US20070090175A1 - Carton with opening access feature - Google Patents
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- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a carton sleeve erected from the blank of FIG. 8 , showing the carton with side end flaps closed;
- FIG. 12 shows finger access opening 175 which may be easily opened in order to start tearing the carton open.
- portions 192 and 194 may be opened. For example, pulling upwardly on portion 192 will cause tear line 170 to separate along top panel 114 . Further pulling of the portion 192 will cause tearing along tear lines 174 , and then 182 (and 184 and 188 , hidden on opposite side), causing portion 192 to separate from side wall panels 112 and 116 , at which point portion 192 may be folded outward as shown in FIG. 13 .
- Portion 192 may be left hingedly attached to the carton, for reclosing, or may be removed as shown in FIG. 14 . As can be seen, the packaged bottles B are readily accessible for removal.
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A carton for packaging a plurality of articles includes top and bottom panels interconnected by a pair of opposed side walls to form a generally tubular structure. An end wall is provided at each end of the tubular structure to at least partially close each end. An access opening includes a first detachable portion extending across a part of the top panel and at least a part of one of the opposed side walls. A second detachable portion is disposed adjacent to the first detachable portion and extends across a further part of the top panel and into a part of one of the end walls, whereby removal of the first detachable portion and the second detachable portion defines an access opening formed from portions of the top panel, the one opposed side wall, and the one end wall. A third portion may be provided extending across a further portion of the top panel and into the other of the end walls.
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- This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of provisional application Ser. No. 60/721,772, filed on Sep. 28, 2005, and provisional application Ser. No. 60/737,134, filed on Nov. 16, 2005.
- The invention relates to cartons and more particularly to a carton for multiple articles having an opening feature for facilitating removal of individual articles.
- Cartons for encasing multiple articles are useful for enabling consumers to obtain and transport a desired quantity of individual articles such as bottles or cans of beer or other beverages. Once such a multiple-pack of articles is obtained and transported to, e.g., the consumer's home, the consumer then desires to remove the articles from the carton. The articles may be completely removed at one time, or may be removed in small groups of articles, or as individual articles. Thus, it can be appreciated that it would be desirable to have a carton with an opening feature that facilitates the removal of articles from the carton in these various ways.
- The present invention provides an access opening for a carton that is comprised of two or more adjacent portions, one or more of which may be removed to provide access to the carton contents.
- The present invention, in one aspect, provides a carton for packaging a plurality of articles, comprising top and bottom panels interconnected by a pair of opposed side walls to form a generally tubular structure. An end wall is provided at each end of the tubular structure to at least partially close each end. Means for providing access to the articles includes a first detachable portion extending across a part of the top panel and at least a part of one of the opposed side walls. A second detachable portion is disposed adjacent to the first detachable portion and extends across a further part of the top panel and into a part of one of the end walls, whereby removal of the first detachable portion and the second detachable portion defines an access opening formed from portions of the top panel, the one opposed side wall, and the one end wall.
- The access means may farther include a third detachable portion disposed adjacent to the first detachable portion and extending across at least a portion of the other end walls, in which case the access opening is further formed from a portion of the other end wall.
- The first detachable portion may extend across the top panel at locations remote from the end walls. The second and third detachable portions then each extend across a portion of the top panel adjacent to the first detachable portion.
- The first detachable portion may further extend at least partially into the other of the opposed end walls. The second detachable portion may extend at least partially into the one opposed side wall. Removal of either detachable portion defines an access opening formed from portions of the top panel, the one or two opposed side walls, and an end wall. Removal of both detachable portions then defines an access opening formed from portions of the top panel, at least one of the opposed side walls, and both of the end walls.
- Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of a carton blank according to an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a carton sleeve erected from the blank ofFIG. 1 , showing the carton prepared to receive the articles to be packaged; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the carton inFIG. 2 after loading with its ends closed; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the carton inFIG. 3 with a first access portion removed; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the carton inFIG. 4 with a second access portion shown in an opened position; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the carton inFIG. 5 with a third access portion shown in an opened position; and -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the carton inFIG. 6 with the second and third access portions removed. -
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a carton blank according to another embodiment of the invention, -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a carton sleeve erected from the blank ofFIG. 8 , showing the carton prepared to receive the articles to be packaged; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a carton sleeve erected from the blank ofFIG. 8 , showing the carton with side end flaps closed; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the carton after loading with its ends closed; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the carton with a opening feature access hole; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the carton with a first access portion shown in an opened position but still attached; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the carton with a first access access portion detached; and -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the carton with both the first and second access portions removed. - For convenience of understanding, reference may be made to any of
FIGS. 1 through 7 simultaneously, or any ofFIGS. 8 through 15 simultaneously. - FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrate a first embodiment of the present invention. Throughout these drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or like features of the invention.
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FIG. 1 shows a blank 10 from which the carton ofFIGS. 2-7 is erected. The blank 10 is horizontally elongate as viewed inFIG. 1 and is formed, in this embodiment, of paperboard. However, the blank maybe formed of other foldable material such as a plastic sheet or the like. The blank 10 of this embodiment is designed for packaging articles of an identical configuration, such as beverage bottles, arranged in four rows of six bottles each. However, the invention may be used for any number of bottles, with the blank sized accordingly. In addition, the invention may be used with cartons for packaging cans or other articles. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , the blank 10 includes four primary panels for forming the carton walls, hingedly connected one to the next. A firstside wall panel 12 is hingedly connected to thetop wall panel 14 alongfold line 34. Thetop wall panel 14 is hingedly connected to a secondside wall panel 16 alongfold line 36 which is in turn hingedly connected to thebottom wall panel 18 alongfold line 38. Thebottom wall panel 18 is hingedly connected to aglue flap 20 alongfold line 40. -
Side end flaps fold lines side wall panel 12.Top end flaps fold lines top wall panel 14.Side end flaps fold lines side wall panel 16.Bottom end flaps fold lines bottom wall panel 18. - Each of
top end flaps hand aperture Apertures side end flaps partial apertures respective apertures Side end flap 22 further includes a reinforcingflap 66 hingedly connected along its top edge byfold line 68.Flap 66 may be folded alongfold line 68 and glued to the inner surface ofend flap 22 to provide a handle reinforcement in the manner taught in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/320542, filed Dec. 28, 2005 based on U.S.Provisional Application 60/690412 filed Jun. 13, 2005.Similar flaps 66 are connected to side end flaps 24, 30 and 32. - To define the access feature in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a pair of substantially parallel
perforated tear lines top wall panel 14 and partially intoside wall panels wall panel 12, the tear lines 70 and 72 are connected at their ends bytear line 74, which includes anarcuate cut line 76 disposed approximately at its center portion to define astarter tab 78. Acut line 80 extends from the junction ofcut lines fold line 42 and acrossend flap 22 to its outer edge. Asimilar cut line 82 extends from the junction ofcut lines fold line 44 and acrossend flap 24 to its outer edge. Inwall panel 16, the tear lines 70 and 72 are connected at their ends bytear line 84, with a cut line 86 extending from the junction ofcut lines fold line 50 and acrossend flap 30 to its outer edge. Asimilar cut line 88 extends from the junction ofcut lines fold line 52 and acrossend flap 32 to its outer edge. - As will be explained further herein, a
first access portion 90 is defined by the portion of the blank bounded bytear lines second access portion 92 is defined by the portion of the blank bounded bytear lines third access portion 94 is defined by the portion of the blank bounded bytear lines - Although the tear lines described herein are preferably formed from perforated lines, they may alternatively be formed by zippered tear strips, scored lines, partial cuts, or other recognized means of facilitating controlled tearing of a package. For example, each tear line may be formed of a series of small cut lines and nicks, a line of short slits, a line of half cuts, a combination of slits and score lines, and similar arrangements or combinations thereof.
- To erect the carton of blank 10, glue is applied to
glue flap 20, which is then adhered to the inner surface ofside wall panel 12 at its outer edge. The carton may then be folded alongfold lines FIG. 2 . In this condition, the carton is ready to be loaded with its contents (e.g., bottles) through one or both of its open ends. Loading is typically done with high-speed beverage packaging machinery as is known in the art. - Once loaded, one end of the carton may be closed by first folding inwardly end flaps 24 and 32. Glue is applied to the flaps, and
bottom end flap 33 is folded upwardly, whereaftertop end flap 28 is folded downwardly. The folded and glued end flaps 24, 28, 32, and 33 together form an end wall for the carton. The opposite end of the carton is closed by a similar operation, both of which are typically performed on the carton loading machinery. After closure, the carton appears as shown inFIG. 3 . In this condition, the carton may be delivered to a point of purchase for purchase by a consumer. - To open the carton, a consumer inserts their finger through
opening 76 andgrips access portion 90. By pulling upwardly onportion 90,tear line 74 will separate. Further pulling of theportion 90 will cause tearing alongtear lines portion 90 will separate fromside wall panel 12. Further pulling will cause theportion 90 to separate fromtop wall panel 14 and then from a portion of oppositeside wall panel 16. Lastly, theportion 90 is tom from the carton by tearing alongtear line 84. Upon removal ofportion 90, the carton will appear as shown inFIG. 4 . As can be seen, the packaged bottles B are readily accessible for removal. However, the carton remains essentially intact, thereby permitting it to be carried by the handles formed in the carton end walls. - A less-obstructed access to the bottles may be obtained by opening the
second access portion 92. Referring toFIGS. 4 and 5 , the consumer may grasp the remaining portion oftop wall panel 14 lying adjacent to tearline 70 and pull outwardly. This will causetear lines 82 onwall panel 12 andtear lines 88 on wall panel 16 (not shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 ) to separate, whereupon openingaccess portion 92 may be pivoted outwardly from the bottles, exposing the end-most bottles adjacent the end wall as shown inFIG. 5 . - Similarly, the consumer may grasp the remaining portion of
top wall panel 14 lying adjacent to tearline 72 and pull outwardly. This will causetear lines 80 onwall panel 12 and tear lines 86 on wall panel 16 (not shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 ) to separate, whereupon the thirdopening access portion 94 may be pivoted outwardly from the bottles at the opposite end of the carton. When so opened, the carton will appear as shown inFIG. 6 . - Finally, if desired, the consumer may tear away one or both of the
opening access portions tear lines FIG. 7 . - FIGS. 8 to 15 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the central access portion shown as
portion 90 inFIGS. 1-7 is eliminated, and the access opening is provided by two portions, each disposed along an opposite end of the carton. -
FIG. 8 shows a blank 110 from which the carton ofFIGS. 9-15 is erected. The blank 110 is horizontally elongate as viewed inFIG. 8 and is formed, in this embodiment, of paperboard. However, the blank maybe formed of other foldable material such as a plastic sheet or the like. The blank 110 of this embodiment is designed for packaging articles of an identical configuration, such as beverage bottles, arranged in four rows of five bottles each. However, the invention may be used for any number of bottles, with the blank sized accordingly. In addition, the invention may be used with cartons for packaging cans or other articles. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , the blank 110 includes four primary panels for forming the carton walls, hingedly connected one to the next. A firstside wall panel 112 is hingedly connected to thetop wall panel 114 alongfold line 134. Thetop wall panel 114 is hingedly connected to a secondside wall panel 116 alongfold line 136. The secondside wall panel 116 is in turn hingedly connected to thebottom wall panel 118 alongfold line 138. Thebottom wall panel 118 is hingedly connected to aglue flap 120 alongfold line 140. - Side end flaps 122 and 124 are hingedly connected along
fold lines side wall panel 112. Top end flaps 126 and 128 are hingedly connected alongfold lines top wall panel 114. Side end flaps 130 and 132 are hingedly connected alongfold lines side wall panel 116. Bottom end flaps 131 and 133 are hingedly connected alongfold lines bottom wall panel 118. - Each of top end flaps 126 and 128 include a
hand aperture Apertures partial apertures respective apertures Side end flap 122 further includes a reinforcingflap 166 hingedly connected along its top edge byfold line 168.Flap 166 may be folded alongfold line 168 and glued to the inner surface ofend flap 122 to provide a handle reinforcement in the manner taught in the above referenced U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/320542, filed Dec. 28, 2005.Similar flaps 166 are connected to side end flaps 124, 130 and 132. - To define the access feature in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a
perforated tear line 170 is formed in the top panel, extending completely across the width oftop wall panel 114. On one side,perforated tear line 170 continues intoside panel 112 as perforated tear line orlines 174, further extending acrossside panel 112 to joinperforated tear lines perforated tear line 170 continues intoside panel 116 as perforated tear line orlines 184, further extending acrossside panel 116 to joinperforated tear lines top panel 114, thetear line 170 includes at its center a perforated fingeraccess opening area 175 useful as a hand hold for starting a tear. - Although the tear lines described herein are preferably formed from perforated lines, they may alternatively be formed by zippered tear strips, scored lines, partial cuts, or other recognized means of facilitating controlled tearing of a package. For example, each tear line may be formed of a series of small cut lines and nicks, a line of short slits, a line of half cuts, a combination of slits and score lines, and similar arrangements or combinations thereof.
- To erect the carton of blank 110, glue is applied to
glue flap 120, which is then adhered to the inner surface ofside wall panel 112 at its outer edge. The carton may then be folded alongfold lines FIG. 9 . In this condition, the carton is ready to be loaded with its contents (e.g., bottles) through one or both of its open ends. Loading is typically done with high-speed beverage packaging machinery as is known in the art. -
FIG. 10 shows how, once loaded, one of the ends of the carton may be closed by first folding inwardly endflaps bottom end flap 133 is folded upwardly, whereaftertop end flap 128 is folded downwardly. The folded and glued end flaps 124, 128, 132, and 133 together form an end wall for the carton. The opposite end of the carton is closed by a similar operation, both of which are typically performed on the carton loading machinery. After closure, the carton appears as shown inFIG. 11 . In this condition, the carton may be delivered to a point of purchase for purchase by a consumer. InFIG. 11 , theaccess portions -
FIG. 12 shows finger access opening 175 which may be easily opened in order to start tearing the carton open. Either or both ofportions portion 192 will causetear line 170 to separate alongtop panel 114. Further pulling of theportion 192 will cause tearing alongtear lines 174, and then 182 (and 184 and 188, hidden on opposite side), causingportion 192 to separate fromside wall panels point portion 192 may be folded outward as shown inFIG. 13 . Note the position of reinforcingflaps 166 that reinforcehandle aperture 156.Portion 192 may be left hingedly attached to the carton, for reclosing, or may be removed as shown inFIG. 14 . As can be seen, the packaged bottles B are readily accessible for removal. - A less-obstructed access to the bottles may be obtained by opening the
second access portion 194. The consumer may grasp the remaining portion oftop wall panel 114 lying adjacent to tearline 170 and/or at access opening 175, and pull outwardly. This will cause any remaining intact portions oftear lines side panels tear lines side end panels access portion 194 may be pivoted outwardly from the bottles, exposing the end-most bottles adjacent the far end wall. Theopening access portion 194 may be left attached, or torn loose as shown inFIG. 15 . - As a further alternative embodiment, an access opening may be formed from adjacent two access portions, wherein the access openings are configured as shown by
portions FIGS. 1-7 . In this embodiment, thethird access portion 94 may be eliminated. - Modifications may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. It should be also appreciated that as used herein, directional references such as “top”, “bottom”, “end”, “side”, “upper” and “lower” do not limit the respective panels to such orientation, but merely serve to distinguish these panels from one another.
- It should be further appreciated that any reference to hinged or foldable connection should not be construed as necessarily referring to a single fold line only: indeed, it is envisaged that hinged connection can be formed from one or more fold lines. In this application, a “fold line” includes, but is not limited to, a score line, a perforation, a line of short slits, a line of half cuts, a combination of slits and score lines, and similar arrangements, without departing from the scope of invention.
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1. A carton for packaging a plurality of articles, comprising:
top and bottom panels interconnected by a pair of opposed side walls to form a generally tubular structure;
an end wall at each end of the tubular structure to at least partially close said each end;
means for providing access to the articles, comprising a first detachable portion extending across said top panel and at least partially into at least one of said opposed side walls, and a second detachable portion disposed adjacent to said first detachable portion and extending across at least a portion of one of said end walls, whereby removal of said first detachable portion and said second detachable portion defines an access opening formed from portions of said top panel, said one opposed side wall, and said end wall.
2. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said access means further comprises a third detachable portion disposed adjacent to said first detachable portion and extending across at least a portion of the other of said end walls wherein said access opening is further formed from a portion of said other end wall.
3. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first detachable portion extends across said top panel at a location remote from said one end wall, and wherein said second detachable portion extends across a portion of said top panel adjacent said first detachable portion.
4. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first detachable portion further extends at least partially into at the other of said end walls, whereby removal of said first detachable portion and said second detachable portion defines an access opening formed from the entire of said top panel, and portions of at least one side wall, and portions of both said end walls.
5. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the first and second detachable portions are defined at least in part by a common tear or severance line that is formed at least in part in the top panel.
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