A packaging material comprising a base layer and a film layer extending along the base layer. The film layer comprises at least a biopolymer and one or more naturally sourced additives.
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, at least one end panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the plurality of panels, and denesting features comprising at least one denesting tab extending from one of the front panel and the back panel and away from the at least one end panel.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
A packaging material comprising a base layer and a film layer extending along the base layer. The film layer comprises at least a biopolymer and one or more naturally sourced additives.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel, a plurality of corner panels foldably connected to a respective side panel and at least partially forming a plurality of gussets, at least one handle activation panel foldably connected to a respective side panel, and at least one handle panel foldably connected to the respective side panel and separable from the at least one handle activation panel at a cut, and handle features including the at least one handle panel, the at least one handle panel positionable extending outwardly from a respective panel of the plurality of panels to form at least one handle of the tray.
B65D 5/24 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds
A tray for holding at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, at least one end panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the plurality of panels, and denesting features comprising at least one denesting tab extending from one of the front panel and the back panel and away from the at least one end panel.
B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
B31B 120/00 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
B31B 120/50 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers covered or externally reinforced
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
B65D 85/34 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for fruit, e.g. apples, oranges or tomatoes
A tray for holding at least one food product, the tray having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray and including a bottom panel, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a back panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a top panel foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel. The tray further includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one closed end of the tray, and a flange comprising the top panel, the flange extending outwardly from the front panel, the back panel, and the at least one closed end of the tray.
B65D 5/18 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto
A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container. The sidewall can comprise at least a support layer and a barrier layer. A seam can comprise a first end margin of the sidewall in an overlapping relationship with a second end margin of the sidewall. The first end margin and the second end margin can be at least partially attached to one another. The barrier layer can comprise polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
B65D 3/22 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with double wallsRigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with walls incorporating air-chambersRigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with walls made of laminated material
B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel, a plurality of comer panels foldably connected to a respective side panel and at least partially forming a plurality of gussets, at least one handle activation panel foldably connected to a respective side panel, and at least one handle panel foldably connected to the respective side panel and separable from the at least one handle activation panel at a cut, and handle features including the at least one handle panel, the at least one handle panel positionable extending outwardly from a respective panel of the plurality of panels to form at least one handle of the tray.
B65D 5/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of sides permanently secured to adjacent sides, with sides permanently secured together by adhesive strips, or with sides held in place solely by rigidity of material
B65D 5/22 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form held erect by extensions of one or more sides being doubled-over to enclose extensions of adjacent sides
A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container. The sidewall can comprise at least a support layer and a barrier layer. A seam can comprise a first end margin of the sidewall in an overlapping relationship with a second end margin of the sidewall. The first end margin and the second end margin can be at least partially attached to one another. The barrier layer can comprise polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
B65D 3/22 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with double wallsRigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with walls incorporating air-chambersRigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines with walls made of laminated material
B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
B65D 3/12 - Flanged discs permanently secured, e.g. by adhesives or by heat-sealing
A container includes a body extending at least partially around an interior and including a lower marginal portion, a central portion, and an upper marginal portion at least partially separably connected to the central portion at a line of weakening, the upper marginal portion curled toward the interior of the container and defining a free edge, a closed bottom engaged with the body, a barrier member positioned in the interior of the container, and a lid member positioned in the interior of the container proximate the free edge of the upper marginal portion of the body and having a central portion, a peripheral marginal portion at least partially attached to the upper marginal portion of the body, and a pull tab extending away from the peripheral marginal portion for facilitating at least partial separation of the upper marginal portion of the body from the central portion of the body.
B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
B65D 3/26 - Opening arrangements or devices incorporated in, or attached to, containers
A container includes a body extending at least partially around an interior and including a lower marginal portion, a central portion, and an upper marginal portion at least partially separably connected to the central portion at a line of weakening, the upper marginal portion curled toward the interior of the container and defining a free edge, a closed bottom engaged with the body, a barrier member positioned in the interior of the container, and a lid member positioned in the interior of the container proximate the free edge of the upper marginal portion of the body and having a central portion, a peripheral marginal portion at least partially attached to the upper marginal portion of the body, and a pull tab extending away from the peripheral marginal portion for facilitating at least partial separation of the upper marginal portion of the body from the central portion of the body.
B65D 3/26 - Opening arrangements or devices incorporated in, or attached to, containers
B65D 3/18 - Discs without flanges engaging a groove in the container body and secured by rolling in the end of the body
B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
A tray for holding one or more food products includes an upper construct, the upper construct including a plurality of panels having a flange panel and a plurality of upper side panels extending from the flange panel, and a lower construct, the lower construct including a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels of the lower construct including at least one bottom panel and a plurality of lower side panels forming a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of upper side panels of the upper construct are positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with a respective lower side panel of the plurality of lower side panels of the lower construct, the plurality of panels of the lower construct further including a divider panel at least partially forming a divider wall forming a plurality of compartments in the interior of the tray.
B31B 110/10 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a cross section of varying size or shape, e.g. conical or pyramidal
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A tray for holding one or more food products includes an upper construct, the upper construct including a plurality of panels having a flange panel and a plurality of upper side panels extending from the flange panel, and a lower construct, the lower construct including a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels of the lower construct including at least one bottom panel and a plurality of lower side panels forming a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of upper side panels of the upper construct are positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with a respective lower side panel of the plurality of lower side panels of the lower construct, the plurality of panels of the lower construct further including a divider panel at least partially forming a divider wall forming a plurality of compartments in the interior of the tray.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. Further, the carton can comprise a closure for at least partially closing an end of the carton. The closure can comprise locking features and opening features, the locking features being configured to at least partially retain the closure in a closed position when the locking features are in a locked configuration and the opening features being for selectively opening the closure. The opening features can comprise a pull tab and a push tab configured to at least partially open the closure when actuated.
B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. Further, the carton can comprise a closure for at least partially closing an end of the carton. The closure can comprise locking features and opening features, the locking features being configured to at least partially retain the closure in a closed position when the locking features are in a locked configuration and the opening features being for selectively opening the closure. The opening features can comprise a pull tab and a push tab configured to at least partially open the closure when actuated.
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise an inner part comprising an inner locking structure and an inner stop structure and an outer part comprising an outer locking structure and an outer stop structure. The carton also can comprise a dispenser extending in the inner part. The inner locking structure and the outer locking structure can cooperate to limit movement between the inner part and the outer part when the inner part is in a first position. At least the inner locking structure can be moveable with respect to the outer locking structure for allowing the inner part to move relative to the outer part from the first position to a second position. The inner stop structure and the outer stop structure can cooperate to limit movement of the inner part when the inner part is in the second position.
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a front panel and an opposing back panel. The carton further can comprise a sidewall comprising at least a portion of the front panel and the back panel and a lid comprising at least a portion of the front panel and the back panel. The lid can be separable from the sidewall along an opening feature extending in at least the front panel. The carton also can comprise an insert in an overlapping relationship with at least a portion of the front panel. The carton further can comprise a closing feature extending in the insert for at least partially retaining the lid in a reclosed position.
B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a front panel and an opposing back panel. The carton further can comprise a sidewall comprising at least a portion of the front panel and the back panel and a lid comprising at least a portion of the front panel and the back panel. The lid can be separable from the sidewall along an opening feature extending in at least the front panel. The carton also can comprise an insert in an overlapping relationship with at least a portion of the front panel. The carton further can comprise a closing feature extending in the insert for at least partially retaining the lid in a reclosed position.
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/10 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with covers, e.g. lids
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
A method for processing at least one blank for forming a carrier for a plurality of containers, the method includes obtaining at least one blank having a central panel with plurality of container openings and at least one container retention tab extending into respective container openings of the plurality of container openings, loading the at least one blank into a blank infeed assembly, moving the at least one blank from the infeed assembly to a blank processing assembly, the blank processing assembly including a forming belt having a plurality of openings extending at least partially therethrough for being aligned with respective container openings of the plurality of containers openings of the at least one blank, and moving the at least one blank to a product engagement portion of the blank processing assembly such that the at least one blank is positioned for engagement with a group of containers.
B31D 5/04 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles including folding or pleating, e.g. Chinese lanterns
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
B65B 41/10 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by rollers
B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
B65B 61/08 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting using rotary cutters
B65B 61/12 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by tearing along perforations or lines of weakness
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise an inner part comprising an inner locking structure and an inner stop structure and an outer part comprising an outer locking structure and an outer stop structure. The carton also can comprise a dispenser extending in the inner part. The inner locking structure and the outer locking structure can cooperate to limit movement between the inner part and the outer part when the inner part is in a first position. At least the inner locking structure can be moveable with respect to the outer locking structure for allowing the inner part to move relative to the outer part from the first position to a second position. The inner stop structure and the outer stop structure can cooperate to limit movement of the inner part when the inner part is in the second position.
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
A method or press-forming a construct. The method can comprise obtaining a forming tool comprising at least a punch and a cavity part. The cavity part at least partially defines a cavity and comprises a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the cavity. The method further includes positioning a moisturized paperboard packaging material between the punch and the cavity, and press-forming the moisturized paperboard packaging material into the construct by moving the punch and the cavity part together so that the punch is at least partially received in the cavity with the moisturized paperboard packaging material pressed therebetween. The method also includes removing moisturizing fluid in the cavity released by the moisturized paperboard packaging material during press-forming via the plurality of ports in the cavity part.
A carrier for at least partially holding on or more articles. The carrier can have a top panel and a sidewall extending downwardly from the top panel. The top panel and the sidewall can extend at least partially around an interior of the carrier. The carrier can have a container-receiving feature comprising at least a cutout and a retention edge, the cutout extending in the sidewall along at least a portion of the top panel for at least partially receiving a lid of an article of the one or more articles and the retention edge extending along the cutout opposite to the top panel for engaging under a rim of the lid.
B65D 71/40 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank
B65D 71/12 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank
A method or press-forming a construct. The method can comprise obtaining a forming tool comprising at least a punch and a cavity part. The cavity part at least partially defines a cavity and comprises a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the cavity. The method further includes positioning a moisturized paperboard packaging material between the punch and the cavity, and press-forming the moisturized paperboard packaging material into the construct by moving the punch and the cavity part together so that the punch is at least partially received in the cavity with the moisturized paperboard packaging material pressed therebetween. The method also includes removing moisturizing fluid in the cavity released by the moisturized paperboard packaging material during press-forming via the plurality of ports in the cavity part.
A carton for holding one or more articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, and at least a first lid and a second lid. Each of the first lid and the second lid can be respectively foldably connected to one or more panels of the plurality of panels, and at least one of the first lid and the second lid can extend along at least a portion of a top end of the carton when the top end of the carton is closed. The carton can be configurable between a first arrangement and a second arrangement, and the top end of the carton can be wider in the first configuration than in the second configuration.
B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
A carton for holding one or more articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, and at least a first lid and a second lid. Each of the first lid and the second lid can be respectively foldably connected to one or more panels of the plurality of panels, and at least one of the first lid and the second lid can extend along at least a portion of a top end of the carton when the top end of the carton is closed. The carton can be configurable between a first arrangement and a second arrangement, and the top end of the carton can be wider in the first configuration than in the second configuration.
A system, apparatus, process, or machine for forming a container for containing a fluid. The container includes a sidewall construct that includes an inner sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, an outer sleeve attached to the inner sidewall, and a cavity defined between the inner sidewall and the outer sleeve. The container also insulating features that include the cavity and a plurality of annular bands, each annular band of the plurality of annular bands includes a spacer that extends in the cavity from the inner sidewall to the outer sleeve. Adjacent bands define a respective pocket of a plurality of pockets in the cavity such that the insulating features maintain a desired temperature of the fluid.
B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
B31B 50/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/10 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a cross section of varying size or shape, e.g. conical or pyramidal
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
B65D 3/14 - Discs fitting within container end and secured by bending, rolling, or folding operations
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a plurality of container retention tabs positioned extending into respective container retention openings of the plurality of container retention openings, the plurality of container retention tabs positioned for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, respective adjacent container retention tabs of the plurality of container retention tabs at least partially separable from one another at a cut including an oblique segment intersecting a curved segment.
B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a plurality of container retention tabs positioned extending into respective container retention openings of the plurality of container retention openings, the plurality of container retention tabs positioned for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to the central panel at a fold line, and at least one deflection tab positioned extending away from the at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs, the fold line intersecting a respective at least one deflection tab.
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a plurality of container retention tabs positioned extending into respective container retention openings of the plurality of container retention openings, the plurality of container retention tabs positioned for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, respective adjacent container retention tabs of the plurality of container retention tabs at least partially separable from one another at a cut including an oblique segment intersecting a curved segment.
B65D 71/42 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel having a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a plurality of container retention tabs positioned extending into respective container retention openings of the plurality of container retention openings, the plurality of container retention tabs positioned for engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to the central panel at a fold line, and at least one deflection tab positioned extending away from the at least one container retention tab of the plurality of container retention tabs, the fold line intersecting a respective at least one deflection tab.
B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
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Blank Turning Assembly, Related Systems And Methods
A method of moving a blank in a product packaging system, the method including positioning the blank on a blank feeding assembly, the blank feeding assembly defining a first machine direction, advancing the blank from the blank feeding assembly toward a product conveyor assembly configured to move at least one product in a second machine direction, the second machine direction offset from the first machine direction, and moving the blank along a blank turning assembly, the blank turning assembly having a plurality of turning rails following at least one of a curved path and an angled path between the blank feeding assembly and the product conveyor assembly.
A method of moving a blank in a product packaging system, the method including positioning the blank on a blank feeding assembly, the blank feeding assembly defining a first machine direction, advancing the blank from the blank feeding assembly toward a product conveyor assembly configured to move at least one product in a second machine direction, the second machine direction offset from the first machine direction, and moving the blank along a blank turning assembly, the blank turning assembly having a plurality of turning rails following at least one of a curved path and an angled path between the blank feeding assembly and the product conveyor assembly.
B65B 43/18 - Feeding individual bags or carton blanks from piles or magazines by grippers by suction-operated grippers
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Paperboard; Packaging containers comprised of paperboard for food and beverages; Paperboard trays for packaging food; Boxes, containers, and cartons of paperboard or cardboard for commercial or industrial packaging
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a front portion, the front portion including a portion of at least one attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a back portion, the back portion including a portion of the at least one attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a reinforcement portion extending from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier.
B65D 71/46 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element
A construct for holding a plurality of containers, the construct having a plurality of panels including a front panel, at least one back panel, and at least one side panel extending at least partially around an interior of the construct, and divider features including at least one divider flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels at least partially forming at least one divider wall of the construct and forming a plurality of container receiving spaces in the interior of the construct.
B65D 71/24 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank having the shape of a tube, without, or not being characterised by, end walls with partitions
B65D 71/36 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank characterised by having end walls
A carton for holding products. The carton can comprise a base part comprising a plurality of base panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and an at least partially open top end. A lid part can extend over at least a portion of the at least partially open top end of the base part in a closed configuration of the carton. The carton further can comprise locking features for cooperating to resist movement of at least a pivot portion of the lid part relative to the base part from the closed configuration. The locking features can be operable to be disengaged for allowing pivoting of the pivot portion relative to the base part from the closed configuration to an open configuration of the carton.
B65D 5/10 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a bottom panel and a sidewall extending at least upwardly from the bottom panel and extending at least partially around an interior of the container. The sidewall can comprise at least an end panel, a comer panel, and a side panel. A flange can extend outwardly from the sidewall. The flange can comprise at least an end flange portion foldably connected to the end panel, a side flange portion foldably connected to the side panel, and a corner flange portion foldably connected to the comer panel. An extension can extend from each of the end flange portion and the side flange portion, and the comer flange portion can be in an overlapping relationship with each of the extensions for reinforcing the flange.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
A carton for holding products. The carton can comprise a base part comprising a plurality of base panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton and an at least partially open top end. A lid part can extend over at least a portion of the at least partially open top end of the base part in a closed configuration of the carton. The carton further can comprise locking features for cooperating to resist movement of at least a pivot portion of the lid part relative to the base part from the closed configuration. The locking features can be operable to be disengaged for allowing pivoting of the pivot portion relative to the base part from the closed configuration to an open configuration of the carton.
B31B 50/73 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by mechanically interlocking integral parts, e.g. by tongues and slots
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
B31B 120/10 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with covers, e.g. lids
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a bottom panel and a sidewall extending at least upwardly from the bottom panel and extending at least partially around an interior of the container. The sidewall can comprise at least an end panel, a corner panel, and a side panel. A flange can extend outwardly from the sidewall. The flange can comprise at least an end flange portion foldably connected to the end panel, a side flange portion foldably connected to the side panel, and a corner flange portion foldably connected to the corner panel. An extension can extend from each of the end flange portion and the side flange portion, and the corner flange portion can be in an overlapping relationship with each of the extensions for reinforcing the flange.
B65D 5/24 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds
B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
A container for holding one or more articles. The container can comprise at least a bottom wall and a sidewall extending along an interior of the container, a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, and a storage feature extending from the flange and spaced apart from the sidewall. The storage feature can be for at least partially holding one or more items.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A container for holding one or more articles. The container can comprise at least a bottom wall and a sidewall extending along an interior of the container, a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, and a storage feature extending from the flange and spaced apart from the sidewall. The storage feature can be for at least partially holding one or more items.
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/10 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a cross section of varying size or shape, e.g. conical or pyramidal
B31B 120/20 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with two or more compartments
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
A carton for holding an article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one bottom panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one closed end of the carton, a dispenser having a dispenser opening at least partially defined along the plurality of panels for accessing the article in the interior of the carton, and an article separating member at least partially received in the interior of the carton for at least partially separating a selected portion of the article from a remainder thereof.
A carton for holding an article includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one bottom panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps at least partially overlapped to form at least one closed end of the carton, a dispenser having a dispenser opening at least partially defined along the plurality of panels for accessing the article in the interior of the carton, and an article separating member at least partially received in the interior of the carton for at least partially separating a selected portion of the article from a remainder thereof.
B65D 85/672 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form on cores
B65D 25/52 - Devices for discharging successive articles or portions of contents
A container for holding at least one article includes a body extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a closed bottom engaged with the body, and a reclosable lid engaged with the body, the reclosable lid including a base portion hingably connected to a lid portion, the base portion including at least one wall forming a body receiving space at least partially receiving the body of the container.
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
A container for holding at least one article includes a body extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a closed bottom engaged with the body, and a reclosable lid engaged with the body, the reclosable lid including a base portion hingably connected to a lid portion, the base portion including at least one wall forming a body receiving space at least partially receiving the body of the container.
A container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel of the base layer, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising at least a panel foldably connected to the central panel along the opening.
B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
B31B 50/585 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by air jets
B31B 50/73 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by mechanically interlocking integral parts, e.g. by tongues and slots
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
A method of at least partially forming packages. The method comprises moving a blank and a plurality of articles in a downstream direction through a clipping station. The blank can comprise at least a first attachment panel, a second attachment panel, and a keel portion extending from the first attachment panel to the second attachment panel. The method further can comprise forming a clipped assembly by clipping the first attachment panel and the second attachment panel of the blank to respective articles of the plurality of articles during the moving the blank and the plurality of articles through the clipping station and forming a keel by moving articles of the plurality of articles toward one another and folding the keel portion of the blank between the articles as the clipped assembly is moved in the downstream direction.
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65D 71/44 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element characterised by the handle
A method of conveying articles. The method can comprise moving a plurality of articles in a downstream direction on one or more conveyors, each article of the plurality of articles having an orientation. The method further can comprise moving a plurality of lugs in the machine direction along at least a portion of the one or more conveyors for guiding the articles as the articles are moved in the downstream direction. The plurality of lugs can be mounted along a guide apparatus for facilitating maintaining the orientations of the articles of the plurality of articles during a least a portion of the moving the plurality of articles in the downstream direction.
B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
B65G 17/26 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of co-operating units, e.g. interconnected by pivots
B65G 17/38 - Chains or like traction elementsConnections between traction elements and load-carriers
A method of conveying articles. The method can comprise moving a plurality of articles in a downstream direction on one or more conveyors, each article of the plurality of articles having an orientation. The method further can comprise moving a plurality of lugs in the machine direction along at least a portion of the one or more conveyors for guiding the articles as the articles are moved in the downstream direction. The plurality of lugs can be mounted along a guide apparatus for facilitating maintaining the orientations of the articles of the plurality of articles during a least a portion of the moving the plurality of articles in the downstream direction.
B65G 17/02 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a load-carrying belt attached to, or resting on, the traction element
B65G 17/48 - Controlling attitudes of load-carriers during movement
A container for holding one or more articles. The container can comprise a base comprising one or more bottom panels and one or more divider panels and a crown comprising a flange panel. A bottom wall can comprise at least the one or more bottom panels and a sidewall can comprise at least a portion of the base and at least a portion of the crown. The sidewall and the bottom wall can extend along an interior of the container. A flange can comprise the flange panel, and the flange can extend outwardly from the sidewall. A divider can comprise the one or more divider panels, and the divider can extend upwardly from the bottom wall into the interior of the container.
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A construct for holding a plurality of containers, the construct having a plurality of panels including a front panel, at least one back panel, and at least one side panel extending at least partially around an interior of the construct, and divider features including at least one divider flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels at least partially forming at least one divider wall of the construct and forming a plurality of container receiving spaces in the interior of the construct.
B65D 71/38 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B65D 71/68 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
A method of forming a tray includes obtaining a blank, positioning the blank in a blank feeder assembly of a system for forming a tray, moving the blank from the blank feeder assembly to a nipping assembly, and moving the blank to a tray forming assembly, the tray forming assembly including a tray forming apparatus. The method further includes positioning the blank between a first tray forming portion of the tray forming apparatus and a second tray forming portion of the tray forming apparatus, the first tray forming portion includes a forming block that defines an interior, and the second tray forming portion includes a tray forming member, and driving the forming block into engagement with the blank and the tray forming member such that the blank and the tray forming member are at least partially received in the interior of the forming block to form a tray.
A container for holding one or more articles. The container can comprise a base comprising one or more bottom panels and one or more divider panels and a crown comprising a flange panel. A bottom wall can comprise at least the one or more bottom panels and a sidewall can comprise at least a portion of the base and at least a portion of the crown. The sidewall and the bottom wall can extend along an interior of the container. A flange can comprise the flange panel, and the flange can extend outwardly from the sidewall. A divider can comprise the one or more divider panels, and the divider can extend upwardly from the bottom wall into the interior of the container.
B65D 5/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body having no end closures
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a front portion, the front portion including a portion of at least one attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a back portion, the back portion including a portion of the at least one attachment panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a reinforcement portion extending from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier.
B65D 71/46 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element
A container for holding a product. The container can comprise a tray comprising a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a front panel. The container further can comprise a lid can comprise at least a top panel. A closure can comprise at least a locking slot extending in at least the front panel, a closure aperture extending in at least the top panel, and a closure flap foldably connected to the top panel and extending in the closure aperture. The container comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration. At least a portion of the front panel is received in the closure aperture and the closure flap is at least partially received in the locking slot in the front panel when the container is in the closed configuration.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A container for holding a product. The container can comprise a tray comprising a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a front panel. The container further can comprise a lid can comprise at least a top panel. A closure can comprise at least a locking slot extending in at least the front panel, a closure aperture extending in at least the top panel, and a closure flap foldably connected to the top panel and extending in the closure aperture. The container comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration. At least a portion of the front panel is received in the closure aperture and the closure flap is at least partially received in the locking slot in the front panel when the container is in the closed configuration.
A tray for at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of top end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the panels, a plurality of side end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and locking features including a locking end flap foldably connected to at least one side end flap of the plurality of side end flaps, a locking tab protruding from the locking end flap, and a plurality of locking flaps at least partially positioned in a respective panel of the plurality of panels at least partially receiving a respective locking tab therebetween.
B65D 5/26 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with extensions of opposite sides mutually interlocking to lie against other sides
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/30 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section
B31B 120/00 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
A tray for at least one food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of top end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and cooperating to form a rim extending outwardly from the panels, a plurality of side end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and locking features including a locking end flap foldably connected to at least one side end flap of the plurality of side end flaps, a locking tab protruding from the locking end flap, and a plurality of locking flaps at least partially positioned in a respective panel of the plurality of panels at least partially receiving a respective locking tab therebetween.
B65D 5/30 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with tongue-and-slot or like connections between sides and extensions of other sides
A method of forming a container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a flange comprising a central panel. An opening can extend in the central panel. The container further can comprise a sidewall comprising at least a panel foldably connected to the central panel and a denesting feature extending outwardly from the sidewall. The denesting feature can be for engaging a nested container positioned below the container in a stacked arrangement and for forming a denesting gap between the flange and the nested container.
B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
B31B 50/585 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by air jets
B31B 50/73 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by mechanically interlocking integral parts, e.g. by tongues and slots
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
A tray for holding one or more products includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including at least one end panel, at least one bottom panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, a sidewall including the at least one side panel, a bottom wall comprising the at least one bottom panel, at least one end wall including the at least one end panel, and denesting features including a denesting shoulder extending from the sidewall and positioned for engaging a lower tray in a stack of trays to form a denesting gap between stacked trays.
B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
A container for holding at least one article includes a body extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a closed bottom engaged with the body, and a closed top engaged with the body, the closed top comprising a lid having a lid panel, the lid panel at least partially defining an accessory retention opening for at least partially receiving an accessory associated with the at least one article.
B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
According to one aspect, the disclosure is generally directed to a container for holding a food product, the container has a flange including a central panel extending at least partially around a central opening, a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, the sidewall including a plurality of panels foldably connected to the central panel, at least one comer flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the at least one comer flap obliquely arranged relative to the respective panel of the plurality of panels, and denesting features including a denesting lug extending from the at least one comer flap and outwardly from the sidewall, the denesting lug positioned for engaging a nested container positioned below the container in a stacked arrangement and for forming a denesting gap between the flange and the nested container.
B65D 5/18 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto
B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
A tray for holding one or more products includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including at least one end panel, at least one bottom panel, and at least one side panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, a sidewall including the at least one side panel, a bottom wall comprising the at least one bottom panel, at least one end wall including the at least one end panel, and denesting features including a denesting shoulder extending from the sidewall and positioned for engaging a lower tray in a stack of trays to form a denesting gap between stacked trays.
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
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CONTAINER LID WITH RETENTION FEATURES, RELATED CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
A container for holding at least one article includes a body extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a closed bottom engaged with the body, and a closed top engaged with the body, the closed top comprising a lid having a lid panel, the lid panel at least partially defining an accessory retention opening for at least partially receiving an accessory associated with the at least one article.
B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
