connected to a first side panel 50 at a fold line 33 , a top panel 20 foldably connected to the first side panel 50 at a fold line 25 , a second side panel 60 foldably connected to the top panel 20 at a fold line 29 , and a second or outer bottom panel 40 foldably connected to the second side panel 60 at a fold line 45 .
- the blank 8 is generally rectangular in shape.
- the exterior or print side of the blank 8 is illustrated in FIG. 1 , whereas the interior side of the blank is partially shown in FIGS. 2-3 .
- the top panel 20 has a generally rectangular shape with truncated corners and curved cut outs 21 a, 21 b.
- the curved cut outs 21 a, 21 b can be shaped and sized so that the top panel 20 generally conforms to shapes of the containers C held within the finished carrier package 150 ( FIG. 7 ).
- the inner bottom panel 30 includes cut outs forming primary female locking edges 38 a, 38 b, 38 c that are adapted to respectively engage primary male locking tabs 48 a, 48 b, 48 c of the outer bottom panel 40 .
- the inner bottom panel 30 also includes slits 32 a, 32 b, 32 c adapted to respectively receive secondary male locking flaps 42 a, 42 b, 42 c extending from the outer bottom panel 40 .
- the outer bottom panel 40 includes a fold line 47 which is interrupted by the slits that define the primary male locking tabs 48 a, 48 b, 48 c.
- the secondary male locking flaps 42 a, 42 b, 42 c are connected along the interrupted fold line 47 and each flap includes an intermediate fold line 43 a - c.
- bottom panel locking means may be employed.
- glue or other adhesive material, or other suitable fastening means may be used to secure the bottom panels 30 , 40 together.
- a description of an alternative locking system is discussed below with reference to FIG. 14 .
- a first front tuck-in panel 52 a is foldably connected to the front end of the first side panel 50 at a fold line 51 a.
- a first rear tuck-in panel 52 b is foldably connected to the rear end of the first side panel 50 at a fold line 51 b.
- a second front tuck-in panel 62 a is foldably connected to the front end of the second side panel 60 at a fold line 61 a.
- a second rear tuck-in panel 62 b is foldably connected to the rear end of the second side panel 60 at a fold line 61 b.
- a first front retaining panel 56 a is foldably connected to a right front truncated corner of the inner bottom panel 30 at a fold line 53 a, and to the first front tuck-in panel 52 a at a fold line 55 a.
- a first rear retaining panel 56 b is foldably connected to a right rear truncated corner of the inner bottom panel 30 at a fold line 53 b, and to the first rear tuck-in panel 52 b at a fold line 55 b.
- a second front retaining panel 54 a is foldably connected to the first front tuck-in panel 52 a at a fold line 57 a, and to a left front truncated corner of the top panel 20 at a fold line 59 a.
- a second rear retaining panel 54 b is foldably connected to the first rear tuck-in panel 52 b at a fold line 57 b, and to a left rear truncated corner of the top panel 20 at a fold line 59
- a third front retaining panel 64 a is foldably connected to a right front truncated corner of the top panel 20 at a fold line 63 a, and to the second front tuck-in panel 62 a at a fold line 65 a.
- a third rear retaining panel 64 b is foldably connected to a right rear truncated corner of the top panel 20 at a fold line 63 b, and to the second rear tuck-in panel 62 b at a fold line 65 b.
- a fourth front retaining panel 66 a is foldably connected to the second front tuck-in panel 62 a at a fold line 67 a, and to a left front truncated corner of the outer bottom panel 40 at a fold line 69 a.
- a fourth rear retaining panel 66 b is foldably connected to the second rear tuck-in panel 62 b at a fold line 67 b and to a left rear truncated corner of the outer bottom panel 40 at a fold line 69 b.
- One or more of the fold lines 55 a, 57 a, 55 b, 57 b, 65 a, 67 a, 65 b, 67 b may include, for example, one or more slits.
- the slits may extend to the respective edges of the blank 8 to facilitate folding of the tuck-in panels.
- a dispenser pattern 100 is defined in the blank 8 .
- the dispenser pattern 100 may be defined by tear lines 71 and 75 .
- the illustrated dispenser pattern 100 extends across a portion of each of the top panel 20 , the second side panel 60 and the outer bottom panel 40 proximate the front end of the blank 8 .
- the dispenser pattern 100 defines a dispensing feature 70 .
- the illustrated dispenser pattern 100 also includes a fold line 73 , a curved fold line 77 , and slits 78 respectively extending from the two ends of the curved fold line 77 to the tear line 75 .
- the lines 73 , 77 define a pulling tab 74 in the dispensing feature 70 .
- the portion of the dispensing feature 70 that is surrounded by cut lines 71 and the fold line 73 forms an extension pulling tab 72 that is an extension of the pulling tab 74 .
- Cut outs 84 a - g are respectively formed between each retaining panel and associated side panel. Compressing cut outs 82 a - f are respectively formed in the inner bottom panel 30 and the outer bottom panel 40 along fold lines 33 and 45 . The compressing cut outs 82 a - f can receive the heels of the containers C retained in the erected carrier 150 .
- a viewing aperture 80 can be formed in the blank 8 by removing a portion of the outer bottom panel 40 . Apertures 80 a, 80 b can also be formed in the top panel 20 (shown in FIG. 13 ) or in the first side panel 50 (not shown).
- FIG. 2 illustrates an initial step in erection of the carrier package 150 , in which containers C are placed top side down on the interior side of the top panel 20 of the blank 8 .
- the side panels 50 , 60 are then folded upwardly toward the containers C.
- the tuck-in panels 52 a, 52 b, 62 a, 62 b are tucked inwardly about the fold lines 51 a, 51 b, 61 a, 61 b respectively.
- the retaining panels 54 a, 54 b, 56 a, 56 b, 64 a, 64 b, 66 a, 66 b are drawn inwardly so as to respectively partially wrap around portions of the containers C and to form gussets.
- the tuck-in panels 52 a, 52 b, 62 a, 62 b and retaining panels 54 a, 54 b, 56 a, 56 b, 64 a, 64 b, 66 a, 66 b are held in place by virtue of the tuck-in panels 52 a, 52 b, 62 a, 62 b being respectively sandwiched between the cans C and the side panels 50 , 60 .
- the outer bottom panel 40 is secured to the inner bottom panel 30 by first respectively engaging primary male locking tabs 48 a, 48 b, 48 c with primary female locking edges 38 a, 38 b, 38 c.
- the male locking flaps 42 a, 42 b, 42 c are respectively inserted through, and cooperatively interact with, the slits 32 a, 32 b, 32 c to further secure the outer bottom panel 40 to the inner bottom panel 30 .
- the secured together inner bottom panel 30 and outer bottom panel 40 form a bottom panel 125 .
- the heels of containers C are respectively associated with the compressing cut outs 82 a - f to allow tighter wrapping of the carrier package 150 around containers C.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the erected carrier package 150 .
- the retaining panels 54 a, 56 a respectively abut the containers C adjacent thereto and form a pair of gussets 54 a, 56 a.
- the retaining panels 64 a, 66 a respectively abut the adjacent containers C and form a pair of gussets 64 a, 66 a.
- the gussets 54 a, 64 a secure the top portion of the containers C from the front end.
- FIG. 6 is a rear view of the erected carrier package 150 .
- the retaining panels 54 b, 56 b respectively abut the adjacent containers C and form a pair of gussets 54 b, 56 b.
- the retaining panels 64 b, 66 b respectively abut the adjacent containers C and form a pair of gussets 64 b, 66 b.
- the upper gussets 54 b, 64 b secure the top portion of the containers C from the rear end.
- the lower gussets 56 b, 66 b secure the bottom portion of the containers C from the rear end.
- FIGS. 7-9 are perspective views of the erected carrier package 150 .
- the carrier package 150 rests on its bottom panel 125 .
- the carrier package 150 rests on its first side panel 50 with the dispensing feature 70 facing upwardly.
- the dispensing panel 70 is defined by the dispenser pattern 100 .
- the containers C are retained by gussets 64 a, 66 a, 54 a, 56 a from the front end, and by gussets 64 b, 66 b, 54 b, 56 b from the rear end.
- FIGS. 10-12 An exemplary method of opening of the dispensing feature 70 will now be discussed with reference to FIGS. 10-12 .
- the carrier package 150 rests on the first side panel 50 .
- a user starts to open the dispensing feature 70 by pulling the pulling tab 74 and the extension pulling tab 72 outwardly.
- FIG. 11 illustrates the dispensing feature 70 being further pulled away from the carrier 150 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates the dispensing feature 70 being completely removed with the containers C retained within the carrier package 150 .
- the carrier package 150 can be opened to allow dispensing of individual containers in a controlled manner.
- the carrier is wrapped very tightly around the containers, the package allows for efficient use of shipping, storage, and display space.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of a blank 208 used to form a carrier package according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- the second embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure.
- the dispensing panel of the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the dispensing panel in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the dispensing panel 270 has the pulling tab 274 but does not include the extension pulling tab 72 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the pulling tab 274 is defined by a portion of the cut line 275 and the curved fold line 277 . Referring to FIG.
- aperture 80 there are two additional apertures 80 a, 80 b.
- the apertures 80 a, 80 b are each shown to be removably obstructed by a flap, but the apertures as well as the flaps covering them are optional.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view of a blank 408 used to form a wrap-around carrier package 550 (illustrated in FIGS. 15-18 ) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- the blank 408 of the third embodiment is identical to the blank 8 of the first embodiment, which is illustrated in FIG. 1 , except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure.
- Some of the features of the third embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that four hundred has been added to the subject reference numbers of the third embodiment.
- the locking system of the third embodiment of the present invention is different from the locking system in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the carrier 550 formed from the blank 408 includes divider guards 128 a, 128 b ( FIGS. 16 and 17 ) that serve to further retain containers C within the carrier 550 .
- the blank 408 comprises a first or inner bottom panel 430 foldably connected to a first side panel 50 at a fold line 33 , a top panel 20 foldably connected to the first side panel 50 at a fold line 25 , a second side panel 60 foldably connected to the top panel 20 at a fold line 29 , and a second or outer bottom panel 440 foldably connected to the second side panel 60 at a fold line 45 .
- the inner bottom panel 430 includes cutouts forming primary female locking edges 438 a, 438 b, 438 c that are adapted to engage primary male locking tabs 448 a, 448 b, 448 c respectively on the outer bottom panel 440 .
- the inner bottom panel 430 also includes slits 432 a, 432 b, 432 c adapted to respectively receive secondary male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b, 442 c extending from the outer bottom panel 440 .
- the outer bottom panel 440 includes a fold line 447 which is interrupted by the slits that define the primary male locking tabs 448 a, 448 b, 448 c.
- the secondary male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b, 442 c are connected along the interrupted fold line 447 and each flap includes an intermediate fold line 443 a - c.
- Primary female locking edges 438 a proximate the front end of the blank 408 and primary locking edge 438 b proximate the rear end of the blank 408 respectively have flaps 120 a and 120 b associated therewith.
- the flaps 120 a and 120 b are separated from the inner bottom panel 430 by cut lines 127 a and 127 b respectively and are foldably connected to the inner bottom panel 430 at fold lines 121 a and 121 b, respectively.
- two additional fold lines 123 a and 125 a converge at a slit 113 a, generally forming a triangle with the fold line 121 a.
- the male locking flap 442 a has two asymmetrical edges 112 a and 114 a.
- the male locking flap 442 b has two asymmetrical edges 112 b and 114 b.
- the flaps 120 a, 120 b are folded inwardly so that they each engage a respective outer pair of the containers C, and at least the male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b are folded about ninety degrees about their fold lines 443 a, 443 b so that the locking flaps 442 a, 442 b respectively extend between adjacent containers C.
- Each of the flaps 120 a, 120 b will respectively engage lower portions of two adjacent cans, as illustrated in at least FIGS. 16 and 17 .
- the male locking flap 442 c is also folded about ninety degrees about its fold line 443 c so that the locking flap 442 c extends between the interior pair of adjacent containers C.
- the erected carrier 550 is held closed, in part, by the edge 114 b of the male locking flap 442 b engaging the inner bottom panel 430 proximate a curved end portion of the slit 432 b, the edges 115 a, 115 b of the male locking flap 442 respectively engaging the inner bottom panel 430 proximate the opposite curved end portions of the slit 432 c, and the edge 114 a of the male locking flap 442 a engaging the inner bottom panel 430 proximate an end portion of the slit 432 .
- edges 112 a and 112 b respectively of the male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b respectively engage with the slits 113 a and 113 b of the flaps 120 a, 120 b to secure the flaps in their erected positions and thereby form divider guards 128 a (shown in FIGS. 16 and 18 ) and 128 b (shown in FIG. 17 ) respectively.
- the edges 112 a and 112 b of the male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b can be at least somewhat hook-shaped to enhance their respective holding of the flaps 120 a, 120 b in their erected positions to thereby form the divider guards 128 a, 128 b
- FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the carrier package 550 erected from the blank 408 .
- the outer bottom panel 440 engages the inner bottom panel 430 to form a bottom panel 525 .
- Erecting the divider guards 128 a and 128 b leaves apertures 88 a and 88 b respectively in the bottom panel 525 .
- the fold lines 443 a, 443 b, 443 c are in line with slits 432 a, 432 b, 432 c, to facilitate the male locking flaps 442 a, 442 b, 442 c being erected to be upright or substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel 525 .
- FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate opposite ends of the carrier package 550 showing the divider guards 128 a and 128 b respectively.
- the divider guards 128 a and 128 b in the carrier package 550 further restrain the containers C so the containers C can be dispensed in a controlled manner.
- FIG. 18 illustrates the carrier package 550 in its dispensing configuration.
- the edge 112 a of erected male locking flap 442 a extends into the slit 113 a to engage and secure the flap 120 a to thereby form the divider guard 128 a.
- This arrangement illustrated in FIG. 18 is representative of the manner in which the edge 112 b of the erected male locking flap 442 b engages with respect to the slit 113 b in the flap 120 b to form the divider guard 128 b.
- FIG. 19 is a plan view of a blank 608 used to form a wrap-around carrier package 750 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- the fourth embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure.
- Some of the features of the fourth embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that six hundred has been added to selected reference numbers of the fourth embodiment.
- the fourth embodiment of the present invention has cut lines 23 and 43 respectively in the top panel 20 and bottom panel 40 of the blank 608 , to define push-in tabs 24 and 44 .
- the carrier 750 formed from the blank 608 includes the push-in tabs 24 and 44 because they further retain containers C within the carrier 750 .
- the cut lines 23 and 43 do not extend all the way to the rear edge of the blank 608 . That is, the opposite ends of each of the cut lines 23 and 43 terminate proximate, yet distant from, the rear edge of the blank 608 .
- fold lines 131 and 133 respectively extend from the opposite ends of the cut line 23 to the rear edge of the blank 608
- fold lines 135 and 137 respectively extend from the opposite ends of the cut line 43 to the rear edge of the blank 608 .
- the push-in tab 24 is foldably connected to the top panel 20 at fold lines 131 and 133 .
- the push-in tab 44 is foldably connected to the outer bottom panel 40 at fold lines 135 and 137 .
- FIG. 20 illustrates the two push-in tabs 24 and 44 respectively restraining the top and bottom portions of containers C.
- FIG. 21 is a rear view of the erected carrier package 750 showing the two push-in tabs 24 and 44 .
- FIG. 22 illustrates carrier package 750 resting on its first side panel 50 , so that the push-in tab 44 on the bottom panel 40 is seen.
- FIG. 23 illustrates the carrier package 750 after the dispensing feature 70 ( FIGS. 19, 21 and 22 ) has been removed.
- FIG. 24 is a plan view of a blank 808 used to form a wrap-around carrier package 950 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- the fifth embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure.
- Some of the features of the fifth embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that eight hundred has been added to selected reference numbers of the fifth embodiment.
- the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a drop down gusset 90 . More specifically, the carrier 950 formed from the blank 808 includes the drop down gusset 90 to further retain containers C within the carrier 950 .
- the blank 808 comprises a first or inner bottom panel 30 foldably connected to a first side panel 50 at a fold line 33 , a top panel 820 foldably connected to the first side panel 50 at a fold line 25 , a second side panel 60 foldably connected to the top panel 820 at a fold line 29 , and a second or outer bottom panel 40 foldably connected to the second side panel 60 at a fold line 45 .
- the top panel 820 has truncated corners defined by fold lines 59 a, 63 a, 859 b and 863 b respectively. A portion of the top panel 820 defined by the area between the fold lines 859 b and 863 b is separated from the top panel 820 by a cut line 27 and forms the drop down gusset 90 .
- the cut line 27 is a slit in the top panel 820 that extends continuously between the fold lines 25 , 29 by way of which the top panel 820 is respectively foldably connected to the side panels 50 , 60 .
- a first rear tuck-in panel 852 b is foldably connected to the rear end of the first side panel 50 at a fold line 551 b.
- a second rear tuck-in panel 862 b is foldably connected to the rear end of the second side panel 60 at a fold line 661 b.
- the area between the first rear tuck-in panel 852 b and the drop down gusset 90 is divided into two foldably connected portions 92 and 94 along a fold line 91 .
- the portion 92 is foldably connected to the first rear tuck-in panel 852 b at a fold line 857 b.
- the portion 94 is foldably connected to the drop down gusset 90 at the fold line 859 b.
- the area between the drop down gusset 90 and the second rear tuck-in panel 862 b is divided into two foldably connected portions 96 and 98 along a fold line 97 .
- the portion 96 is foldably connected to the drop down gusset 90 at the fold line 863 b.
- the portion 98 is foldably connected to the second rear tuck-in panel 862 b at a fold line 865 b.
- Cut out 884 d is formed at an area that is generally between the first rear tuck-in panel 852 b, the panels 92 , 94 and the first side panel 50 .
- Cut out 884 f is formed at an area that is generally between the second rear tuck-in panel 862 b, the panels 96 , 98 and the second side panel 60 .
- cut outs 84 a - c, e, g, h are respectively formed between each retaining panel and associated side panel.
- the tuck-in panels 852 b, 862 b are respectively tucked inwardly about the fold lines 551 b, 661 a.
- folding respectively occurs along fold lines 857 b, 91 , 859 b, 863 b, 97 , 865 b so that the drop down gusset 90 and portions 92 , 94 , 96 , 98 become arranged as illustrated in FIGS. 25-27 .
- FIG. 25 is a rear view of a carrier package 950 erected from the blank 808 showing the drop down gusset 90 .
- FIG. 26 is a rear perspective view of the carrier package 950 showing the drop down gusset 90 .
- the drop down gusset 90 runs across the top of containers C and thus further restrains the containers C.
- the drop down gusset 90 as a unique design feature can be utilized to display information.
- FIG. 27 is a top view of the erected carrier package 950 resting on its first side panel, and this view illustrates that the drop down gusset 90 function to at least partially retain containers C (e.g., FIG. 27 ) in the carrier package 950 after the removal of the dispensing feature 70 (e.g., FIGS. 24 and 27 ).
- the drop down gusset 90 can also be folded inwardly so that the outwardly facing side of the gusset 90 shown in FIG. 26 abuts the containers C.
- FIGS. 1-12 illustrate a first aspect of the present invention that relates to the dispensing feature 70 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates a second aspect of the present invention, wherein the pulling tab of the dispensing feature does not have an extension pulling tab.
- FIGS. 14-18 illustrate a third aspect of the present invention, wherein an alternative type of locks are used to additionally form divider guards.
- FIGS. 19-23 illustrate a fourth aspect of the present invention wherein push-in tabs as a portion of the rear ends of the top panel and the outer bottom panel are used to further secure the containers inside the carrier packages.
- FIGS. 24-27 illustrate a fifth aspect of the present invention wherein a drop down gusset is used to further secure the containers inside the carrier package and as a site to display information.
- a blank utilizing locks disclosed in the blank 408 can be combined with the dispensing feature from the blank 208 ( FIG. 13 ) and can also have the drop down gusset feature from the blank 808 ( FIG. 24 ), with the rest of the features being the same as in the blank 8 ( FIG. 1 ).
- a blank utilizing the drop down gusset feature from the blank 808 can be combined with a push-in tab on the outer bottom panel as in the blank 608 ( FIG. 19 ), with the rest of the features being the same as in the blank 8 .
- the carrier packages are shown as accommodating beverage containers. Other types of containers, however, can be accommodated within a carrier package according to the present invention.
- the dimensions of the blank 8 may also be altered, for example, to accommodate various container forms.
- various numbers of containers C can be accommodated in a carrier package according to principles of the present invention, for example, by adjusting the size of the blank 8 .
- the top panel 20 and the first and second bottom panel 50 , 60 can be enlarged or reduced in order to accommodate additional or less containers C.
- a carrier may be constructed to accommodate four containers arranged in two columns and two rows (2 ⁇ 2).
- a carrier may be constructed that accommodates eight containers arranged in two columns and four rows (2 ⁇ 4).
- a carrier may be constructed that accommodates six contains arranged in two columns and three rows (2 ⁇ 3).
- the blanks according to the present invention can be, for example, formed from coated paperboard and similar materials.
- the interior and/or exterior sides of the blanks can be coated with a clay coating.
- the clay coating may then be printed over with product, advertising, price coding, and other information or images.
- the blanks may then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the blanks.
- the blanks may also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the blanks.
- the blanks may be constructed of paperboard of a caliper such that it is heavier and more rigid than ordinary paper.
- the blanks can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, hard paper, or any other material having properties suitable for enabling the carrier package to function at least generally as described above.
- the blanks can also be laminated to or coated with one or more sheet-like materials at selected panels or panel sections.
- the carrier can be constructed from a blank that occupies less area than conventional carriers, and the blank may be stagger nested with similar blanks during production.
- a fold line can be any at least somewhat line-like arranged, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates folding therealong; and a tear line can be any at least somewhat line-like arranged, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates tearing therealong.
- conventional fold lines include: a crease, such as formed by folding; a score line, such as formed with a blunt scoring knife, or the like, which creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness; a slit that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of spaced apart slits that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; or various combinations of these features.
- conventional tear lines include: a slit that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of spaced apart slits that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness, or various combinations of these features.
- one type of conventional tear line is in the form of a series of spaced apart slits that extend completely through the material, with adjacent slits being spaced apart slightly so that a nick (e.g., a small somewhat bridging-like piece of the material) is defined between the adjacent slits for typically temporarily connecting the material across the tear line.
- the nicks are broken during tearing along the tear line.
- the nicks typically are a relatively small percentage of the tear line, and alternatively the nicks can be omitted from or torn in a tear line such that the tear line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of the present invention for each of the tear lines to be replaced with a continuous slit, or the like.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/657,133, filed Feb. 28, 2005, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/683,612, filed May 23, 2005, both of which are entirely incorporated herein by reference.
- Generally described, a wrap-around carrier is conventionally formed by wrapping a carrier blank around a set of containers, and connecting opposite ends of the blank to one another with adhesive material or mechanical locks. A conventional wrap-around carrier is typically separated at the connected blank ends, or portions of the carrier are torn at the ends of the carrier, to allow removal of the containers held within the carrier. Such conventional wrap-around carriers typically do not have a dispensing feature that is defined where containers contained in the carrier can be dispensed in a controlled manner. As a result, conventional wrap-around carriers suffer from the disadvantage that once open, they can no longer hold containers or the overall integrity of the carrier is compromised.
- There is therefore a need for wrap-around carriers that have dispensing features. More generally described, there is a need for wrap-around carriers that provide a new balance of properties.
- In accordance with one aspect, the present invention generally relates to a wrap-around article carrier with tuck-in flaps, gussets and a dispensing feature. The carrier generally is held together by a locking system and accommodates a plurality of containers to form a carrier package. The tuck-in flaps and gussets are proximate on the open ends of the wrap-around article carrier to retain the articles securely inside the carrier package and to allow information printed on the articles such as product information, brand information, logos, and other information to be viewed by potential customers. In addition, the carrier package may occupy less area than conventional carrier packages. In accordance with one example, when dispensing is desired, the carrier package is placed on its side panel and the dispensing feature is removed from the carrier package to form an opening from which articles are dispensed. The integrity of the carrier is substantially preserved after the dispensing feature is removed. Further, the remaining tuck-in flaps and gussets can help to retain the articles inside the carrier package so the articles can be dispensed in a controlled fashion after the removal of the dispensing feature.
- In one embodiment of the present invention, the wrap-around carrier package is constructed by engaging primary or secondary locks. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wrap-around carrier package is constructed by engaging primary or secondary locks with a divider guard feature to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier.
- In one aspect of the present invention, the wrap-around carrier in addition has push-in tabs on its rear end to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier. In another aspect of the present invention, the wrap-around carrier further comprises a drop down gusset on its rear end to further restrain the articles within the carrier from falling out of the carrier. The drop down gusset provides an additional area for printed information or the like.
- Those skilled in the art will appreciate the above stated advantages and other advantages and benefits of various additional aspects reading the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the below-listed drawing figures.
- According to common practice, the various features of the drawings discussed below are not necessarily drawn to scale. Dimensions of various features and elements in the drawings may be expanded or reduced to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 2-3 are perspective views of loading and partial erection of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the erected first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a front view of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a user opening the dispensing feature of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a user further opening the dispensing feature of the first carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 12 illustrates the first carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed. -
FIG. 13 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a second embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 14 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a third embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the third carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 16 is a front view of the third carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 17 is a rear view of the third carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 18 illustrates the third carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed. -
FIG. 19 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 20 is a rear view of the fourth carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the fourth carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 22 is a bottom perspective view of the fourth carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 23 illustrates the fourth carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed. -
FIG. 24 is a plan view of a blank used to form a wrap-around carrier package having a dispensing feature according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 25 is a rear view of the fifth carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the fifth carrier package embodiment. -
FIG. 27 illustrates the fifth carrier package embodiment with its dispensing feature removed. -
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank 8 used to form a carrier package 150 (illustrated inFIGS. 4-12 ) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The blank 8 comprises a first orinner bottom panel 30 foldably connected to afirst side panel 50 at afold line 33, atop panel 20 foldably connected to thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 25, asecond side panel 60 foldably connected to thetop panel 20 at afold line 29, and a second orouter bottom panel 40 foldably connected to thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 45. Overall, the blank 8 is generally rectangular in shape. The exterior or print side of the blank 8 is illustrated inFIG. 1 , whereas the interior side of the blank is partially shown inFIGS. 2-3 . - The
top panel 20 has a generally rectangular shape with truncated corners andcurved cut outs curved cut outs top panel 20 generally conforms to shapes of the containers C held within the finished carrier package 150 (FIG. 7 ). - The
inner bottom panel 30 includes cut outs forming primaryfemale locking edges male locking tabs outer bottom panel 40. Theinner bottom panel 30 also includesslits male locking flaps outer bottom panel 40. Theouter bottom panel 40 includes afold line 47 which is interrupted by the slits that define the primarymale locking tabs male locking flaps interrupted fold line 47 and each flap includes anintermediate fold line 43 a-c. Although the locking elements are illustrated to demonstrate a typical bottom panel locking arrangement suitable for use with the carrier package of the present invention, it should be understood that any desired form of bottom panel locking means may be employed. For example, glue or other adhesive material, or other suitable fastening means, may be used to secure thebottom panels FIG. 14 . - A first front tuck-in
panel 52 a is foldably connected to the front end of thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 51 a. A first rear tuck-inpanel 52 b is foldably connected to the rear end of thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 51 b. A second front tuck-inpanel 62 a is foldably connected to the front end of thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 61 a. A second rear tuck-inpanel 62 b is foldably connected to the rear end of thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 61 b. - A first
front retaining panel 56 a is foldably connected to a right front truncated corner of theinner bottom panel 30 at afold line 53 a, and to the first front tuck-inpanel 52 a at afold line 55 a. A firstrear retaining panel 56 b is foldably connected to a right rear truncated corner of theinner bottom panel 30 at afold line 53 b, and to the first rear tuck-inpanel 52 b at afold line 55 b. A secondfront retaining panel 54 a is foldably connected to the first front tuck-inpanel 52 a at afold line 57 a, and to a left front truncated corner of thetop panel 20 at afold line 59 a. A secondrear retaining panel 54 b is foldably connected to the first rear tuck-inpanel 52 b at afold line 57 b, and to a left rear truncated corner of thetop panel 20 at afold line 59 b. - A third
front retaining panel 64 a is foldably connected to a right front truncated corner of thetop panel 20 at afold line 63 a, and to the second front tuck-inpanel 62 a at afold line 65 a. A thirdrear retaining panel 64 b is foldably connected to a right rear truncated corner of thetop panel 20 at afold line 63 b, and to the second rear tuck-inpanel 62 b at afold line 65 b. A fourthfront retaining panel 66 a is foldably connected to the second front tuck-inpanel 62 a at afold line 67 a, and to a left front truncated corner of theouter bottom panel 40 at afold line 69 a. A fourthrear retaining panel 66 b is foldably connected to the second rear tuck-inpanel 62 b at afold line 67 b and to a left rear truncated corner of theouter bottom panel 40 at afold line 69 b. - One or more of the fold lines 55 a, 57 a, 55 b, 57 b, 65 a, 67 a, 65 b, 67 b may include, for example, one or more slits. The slits may extend to the respective edges of the blank 8 to facilitate folding of the tuck-in panels.
- According to one exemplary aspect of the invention, a
dispenser pattern 100 is defined in the blank 8. Thedispenser pattern 100 may be defined bytear lines dispenser pattern 100 extends across a portion of each of thetop panel 20, thesecond side panel 60 and theouter bottom panel 40 proximate the front end of the blank 8. Thedispenser pattern 100 defines a dispensingfeature 70. The illustrateddispenser pattern 100 also includes a fold line 73, acurved fold line 77, and slits 78 respectively extending from the two ends of thecurved fold line 77 to thetear line 75. Thelines 73, 77 define a pullingtab 74 in the dispensingfeature 70. The portion of the dispensingfeature 70 that is surrounded bycut lines 71 and the fold line 73 forms anextension pulling tab 72 that is an extension of the pullingtab 74. - Cut
outs 84 a-g are respectively formed between each retaining panel and associated side panel. Compressing cut outs 82 a-f are respectively formed in theinner bottom panel 30 and theouter bottom panel 40 alongfold lines carrier 150. Aviewing aperture 80 can be formed in the blank 8 by removing a portion of theouter bottom panel 40. Apertures 80 a, 80 b can also be formed in the top panel 20 (shown inFIG. 13 ) or in the first side panel 50 (not shown). - An exemplary method of erecting the
carrier 150 will now be discussed with reference toFIGS. 2-4 .FIG. 2 illustrates an initial step in erection of thecarrier package 150, in which containers C are placed top side down on the interior side of thetop panel 20 of the blank 8. Referring toFIG. 3 , theside panels side panels panels panels outer bottom panel 40 is secured to theinner bottom panel 30 as discussed below, the tuck-inpanels panels panels side panels - Referring to
FIG. 4 , theouter bottom panel 40 is secured to theinner bottom panel 30 by first respectively engaging primarymale locking tabs slits outer bottom panel 40 to theinner bottom panel 30. The secured together innerbottom panel 30 and outerbottom panel 40 form abottom panel 125. The heels of containers C are respectively associated with the compressing cut outs 82 a-f to allow tighter wrapping of thecarrier package 150 around containers C. -
FIG. 5 is a front view of the erectedcarrier package 150. As shown inFIG. 5 , when the tuck-inpanel 52 a is folded inwardly about thefold line 51 a, the retainingpanels gussets panel 62 a is folded inwardly about thefold line 61 a, the retainingpanels gussets gussets gussets FIG. 6 is a rear view of the erectedcarrier package 150. As shown inFIG. 6 , when the tuck-inpanel 52 b is folded inwardly about thefold line 51 b, the retainingpanels gussets panel 62 b is folded inwardly about thefold line 61 b, the retainingpanels gussets upper gussets lower gussets -
FIGS. 7-9 are perspective views of the erectedcarrier package 150. InFIG. 7 , thecarrier package 150 rests on itsbottom panel 125. InFIG. 8 , thecarrier package 150 rests on itsfirst side panel 50 with the dispensingfeature 70 facing upwardly. The dispensingpanel 70 is defined by thedispenser pattern 100. The containers C are retained bygussets gussets - An exemplary method of opening of the dispensing
feature 70 will now be discussed with reference toFIGS. 10-12 . InFIG. 10 , thecarrier package 150 rests on thefirst side panel 50. A user starts to open the dispensingfeature 70 by pulling the pullingtab 74 and theextension pulling tab 72 outwardly.FIG. 11 illustrates the dispensingfeature 70 being further pulled away from thecarrier 150.FIG. 12 illustrates the dispensingfeature 70 being completely removed with the containers C retained within thecarrier package 150. - According to one aspect of the present invention, the
carrier package 150 can be opened to allow dispensing of individual containers in a controlled manner. In addition, because the carrier is wrapped very tightly around the containers, the package allows for efficient use of shipping, storage, and display space. -
FIG. 13 is a plan view of a blank 208 used to form a carrier package according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure. The dispensing panel of the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the dispensing panel in the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 13 , the dispensingpanel 270 has the pullingtab 274 but does not include the extension pulling tab 72 (FIG. 1 ). The pullingtab 274 is defined by a portion of thecut line 275 and thecurved fold line 277. Referring toFIG. 13 , in addition toaperture 80, there are twoadditional apertures apertures -
FIG. 14 is a plan view of a blank 408 used to form a wrap-around carrier package 550 (illustrated inFIGS. 15-18 ) according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The blank 408 of the third embodiment is identical to the blank 8 of the first embodiment, which is illustrated inFIG. 1 , except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure. Some of the features of the third embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that four hundred has been added to the subject reference numbers of the third embodiment. - The locking system of the third embodiment of the present invention is different from the locking system in the first embodiment of the present invention. On a related note and for example, the
carrier 550 formed from the blank 408 includesdivider guards FIGS. 16 and 17 ) that serve to further retain containers C within thecarrier 550. - As shown in
FIG. 14 , the blank 408 comprises a first or innerbottom panel 430 foldably connected to afirst side panel 50 at afold line 33, atop panel 20 foldably connected to thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 25, asecond side panel 60 foldably connected to thetop panel 20 at afold line 29, and a second or outerbottom panel 440 foldably connected to thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 45. - The
inner bottom panel 430 includes cutouts forming primary female locking edges 438 a, 438 b, 438 c that are adapted to engage primarymale locking tabs bottom panel 440. Theinner bottom panel 430 also includesslits bottom panel 440. The outerbottom panel 440 includes afold line 447 which is interrupted by the slits that define the primarymale locking tabs fold line 447 and each flap includes an intermediate fold line 443 a-c. - Primary female locking edges 438 a proximate the front end of the blank 408 and
primary locking edge 438 b proximate the rear end of the blank 408 respectively haveflaps flaps inner bottom panel 430 bycut lines inner bottom panel 430 atfold lines flap 120 a, twoadditional fold lines slit 113 a, generally forming a triangle with thefold line 121 a. Onflap 120 b, twoadditional fold lines slit 113 b, generally forming a triangle with thefold line 121 b. Themale locking flap 442 a has twoasymmetrical edges male locking flap 442 b has twoasymmetrical edges - When the
carrier 550 is erected, theflaps fold lines flaps FIGS. 16 and 17 . Typically themale locking flap 442 c is also folded about ninety degrees about itsfold line 443 c so that thelocking flap 442 c extends between the interior pair of adjacent containers C. The erectedcarrier 550 is held closed, in part, by theedge 114 b of themale locking flap 442 b engaging theinner bottom panel 430 proximate a curved end portion of theslit 432 b, the edges 115 a, 115 b of the male locking flap 442 respectively engaging theinner bottom panel 430 proximate the opposite curved end portions of theslit 432 c, and theedge 114 a of themale locking flap 442 a engaging theinner bottom panel 430 proximate an end portion of the slit 432. Theedges slits flaps divider guards 128 a (shown inFIGS. 16 and 18 ) and 128 b (shown inFIG. 17 ) respectively. Theedges flaps -
FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of thecarrier package 550 erected from the blank 408. The outerbottom panel 440 engages theinner bottom panel 430 to form abottom panel 525. Erecting the divider guards 128 a and 128 b leavesapertures bottom panel 525. The fold lines 443 a, 443 b, 443 c are in line withslits bottom panel 525. -
FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate opposite ends of thecarrier package 550 showing the divider guards 128 a and 128 b respectively. The divider guards 128 a and 128 b in thecarrier package 550 further restrain the containers C so the containers C can be dispensed in a controlled manner. -
FIG. 18 illustrates thecarrier package 550 in its dispensing configuration. As shown inFIG. 18 , theedge 112 a of erectedmale locking flap 442 a extends into theslit 113 a to engage and secure theflap 120 a to thereby form thedivider guard 128 a. This arrangement illustrated inFIG. 18 is representative of the manner in which theedge 112 b of the erectedmale locking flap 442 b engages with respect to theslit 113 b in theflap 120 b to form thedivider guard 128 b. -
FIG. 19 is a plan view of a blank 608 used to form a wrap-aroundcarrier package 750 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fourth embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure. Some of the features of the fourth embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that six hundred has been added to selected reference numbers of the fourth embodiment. - The fourth embodiment of the present invention has cut
lines top panel 20 andbottom panel 40 of the blank 608, to define push-intabs carrier 750 formed from the blank 608 includes the push-intabs carrier 750. - In accordance with the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the cut lines 23 and 43 do not extend all the way to the rear edge of the blank 608. That is, the opposite ends of each of the cut lines 23 and 43 terminate proximate, yet distant from, the rear edge of the blank 608. In accordance with the fourth embodiment of the present invention, fold
lines cut line 23 to the rear edge of the blank 608, and foldlines cut line 43 to the rear edge of the blank 608. The push-intab 24 is foldably connected to thetop panel 20 atfold lines tab 44 is foldably connected to theouter bottom panel 40 atfold lines -
FIG. 20 illustrates the two push-intabs FIG. 21 is a rear view of the erectedcarrier package 750 showing the two push-intabs FIG. 22 illustratescarrier package 750 resting on itsfirst side panel 50, so that the push-intab 44 on thebottom panel 40 is seen.FIG. 23 illustrates thecarrier package 750 after the dispensing feature 70 (FIGS. 19, 21 and 22) has been removed. -
FIG. 24 is a plan view of a blank 808 used to form a wrap-aroundcarrier package 950 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The fifth embodiment of the present invention is like the first embodiment of the present invention, except for variations noted and variations that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure. Some of the features of the fifth embodiment that have some general similarity to, or are identical to, features of the first embodiment are respectively identified with the same reference numbers except that eight hundred has been added to selected reference numbers of the fifth embodiment. - The fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a drop down
gusset 90. More specifically, thecarrier 950 formed from the blank 808 includes the drop downgusset 90 to further retain containers C within thecarrier 950. - The blank 808 comprises a first or inner
bottom panel 30 foldably connected to afirst side panel 50 at afold line 33, atop panel 820 foldably connected to thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 25, asecond side panel 60 foldably connected to thetop panel 820 at afold line 29, and a second or outerbottom panel 40 foldably connected to thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 45. Thetop panel 820 has truncated corners defined byfold lines top panel 820 defined by the area between thefold lines top panel 820 by acut line 27 and forms the drop downgusset 90. In accordance with the fifth embodiment of the present invention, thecut line 27 is a slit in thetop panel 820 that extends continuously between the fold lines 25, 29 by way of which thetop panel 820 is respectively foldably connected to theside panels - A first rear tuck-in
panel 852 b is foldably connected to the rear end of thefirst side panel 50 at afold line 551 b. A second rear tuck-inpanel 862 b is foldably connected to the rear end of thesecond side panel 60 at afold line 661 b. - The area between the first rear tuck-in
panel 852 b and the drop downgusset 90 is divided into two foldablyconnected portions fold line 91. Theportion 92 is foldably connected to the first rear tuck-inpanel 852 b at afold line 857 b. Theportion 94 is foldably connected to the drop downgusset 90 at thefold line 859 b. Similarly, The area between the drop downgusset 90 and the second rear tuck-inpanel 862 b is divided into two foldablyconnected portions fold line 97. Theportion 96 is foldably connected to the drop downgusset 90 at thefold line 863 b. Theportion 98 is foldably connected to the second rear tuck-inpanel 862 b at afold line 865 b. - Cut out 884 d is formed at an area that is generally between the first rear tuck-in
panel 852 b, thepanels first side panel 50. Cut out 884 f is formed at an area that is generally between the second rear tuck-inpanel 862 b, thepanels second side panel 60. In addition, cutouts 84 a-c, e, g, h are respectively formed between each retaining panel and associated side panel. - As part of erecting the
carrier package 950 from the blank 808, the tuck-inpanels fold lines 551 b, 661 a. As part of this process, folding respectively occurs alongfold lines gusset 90 andportions FIGS. 25-27 . -
FIG. 25 is a rear view of acarrier package 950 erected from the blank 808 showing the drop downgusset 90.FIG. 26 is a rear perspective view of thecarrier package 950 showing the drop downgusset 90. The drop downgusset 90 runs across the top of containers C and thus further restrains the containers C. In addition, the drop downgusset 90 as a unique design feature can be utilized to display information.FIG. 27 is a top view of the erectedcarrier package 950 resting on its first side panel, and this view illustrates that the drop downgusset 90 function to at least partially retain containers C (e.g.,FIG. 27 ) in thecarrier package 950 after the removal of the dispensing feature 70 (e.g.,FIGS. 24 and 27 ). Referring toFIG. 26 , the drop downgusset 90 can also be folded inwardly so that the outwardly facing side of thegusset 90 shown inFIG. 26 abuts the containers C. - In summary and generally described,
FIGS. 1-12 illustrate a first aspect of the present invention that relates to the dispensingfeature 70.FIG. 13 illustrates a second aspect of the present invention, wherein the pulling tab of the dispensing feature does not have an extension pulling tab.FIGS. 14-18 illustrate a third aspect of the present invention, wherein an alternative type of locks are used to additionally form divider guards.FIGS. 19-23 illustrate a fourth aspect of the present invention wherein push-in tabs as a portion of the rear ends of the top panel and the outer bottom panel are used to further secure the containers inside the carrier packages.FIGS. 24-27 illustrate a fifth aspect of the present invention wherein a drop down gusset is used to further secure the containers inside the carrier package and as a site to display information. Although specific examples of aspect of the present invention are identified in the foregoing, it is to be understood that there are other aspects of the present invention. In addition, these and other aspects of the present invention can be combined in various combinations to create other blanks and packages that are within the scope of the present invention. For example, a blank utilizing locks disclosed in the blank 408 (FIG. 14 ) can be combined with the dispensing feature from the blank 208 (FIG. 13 ) and can also have the drop down gusset feature from the blank 808 (FIG. 24 ), with the rest of the features being the same as in the blank 8 (FIG. 1 ). As another example, a blank utilizing the drop down gusset feature from the blank 808 (FIG. 24 ) can be combined with a push-in tab on the outer bottom panel as in the blank 608 (FIG. 19 ), with the rest of the features being the same as in the blank 8. - It is also understood that although only exemplary types of locking systems are discussed in the specification, the inner bottom panel and the outer bottom panel can be locked together using other known locking systems. Although pluralities of cut outs, panels, gussets, fold lines, flaps, slits, cuts, or openings may appear identical in size in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the sizes of the cut outs, panels, gussets, fold lines, flaps, slits, cuts, or openings can vary.
- In the above embodiments, the carrier packages are shown as accommodating beverage containers. Other types of containers, however, can be accommodated within a carrier package according to the present invention. The dimensions of the blank 8 may also be altered, for example, to accommodate various container forms. In addition, various numbers of containers C can be accommodated in a carrier package according to principles of the present invention, for example, by adjusting the size of the blank 8. For example, the
top panel 20 and the first and secondbottom panel - The blanks according to the present invention can be, for example, formed from coated paperboard and similar materials. For example, the interior and/or exterior sides of the blanks can be coated with a clay coating. The clay coating may then be printed over with product, advertising, price coding, and other information or images. The blanks may then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the blanks. The blanks may also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the blanks.
- In accordance with the exemplary embodiments, the blanks may be constructed of paperboard of a caliper such that it is heavier and more rigid than ordinary paper. The blanks can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, hard paper, or any other material having properties suitable for enabling the carrier package to function at least generally as described above. The blanks can also be laminated to or coated with one or more sheet-like materials at selected panels or panel sections. Also according to the first embodiment, the carrier can be constructed from a blank that occupies less area than conventional carriers, and the blank may be stagger nested with similar blanks during production.
- In accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a fold line can be any at least somewhat line-like arranged, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates folding therealong; and a tear line can be any at least somewhat line-like arranged, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates tearing therealong. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, conventional fold lines include: a crease, such as formed by folding; a score line, such as formed with a blunt scoring knife, or the like, which creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness; a slit that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of spaced apart slits that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; or various combinations of these features. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, conventional tear lines include: a slit that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of spaced apart slits that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness, or various combinations of these features.
- As a more specific example, one type of conventional tear line is in the form of a series of spaced apart slits that extend completely through the material, with adjacent slits being spaced apart slightly so that a nick (e.g., a small somewhat bridging-like piece of the material) is defined between the adjacent slits for typically temporarily connecting the material across the tear line. The nicks are broken during tearing along the tear line. The nicks typically are a relatively small percentage of the tear line, and alternatively the nicks can be omitted from or torn in a tear line such that the tear line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of the present invention for each of the tear lines to be replaced with a continuous slit, or the like.
- It will be understood by those skilled in the art that while the present invention has been discussed above with reference to exemplary embodiments, various additions, modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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