GB2234159A - Holder for drink carton - Google Patents
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- GB2234159A GB2234159A GB9000598A GB9000598A GB2234159A GB 2234159 A GB2234159 A GB 2234159A GB 9000598 A GB9000598 A GB 9000598A GB 9000598 A GB9000598 A GB 9000598A GB 2234159 A GB2234159 A GB 2234159A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G23/00—Other table equipment
- A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
- A47G23/0258—Glass or bottle holders for cartons or plastic bags
Abstract
A holder (10) for a rectangular drink carton (11) having flexible sides comprises a bottom wall and four orthogonally related side walls (16, 17, 18, 19) which provide a rectangular receptacle for the drink carton (11). A pair of handles (21) extend outwardly from a pair of opposed side walls (17, 19). The drink carton (11) is inserted into the receptacle of the drink holder (10), and a straw (24) is inserted into the carton (11). The carton (11) is held by grasping the handles (21) while the contents of the carton (11) are removed through the straw. <IMAGE>
Description
DESCRIPTION
HOLDER FOR DRINK CARTON
This invention relates to a holder for a drink carton having flexible sides and a method which enables the contents of the carton to be drunk without squeezing the flexible sides of the carton.
Fruit juices and other beverages or drinks are often packaged in rectangular fiberboard cartons. A popular size of such a drink carton holds about 0.23 to 0.27 litre (8 to 9 fluid ounces) of beverage and is sold under the name Tetra Pak (Trademark). The contents of the carton are removed by inserting a straw through the top of the carton and sucking on the straw.
A problem arises particularly when such a carton is used by a toddler or young child. The sides of the carton are flexible, and when the child squeezes the carton too hard. the contents can be forced through the straw, thereby causing a mess and a loss of the beverage.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a holder for a drink carton having flexible sides, the holder comprising a bottom wall and four orthogonally related side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall which provide a rectangular receptacle for the drink carton, and a pair of handles extending outwardly from a pair of opposing side walls.
The invention provides a holder for the drink carton which protects the sides of the carton from being squeezed and which provides convenient handles for holding the carton. The holder includes a bottom wall and four side walls which provide an open-topped receptacle for the carton. A pair of handles extend outwardly from opposite sides of the holder. The carton is inserted into the receptacle, and a straw is inserted into the carton. A child or other user can raise the carton by grasping the handles, and the flexible sides of the carton are protected by the holder.
The invention will be described further hereinafter, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig.l is a perspective view of a drink holder constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the invention with a drink carton contained therein;
Fig.2 is a front elevational view of the drink holder,
Fig.3 is a side elevational view of the drink holder; and
Fig.4 is a top plan view of the drink holder.
The numeral 10 designates generally a drink holder for a drink carton 11. The particular drink carton illustrated is a conventional container which is sold under the Trade Mark Tetra Pak and is commonly used to package fruit drinks, fruit-flavoured drinks, and other beverages. The carton is formed from waxed fiberboard and includes four orthogonally related rectangular side panels (two wide panels 12 and two narrow panels 13), a rectangular top panel 14, and a rectangular bottom panel (not illustrated). The carton typically holds 0.25 litre (8.45 fluid ounces) of beverage. It will be understood, however, that the drink holder can be used for the other types of containers.
The drink holder 10 includes a bottom wall 15 and four orthogonally related side walls 16, 17, 18, and 19 which extend vertically upwardly from the bottom wall. The bottom and side walls form an open-topped receptacle 20 which has a rectangular horizontal cross section and which is sized to receive the drink carton 11 relatively snugly. A pair of handles 21 extend laterally outwardly from the narrow side walls.
The drink holder is advantageously moulded from high impact polystyrene. In one specific embodiment of the drink holder, the inside surfaces of the side walls provided rectangular horizontal dimensions of 6.5 cm x 4.3 cm (2-9/16 inches x 1-11/16 inches) and the height of the side wall was 7.5 cm (2-15/16 inches). A Tetra Pak carton typically has horizontal dimensions of about 6.35 x 4 cm (2-1/2 x 1-9/16 inches) and a height of about 10.6 cm (4-3/16 inches).
The height of the side walls of the holder can therefore vary from about 6.35 cm (2-1/2 inches) to about 10.6 cm (4-3/16 inches). For a snugger or looser fit, the horizontal dimensions of the sides can range from about 6.35 x 4 cm (2-1/2 x 1-9/16 inches) to about 7 x 4.6 cm (2-3/4 x 1-13/16 inches).
When the carton is inserted into the drink holder, the majority of the surface area of each of the side panels of the carton is covered by one of the side walls of the drink holder. The carton conventionally is provided with a weakened area 23 which can be pierced by a straw 24. The carton is held by grasping one or both of the handles 21, and the flexible sides of the carton are not touched or squeezed while the contents of the container are sucked through the straw.
If desired, the drink holder can be provided with only one handle 21, or the handles can be omitted entirely. In that event the user grasps the side walls of the drink holder. The drink holder has sufficient rigidity to prevent squeezing of the sides of the carton.
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The drink holder also provides desirable insulation for the carton both during use and during storage or transportation. The contents of the carton will remain colder longer when the carton is inserted into the holder.
Claims (13)
1. A holder for a drink carton having flexible sides, the holder comprising a bottom wall and four orthogonally related side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall which provide a rectangular receptacle for the drink carton, and a pair of handles extending outwardly from a pair of opposing side walls.
2. A holder as claimed in claim 1, in which the dimensions of the rectangular receptacle are within the range of about 6.35 x 4 cm (2-1/2 inches x 1-9/16 inches) to 7 x 4.6 cm (2-3/4 x 1-13/16 inches).
3. A holder as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the height of the side walls is within the range of about 6.35 to 10.6 cm (2-1/2 to 4-3/16 inches).
4. A holder as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the handles extend from the sides which provide the short dimension of the receptacle.
5. A holder as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the holder is formed from high impact polystyrene.
6. A holder for a drink carton having flexible sides, the holder comprising a bottom wall and four orthogonally related side walls which extend upwardly from the bottom wall and which provide a rectangular receptacle for the drink carton, the dimensions of the rectangular receptacle being within the range of about 6.35 cm x 4 cm (2-1/2 inches x 1-9/16 inches) to 7 cm x 4.6 cm (2-3/4 x 1-13/16 inches).
7. A holder as claimed in claim 6, in which the height of the side walls is within the range of about 6.35 to 10.5 cm (2-1/2 to 4-1/8 inches).
8. A method of drinking from a drink carton having rectangular flexible sides comprising the steps of:
inserting the drink carton into a drink holder having a bottom wall and four orthogonally related side walls which form a rectangular receptacle for the drink carton,
inserting a straw into the drink carton,
holding the drink holder, and
withdrawing the contents of the drink carton through the straw.
9. A method as claimed in claim 8, in which the drink holder includes a handle extending outwardly from one of the side walls of the drink holder, the drink holder being held by grasping the handle.
10. A method as claimed in claim 8, in which the drink holder includes a pair of handles extending outwardly from a pair of opposing side walls of the drink holder, the drink holder being held by grasping the handles.
11. A method as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, in which the drink carton has a volume of about 0.23 to 0.27 litre (8 to 9 fluid ounces).
12. A holder for a drink carton constructed and adapted to operate substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
13. A method of drinking from a drink carton substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US38630889A | 1989-07-28 | 1989-07-28 |
Publications (2)
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GB9000598D0 GB9000598D0 (en) | 1990-03-14 |
GB2234159A true GB2234159A (en) | 1991-01-30 |
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GB9000598A Withdrawn GB2234159A (en) | 1989-07-28 | 1990-01-11 | Holder for drink carton |
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Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2276532A (en) * | 1993-04-03 | 1994-10-05 | Barkentine Limited | Holder for a carton |
GB2295960A (en) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-06-19 | Richard George Broadbent | Carton pouring aid |
GB2316296A (en) * | 1996-08-22 | 1998-02-25 | Russell Sullman | Fluids container holder |
GB2347615A (en) * | 1999-03-12 | 2000-09-13 | Russell Sullman | Carton holder |
Citations (7)
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GB841542A (en) * | 1956-10-03 | 1960-07-20 | Oscar Montcrieff Stanley | Stackable article holders |
GB860210A (en) * | 1958-04-01 | 1961-02-01 | Enid Lillian Hadley | A new or improved holder for cartons |
GB1291404A (en) * | 1970-05-04 | 1972-10-04 | James Berry Simms | Detachable carton handle |
GB2128077A (en) * | 1982-10-05 | 1984-04-26 | Birchleaf Products Limited | Carton holder |
US4757897A (en) * | 1986-10-07 | 1988-07-19 | Fogt Thomas H | Drink bottle carton holder |
DE3717898A1 (en) * | 1987-05-27 | 1988-12-08 | Wolfgang Ehrhardt | Pouring container for carton packages |
GB2206476A (en) * | 1987-06-04 | 1989-01-11 | Victor Arnold Martin Green | Holder for articles |
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- 1990-01-11 GB GB9000598A patent/GB2234159A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1990-03-19 CA CA 2012491 patent/CA2012491A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB841542A (en) * | 1956-10-03 | 1960-07-20 | Oscar Montcrieff Stanley | Stackable article holders |
GB860210A (en) * | 1958-04-01 | 1961-02-01 | Enid Lillian Hadley | A new or improved holder for cartons |
GB1291404A (en) * | 1970-05-04 | 1972-10-04 | James Berry Simms | Detachable carton handle |
GB2128077A (en) * | 1982-10-05 | 1984-04-26 | Birchleaf Products Limited | Carton holder |
US4757897A (en) * | 1986-10-07 | 1988-07-19 | Fogt Thomas H | Drink bottle carton holder |
DE3717898A1 (en) * | 1987-05-27 | 1988-12-08 | Wolfgang Ehrhardt | Pouring container for carton packages |
GB2206476A (en) * | 1987-06-04 | 1989-01-11 | Victor Arnold Martin Green | Holder for articles |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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ANONYMOUS: 'Cup-holders used in vehicles - has base with aperture, to receive container, and retaining leaf engaging beverage container to retain it' RESEARCH DISCLOSURE vol. 301, no. 100, 10 May 1989, EMSWORTH, GB * |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2276532A (en) * | 1993-04-03 | 1994-10-05 | Barkentine Limited | Holder for a carton |
GB2295960A (en) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-06-19 | Richard George Broadbent | Carton pouring aid |
GB2316296A (en) * | 1996-08-22 | 1998-02-25 | Russell Sullman | Fluids container holder |
GB2316296B (en) * | 1996-08-22 | 2001-04-25 | Russell Sullman | Carton contents dispenser |
GB2347615A (en) * | 1999-03-12 | 2000-09-13 | Russell Sullman | Carton holder |
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