MX2011004228A

MX2011004228A - Carton with pour spout.

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Publication number: MX2011004228A
Application number: MX2011004228A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Felicia A Pinkstone
Original assignee: Graphic Packaging Int Inc
Priority date: 2008-10-27
Filing date: 2009-10-26
Publication date: 2011-05-24
Also published as: WO2010062545A3; US20100102114A1; CA2738234A1; WO2010062545A2

Abstract

Cartons with pour spouts for dispensing materials such as granular or pelletal materials are disclosed. A carton according to the disclosure is easily converted from a closed configuration for storing materials to an open configuration in which a spout is formed for pouring materials from the carton. The carton can also be easily and securely reclosed after being used in the open configuration. When the carton is in a closed configuration, a top panel can be formed from overlapping side top flaps. A front top end flap or panel can be folded under the side top flaps. The front top end flap or panel and portions of the side top flaps can be unfolded to form a spout and thereby place the carton in an open configuration. The spout and the side top flaps can be folded into closed positions after opening the carton in order to place the carton in a reclosed configuration. Cartons with pour spouts for dispensing materials such as granular or pelletal materials are disclosed. A carton according to the disclosure is easily converted from a closed configuration for storing materials to an open configuration in which a spout is formed for pouring materials from the carton. The carton can also be easily and securely reclosed after being used in the open configuration. When the carton is in a closed configuration, a top panel can be formed from overlapping side top flaps. A front top end flap or panel can be folded under the side top flaps. The front top end flap or panel and portions of the side top flaps can be unfolded to form a spout and thereby place the carton in an open configuration. The spout and the side top flaps can be folded into closed positions after opening the carton in order to place the carton in a reclosed configuration. An RFID tag system and method. An RFID tag is encapsulated within a protective material and formed as a ball. The RFID ball is then mixed with a material that is to be deposited on a particular work piece, such as a coating being deposited on a piece of sheet metal. The RFID ball can later be read when the work piece is in the production environment using a suitable RFID reader. In this manner, the RFID ball forms a permanent part of the work piece and is able to be interrogated at any occasion during the assembly of a product.

Description

CARTON CONTAINER WITH DUCT FOR POURING CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS This application claims the benefit of the Request U.S. Provisional No. 61/193, 067, filed on October 27, 2008, the full description of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The description generally relates to cartons for storing and distributing materials, and to methods models for forming such cartons. It is desirable to provide a carton pack that can be easily converted from a closed configuration to store materials to an open configuration for pouring the materials out of the carton. It is also desirable to provide a cardboard package that can be reclosed easily and safely after being opened. The additional objects and desires will become apparent from the following description, drawings and claims.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The description generally relates to cartons suitable for storing and distributing materials such as, for example, granular or pelletized material, and methods for erecting such cartons from a model of the carton pack. The material can be stored inside the carton inside a bag, or the material can be stored without a bag.

According to one embodiment, a carton can comprise a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a bottom panel, an upper panel comprising a first lateral top flap and a second lateral upper flap, and a front upper end panel foldably connected to the front panel, the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap. The carton can be constructed so that, when the carton is in a closed configuration, the front upper end panel extends inwardly from the front panel towards an interior of the carton, the second lateral top tab overlaps partially to the first lateral upper fin, and the upper lateral fin of the first side and the upper lateral fin of the second side fall on top of the front upper end panel. The carton can be placed in an open configuration, in which a conduit is formed in the upper part of the carton and defines an opening for pouring the contents of the carton. The front upper end panel can be folded out away from the inside of the carton to form a front flange of the duct, and portions of the first and second top side flaps form the side walls of the duct.

According to another embodiment, a carton can comprise a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a bottom panel, a top panel, and an end flap or panel upper front connected in a foldable way to the front panel. The upper panel may comprise a first lateral upper flap and a second lateral upper flap. The first top fin may include a first fin section, a second fin section and a first break line between the first fin section and the second fin section. The second lateral upper fin may include a third fin section, a fourth fin section and a second break line between the third fin section and the fourth fin section. When the car container is in a closed configuration, the front upper end panel extends inwardly from the front panel towards an interior of the carton below the first lateral top flap and the second lateral top flap, and the second lateral upper fin partially overlaps the first lateral upper wing, or the first lateral upper fin partially overlaps the second lateral upper wing. The carton can be placed in an open configuration, in which a conduit is formed in the upper part of the carton, and defines an opening for pouring the contents of the carton. When the carton is in the open configuration, the flap or front upper end panel is folded out away from the inside of the carton and forms a front flange of the duct. In addition, when the carton is in the open configuration, the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along their first break line, the third fin section and the fourth section of fin. fin are detached from one another along the second break line, and the first fin section and the third fin section extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, thereby forming, the side walls of the conduit. According to other embodiments, models are described to form the carton packs.

Additional features and advantages will be appreciated from the following detailed description, drawings and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a plan view of a model of the carton with an outer or printed side of the model facing upwards.

Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views of a cardboard carton erected from the model of Figure 1, wherein the carton is in a > closed configuration.

Figure 4 is a bottom view of the carton of Figures 2 and 3.

Figures 5 and 6 show the carton of Figures 2 and 3 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton.

Figure 7 shows the carton of Figures 2 and 3 in a closed configuration again.

Figure 8 is a plan view of a model of the carton pack of. according to another modality, with an exterior or printed side of the model facing upwards.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of a carton package erected from the model of Figure 8, wherein the carton is in a closed configuration.

Figure 10 shows the carton of Figure 9 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton.

Figure 11 shows the carton of Figure 9 in a closed configuration again.

Figure 12 is a plan view of a model of the carton according to another embodiment, with an outer or printed side of the model facing upwards.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of a carton package erected from the model of Figure 12, wherein the carton is in a closed configuration.

Figure 14 is a bottom view of the carton of Figure 12.

Figures 15 and 16 show the carton of Figure 12 in an open configuration, for pouring the contents out of the carton.

. Figure 17 shows the carton pack of Figure 12 in a closed configuration again.

Figure 18 is a plan view of a model of the carton pack according to still another embodiment, with an outer or printed side of the model facing upwards.

Figure 19 is a perspective view of a carton package erected from the model of Figure 18, wherein the carton is in a closed configuration.

Figure 20 is a bottom view of the carton of Figure 19.

Figures 21 and 22 show the carton of Figure 19 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton.

Figure 23 is a perspective view of a carton of Figure 19 in a closed configuration again.

Figure 24 is a plan view of a model of the carton according to yet another embodiment, with an outer or printed side of the model facing upwards.

Figure 25 is a perspective view of a carton package erected from the model of Figure 24, wherein the carton is in a closed configuration.

Figure 26 is a bottom view of the carton of Figure 25.

Figures 27 and 28 show the carton of Figure 25 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton.

Figure 29 shows the carton of Figure 25 in a closed configuration again.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The description generally relates to cartons suitable for storing and distributing materials such as, for example, granular or pelletized material, and methods for erecting such cartons from a model of the carton pack. For purposes of illustration and not limitation, the following detailed description describes various embodiments of the invention within the context of a carton with a conduit for pouring to distribute the material of the carton. further, the references herein to "extreme", "lateral", "frontal", "posterior", "inferior" and "superior", refer to orientations or positions of the elements when the carton is erected and placed in a vertical orientation. The terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral" and "oblique", and any variations thereof, generarefer to the location and / or orientation of an element or line with respect to to a figure in the drawing in which it appears. The reference characters shared among the various embodiments described herein, indicate similar parts.

Referring now more in detail to the figures of the drawings, where similar reference characters indicate similar parts through the various views, Figure 1 illustrates a model of the carton 1, from which a carton can be erected. 200 (Figure 2). Model 1 is shown with its outer side or printed up. The model 1 includes a front panel 10, a first side panel 20, a second side panel 30, a rear closure flap 40, and a rear flap 50. The horizontal fold lines 16, 18 form the upper and lower edges, respectively , of the panels 10, 20, 30 and of the fins 40, 50. The first and second panels-laterals 20, 30 are foldably connected to the opposite ends of the front panel 10 along the vertical crease lines 12. , 14, respectively. The rear closure flap 40 is foldably connected to the first side panel 20 along a vertical fold line 22. The rear flap 50 is foldably connected to the second side panel 30 along a vertical fold line 32. Each of the panels 10, 20, 30 and the fins 40, 50 are substantially rectangular in shape. However, other forms are possible.

A first lateral upper flap 80 and a first lower flap 90 are foldably connected to the first side panel 20 along the folding lines 16, 18, respectively. A front upper end panel 60 and a lower front end flap 70 are foldably connected to the front panel 10 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A second lateral upper fin 100 and a second lower fin 110 are foldably connected to the second side panel 30 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. The upper front end panel 60 is also foldably connected to the first and second side upper fins 80, 100 along the fold lines 12, 14, respectively. A rear upper end flap 120 and a rear lower end flap 130 are foldably connected to the rear flap 50 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. The fins 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 130 and the front upper end panel 60, are generally rectangular in shape, however, other shapes are possible.

The first side upper flap 80 includes a first break line 86, which extends substantially vertically between the laterally extending outer edge of the first lateral top flap 80 and the fold line 16. The first break line (for example, cutting line and / or tear) 86, includes a cutting segment 86a extending from the laterally extending outer edge of the first lateral upper flap 80 and a perforated segment 86b extending from the cutting segment 86a to the folding line 16. The rupture line 86 divides the first lateral upper flap 80 into a section of the first lateral upper flap 82 and a section of the second lateral upper flap 84. The second lateral upper flap 100 includes a second line of rupture 106 extending substantially vertically between the laterally extending outer edge of the second lateral upper flap 100 and the folding line 16. The second break line 106 includes a cut segment 106a extending from the laterally extending outer edge of the second lateral upper flap 100 and a perforated segment 106b extending from the cut segment 106a to the fold line 16. The line of rupture 106 divides the second lateral upper flap 100 into a third lateral upper flap section 102 and a fourth lateral upper flap section 104. The first lateral upper flap 80 optionally includes adhesive regions 88 in the section of the first lateral upper flap 82 for releasably attaching the first and second lateral upper fins 80, 100, together, in the first and third lateral upper wing sections 82, 102, in an overlapping manner. Adhesive regions 88 can be defined by cut patterns or partial cut patterns 89, which extend partially through the thickness of model 1 (on the page). The releasable adhesive bond between the first and third lateral upper wing sections 82, 102 can be provided in any suitable manner.

The opposite edges of the front upper end panel 60 are foldably connected to the first and second side upper flaps 80, 100 by folding lines 12, 14, respectively. The upper front end panel 60 includes a substantially triangular center section 62, a first substantially triangular side section 64 foldably connected to the center section 62 along a first oblique bend line 63, and a second substantially triangular side section 66 foldably connected to the center section 62 along a second oblique bend line 65. The oblique fold lines 63, 65 extend between the fold line 16 and the laterally extending outer edge of the end panel. upper front 60, and converge towards each other as they extend from fold line 16.

A locking feature, or female securing member / receptacle 140, is optionally provided in the front panel 10. Closure feature 140 includes an arcuate tear line 142, a vertical cut line or tear line 144 extending downwardly. of the arcuate tear line 142, and a v-shaped folding line 146 placed below the cut line 144.

Referring to Figures 2-4, the model 1 can be erected in a carton 200. In Figures 2 and 3, the carton 200 is in a closed configuration. Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the side panels 20, 30 are folded inwardly along the fold lines 12, 14, respectively, so that the first and second side panels 20, 30 extend substantially parallel to each other. another and perpendicular to the front panel 10. The rear closure flap 40 is folded inwardly along the fold line 22, to extend substantially parallel to the front panel 10. The rear flap 50 is folded inwardly along the fold line 32, to overlap the rear closure flap 40 and extend substantially parallel to the front panel 10. The rear flap 50 and the rear flap 40 together form a back panel 170 (Figure 3) of the carton package 200, which extends substantially parallel to the front panel 10.. The rear closure flap 40 may be attached adhesively or otherwise to the inner side of the rear panel 50.

Referring still to Figures 2 and 3, the center section 62 of the front upper end panel 60 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 of the front upper end panel 60 are folded over the central section 62 along the respective oblique folding lines 63, 65, so that the front upper end panel 60 is folded towards the inside of the carton 200. The rear upper end flap 120 it is folded inwardly along the folding line 16 into the interior of the carton 200. The first and second side upper flaps 80, 100 are folded along the fold line 16, so that the second flap upper side 100 partially overlaps the first lateral upper flap 80, and the first and second lateral upper flaps 80, 100, fall on the front upper end panel 60 and the upper end flap rear 120. The first and second lateral upper flaps 80, 100, are secured together, such as by means of an adhesive material in the adhesive regions 88, and an adhesive material between the second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 84, 104, so that the first and second side upper flaps 80, 100 form an upper panel 150 extending between the first and second side panels 20, 30 and the front and rear panels 10, 170. The second and fourth sections of lateral top flap 84, 104 can be joined to one another in a more permanent manner than the first and third lateral upper wing sections 82., 102, such as by a more secure adhesive bond. The top panel 150 extends substantially perpendicular to the front panel 10, the rear panel 170, and the first and second side panels 20, 30. The first and third side upper flap sections 82, 102 are placed adjacent to each other. in the top panel 150 to form a partially removable portion of the top panel 150.

As shown in Figure 4, the front lower end flap 70 and the rear lower end flap 130 are folded inwardly along the fold line 18, and the first and second bottom flaps 90, 110 are folded toward inward along the fold line 18 on the front lower end flap 70 and the lower rear end flap 130, so that the second bottom flap 110 is superimposed on the first bottom flap 90. The first and second bottom flaps 90, 110, form a lower panel 160 that extends substantially parallel to the upper panel 150. The first and second lower flaps 90, 110 can be secured adhesively or otherwise.

Figures 5 and 6 show the carton 200 in an open configuration for pouring the contents thereof. In the open configuration, the first and third lateral upper flap sections 82, 102 are separated from the second and fourth upper panel sections 84, 104, respectively, along the respective break lines 86, 106, and are folded outwardly along the fold line 16, to extend transversely to the second and fourth side upper flap sections 84, 104, which form the remainder of the top panel 150. The center section 62 of the front upper end panel 60 folded outwardly along the fold lines 16, 63, 65, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 of the front upper end panel 60 fold outwardly along the fold lines 63, 65 , 12, 14, so that the front upper end panel 60 extends transversely between the first and third lateral upper flap sections 82, 102. The central section 62 extends outwardly and upward from the front panel. 10, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 extend back and forth from the center section 62 to the first and third side upper flap sections 82, 102, respectively. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 82, 102 and the upper upper end panel 60, therefore, form a duct 170 having an opening 172 in the upper part of the carton 200. The first and third sections of lateral upper flap 82, 102. form the first and second side walls of the duct 170, and the upper upper end panel 60 forms a front flange of the duct 174. The second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 84, 104 are secured from so that they do not open with the conduit 170. The contents inside the carton 200 can be poured out of the conduit 170 through the opening 172. The flange 174 is configured to direct the flow of the contents as it is poured out. of the conduit 170.

Figure 7 shows the carton 200 in an optional closed again configuration. In the configuration of Figure 7, the upper panel 150 is closed again after the carton has been used in the open configuration of Figures 5 and 6. The first and third side upper flap sections 82, 102 are folded inwardly along the fold line 16, so that the third lateral upper flap section 102 is partially superimposed on the section of the first lateral upper flap 82. The central section 62 of the duct 170 is folded down around of the folding line 16, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 of the duct 170 fold inwardly and downwardly on the central section 62 along the respective oblique folding lines 63, 65. Thus, the flange 174 of the duct 170 extends downward, substantially parallel to the front panel 10. The tear line 144 on the front panel is broken to form an arcuate opening 145, and the external tip 175 (Figures 5-7) of the conduit 170 is secured in opening 145, thereby closing conduit 170 and securing upper panel 150 in a closed configuration. The fold lines 144, 146 allow the front panel 10 to flex in the vicinity of the fold lines 144, 146 to facilitate insertion of the tip-175 into the opening 145. The duct 170 can be reopened by reversing the procedure closing.

Figure 8 shows a model of the carton 202 according to another embodiment, from which a carton 400 can be erected (Figure 9). The model 202 is similar to the model 1 of the previous embodiment, with the exception that the model 202 includes first and second lateral upper fins 300, 310 instead of the upper lateral fins 80, 100 previously described, and the front panel 10a can missing (or may include) the closed feature 140 of the previous mode.

The first lateral upper fin 300 includes a first rupture line 306 extending substantially vertically from the laterally extending outer edge of the first lateral upper fin 300, and a third oblique folding line 308 extending obliquely from the first break line 306 at a point of intersection of the fold lines 12, 16. The break line 306 and the third oblique fold line 308 divide the first top side flap 300 into a first lateral top flap section 302 and a second lateral upper flap section 304. The second lateral upper flap 310 includes a second break line 316 extending substantially vertically of the laterally extending outer edge of the second lateral upper flap 310, and a fourth line of oblique fold 318 extending obliquely from the second break line 316 to a point of intersection of the lines of folded 14, 16. The rupture line 316 and the fourth oblique folding line 318 divide the second lateral upper flap 300 into a third lateral upper flap section 312 and a fourth lateral upper flap section 314. The first lateral upper flap. 300 includes adhesive regions 88 in the first lateral upper flap section 302 to releasably attach the first and third lateral upper flap sections 302, 312.

Figure 9 shows the carton container 400 erected in a closed configuration, of the model 202. The carton 400 is similar to the carton 200 of the previous embodiment, with the exception of the upper panel 350, and optionally the front panel 10a. As shown in Figure 8, the first and second side upper flaps 300, 310 are folded along the fold line 16, so that the second side top flap 310 partially overlaps the first side top flap 300, and the first and second lateral upper fins 300, 310 fall on the upper front end panel 60 and the rear upper end fin 120. The first and third lateral upper fin sections 302, 312 of the first and second lateral upper fins 300. , 310, respectively, can be releasably secured together by adhesive material in the adhesive regions 88, and the second and fourth side upper flap sections 304, 314 can be secured more permanently (such as by a more permanent adhesive bonding). ), so that the first and second lateral upper fins 300, 310 form the upper panel 350 extending between the first and second lateral panels. 20, 30 and the front and rear panels 10, 170. The upper panel 350 extends substantially perpendicular to the front panel 10, the rear panel 170, and the first and second side panels 20, 30. The first and third sections of lateral top flap 302, 312 are placed adjacent one another to the top panel 350 to form a portion, removable • partially from top panel 350.

Figure 10 shows the carton 400 in an open configuration for pouring the contents thereof. In the open configuration, the first and third lateral upper wing sections 302, 312 are separated from the second and fourth upper panel sections 304, 314, respectively, along the respective break lines 306, 316, and are folded outward along the fold line 16, to extend transversely to the second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 304, 314, which form the remainder of the upper panel 350. The central section 62 of the upper upper end panel 60 is folded outwardly along the fold lines 16, 63, 65, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 of the front upper end panel 60 are folded outwardly along the fold lines 63, 65, 12, 14, so that the end panel upper front 60 extends transversely between first and third lateral upper flap sections 302, 312. Central section 62 extends outwardly and upward from front panel 10a, and first and second side sections 64, 66 extend rearwardly and out of the center section 62 to the first and. third lateral upper wing sections 302, 312, respectively. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 302, 312 and the upper upper end panel 60 thus form a duct 370 having an opening 372 in the upper part of the carton 400. The first and third sections of lateral top flap 302, 312 form the first and second side walls of the duct 370, and the front upper end panel, 60 forms a front flange of the duct 374. The second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 304, 314 are secured in a manner adhesive so that they do not open with the conduit 370. The contents inside the carton 400 can be poured out of the conduit 370 through the opening 372. The flange 374 is configured to direct the flow of the contents as it is poured out of the conduit. 370 Figure 11 shows the carton 400 in one example of a closed configuration again, after the carton was resealed from the open configuration of Figure 10. The first and third lateral upper wing sections 302, 312 are folded inwardly along the fold line 16, so that the third lateral upper flap section 312 partially overlaps the first lateral upper flap section 302, the middle section 62 of the duct 370 is folded back around of the folding line 16, and the first and second side sections 64, 66 of the duct 370 are folded inwardly and outwardly on the central section 62 along the respective oblique folding lines 63, 65. Thus, the flange 374 of the conduit 370 extends rearward, substantially parallel to the upper panel 350, and falls below the first and third lateral upper flap sections 302, 312. The upper panel 350 and the conduit 370 are secured at both, in a closed configuration. Other closed-back configurations, generally such as those described for the previous mode, may be used.

Figure 12 shows a model of the carton 502 according to yet another embodiment, from which the carton 600 can be erected (Figure 13). The model 502 includes the front panel 10a of the embodiment of Figures 8-11, and the first side panel 20, the second side panel 30, the rear closure flap 40, the rear flap 50, and the first lower flap 90 the two previous modalities.

A first lateral upper fin 540 and the first lower fin 90 are foldably connected to the first side panel 20 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A front upper end flap 560 and a lower front end flap 570 are foldably connected to the front panel 10a along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A second lateral upper fin 550 and a second lower fin 510 are foldably connected to the second side panel 30 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A rear upper end flap 520 and a rear lower end flap 530 are foldably connected to the rear flap 50 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively.

The first lateral upper fin 540 includes a first rupture line 546 extending substantially vertically from the laterally extending outer edge of the first lateral upper fin 540, and a third arcuate folding line 547 extending from the first line Rupture 546. The first rupture line 546 and the third arcuate folding line 547, divide the first lateral upper fin 540 into a first lateral upper fin section 542 and a second lateral upper fin section 544. The second lateral upper fin 550 includes a second rupture line 556, which extends substantially vertically from the laterally extending outer edge of the second lateral upper flap 550, and a fourth arcuate folding line 557 extending from the second rupture line 556. second rupture line 556 and fourth arcuate folding line 557 divide the second lateral upper fin 550 into a third the lateral upper flap section 552 and a fourth lateral upper flap section 554. The second lateral upper flap 550 includes adhesive regions 88 in the third lateral upper flap section 552, to releasably attach the first and third flap sections lateral upper 542, 552 of the first and second lateral upper fins 540, 550, respectively, together superimposed.

Still referring to Figure 12, the rear upper end fin 520 includes an adhesive region 522 for securing the first lateral upper fin 540 to the rear upper end fin 520. Because the second lateral upper fin 550 is configured to fall on the upper rear end fin 520 and the first lateral upper fin 540 is configured to overlap the second lateral upper fin 550 in the erected cardboard container 600, the second lateral upper flap 550 includes a corner cutting section 553 configured to allow the adhesive region 552 to contact the first lateral upper flap 540 in the carton 600. The lower front end flap 570 and the flap rear bottom end 530 'include adhesive regions 572, 532, respectively, for securing the lower front end flap 570 and the rear lower end flap 530 to the first lower flap 90. Because the second bottom flap 510 is configured to falling on the lower front end flap 570 and the rear lower end flap 530, and the first lower flap 90 is configured to overlap the second lower flap 510 in the erect cardboard package 600, the second lower flap 510 includes sections of cutting of corners 512 configured to allow the adhesive regions 572, 532 to come into contact with the first lower flap 90 in the package of 600 cardboard.

The upper front end flap 560 includes a central section 562, a first side section 564 foldably connected to the center section 562 along a first arcuate fold line 563, and a second side section 566 foldably connected to the center section 562. the central section 562 along a second arcuate bend line 565. The arcuate fold lines 563, 565 extend between the fold line 16 and the laterally extending outer edge of the front upper end tab 560, and they converge towards one another as they extend from the folding line 16.

Referring to Figures 13 and 14, the model 502 can be erected in a carton 600. In Figures 13 and 14, the carton 600 is in a closed configuration. Referring to. Figure 13, the carton 600 includes the front panel 10a, side panels 20, 30 and a rear panel 170 (not shown in this embodiment) of the previous embodiment of Figures 8-11. The upper front end flap 560 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16, and the first and second side sections 564, 566 of the front upper end flap 560 are folded inward along the lines of respective oblique folding 563, 565, so that the front upper end flap 560 is folded towards the inside of the carton 600 and the first and second side sections 564, 566 extend transversely to the central section 562. The end flap upper back 520 is folded inwardly along fold line 16 towards the inside of carton 200. The first and second side upper fins 540, 550 are folded along fold line 16, so that the first lateral upper fin 540 is partially superimposed on the second lateral upper fin 550 and the first and second lateral upper fins 540, 550 fall on the end panel front upper 560 and rear upper end flap 520. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 542, 552 of the first and second lateral upper flaps 540, 550, respectively, can be secured together releasably by an adhesive material in the adhesive regions 88, and the second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 544, 554 can be attached more securely, such as by a more permanent adhesive. The first lateral upper fin 540 can be secured to the rear upper end fin 520 via the junction to the adhesive region 522. The first and second lateral upper fins 540, 550, therefore, form an upper panel 555 extending between the first and second side panels 20, .30 and the front and rear panels 10a, 170. The top panel 555 extends from substantially substantially perpendicular to the front panel 10a, the rear panel 170, and the first and second side panels 20, 30.

Referring to Figure 14, the lower front end flap 570 and the rear lower end flap 530 are folded inwardly along the fold line 18, and the first and second bottom flaps 90, 510 are folded inwardly to along the fold line 18 on the lower front end flap 570 and the rear lower end flap 530, so that the first lower flap 90 is. overlaps the second lower fin 510. The first lower fin 90 is secured to the lower front end fin 570 and the rear lower end fin 530 in the adhesive regions 572, 532. The first and second bottom fins 90, 510 form a lower panel 515, extending substantially parallel to upper panel 555.

Figures 15 and 16 show the carton 600 in an open configuration for pouring the contents thereof. In the open configuration, the first and third lateral upper flap sections 542, 552 are partially separated from the second and fourth sections of the upper panel 544, 554, respectively, along the respective break lines 546, 556, and are folded outwardly along the third and fourth arcuate fold lines 547, 557, respectively, to extend transversely to the second and fourth rows. upper lateral flap sections 544, 554, which form the rest of the upper panel 555. The upper upper end flap 560 is folded outwardly along the fold line 16, so that the front upper end panel 560 is extends upwardly between the first and third lateral upper flap sections 542, 552. The central section 562 extends upwardly substantially parallel to the front panel 10a, and the first and second lateral sections 564, 566 extend rearward and substantially perpendicular to the central section 562. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 542, 552 and the upper upper end panel 560, therefore, form a conduit 59 0 having an opening 592 in the upper part of the carton 600. The first and third side upper flap sections 542, 552, form the first and second side walls of the duct 590 ,. and the front upper end panel 560 forms a front flange of the duct 594. The second and fourth side upper flap sections 544, 554 are secured so that they do not open with the duct 590. The contents inside the carton 600 can pouring out of the conduit 590 through the opening 592. The flange 594 is configured to direct the flow of the contents as it is poured out of the conduit 590.

Figure 17 shows the carton 600 in a closed configuration again. In the configuration of Figure 17, the upper panel 555 is closed again after the carton has been used in the open configuration of Figures 15 and 16. The first and third lateral upper wing sections 542, 552, are folded inwardly along the fold line 16, so that the first lateral top flap section 542 partially overlaps a. the third lateral upper flap section 552, and the flange 594 of the duct 590 is folded inwardly around the fold line 16, below the first and second lateral upper flap sections 542, 552. Thus, the duct 590 and the upper panel 550 returns to a closed configuration.

Figure 18 shows a model of the carton pack 702 according to another embodiment, from which a cardboard container 800 can be erected (Figure 19). The model 702 includes a rear panel 710, a first side panel 20, a second side panel 30, a front closure flap 704, and a front flap 780. The horizontal fold lines 16, 18 form the upper and lower edges, respectively , of the panels 710, 20, 30 and the fins 704, 780. The first and second side panels 20, 30 are foldably connected to the opposite sides of the rear panel 710 along the vertical folding lines 712, 714 , respectively. The front closure flap 704 is foldably connected to the first side panel 20 along a vertical fold line 22. The front flap 780 is foldably connected to the second side panel 30 along a fold line vertical A first side upper flap 740 and a first lower flap 790 are foldably connected to the first side panel 20 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A rear upper end flap 760 and a rear lower end flap 770 are foldably connected to the rear panel 710 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A second upper side flap 750 and a second lower flap 110 are foldably connected to the second side panel 30 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively. A front upper end flap 720 and a lower front end flap 730 are foldably connected to the front flap 780 along the fold lines 16, 18, respectively.

The rear panel 710 includes the arcuate fold lines 713, 717 that extend adjacent the fold lines 712, 714 *, respectively, and define respective grip surfaces 715, 719 on the side edges of the rear panel 710.

The upper front end flap 720 includes a central section '722, a first side section 724 foldably connected to the center section 722 along a first arcuate fold line 723, and a second side section 726 connected in a collapsible manner to the central section 722 along a second arcuate folding line 725. The arcuate folding lines 723, 725 extend between the fold line 16 and the laterally extending outer edge of the front upper end flap 720, and converge towards each other as they extend from the fold line 16.

Still referring to Figure 18, the first side upper flap 740 includes a first break line 746 (e.g., a cut line and / or cut line), which extends substantially vertically from the laterally extending outer edge. of the first upper flap 740, and a third arcuate folding line 747 extending from the first break line 746. The first break line 746 and the third arcuate fold line 747 divide the first upper flap 740 into a first upper flap section 742 and a second upper flap section 744. The second upper flap 750 includes a second break line 756 (e.g., a line of cut and / or line with cuts), extending substantially vertically from the laterally extending outer edge of the secupper flap 750, and a fourth arcuate folding line 757 extending from the secline of rupture 756. The secrupture line 756 and the fourth arcuate folding line 757 divide the seclateral upper flap 750 into a third lateral upper flap section 752 and a fourth lateral upper flap section 754. The first lateral upper flap 740 includes adhesive regions 88 in the first lateral upper flap section 742 for releasably attaching the first and third lateral upper flap sections, 742, 752 of the first and seclateral upper flaps 740, 750, respectively, in an overlapping manner. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 742, 752 include respective V-notches 745, 755 at their laterally extending outer edges. The V-notches 745, 755 are configured to interlock with one another, as will be described later.

The rear upper end flap 760 includes an adhesive region 762 for securing the second lateral upper flap 750 to the rear upper end flap 760. Because the second lateral upper flap 750 is configured superimposed on the first lateral upper flap 740 and the first side upper flap 740 is configured to fall on the rear upper end flap 760 in the upright cardboard package 800, and the first side upper flap 740 includes a corner cutting section 746 configured to allow the adhesive region 762 to enter contact with the second lateral upper flap 750 in the carton pack 800. The lower rear flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730 include respective adhesive regions 772, 732 to secure the rear lower end flap 770 and the flap of lower front end 730 to second lower flap 110. Because the first lower flap 790 is config Ured to fall on the front lower end flap 730 and the rear lower end flap 770, and the second lower flap 110 is configured to overlap the first lower flap 790 in the upright cardboard package 800, the first lower flap 790 includes corner cutting sections 795 configured to allow the adhesive regions 732, 772 to come into contact with the second lower flap 110 in the carton 800.

Referring to Figures 19 and 20, the model 7,02 can be erected in the carton pack 800. In Figures 19 and 20, the carton pack 800 is in a closed configuration. Referring to Figure 19, the side panels 20, 30 are folded inwardly along the fold lines 712, 714, respectively, so that the first and second side panels 20, 30 extend substantially parallel to each other and perpendicular to the rear panel 710. The front closure flap 704 is folded inwardly along the fold line 22, to extend substantially parallel to the rear panel 710. The front flap 780 is folded inwardly along the line of folded 32 to overlap the front closure flap 704 and extend substantially parallel to the rear panel 710. The front flap 780 and the rear flap 704, together form a front panel 785 of the cardboard package 800, which extends substantially parallel to the rear panel 710. The front closure flap 704 may be adhesively or otherwise attached to the inner side of the front panel 780. The rear panel 710 is folded along the fold lines 713, 717, so that the grip regions 715, 719 extend transversely to the remainder of the rear panel 710, thereby facilitating the gripping of the rear panel 710 by the hand of a person.

Still referring to Figure 19, the front upper end flap 720 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16 towards the inside of the carton, and the first and second side sections 724, 726 of the end flap upper front 720 are folded inwardly along the respective oblique folding lines 723, 725, so that the upper front end flap 720 is folded towards the inside of the carton container 800, and the first and second side sections 724 , 726 extend transversely to the central section 722. The rear upper end flap 760 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16 towards the inside of the carton 800. The first and second side upper flaps 740, 750 they are folded along the folding line 16, so that the second lateral upper flap 750 partially overlaps the first lateral upper flap 740 and the first a and second side upper flaps 740, 750 fall on the front upper end flap 720 and the rear upper end flap 760. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 742, 752 of the first and second lateral upper flaps 740, 750, respectively, can be releasably secured by an adhesive material in the adhesive regions 88, and the second and fourth lateral upper flap sections 744, 754 can be secured more permanently , such as by a more permanent adhesive material. The second side upper flap 750 can be secured to the rear upper end flap 760 in the adhesive region 762. Thus, the first and second side upper flaps 740, 750 form an upper panel 758 extending between the first and second side panels 20. , 30 and the front and rear panels 785, 710. The top panel 758 extends substantially perpendicular to the front panel 785, the rear panel 710, and the first and second side panels 20, 30. The first and third fin sections lateral top 742, 752 are positioned adjacent one another to the top panel 758, to form a partially peelable portion of the top panel 758.

Referring to Figure 20, the lower rear end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730 are folded inwardly along the fold line 18, and the first and second bottom flaps 790, 110 are folded inwardly. along the fold line 18 on the rear lower end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730, so that the second lower flap 110 is superimposed on the first lower flap 790. The second lower flap 110 is secured to. the rear lower end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730 to the adhesive regions 772, 732. The first and second bottom flaps 790, 110 form a bottom panel 796, which extends substantially parallel to the top panel 758.

Figures 21 and 22 show the carton pack 800 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton. In the open configuration, the first and third lateral upper wing sections 742, 752 are partially separated from the second and fourth lateral upper wing sections 744, 754, respectively, along the respective line of ruptures 746, 756, and they are folded outwardly along the third and fourth fold lines, arched 747, 757, respectively, to extend transversely to the second and fourth side upper flap sections 744, 754, which form the remainder of the top panel 758. The upper front end flap 720 is folded outwardly along the fold line 16, so that the front upper end panel 720 extends upwardly between the first and third side upper flap sections 742, 752. The section central 722 extends upwardly substantially parallel to front panel 780, and first and second side sections 724, 726 extend rearward and substantially perpendicular to the central section 722. The first and third lateral upper wing sections 742, 752 and the upper upper end panel 720, therefore form a conduit 797 having an opening 798 in the upper part of the cardboard container 800. The first and third lateral upper wing sections 742, 752, form the first and second side walls of the conduit 797, and the upper upper end panel 720 forms a front flange of the conduit 799. The second and fourth lateral upper wing sections 744 , 754 are secured so that they do not open with the conduit 797. The contents inside the carton container 800 can be poured out of the conduit 797 through the opening 798. The flange 799 is configured to direct the flow of the contents as it is poured. outside the conduit 797.

Figure 23 shows the carton pack 800 in a closed configuration again, wherein the carton closes again after being used in the open configuration shown in Figures 21 and 22. In the closed configuration again, the first and third lateral upper flap sections 742, 752 are folded inwardly along the fold line 16, so that the first lateral upper flap section 742 is partially superimposed on the third section of lateral upper flap 752, and the front flange of duct 799 is folded inwardly around folding line 16, below the first and third lateral upper flap sections 742, 752. The V-notches 745, 755 are interlocked with each other to secure the first and third lateral upper wing sections 742, 752. Thus, conduit 797 and upper panel 758 return to a closed configuration.

Figure 24 illustrates a model of the carton pack 902, according to another embodiment, which can be erected in the carton pack 1000 (Figure 25). The model 902 is similar to the model 702, except that the model 902 includes first and second side upper fins 840, 850 instead of the first and second side upper fins 740, 750, a front upper end fin 820 instead of the upper front end flap 720 prior, and a second lower flap 810 in place of the second lower flap 110 prior. The second lower flap 810 is similar to the lower flap 710 previously, but includes a notch 812 on its lateral extending side edge, to facilitate gripping of the second lower flap 810.

The upper front end flap 820 includes a center section 822, a first side section 824 foldably connected to the center section 822 along a first arcuate fold line 823, a second side section 826 connected in a foldable manner to the central section 822 along a second arcuate folding line 825, and a lower section 828 positioned below the central section 822 and the first and second sections 824, 826, and connected thereto through a line of concave folding 827. The arched folding lines 823, 825 extend from the concave folding line 827 towards the laterally extending outer edge of the front upper end flap 820, and converge towards each other as they extend from the Concave folding line 827.

Still referring to Figure 24, the first lateral top flap 840 includes a first break line 846 (e.g., a cut line and / or cut line), which extends substantially vertically from the lateral edge extending laterally of the first lateral upper flap 840, and a third arcuate folding line 847 extending from the first rupture line 846. The first breaking line 846 and the third arcuate folding line 847 divide the first lateral upper flap 840 into a first upper flap section 842 and a second upper flap section 844. The second upper flap 850 includes a second break line 856 (e.g., a cut line and / or a cut line), which extends substantially vertically of the laterally extending outer edge of the second upper flap 850, and a fourth arcuate folding line 857 extending from the second break line 856. The second The breaking line 856 and the fourth arcuate folding line 857 divide the second upper flap 850 into a third upper flap section 82 and a fourth upper flap section 854. The second lateral upper flap 850 includes adhesive regions 88 in the third section. of lateral upper flap 852, for releasably attaching the first and third lateral upper wing sections 842, 852 in a superimposed manner. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 842, 852 include respective notches 845, 855 at their laterally extending outer edges. The notches 845, 855 are configured to facilitate the opening of the first and third fin sections 845, 855, as will be described later. Because the first lateral upper flap 840 is configured to overlap the second lateral upper flap 850 and the second lateral upper flap 850 is configured to fall on the rear upper end flap 760 in the erect cardboard package 1000, the second flap Lateral upper 850 includes a corner cutting section 859 which allows the first lateral upper flap, 840 to attach to the adhesive region 762.

Figures 25 and 26 show the carton container 1000. erect, in a closed configuration, of the model 902. The carton container 1000 is similar to the previous carton container 800, except that the carton container 1000 includes a top panel 858 ( Figure 25) and a lower panel 896 (Figure 26). Referring to Figure 25, the front upper end flap 820 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16 towards the inside of the carton 1000, and the first and second side sections 824, 826 of the end flap upper front 820 are folded inwardly along the respective oblique bend lines 823, 825, so that the front upper end flap 820 is folded towards the inside of the carton pack 1000 and the first and second side sections 824, 826, extend transversely to the central section 822 and the lower section 828. The rear upper end tab 760 is folded inwardly along the fold line 16 into the interior of the carton 1000. The first and second lateral upper fins 840, 850 are folded along the folding line 16, so that the first lateral upper flap 840 is partially superimposed on the second lateral upper flap 850 and the first and second lateral upper flaps 840, 850 fall on the end flap. upper front 820 and upper rear end flap 760. The first and third lateral upper wing sections 842, 852 of the first and second lateral upper fins 840, 850, respectively, can be secured together releasably by the adhesive material in the adhesive regions 88, and the second and fourth fin sections Lateral upper 844, 854 can be secured together more permanently, such as by a more permanent adhesive material. The first lateral upper flap 840 can be secured to the rear upper end flap 760 in the adhesive region 762. Thus, the first and second lateral upper flaps 840, 850 form an upper panel 858 that extends between the first and second side panels 20, 30 and the front and rear panels 785, 710. The top panel 858 extends 1 substantially perpendicular to the front panel 785, the rear panel 710, and the first and second side panels 20, 30. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 842, 852, are positioned adjacent each other on the upper panel 858, to form a partially peelable portion of the upper panel 858. The notch 845 in the first lateral upper flap section 842 is exposed on top panel 858, allowing the first lateral top flap section 842 to be easily held by a person's hand.

Referring to Figure 26, the lower rear end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730 are folded inwardly along the fold line 18, and the first and second bottom flaps 790, 810 are folded inwardly to along the fold line 18 on the rear lower end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730, so that the second lower flap 810 is superimposed on the first lower flap 790, and the groove 812 is exposed. The second lower flap 810 is secured to the rear lower end flap 770 and the lower front end flap 730 in the adhesive regions 772, 732. The first and second bottom flaps 790, 810 form a bottom panel 896, which extends substantially parallel to the upper panel 858.

Figure 28 shows the carton pack 1000 in an open configuration for pouring the contents out of the carton. In the open configuration, the first and third lateral upper wing sections 842, 852 are partially separated from the second and fourth sections of the upper panel 844, 854, respectively, along the respective rupture lines 846, 856, and are folded outwardly along the arcuate third and fourth bend lines 847, 857, respectively, so as to extend transversely to the second and fourth lateral upper wing sections 844, 854, which form the remainder of the upper panel 858. The center section 822, the first side section 824 and the second side section 826 of the front upper end tab 820 are folded upwards along the concave folding line 827, so that the lower section 828 of the end panel upper front 720 extends substantially horizontally (perpendicular to front panel 780), and central section 822, first side section 824 and the second Lateral section 826 extends upward from the lower section 828 between the first and third lateral upper flap sections 842, 852. The first and second side sections 824, 826 extend rearwardly and transversely to the central section 822. The first and third lateral upper flap sections 842, 852 and the upper upper end panel 820, therefore forming a duct 897 having an opening 898 in the upper part of the carton 1000. The first and third sections of lateral upper flap 842, 852 form the first and second side walls of the conduit 897, and the front upper end panel 820 forms a front flange of the conduit 899. The second and fourth sections of the lateral upper wing 844, 854 are secured so that they do not open with the conduit 897. The contents inside the carton pack 1000 can be poured out of the conduit 797 through the opening 898. The flange 899 is configured to direct the flow of the contents as pour out of conduit 897.

Figure 29 shows the carton pack 1000 in a closed configuration again, wherein the carton pack 1000 closes again after being used in the open configuration shown in Figure 28. In the closed configuration again, the first and third sections of lateral upper flap 842, 852 are folded inwardly along fold line 16, so that the first lateral upper flap section 842 is partially superimposed on the third lateral upper flap section 852, and the central segment and the first and second side segments 824, 826 of the front flange of the conduit 899 are folded down about the concave fold line 827, below the first and third lateral upper wing sections 842, 852. The notches 845, 855 may intertwine with one another to secure the first and third upper fin sections 842, 852 together. Thus, conduit 897 and upper panel 858 return to the closed configuration.

In some embodiments described and shown herein, the second lateral upper flap partially overlaps the first lateral upper flap when the carton is in the closed configuration, so that the third and fourth upper flap sections partially overlap with the first and second sections of upper fin. In other embodiments, the first lateral upper flap is partially superimposed on the second lateral upper flap, when the carton is in the closed configuration, so that the first and second upper flap sections partially overlap the third and fourth sections of upper fin. It should be appreciated, however, that in any of the embodiments, it is possible to invert the superposed arrangement of the first and second lateral upper fins, and thus, the superposed arrangement of the lateral upper fin sections.

In some cases in the above, the union of the parts is described with reference to the specific characteristics and methods. However, the bonding can be carried out in any suitable manner, such as, non-exclusively, through the use of an adhesive material.

The term "break line" is used throughout the specification. A break line can be any suitable interruption line, such as a tear line and / or a cut line (e.g., a slit). The term "fold line" is used throughout the following description. Note that unless otherwise indicated, the term "fold line" may include any of at least one debilitating shape placed on something similar to a line, although not necessarily straight, which facilitates folding along; and a tear line can be any one of at least one debilitating shape placed in a somewhat similar to a line shape, although not necessarily straight, which facilitates tearing along. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, conventional fold lines include: a fold, such as that formed by bending; a line with cuts, such as that formed with a blunt knife to make cuts or the like, that creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness; a slit that extends partially in the material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of spaced slots that extend partially towards and / or complete through the material - along the desired weakening line; or various combinations of these characteristics. The term "tear line" is also. used through the specification. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, conventional tear lines include a slit that extends partially toward the material along the desired weakening line, a series of spaced apart slots that are they extend partially towards and / or completely through the material along the desired debilitating line, or any combination of these characteristics.

The foregoing description provides the illustrative embodiments of the invention, and is not intended to be limiting. As understood by those skilled in the art, the total invention encompasses other embodiments not specifically enumerated herein. For example, although the carton packs shown in the form of a parallelepiped-shaped box, they may alternatively be formed differently, and * likewise, the various peelable sections, panel sections, panels and flaps described in FIG. present, they can be formed and arranged differently.

Claims

1. A cardboard container comprising: a front panel; a back panel; a first side panel; a second side panel opposite the first side panel; a lower panel; a top panel comprising a first lateral upper fin and a second lateral upper fin; Y a connected upper front end panel of i folding way to the front panel, the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap; where, when the carton is in a closed configuration the front upper end panel extends inwardly from the front panel towards the inside of the carton, the second lateral upper fin partially overlaps the first lateral upper fin or the first lateral upper fin partially overlaps the second lateral upper fin, and the upper lateral flap of the first side and the upper lateral flap of the second side fall on the front upper end panel; Y wherein the carton is configured to be placed in an open configuration in which a conduit is formed in the upper part of the carton and defines an opening for pouring the contents of the carton; and wherein, when the carton is in the open configuration, the front upper end panel is folded away from the inside of the carton and forms a front flange of the conduit, and the first and second side upper fin portions. they form the side walls of the duct.

2. The carton according to claim 1, characterized in that the front upper end panel comprises a central section foldably connected to the front panel, a first lateral section foldably connected to the central section and the first lateral top flap, and a second lateral section foldably connected to the central section and the second lateral upper wing.

3. The carton pack according to claim 2, characterized in that, when the carton is in the closed configuration, the first side section and the second side section are folded over the central section.

4. The carton according to claim 3, characterized in that the central section, the first side section and the second side section are triangular sections.

5. The cardboard package according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first lateral upper fin comprises a first fin section, a second fin section and a first break line between the first fin section and the second fin section, the first fin section is connected, foldably to the panel front upper end; Y the upper lateral fin of the second side comprises a third fin section, a fourth fin section and a second break line between the third fin section and the fourth fin section, the third fin section is foldably connected to the panel upper front end; wherein, when the carton is in the closed configuration, the first fin section and the second fin section are releasably connected to each other along the first break line, the third fin section and the fourth fin section are releasably connected one to the other along the second break line, and the second and fourth fin sections are joined to each other.

6. The carton in accordance with claim 5, characterized in that: the first flap section and the second flap section are foldably connected to one another along a first fold line extending from the first break line; Y the third flap section and the fourth flap section are foldably connected to one another along a second fold line extending from the second break line.

7. The carton according to claim 6, characterized in that the first and second folding lines are oblique folding lines.

8. The carton according to claim 6, characterized in that, when the carton is in the open configuration: the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line, the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached from one another along the second break line, the second fin section and the fourth fin section are joined to each other, and the first fin section and the third fin section are folded along the first fold line and the second fold line, respectively, and extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, forming by therefore, the side walls of the duct.

. The carton according to claim 5, characterized in that, when the carton is in the open configuration: the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line; the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached from one another along the second break line; the second fin section and the fourth fin section are joined one to the other; Y the first fin section and the third fin section extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, thus forming the side walls of the duct.

10. The carton pack according to claim 1, characterized in that the front panel comprises a female securing member configured to receive and retain the tip of the conduit rim for reclosing the carton after the carton has been placed in the open configuration.

11. The cardboard package according to claim 1, characterized in that: 5 the carton is configured to be placed in a closed configuration again after being placed in the open configuration; Y when the carton is in the closed configuration again, the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap are folded in an overlapping relationship, the front flange of the duct extends downwards, substantially parallel to the front panel, and a tip of the front flange is received in a female securing member on the front panel.

12. The cardboard package according to claim 1, characterized in that: the carton is configured to be placed in a closed configuration again after being placed in the open configuration; Y '20 when the carton is in the closed configuration again, the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap are folded in an overlapping relationship, and the front bead of the duct extends substantially parallel to, and falls below the first 25 upper lateral fin and second lateral upper wing.

13. A cardboard container comprising: a front panel; a back panel; a first side panel; a second side panel opposite the first side panel; a lower panel; a top panel comprising a first lateral upper fin comprising a first fin section, a second fin section, and a first break line between the first fin section and the second fin section; Y a second lateral upper fin comprising a third fin section, a fourth fin section, and a second break line between the third fin section and the fourth fin section; Y a front upper end flap or front upper end panel foldably connected to the front panel; where, when the carton is in a closed configuration the front upper end flap or the front upper end panel extends inwardly from the front panel towards the inside of the carton below the first lateral top flap and the second lateral top flap, and the second lateral upper fin partially overlaps the first lateral upper fin, or the first lateral upper fin partially overlaps the second lateral upper fin; wherein the carton is configured to be placed in an open configuration in which a conduit is formed in the upper part of the carton and defines an opening for pouring the contents of the carton; and where, when the carton is in the open configuration the front upper end flap or the front upper end panel is folded out away from the inside of the carton and forms a front flange of the duct, the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line, the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached from one another along the second break line, and the first fin section and the third fin section extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, thereby forming the side walls of the duct.

14. The carton pack according to claim 13, characterized in that the second fin section and the fourth fin section are joined to each other when the carton is in the closed configuration and when the carton is in the configuration open

15. The carton pack according to claim 13, characterized in that the front upper end flap or the front upper end panel comprises a central section, a first lateral section foldably connected to the central section, and a second connected lateral section. in a foldable way to the central section.

16. The cardboard package according to claim 13, characterized in that: the first flap section and the second flap section are foldably connected to one another along a first fold line extending from the first break line; Y the third flap section and the fourth flap section are foldably connected to one another along a second fold line extending from the second break line.

17. The carton according to claim 16, characterized in that the first and second folding lines are oblique folding lines or arched folding lines.

18. The carton according to claim 16, characterized in that, when the carton is in the open configuration, the first fin section and the third fin section are folded along the first fold line and the second folding line, respectively.

19. The cardboard package according to claim 1, characterized in that: the carton is configured to be placed in a closed configuration again after being placed in the open configuration; Y when the carton is in the closed configuration again, the first fin section and the third fin section are folded in an overlapping relationship, the front flange of the duct extends inwardly from the front panel towards the inside of the carton, and the first fin section and the second fin section fall on the front flange.

20. The carton pack according to claim 19, characterized in that the first fin section includes a first notch and the third fin section includes a second notch, and wherein the first notch and the second notch are interlocked one with the other. the other when the carton is in the closed configuration again.

21. The carton pack according to claim 13, characterized in that the rear panel comprises grip regions positioned adjacent the first side panel and the second side panel, the grip regions extending transversely to the rest of the rear panel.

• 22. A model of cardboard packaging to form a carton, comprising: a front panel; a back panel, - ' a first side panel foldably connected to the front panel; a second side panel foldably connected to the front panel; a first lateral top flap foldably connected to the first side panel; a second lateral upper flap foldably connected to the second side panel; a plurality of fins configured to form a lower panel of the carton; Y a front upper end panel foldably connected to the front panel, the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap; wherein the model is configured to form the carton in a closed configuration in which the front upper end panel extends inwardly from the front panel into the interior of the carton, the second lateral upper fin partially overlaps the first lateral upper fin, or the first lateral upper fin partially overlaps the second lateral upper fin, and the upper lateral flap of the first side and the upper lateral flap of the second side fall on the front upper end panel; Y wherein the model is configured to form the carton in an open configuration in which a duct is formed in the upper part of the carton and defines an opening for pouring the contents of the carton, the front upper end panel is folded out away from the inside of the carton and forms a front flange of the duct, and the portions of the first and second lateral upper flaps form the side walls of the duct.

23. The model of the carton pack according to claim 22, characterized in that the front upper end panel comprises a section. centrally foldably connected to the front panel, a first lateral section foldably connected to the central section and to the first side panel, and a second lateral section foldably connected to the central section and to the second side panel.

24. The model of the carton pack according to claim 23, characterized in that the first side section and the second side section are configured to fold over the central section when the carton is in the closed configuration.

25. The model of the carton according to claim 24, characterized in that the central section, the first lateral section and the second lateral section are triangular sections.

26. The model of the carton pack according to claim 22, characterized in that: the first lateral upper fin comprises a first fin section and a second fin section connected removably 1a of one another along a first break line, the first fin section is foldably connected to the upper end panel frontal; Y the upper lateral fin of the second side comprises a third fin section and a fourth fin section detachably connected to one another along a second break line, the third fin section being foldably connected to the panel | upper front end; wherein, the model is configured to form the carton in the closed configuration, so that the first fin section and the second fin section are releasably connected to one another along the first one. rupture line, the third fin section and the fourth section of 0 fins are releasably connected one from the other along the second break line, and the second and fourth fin sections are joined to each other.

27. The model of the carton pack according to claim 26, characterized in that: the first flap section and the second flap section are foldably connected to one another along a first fold line extending from the first break line; Y The third fin section and the fourth fin section are foldably connected to each other along a second fold line extending from the second break line. 5

28. The model of the carton according to claim 27, characterized in that the first and second fold lines are oblique folding lines.

29. The model of the carton according to claim 27, characterized in that the model is configured to form the carton in the open configuration, so that: the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line, the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached one from the other along the second break line, the second fin section and the fourth fin section are joined to each other, and the first fin section and the third fin section are folded along the first fold line and the second fold line, respectively, and extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, forming by therefore the side walls of the conduit.

30. The model of the carton in accordance with claim 26, characterized in that the model is configured to form the carton in the open configuration, so that: the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line; the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached from one another along the second break line; the second fin section and the fourth fin section are joined one to the other; Y the first fin section and the third fin section extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, thereby forming the side walls of the duct.

31. The model of the carton pack according to claim 22, characterized in that the front panel comprises a female securing member configured to receive and retain the tip of the conduit flange to re-close the carton after the carton pack It has been placed in the open configuration.

32. The model of the carton pack according to claim 22, characterized in that: the model is configured to form the carton in a closed configuration again after the carton is placed in the open configuration; and the front flange of the conduit is configured to extend downward, substantially parallel to the front panel when the carton is in the closed configuration again, with the tip of the front flange received in an opening in the front panel.

• 33. The model of the carton pack according to claim 22, characterized in that: the model is configured to form the carton in a closed configuration again after the carton is placed in the open configuration; the first lateral upper flap and the second lateral upper flap are configured to fold in an overlying relationship when the carton is in the closed configuration again; Y the front flange of the conduit is configured to extend substantially parallel to, and fall below, the first lateral top flap and the second lateral upper flap when the cardboard package is in the closed configuration again.

34. A model of the carton pack to form a carton, comprising: a back panel; a first side panel connected foldably to the rear panel; a second side panel foldably connected to the rear panel; a first lateral upper flap foldably connected to the first side panel, the first lateral upper flap comprises a first flap section, a second flap section and a first line of rupture between the first flap section and the second flap section; a second lateral upper flap foldably connected to the second side panel, the second lateral upper flap comprises a third flap section, a fourth flap section and a second flap line between the third flap section and the fourth flap section; a plurality of fins configured to form a lower panel of the carton; a front flap foldably connected to the second side panel; Y a front upper end flap or front upper end panel foldably connected to the front flap; wherein the model is configured to form the carton in a closed configuration in which the first lateral top flap and the second lateral upper flap form an upper panel of the carton, the front upper end flap or the front upper end panel extend inwardly from the front flap towards the inside of the carton below the first lateral top flap and the second lateral top flap, the second lateral upper fin partially overlaps the first lateral upper fin, or the first lateral upper fin partially overlaps the second lateral upper fin; Y wherein the carton is configured to be placed in an open configuration in which A duct is formed in the upper part of the carton and defines an opening for 'pouring the contents of the carton, the front upper end flap or the upper front end panel are folded out away from the inside of the carton and form a front flange of the duct, the first fin section and the second fin section are detached from one another along the first break line, the third fin section and the fourth fin section are detached from one another along the second break line, and the first fin section and the third fin section extend transversely to the second fin section and the fourth fin section, thereby forming the side walls of the duct.

35. The model of the carton pack according to claim 34, characterized in that the front upper end flap has a central section, a first lateral section foldably connected to the central section, and a second lateral section foldably connected to the central section.

36. The model of the carton pack according to claim 34, characterized in that the second fin section and the fourth fin section are configured to be joined to one another when the carton is in the closed configuration and when the container is in the closed configuration. Cardboard is in the open configuration.

37. The model of the carton pack according to claim 34, characterized in that: the first flap section and the second flap section are foldably connected to one another along a first fold line extending from the first break line; Y the third flap section and the fourth flap section are foldably connected to one another along a second fold line extending from the second break line.

38. The model of the carton pack according to claim 37, characterized in that the first and second fold lines are arcuate fold lines.

39. The model of the carton pack according to claim 37, characterized in that the model is configured to form the carton in the open configuration, so that the first fin section and the third fin section are folded along the length of the carton. the first folding line and the second folding line, respectively.

40. The model of the carton pack according to claim 34, characterized in that: the model is configured to form the carton in a closed configuration again after the. Cardboard container is formed in the open configuration; and the front flange of the conduit is configured to extend inwardly from the front panel into the interior of the carton when the carton is in the closed configuration again; Y the first fin section and the second fin section are configured to fall on the front flange when the carton is in the closed configuration again.

41. The model of the carton pack according to claim 40, characterized in that the first flap section includes a first groove and the third flap section includes a second groove, and wherein the first groove and the second groove are configured to engage interlaced with one another when the carton is in the closed configuration again.

42. The model of the carton pack according to claim 34, characterized in that the back panel comprises grip regions positioned adjacent the first side panel and the second side panel, and wherein the grip regions are defined by a pair of fold lines on the rear panel and are configured to be folded to extend transversely to the rest of the rear panel.