US20090057384A1 - Carton for dispensing products and method of using the same - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to cartons for packaging a product and, more particularly, to a carton having a closed end and an exiting end for dispensing containers stored within the carton and a method for using the carton.
- Cartons are oftentimes used to store, display, dispense and/or transport a product or a plurality of products, such as canned goods, pouched goods, or goods in flexible packages. Such cartons are usually at least partially constructed, filled with the products, and then sealed closed for transporting the products to a home, restaurant, or retail store. At least some known cartons are fashioned from a unitary blank of paperboard and are used by consumers to store the products either on a shelf, in a refrigerator, or in a pantry. At least some known cartons include a tear-away portion that allows a user to remove the tear-away portion from the carton to gain access to the products within the carton. These tear-away portions are often detached from the carton to create an opening within the carton for providing access to the products.
- In at least some known cartons, after the tear-away portion is detached and access to the products is provided, the carton is used to provide storage to the remaining products. In these known cartons, the size of the access opening must be limited so that the carton is able to continue to be used to store the remaining product. Accordingly, these known cartons typically provide restricted access to the remaining products because of the rigidity of the carton and because of the limited size of the access opening.
- Additionally, some known cartons with tear-away portions include a handle defined within a portion of the carton. Specifically, these handles allow the cartons to be transportable and stackable. However, these handles are easily torn or damaged, leaving the user with limited means to carry the carton.
- In one aspect, a carton for packaging a plurality of containers in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton further includes at least one detachable portion detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one detachable portion is to be detached from the carton to define an opening at the exiting end through which the containers may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The carton also includes an upper retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The upper retention portion extends downwardly from the top wall to an upper tear line of the detachable portion. The carton further includes a lower retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The lower retention portion extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a lower tear line of the detachable portion. At least one of the upper and lower retention portions is hingedly connected to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers through the exiting end opening.
- In a further aspect, a blank for forming a carton for packaging a plurality of containers arranged in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The blank includes a sheet of foldable material having first, second, third and fourth parallel fold lines therein, defining areas of the sheet corresponding to a top panel, two side panels and a bottom panel of the carton. At one end of the parallel fold lines, the blank further includes a fold line transverse to the parallel fold lines, and a side end flap connected by the transverse fold line to each of the areas corresponding to the two side panels. The blank also includes a tear line extending through each of the two side panels and each of the side end flaps to define a detachable portion, an upper retention portion, and a lower retention portion at an exiting end of the carton. The detachable portion may be detached from the carton to define an opening through which the containers may be removed. The tear line includes first and second arcuate sections and a horizontal section extending between the arcuate sections. The blank further includes a pair of hinge lines hingedly connecting at least one of the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion to at least one of the top panel and the bottom panel for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers through the exiting end opening.
- In another aspect, a method of opening a carton containing a plurality of containers arranged in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The carton has a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. At least one detachable portion is detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. An upper retention portion is formed from the end wall extending downwardly from the top wall to an upper tear line of the detachable portion, and a lower retention portion is formed from the end wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to a lower tear line of the detachable portion. The method includes removing the at least one detachable portion to define an opening at the exiting end through which the containers may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The method further includes separating at least one of the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion along a pair of hinge lines such that at least one of the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion is hingedly connected to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall. The method also includes rotating at least one of the hingedly connected upper retention portion and lower retention portion for increasing the size of the exiting end opening when removing the containers from the carton.
- In a further aspect, a carton for packaging a plurality of containers in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton also includes at least one detachable portion detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one detachable portion to be detached from the carton to define an opening at the exiting end through which the containers may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The carton further includes an upper retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The upper retention portion extends downwardly from the top wall to an upper tear line of the detachable portion. The upper retention portion is hingedly connected to the top wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers through the exiting end opening.
- In another aspect, a carton for packaging a plurality of containers in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton also includes at least one detachable portion detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one detachable portion to be detached from the carton to define an opening at the exiting end through which the containers may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The carton further includes a lower retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The lower retention portion extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a lower tear line of the detachable portion. The lower retention portion is hingedly connected to the bottom wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers through the exiting end opening.
- In a further aspect, a carton for packaging a plurality of containers in at least two rows including a top row and a bottom row is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton further includes at least one region of weakness detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one region of weakness to be detached from the carton to define an opening at the exiting end through which the containers may be removed, the exiting end opening having a size. The carton also includes an upper retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The upper retention portion extends downwardly from the top wall to an upper tear line of the region of weakness. The carton further includes the lower retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The lower retention portion extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a lower tear line of the region of weakness. At least one of the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion is hingedly connected to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers through the exiting end opening.
- In yet another aspect, a carton for packaging a plurality of packages is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton further includes at least one detachable portion detachably formed from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one detachable portion is to be detached from the carton to define an opening at the exiting end through which the packages may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The carton also includes an upper retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The upper retention portion extends downwardly from the top wall to an upper tear line of the detachable portion. The carton further includes a lower retention portion formed from the end wall at the exiting end. The lower retention portion extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a lower tear line of the detachable portion. At least one of the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion is hingedly connected to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the packages through the exiting end opening.
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a blank of sheet material for constructing a carton according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a carton in a closed configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a carton in an open configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a blank of sheet material for constructing a carton according to a first alternative embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a carton in a closed configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a carton in an open configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a blank of sheet material for constructing a carton according to a second alternative embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a carton in a closed configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a carton in an open configuration constructed from the blank shown inFIG. 7 . - The carton described herein includes at least one exiting end having a dispensing feature. The carton is configured to easily dispense containers or products stored within the carton. The containers or products are dispensed one at a time from the carton. For example, the containers or products may be, but are not limited to, canned products, products stored in pouches or other flexible packaging, bottled goods, and the like, and/or any combination thereof. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided that the invention is likewise applicable to any suitable storage and/or display carton including, without limitation, a container, a tray or a box.
- The present application describes in detail, several specific embodiments of the carton, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
- When referring to the plan illustrations of the blanks, the usual drawing conventions are applied. That is, unless otherwise noted, broken lines indicate fold lines; scalloped lines indicate lines of weakness forming a tear strip or similar structure; and interior solid lines indicate through-cuts. In preferred embodiments, the blanks are fabricated from paperboard material, although other materials having similar suitable performance characteristics may be employed if desired.
- In one embodiment, the carton is fabricated from a paperboard material. The carton, however, may be fabricated using any suitable material, and therefore is not limited to a specific type of material. In alternative embodiments, the carton is fabricated using cardboard, corrugated board, plastic and/or any suitable material known to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided.
- The carton may have any suitable size, shape and/or configuration, i.e. number of sides, whether such sizes, shapes and/or configurations are described and/or illustrated herein. For example, in one embodiment, the carton includes a shape that provides functionality, such as a shape that facilitates transporting the carton and/or a shape that facilitates stacking and/or arrangement of a plurality of cartons.
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FIGS. 1 , 2, and 3 illustrate the formation of one embodiment of a carton having a dispensing end. Specifically,FIG. 1 is a top plan view of one embodiment of a blank of sheet material designated in its entirety byelement reference number 10.FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a carton in a constructed configuration designated in its entirety byelement reference number 11 constructed from blank 10 shown inFIG. 1 .FIG. 3 is a perspective view ofcarton 11 in a constructed configuration from blank 10 shown inFIG. 1 with a portion ofcarton 11 torn away. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , blank 10 is configured to form acarton 11 including at least one perforated line for forming an opening that allows access to the contents of the carton. In one embodiment, blank 10 is made of paperboard. In an alternative embodiment, blank 10 is made of cardboard, corrugated board, plastic and/or any suitable material. -
Blank 10 has anexterior surface 12 and an opposinginterior surface 14. In one embodiment, blank 10 includes a firstbottom panel 20, afirst side panel 22, atop panel 24, asecond side panel 26, and a secondbottom panel 28. Firstbottom panel 20 is hingedly coupled tofirst side panel 22 along afold line 30. In one embodiment, foldline 30 includes a hinge line and/or a line of separation, such as a die cut, defined along a portion offold line 30. It is apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein that foldline 30, as well as other fold lines described herein, may include any suitable line or lines of weakening. In one embodiment, at least twoopenings fold line 30.Openings Openings Openings - First
bottom panel 20 includes afirst end panel 36, and an opposingsecond end panel 38. In one embodiment, first andsecond end panels bottom panel 20 and are hingedly coupled to firstbottom panel 20 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 30. In one embodiment,first end panel 36 includes apanel 44 including at least threeedges Panel 44 is substantially rectangular in shape including at least three suitable lines of separation, such as perforated lines, defined along edges 46, 48, and 50. In one embodiment,edge 48 extends betweenedges -
First side panel 22 includes afirst end panel 52, and an opposingsecond end panel 54. First andsecond end panels first side panel 22 and are hingedly coupled tofirst side panel 22 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 30. - In one embodiment,
first side panel 22 further includes a line ofperforation 60 that forms a first tear-away portion or adetachable portion 61 having an arcuate shape. Line ofperforation 60 extends between afirst end 62 and asecond end 64 whereinfirst end 62 andsecond end 64 are formed alongfold line 58. Afinger opening 66 extends outward from line ofperforation 60 and is sized to receive a user's finger therein.Finger opening 66 may include a panel positioned within the opening. Moreover, two substantially parallel lines of perforation or tearlines second end panel 54. Lines ofperforation detachable portion 72 withinsecond end panel 54. Furthermore,first side panel 22 includes a line of perforation or ahinge line 74 that extends outwardly from line ofperforation 60 to foldline 30. An angle θ is defined betweenhinge line 74 and foldline 30. For example, angle θ can range between approximately 90° and 150°. In a preferred embodiment, angle θ is between approximately 110° and 120°. Angle θ is any suitable angle that enablescarton 11 to function as described herein.Hinge line 74 includes a hook portion or acurvilinear portion 76 that extends into and is defined within a portion of firstbottom panel 20.Hook portion 76 facilitates rotation of a portion ofcarton 11 and prevents excessive tearing of the panels. -
First side panel 22 is hingedly coupled totop panel 24 along afold line 78. In one embodiment,top panel 24 includes ahandle 80.Handle 80 includes afirst handle panel 82 and an opposingsecond handle panel 84 that are separated by a line ofseparation 86. In one embodiment, handle 80 is configured to form an opening 88 (shown inFIG. 6 ).Opening 88 is defined by lines ofperforation separation perforation perforation 90 extends into a portionfirst side panel 22, and line ofperforation 92 extends into a portion ofsecond side panel 26 to prevent tearing ofhandle 80. Moreover,top panel 24 includes reinforcinglines perforation lines line 98 extends acrosstop panel 24 and into a portion of first andsecond side panels line 100 extends acrosstop panel 24 and into a portion of first andsecond side panels -
Top panel 24 further includes afirst end panel 102, and an opposingsecond end panel 104. In one embodiment, first andsecond end panels top panel 24 and are hingedly coupled totop panel 24 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 78.Handle 80 is positioned betweenfold lines fold line 106, and at a distance D4 fromfold line 108. Distances D3 and D4 are determined based upon the number of containers, products, or cans withincarton 11.Handle 80 and line ofseparation 86 are strategically placed such that line ofseparation 86 is positioned between the containers, products, or cans withincarton 11. Specifically, a user may insert their fingers intohandle 80 along line ofseparation 86 such that their fingers are positioned between the containers, products, or cans enabling the user to carry and/ortransport carton 11. For example, ifcarton 11 has a top row of containers or products including approximately three containers or products, line ofseparation 86 may be positioned between the first and second containers or between the second and third containers. As such, the position ofhandle 80 may be dependent upon the number of containers, products, or cans withincarton 11. - In one embodiment,
first end panel 102 includes apanel 110 including at least threeedges Panel 110 is substantially rectangular in shape including at least three suitable lines of separation, such as perforated lines, defined alongedges edge 114 extends betweenedges -
Top panel 24 is hingedly coupled tosecond side panel 26 along afold line 118.Top panel 24 includes afirst end panel 120, and an opposingsecond end panel 122. First andsecond end panels second side panel 26 and are hingedly coupled tosecond side panel 26 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 118. In one embodiment,first end panel 120 includes a pair of cut-awaycorners carton 11. -
Second side panel 26 is hingedly coupled to secondbottom panel 28 along afold line 131. In one embodiment,second side panel 26 further includes a line ofperforation 132 that is substantially similar to line ofperforation 60. Line ofperforation 132 forms a first tear-away portion or adetachable portion 133 having an arcuate shape. Line ofperforation 132 extends between afirst end 134 and asecond end 136 whereinfirst end 134 andsecond end 136 are formed alongfold line 126. Afinger opening 138, substantially similar to opening 66, extends outward from line ofperforation 132 such thatopening 138 is sized to receive a user's finger therein.Finger opening 138 may include a starting tab positioned within the opening. Moreover, two substantially parallel lines ofperforation second end panel 122. Lines ofperforation detachable portion 144 withinsecond end panel 122. Furthermore, a line of perforation or ahinge line 146 extends outward from line ofperforation 132 to foldline 131. Angle θ is defined betweenhinge line 146 and foldline 131.Hinge line 146 includes a hook portion or acurvilinear portion 148 that extends into and is defined within a portion of secondbottom panel 28. In one embodiment,hook portion 148 facilitates rotation of a portion ofcarton 11 and prevents excessive tearing of the panels. Moreover, in one embodiment, distances D1 and D5 are substantially equal. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view ofcarton 11 constructed from blank 10 shown inFIG. 1 . More specifically,FIG. 2 showscarton 11 in a constructed and closed configuration. Generally, the panels of blank 10 are folded along respective fold lines towardsinterior surface 14 of blank 10. Firstbottom panel 20,first side panel 22,top panel 24,second side panel 26, and secondbottom panel 28 are folded alongfold lines interior surface 14.Exterior surface 12 of secondbottom panel 28 is affixed tointerior surface 14 of firstbottom panel 20 using a suitable adhesive material. It is apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided that any suitable material and/or mechanism may be used to affix portions of blank 10 together to formcarton 11. In one embodiment,bottom panels bottom wall 135.First side panel 22 defines afirst side wall 137,second side panel 26 defines asecond side wall 129, andtop panel 24 defines atop wall 141. -
End panels fold lines interior surface 14.End panels fold lines interior surface 14.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 120 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 52 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels End panels end wall 139. In one embodiment,end wall 139 forms aclosed end 145. Moreover,end panels fold lines interior surface 14, and endpanels fold lines interior surface 14.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 122 is affixed to exterior surfaces ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 54 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels carton 11 in a constructed configuration. In one embodiment, in the constructed configuration,end panel 120 overlaps a portion ofend panel 52, and endpanel 54 overlaps a portion ofend panel 122.End panels end wall 151. In one embodiment,end wall 151 forms an exitingend 147. Alternatively,end wall 139 forms an exiting end. In a further alternative embodiment,end wall 139 forms a closed end. Constructedcarton 11 is configured to retain a set of containers or products, such as, for example, at least two rows of canned goods, pouched goods, or beverage containers. - Alternatively,
interior surface 14 ofend panel 52 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 120 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels closed end 145.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 54 is then affixed to exterior surfaces ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 122 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels carton 11 in a constructed configuration forming exitingend 147. In this alternative embodiment, in the constructed configuration,end panel 52 overlaps a portion ofend panel 120, andend panel 122 overlaps a portion ofend panel 54. - In the constructed configuration, lines of
perforation perforation weakness 170.Detachable portion 170 may be a zipper strip.Detachable portion 170 is defined byportions Detachable portion 170 is configured to detach from at least one ofend walls side walls detachable portion 170 includes ahorizontal portion 172.Horizontal portion 172 includes tear-awayportions end wall 151. Moreover, tear-awayportion 61 is defined withinside wall 137, and tear-awayportion 133 is defined withinside wall 129. Alternatively,detachable portion 170 is defined such thatportion 172 extends acrossend wall 139. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , constructedcarton 11 is shown in aclosed configuration 149. As shown inFIG. 3 , constructedcarton 11 is shown in anopen configuration 150. In use, in one embodiment, a user detachesdetachable portion 170 fromcarton 11 forming anopening 152 that allows access to the contents ofcarton 11. In one embodiment, opening 152 has a size and is defined within exitingend 147. Specifically, a user may insert a finger into opening 66 to tearportions carton 11 along lines ofperforation first direction 153 to form a portion ofopening 152. In one embodiment, the user further forms opening 152 by tearingtear portion 144 infirst direction 153 along lines ofperforation tear portion 133 away fromcarton 11 along line ofperforation 132. - Alternatively, a user may insert a finger into
opening 138 to tearportions second direction 155, oppositefirst direction 153, and away fromcarton 11 along lines ofperforation opening 152. In one embodiment, the user further forms opening 152 by tearingtear portion 72 insecond direction 155 along lines ofperforation portion 61 away fromcarton 11 along line ofperforation 60. In a further alternative embodiment, a user may insert a finger intoopening 66 and insert a finger intoopening 138 to simultaneously tearportions portions carton 11 to form opening 152. - When
detachable portion 170 is detached fromcarton 11, a first portion or anupper retention portion 154 is formed and a second portion or alower retention portion 156 is formed fromend wall 151 at exitingend 147. Alternatively, whenportion 172 ofdetachable portion 170 extends acrossend wall 139, first andsecond portions end wall 139 atclosed end 145. In one embodiment,first portion 154 extends downwardly fromtop wall 141 to lines ofperforation second portion 156 extends upwardly frombottom wall 135 to lines ofperforation Portion 154 includes a portion oftop wall 141 and a portion ofside walls end 147.Second portion 156 includes a portion ofbottom wall 135 and a portion ofside walls end 147. - During use, in one embodiment,
portion 154 is stationary and includes anoverhang 157 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 11. In one embodiment,second portion 156 also includes anoverhang 159 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 11. However, in contrast toportion 154,portion 156 is configured to separate fromside wall 137 alonghinge line 74 and to separate fromside wall 129 alonghinge line 146.Portion 156 is hingedly connected tobottom wall 135 such thatportion 156 rotates outward fromcarton 11 while remaining attached tocarton 11. Alternatively,portion 156 separates completely fromcarton 11. Asportion 156 is rotated outward, size ofopening 152 increases to facilitate removal of the containers or products withincarton 11. - In use, a user removes
contents 161 fromcarton 11 throughopening 152 by rotatingsecond portion 156 outwardly and forming afirst gap 160 betweensecond portion 156 andcarton 11 alonghinge line 74 and a second gap (not shown) betweensecond portion 156 andcarton 11 alonghinge line 146. In one embodiment, assecond portion 156 is rotated away fromcarton 11,hook portions carton 11 and facilitate the rotation ofsecond portion 156. Moreover, rotatingsecond portion 156 away fromcarton 11 eases the removal of contents fromcarton 11 throughopening 152. -
Carton 11 is shaped such thatcarton 11 may be conveniently stored on shelves, cupboards, or as is often desired, in a refrigerator once the carton is purchased. Whencarton 11 is stored on a shelf,carton 11 is easily retrieved or removed from the shelf through use ofopenings opening 34 to removecarton 11 from the shelf by pullingcarton 11 towards the user.Carton 11 optimizes the storage of various contents while providing easy access to the contents. -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a blank ofsheet material 200 for constructing acarton 201, according to a first alternative embodiment.FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a carton in a constructed configuration orclosed configuration 149 designated in its entirety byelement reference number 201 constructed from blank 200 shown inFIG. 4 .FIG. 6 is a perspective view ofcarton 201 in anopen configuration 151 constructed from blank 200 shown inFIG. 4 . - As shown in
FIG. 4 , blank 200 is substantially similar to blank 10 and like components are identified with like reference numerals. However, blank 200 does not includehinge lines lines 210 and 212. Moreover, blank 200 includes startingtabs openings tabs separation 240 and 242, respectively, such that a user may easily penetrate startingtabs - In one embodiment,
first side panel 22 includeshinge line 210 that extends outward from line ofperforation 60 to foldline 78. An angle φ is defined betweenhinge line 210 and foldline 78. For example, angle φ can range between approximately 30° and 90°. In a preferred embodiment, angle φ is between approximately 60° and 70°. Angle φ is any suitable angle that enablescarton 201 to function as described herein.Hinge line 210 includes a hook portion or acurvilinear portion 214, similar to hookportion 76, extending into a portion oftop panel 24.Hook portion 214 prevents excessive tearing of the panels. Moreover, hinge line 212 extends outward from line ofperforation 132 to foldline 118. An angle φ is defined between hinge line 212 and foldline 118. Hinge line 212 includes ahook portion 216, similar tohook portion 148, extending into a portion oftop panel 24.Hook portion 216 prevents excessive tearing of the panels. - In use, as shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 , a user detachesdetachable portion 170 fromcarton 201 to form opening 152 that allows access to the contents ofcarton 201. Specifically, a user may detachportion 170 fromcarton 201 by inserting a finger throughstarting tab 266 to formopening 66. After formingopening 66, the user may tearportions perforation first direction 153 to form a portion ofopening 152. In one embodiment, the user further forms opening 152 by tearingtear portion 144 infirst direction 153 along lines ofperforation tear portion 133 away fromcarton 11 along line ofperforation 132. - Alternatively, a user may penetrate
carton 201 by inserting a finger throughstarting tab 238 to form opening 138. After formingopening 138, the user may tearportions second direction 155 away fromcarton 201 along lines ofperforation opening 152. In one embodiment, the user further forms opening 152 by tearingtear portion 72 insecond direction 155 along lines ofperforation portion 61 away fromcarton 201 along line ofperforation 60. In a further alternative embodiment, a user may insert a finger intostarting tab 266 formingopening 66 and insert a finger intostarting tab 238 formingopening 138 to simultaneously tearportions portions carton 201 formingopening 152. - When
detachable portion 170 is detached fromcarton 201,first portion 254 andsecond portion 256 are formed. In one embodiment, first andsecond portions end wall 151 at exitingend 147. Alternatively, whenportion 172 ofdetachable portion 170 extends acrossend wall 139, first andsecond portions end wall 139 atclosed end 145. In one embodiment,first portion 254 extends downwardly fromtop wall 141 to lines ofperforation second portion 256 extends upwardly frombottom wall 135 to lines ofperforation Portion 254 includes a portion oftop wall 141 and a portion ofside walls end 147.Portion 256 includes a portion ofbottom wall 135 and a portion ofside walls end 147. - During use, in one embodiment,
portion 256 is stationary and includesoverhang 259 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 201. In one embodiment,portion 254 includesoverhang 257 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 201. However, in contrast toportion 256,portion 254 is configured to separate fromside wall 137 alonghinge line 210 and to separate fromside wall 129 along hinge line 212.Portion 254 is hingedly connected totop wall 141 such thatportion 254 rotates outward fromcarton 201 while remaining attached tocarton 201. Alternatively,portion 254 separates completely fromcarton 201. Asportion 254 is rotated outward, size ofopening 152 increases to facilitate removal of the containers or products withincarton 201. - In use, the user removes
contents 161 fromcarton 201 throughopening 152 by rotatingportion 254 outwardly and forming afirst gap 260 betweenportion 254 andcarton 201 alonghinge line 210 and a second gap (not shown) betweenportion 254 andcarton 201 along hinge line 212. In one embodiment, asportion 254 is rotated away fromcarton 201,hook portions carton 201 and facilitate the rotation offirst portion 254. Moreover, rotatingportion 254 away fromcarton 201 eases the removal of contents fromcarton 201 throughopening 152. -
Carton 201 is shaped such thatcarton 201 may be conveniently stored on shelves, cupboards, or as is often desired, in a refrigerator once the carton is purchased. Whencarton 201 is stored on a shelf,carton 201 is easily retrieved or removed from the shelf through use ofopenings opening 34 to removecarton 201 from the shelf by pullingcarton 201 towards the user.Carton 201 optimizes the storage of various contents while providing easy access to the contents. -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a blank ofsheet material 300 for constructing acarton 301, according to a second alternative embodiment.FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a carton in a constructed or closed configuration designated in its entirety byelement reference number 301 constructed from blank 300 shown inFIG. 7 .FIG. 9 is a perspective view ofcarton 301 in an open configuration constructed from blank 300 shown inFIG. 7 . As shown inFIG. 7 , blank 300 is substantially similar to blank 10 and like components are identified with like reference numerals. -
Blank 300 includes hasexterior surface 12 and opposinginterior surface 14. In one embodiment, blank 300 includes firstbottom panel 20,first side panel 22,top panel 24,second side panel 26, and secondbottom panel 28. Firstbottom panel 20 is hingedly coupled tofirst side panel 22 alongfold line 30. In one embodiment, foldline 30 includes a hinge line and/or a line of separation, such as a die cut, defined along a portion offold line 30. It is apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein that foldline 30, as well as other fold lines described herein, may include any suitable line or lines of weakening. In one embodiment, at least fouropenings fold line 30.Openings - First
bottom panel 20 includesfirst end panel 36, and opposingsecond end panel 38. In one embodiment, first andsecond end panels bottom panel 20 and are hingedly coupled to firstbottom panel 20 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 30. In one embodiment, first andsecond end panels panel 44 including at least threeedges Panel 44 is substantially rectangular in shape including at least three suitable lines of separation, such as perforated lines, defined along edges 46, 48, and 50. In one embodiment,edge 48 extends betweenedges -
First side panel 22 includesfirst end panel 52, and opposingsecond end panel 54. First andsecond end panels first side panel 22 and are hingedly coupled tofirst side panel 22 along substantiallyparallel fold lines first end panel 52 extends from fold line 56 a length L2 to anedge 302. Foldlines line 30. - In one embodiment,
first side panel 22 further includes anopening 303 that is sized to receive a finger therein. Opening 303 may include a panel positioned within the opening. A zipper strip, a region of weakness, or adetachable portion 304 is defined by at least two substantially parallel lines of perforation or tearlines fold line 56 to edge 302 offirst end panel 52. Furthermore, a line of perforation or ahinge line 310 extends outward from line ofperforation 308 to foldline 78. An angle δ is defined betweenhinge line 310 and foldline 78. For example, angle δ can range between approximately 10° and 90°. In a preferred embodiment, angle δ is between approximately 60° and 70°. Angle δ is any suitable angle that enablescarton 301 to function as described herein. -
First side panel 22 is hingedly coupled totop panel 24 alongfold line 78.Top panel 24 includeshandle 80.Handle 80 includesfirst handle panel 82 andsecond handle panel 84 that are separated by line ofseparation 86. In one embodiment, handle 80 is configured to form opening 88 (shown inFIG. 3 ).Opening 88 is defined by lines ofperforation separation perforation perforation 90 extends into a portionfirst side panel 22 to prevent tearing, and line ofperforation 92 extends into a portion ofsecond side panel 26 to prevent tearing. Moreover,top panel 24 includes reinforcinglines perforation lines line 98 extends acrosstop panel 24 and into a portion of first andsecond side panels line 100 extends acrosstop panel 24 and into a portion of first andsecond side panels -
Top panel 24 further includesfirst end panel 102, and opposingsecond end panel 104. In one embodiment, first andsecond end panels top panel 24 and are hingedly coupled totop panel 24 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 78.Handle 80 is positioned betweenfold lines fold line 106, and at a distance D4 fromfold line 108. Distances D3 and D4 are determined based upon the number of containers, products, or cans withincarton 301.Handle 80 and line ofseparation 86 are strategically placed such that line ofseparation 86 is positioned between the containers, products, or cans withincarton 301. Specifically, a user may insert their fingers intohandle 80 along line ofseparation 86 such that their fingers are positioned between the containers, products, or cans enabling the user to carry and/ortransport carton 301. For example, ifcarton 301 has a top row of containers or products including approximately three containers or products, line ofseparation 86 may be positioned between the first and second containers or between the second and third containers. As such, the position ofhandle 80 may be dependent upon the number of containers, products, or cans withincarton 301. - In one embodiment, first and
second end panels panel 110 including at least threeedges Panel 110 is substantially rectangular in shape including at least three suitable lines of separation, such as perforated lines, defined alongedges edge 114 extends betweenedges -
Top panel 24 is hingedly coupled tosecond side panel 26 alongfold line 118.Second side panel 26 includesfirst end panel 120, and opposingsecond end panel 122. First andsecond end panels second side panel 26 and are hingedly coupled tosecond side panel 26 along substantiallyparallel fold lines lines line 118. In one embodiment,first end panel 120 extends from fold line 124 a length L2 to anedge 311. Moreover, in one embodiment, each first andsecond end panel corners carton 301. -
Second side panel 26 is hingedly coupled to secondbottom panel 28 alongfold line 131. In one embodiment,second side panel 26 further includes anopening 312 that is sized to receive a finger therein. A zipper strip, a region of weakness, or adetachable portion 314 is defined by at least two substantially parallel lines ofperforation fold line 124 to edge 311 offirst end panel 120. Furthermore, a line of perforation or ahinge line 320, substantially similar to hingeline 310, extends outward from line ofperforation 316 to foldline 118. Angle δ is defined betweenhinge line 320 and foldline 118. In one embodiment,top panel 24 includes afold line 322 that extends acrosstop panel 24 betweenhinge lines -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view ofcarton 301 constructed from blank 300 shown inFIG. 7 . More specifically,FIG. 8 showscarton 301 in a constructed and closed configuration. Generally,carton 301 is constructed in a similar manner to that ofcarton 11. The panels of blank 300 are folded along respective fold lines towardsinterior surface 14 of blank 300. Firstbottom panel 20,first side panel 22,top panel 24,second side panel 26, and secondbottom panel 28 are folded alongfold lines interior surface 14.Exterior surface 12 of secondbottom panel 28 is affixed tointerior surface 14 of firstbottom panel 20 using a suitable adhesive material. It is apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided that any suitable material and/or mechanism may be used to affix portions of blank 300 together to formcarton 301. In one embodiment,bottom panels bottom wall 135.First side panel 22 defines afirst side wall 137,second side panel 26 defines asecond side wall 129, andtop panel 24 defines atop wall 141. -
End panels fold lines interior surface 14.End panels fold lines interior surface 14.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 120 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 52 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels End panels end wall 139 forming exitingend 147. Moreover,end panels fold lines interior surface 14, and endpanels fold lines interior surface 14.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 122 is affixed to exterior surfaces ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 54 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels carton 301 in a constructed configuration.End panels end wall 151 formingclosed end 145. In one embodiment, in the constructed configuration,end panel 52 overlaps a portion ofend panel 120, and endpanel 54 overlaps a portion ofend panel 122. Furthermore, in the constructed configuration, lines ofperforation perforation carton 301 is configured to retain a set of containers or products, such as, for example, at least two rows of canned goods, pouched goods, or beverage containers. - Alternatively,
interior surface 14 ofend panel 52 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 120 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels end 147.Interior surface 14 ofend panel 54 is affixed to exterior surfaces ofend panels interior surface 14 ofend panel 122 is affixed toexterior surfaces 12 ofend panels carton 301 in a constructed configuration formingclosed end 145. In this alternative embodiment, in the constructed configuration,end panel 120 overlaps a portion ofend panel 52, andend panel 122 overlaps a portion ofend panel 54. - As shown in
FIG. 8 , constructedcarton 301 is shown inclosed position 149. As shown inFIG. 9 , constructedcarton 301 is shown inopen position 150. In the constructed configuration, lines ofperforation perforation weakness 170.Detachable portion 170 is defined byportions Detachable portion 170 is configured to detach from at least one ofend walls side walls detachable portion 170 includes ahorizontal portion 172.Horizontal portion 172 includes tear-awayportions end wall 151. Moreover, a portion of tear-awayportion 314 is defined withinside wall 137, and a portion of tear-awayportion 304 is defined withinside wall 129. Alternatively,detachable portion 170 is defined such thatportion 172 extends acrossend wall 139. - In use, in one embodiment, a user tears
zipper strips carton 301 formingopening 152 that allows access to the contents ofcarton 301. Specifically, a user may insert a finger intoopening 303 to strip 304 away fromcarton 301 along lines ofperforation first direction 153 to form a portion ofopening 152. In one embodiment, the user further forms opening 152 by tearingstrip 314 infirst direction 153 along lines ofperforation opening 312.Openings strips carton 301. In operation,openings opening 152 along lines ofperforation carton 301. - Alternatively, a user may insert a finger into
opening 303 to tearstrips second direction 155, oppositefirst direction 153, and away fromcarton 301 along lines ofperforation opening 303 and insert a finger intoopening 312 to simultaneously tearstrips carton 301 to form opening 152. - When
detachable portion 170 is detached fromcarton 301, a first portion or anupper retention portion 354 is formed and a second portion or alower retention portion 356 is formed fromend wall 151 at exitingend 147. Alternatively, whenportion 172 ofdetachable portion 170 extends acrossend wall 139, first andsecond portions end wall 139 atclosed end 145. In one embodiment,first portion 354 extends downwardly fromtop wall 141 to lines ofperforation second portion 356 extends upwardly frombottom wall 135 to lines ofperforation Portion 354 includes a portion oftop wall 141 and a portion ofside walls end 147.Second portion 356 includes a portion ofbottom wall 135 and a portion ofside walls end 147. - During use, in one embodiment,
portion 356 is stationary and includesoverhang 359 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 301. In one embodiment,portion 354 includesoverhang 357 configured to retain the contents ofcarton 301. However, in contrast toportion 356,portion 354 is configured to separate fromside wall 137 alonghinge line 310 and to separate fromside wall 129 alonghinge line 312.Portion 354 is hingedly connected totop wall 141 such thatportion 354 rotates outward fromcarton 301 while remaining attached tocarton 301. Alternatively,portion 354 separates completely fromcarton 301. Asportion 354 is rotated outward, size ofopening 152 increases to facilitate removal of the containers or products withincarton 301. - In use, the user removes
contents 161 fromcarton 301 throughopening 152 by rotatingportion 354 outwardly and forming afirst gap 360 betweenportion 354 andcarton 301 alonghinge line 310 and a second gap (not shown) betweenportion 354 andcarton 301 along line ofperforation 312. In one embodiment, asportion 354 is rotated away fromcarton 301, afold line 322 extending acrosstop wall 141 is formed. Rotatingportion 354 away fromcarton 301 eases the removal of contents fromcarton 301 throughopening 152. -
Carton 301 is shaped such thatcarton 301 may be conveniently stored on shelves, cupboards, or as is often desired, in a refrigerator once the carton is purchased. Whencarton 301 is stored on a shelf,carton 301 is easily removed from the shelf through use ofopenings openings carton 301 from the shelf by pullingcarton 301 towards the user.Carton 301 optimizes the storage of various contents while also providing easy access to the contents. - The above-described carton and method of constructing the carton allow contents of the carton to be easily stored and removed using an opening formed in an exiting end of the carton. More specifically, a detachable portion extending across at least one end wall and a pair of side walls is detached to form an opening formed in an exiting end of the carton. By detaching the detachable portion, an upper retention portion and a lower retention portion are formed. The retention portions provide for the retention of the contents. At least one of the retention portions is hingedly coupled to the exiting end such that at least one retention portion may be rotated outwardly from the carton increase the size of the opening. Moreover, the carton includes at least one curvilinear portion defined within either the top or bottom wall to facilitate rotation of the at least one retention portion and prevent excessive tearing of the carton. As such, the opening and the retention portions provide easy removal of the contents of the carton by any user. As a result, consumers can store the contents of the carton within the carton, and remove the contents easily when so desired.
- Exemplary embodiments of a carton have been described above in detail. The apparatus is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but rather, components of the carton and/or steps of the method may be utilized independently and separately from other components and/or steps described herein. Further, the described apparatus components and/or method steps can also be defined in, or used in combination with, other apparatus and/or methods, and are not limited to practice with only the apparatus and method as described herein.
- While the invention has been described in terms of various specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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