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 comprising a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side 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 into the interior of the tray.
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container 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
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
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
B65D 85/50 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
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
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier including a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion. Each of the first end portion and the second end portion have a respective container retention opening for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers. Container retention features in the first end portion and the second end portion include a first container retention ring surrounding the respective container retention opening and a second container retention ring adjacent the first container retention ring, the first container retention ring and the second container retention separably connected. The first container retention ring being positionable to engage an upper portion of a respective container and the second container retention ring being positionable relative to the first container retention ring to engage a lower portion of a respective container below the upper portion of the respective container.
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
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 include at least one end panel, at least one bottom panel, and at least one side panel. The tray includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The tray includes at least one divider panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel. The at least one divider panel extends upwardly from the at least one bottom panel and may at least partially separate the interior of the tray into a plurality of receiving spaces. The at least one divider panel includes a first divider section foldably connected to a second divider section. The first divider section is arranged obliquely relative to the second divider section.
A container for holding one or more products may comprise a plurality of panels at least partially extending around an interior of the container. The plurality of panels may comprise a bottom panel, at least one end panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and at least one side panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel and at least partially defined between a first edge and a second edge. The container may include denesting features including an extending portion defined along the first edge.
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 5/20 - 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 tray for holding one or more products, the tray comprising a plurality of panels at least partially extending around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels may comprise a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and at least one end panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel. An end flap may be foldably connected to the at least one end panel. The end flap may comprise a lower portion protruding below the bottom panel and forming a denesting lug for maintaining at least partial separation of the tray from a lower nested tray.
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
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a container receiving portion having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior space of the carrier and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The carrier further includes a handle portion having a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the handle portion. At least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the handle portion is positioned between at least one side panel and at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the container receiving portion to attach the container receiving portion and the handle portion.
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
B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
B65D 5/06 - 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-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the 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
B65D 71/56 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles with a single longitudinal partition
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a front portion, a back portion, and a reinforcement portion extending from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier, one of the front portion and the back portion of the carrier including at least a portion of a bottom panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one side panel, and a reinforcement panel, the carrier further including gripping features including at least one gripping panel extending between the bottom panel and the at least one side panel for facilitating grasping of the carrier.
B65D 71/48 - 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 characterised by the handle
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a front portion, a back portion, and a reinforcement portion extending from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier, one of the front portion and the back portion of the carrier including at least a portion of an bottom panel for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, at least one side panel, a top panel, and a reinforcement panel, the carrier further including stiffening features including at least one curved fold line between the top panel and the at least one side panel for maintaining a stiffness of the carrier.
B65D 71/48 - 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 characterised by the handle
A container may include a base construct and a crown construct. The base construct may include a tray having a tray bottom panel foldably coupled to a plurality of tray side panels to define a tray cavity. The base construct may include a carton having a carton bottom panel foldably connected to a carton side panel along a lateral fold line. The carton bottom panel and carton side panel may cooperate with one or more tray panels to define a carton cavity. The crown construct may include a flange panel extending at least partially around a perimeter and a plurality of side flaps foldably connected to the flange panel. The crown construct may be positioned at least partially within the tray cavity such that at least one side flap is in face-to-face alignment with at least one tray side panel. The carton may transform between erected and collapsed configurations.
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 comprising an inner construct comprising a plurality of inner panels extending at least partially around a first interior, an inner locking tab foldably connected to at least one inner panel, and at least one inner locking flap foldably connected to the at least one inner panel. An outer construct can comprise a plurality of outer panels extending at least partially around a second interior. The outer construct can comprise an outer locking tab foldably connected to at least one outer panel, and the inner locking tab and the inner locking flap cooperate with the outer locking tab to limit movement between the inner construct and the outer construct at a locked position. The inner locking flap being moveable relative to the at least one inner panel to create an audible locking sound upon positioning the inner construct to the locked position.
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 carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a bottom panel having a plurality of container retention features. The carrier has a front portion comprising a first portion of the bottom panel, at least one front side panel, and a front reinforcement panel. The carrier has a back portion comprising a second portion of the bottom panel, at least one back side panel, and a back reinforcement panel. A reinforcement portion extends from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier and comprises the front reinforcement panel and the back reinforcement panel in at least partial face-to-face contact. The carrier can include access features for access one or more container of the plurality of containers and handle features for forming a handle for grasping and carrying the carrier.
B65D 71/48 - 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 characterised by the handle
A container for holding one or more products. The container can comprise a base comprising a bottom panel and a plurality of panels foldably connected to the bottom panel and a crown comprising a flange panel extending at least partially around an opening and a plurality of flaps foldably connected to the flange panel. A bottom wall comprises the bottom panel of the base and a sidewall comprises the plurality of panels of the base and the plurality of flaps of the crown. The sidewall and the bottom wall at least partially define an interior of the container. A flange comprises the flange panel and extends outwardly from the sidewall. A storage feature is at least partially defined in the bottom wall and comprises a storage compartment separated from the interior of the container.
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 5/32 - 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 carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a bottom panel having a plurality of container retention features. The carrier has a front portion comprising a first portion of the bottom panel, at least one front side panel, and a front reinforcement panel. The carrier has a back portion comprising a second portion of the bottom panel, at least one back side panel, and a back reinforcement panel. A reinforcement portion extends from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier and comprises the front reinforcement panel and the back reinforcement panel in at least partial face-to-face contact. The carrier can include access features for access one or more container of the plurality of containers and handle features for forming a handle for grasping and carrying the carrier.
B65D 71/48 - 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 characterised by the handle
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece 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 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
A carrier for at least partially holding a plurality of containers arranged with one or more containers in at least a first row and one or more containers in a second row. The carrier can comprise a keel foldably connected to a handle. The keel can be for being positioned between the first row and the second row and can comprise a central panel attached to one or more containers in the second row. The handle can comprise a handle panel foldably connected to the central panel. The handle can be movable between a lowered position with the handle panel extending at least partially over at least one of the first row and the second row and a carrying position with the handle panel extending at least upwardly from the keel.
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
B31D 5/04 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles including folding or pleating, e.g. Chinese lanterns
A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels including a central panel, a plurality of compartment flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of compartment flaps and the plurality of end flaps are overlapped to form a plurality of compartments of the tray.
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
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 5/18 - 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 5/20 - 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 tray construct for holding one or more food products includes a base construct comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The tray construct may comprise a crown construct comprising a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the base construct. The tray construct may comprise attachment features disposed in the crown construct at least partially defined along the upper construct for at least partially engaging a removable tray. The attachment features may comprise one or more notches at least partially formed along a free edge of a respective end flap of the plurality of end flaps. A removable tray may be at least partially received in the interior of the base construct and may engage the attachment features.
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
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 carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a front portion, a back portion, and a reinforcement portion. The front portion includes a front portion of an attachment panel, at least one front side panel, and a front top panel foldably connected to the at least one front side panel. The back portion includes a back portion of the attachment panel, at least one back side panel, a back top panel foldably connected to the at least one back side panel, and a first reinforcement panel. The reinforcement portion extends from the front portion to the back portion for reinforcing the carrier. The reinforcement portion includes at least the first reinforcement panel having container retention features for at least partially engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers, the container retention features comprising a plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to the first reinforcement panel.
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 method and system for forming a package that addresses operational challenges in container packaging systems. The system may include a conveyor to propagate the blank and the plurality of containers at a first velocity through the system, the blank includes a main panel having a plurality of apertures, a left clip enclosing panel foldably coupled to a first side of the main panel and a right clip enclosing panel foldably coupled to a second side of the main panel. The system further includes a latching tool including a blade member configured to travel in an eccentric path such that the blade member is arranged to move vertically to secure a portion of the clip enclosing panel to a first set of containers while simultaneously moving horizontally at the first velocity.
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including at least one attachment panel for at least partially receiving at least one container of the plurality of containers and at least one handle panel foldably connected to the at least one attachment panel. The at least one handle panel at least partially forms a handle of the carrier and at least partially defines a locking feature along a free edge for at least partially engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers. The handle is positionable between a first position, in which the handle panel extends generally upwardly from the at least one attachment panel, and a second position, in which the handle panel is folded relative to the at least one attachment panel such that the locking feature is positioned for at least partially engaging a respective container of the plurality of containers.
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 and system for forming a package that addresses operational challenges in container packaging systems. A packaging machine may include a conveyance system that provides continuous blank transport through multiple processing stages. The system may include pre-break stages that prepare fold lines in the blank for subsequent folding operations. Leading edge manipulators may include mechanical elements with finger-like protrusions and biasing mechanisms for controlled pressure application. Trailing edge cam assemblies may include dynamic cams with engagement points mounted on rotatable shafts driven by servo motors. Tamper wheels may provide rolling surfaces with wedge-shaped recesses for secondary fold line reinforcement.
A tray includes an upper construct that includes an upper flange panel. The upper flange panel includes a perimeter portion extending at least partially around first and second openings. The upper flange panel further includes a central portion disposed between the first and second openings. The upper construct also includes an upper side panel foldably connected to the central portion. The tray further includes a lower construct. The lower construct includes a bottom panel and a plurality of lower side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel and defining a receiving cavity. At least a portion of the upper construct is attached to the lower construct. The upper side panel extends through the receiving cavity and is attached to the bottom panel. The upper side panel at least partially defines first and second cavities.
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/25 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with two or more compartments formed by partitions or like inserts not integral with walls
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
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 tray for holding products is disclosed. The tray includes an upper construct that includes an upper flange panel. The tray further includes a lower construct. The lower construct includes a bottom panel and lower side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel and defining a cavity. The lower construct further includes a lower flange panel extending at least partially around the cavity. The lower flange panel is attached to the upper flange panel. The tray further includes a divider construct. The divider construct includes a base panel foldably connected to a divider panel. The divider panel extends from the base panel. The divider construct is at least partially received within the cavity such that the base panel is in face-to-face contact with the bottom panel and the divider panel extends into the cavity.
B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/30 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section
B31B 120/25 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with two or more compartments formed by partitions or like inserts not integral with walls
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 articles may include an upper construct having a plurality of upper panels, which include a flange panel extending at least partially around an opening and at least partially forming a flange of the tray. A lower construct may include a plurality of lower panels, the plurality of lower panels including a bottom panel at least partially forming a bottom wall of the tray and a plurality of lower side panels at least partially forming a sidewall around an interior of the tray. Stacking features may be defined along the flange of the tray and extend into the opening to support another tray thereon. Methods of forming the tray and combinations of blanks for forming the tray are also disclosed.
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 5/20 - 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 5/28 - 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
32.
END FLAP ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR ERECTING CARTONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A method of at least partially erecting a carton includes loading a blank in a blank infeed assembly, the blank having a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The method further includes positioning the blank on at least one conveyor assembly configured to move the blank in a downstream direction, operating the at least one conveyor assembly to move the blank in the downstream direction toward a carton erection assembly, the carton erection assembly including an end flap engagement assembly positioned adjacent the at least one conveyor assembly, and activating the end flap engagement assembly such that a portion of the end flap engagement assembly contacts and moves at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps of the blank as the blank moves in the downstream direction.
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers is disclosed. The carrier includes a main panel with a receptacle defined in the main panel for holding a container. The receptacle has a perimeter. A dispensing feature includes a cut line that extends from an outer edge of the panel towards the receptacle to a distal end of the cut line. The distal end is spaced apart from the perimeter of the receptacle. The carrier may be formed from a blank including these features. A method for forming the carrier from the blank is also provided.
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
34.
TRAYS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A tray for holding one or more food products, the tray including a first portion, the first portion including a plurality of panels comprising a central panel and a plurality of lower side panels foldably connected to the central panel. The tray further includes a second portion engaged with the first portion, the second portion including a plurality of panels comprising flange panel and a plurality of upper side panels foldably connected to the flange panel, the plurality of upper side panels and the plurality of lower side panels are attached to form a plurality of sidewalls of the tray.
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 a plurality of containers, the carton comprising a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and first and second side panels. The panels may be arranged to define an interior of the carton having a top opening opposite of the bottom panel. The top opening may communicate with the interior. An end flap may be foldably connected to the first side panel. The end flap may comprise a partition portion extending into the interior of the carton between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. The partition portion may separate individual containers to prevent contact and potential damage. The panels may be configured to maintain structural integrity of the carton when loaded with containers. The carton may provide structural support for containers during transport and storage.
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
36.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A CONTAINER WITH INSULATING FEATURES
Disclosed are a container for containing a cold or hot fluid and methods of forming said container. The container includes a sidewall construct including an inner sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, an outer sleeve attached to the inner sidewall, and an air gap defined between the inner sidewall and outer sleeve. The width of the air gap is defined by a plurality of adhesive layers applied as successive annular beads to the inner sidewall. Methods can be employed to maximize the bead height of at least one of the adhesive layers to form the desired width of the air gap while maintaining adhesion properties and minimizing the amount of adhesive material used. Bead height for each layer can be optimized by controlling the type of adhesive material used, the application rate and temperature, the application angle, the cooling rate, and the dwell time.
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, 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 carrier for holding a plurality of containers is disclosed. The carrier includes a main panel with a finger opening defined along a perimeter and a finger flap foldably connected to the main panel at a fold line extending along a portion of the perimeter. At least one relief cut is formed through the main panel outside the perimeter and adjacent to the fold line. The relief cut may be arcuate, and multiple relief cuts may be provided, spaced apart by gaps and arranged at different distances from the perimeter. The carrier may be formed from a blank including these features. A method for forming the carrier from the blank is also provided.
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 tray may include a base panel, a front panel foldably connected to the base panel and including a front rim panel with a first end portion, and a side panel foldably connected to the base panel and including a side rim panel with a second end portion. A secondary panel may be foldably connected to the base panel and positioned between the front panel and the side panel. The secondary panel may include a corner rim panel at a distal region. The corner rim panel, the front rim panel, and the side rim panel may cooperate to form a contiguous rim that may extend along the front panel, the secondary panel, and the side panel. The first end portion and the second end portion may overlap the corner rim panel to reinforce the rim at the corner region.
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 5/00 - 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
40.
CONTAINER WITH REINFORCEMENT FEATURES, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A container for holding at least one article includes a body having a front wall, a back wall, and at least one side wall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a lid repositionable between a closed position at least partially overlying the body and an open position at least partially raised away from the body, the lid comprising a lid panel and a lid flange extending upwardly from the lid panel to at least partially form a lid recess, a reinforcement member at least partially received in the lid recess, and a closed bottom comprising a bottom panel attached to a portion of the body.
B65D 1/46 - Local reinforcements, e.g. adjacent closures
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
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 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
B65D 43/08 - Removable lids or covers having a peripheral flange fitting over the rim of the container
A carrier for holding multiple containers may include an upper carrier portion having several carrier sections. Each carrier section may include an attachment panel that at least partially defines multiple container openings for at least partially receiving respective containers and may include container retention tabs foldably connected to the attachment panel and extending into the container openings for at least partially engaging the containers. A handle panel may be foldably connected to each attachment panel. The carrier may further include a lower tray portion having panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the lower tray portion, including a bottom panel, at least one end panel, and at least one side panel. The interior of the lower tray portion may at least partially receive the containers, and each carrier section may be separably connected to at least one side panel of the lower tray portion.
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
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
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Divider Construct For Trays, Related Systems And Methods
A construct for providing divider features in the interior of a tray includes a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel, and divider features comprising at least one divider wall, the at least one divider wall comprising the at least one divider panel.
A container for holding one or more articles includes an upper crown, the upper crown having a flange panel extending at least partially around an opening and a plurality of flaps foldably connected to the flange panel, the flange panel at least partially forming a flange of the container, a base construct, the base construct including a bottom panel and a plurality of panels foldably connected to the bottom panel, the plurality of flaps of the upper crown and the plurality of bottom panels of the base construct forming a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, and divider structures including a plurality of divider panels foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the base construct and forming the divider structures, the divider structures at least partially forming respective portions of the sidewall extending into the interior of the container.
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate 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 5/28 - 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
A tray for holding one or more food products includes a base at least partially extending around an interior of the tray, the base having a base bottom panel, at least one base side panel, a base back panel, and a base front panel, and a lid foldably connected to the base such that the lid is repositionable between an open position and a closed position, the lid including a top panel, at least one lid side panel, and a lid front panel, and locking features for at least partially maintaining the closed position of the lid, the locking features comprising a locking tab extending from the at least one base side panel and a line of weakening in the at least one lid side panel at least partially defining a locking region for engaging the at least one locking tab.
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 packaging construct includes a panel having a first surface and an opposing second surface, at least a layer of material extending along the second surface of the construct, a first partial cut at least partially extending into the panel from the first surface, and a second partial cut extending through the layer of material and into the second surface of the panel, the first partial cut and the second partial cut cooperate to at least partially form a separation feature in the construct for facilitating separation between portions of the construct.
A method of forming a tray includes obtaining a blank, the blank having a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The method further includes positioning the blank in a blank feeder assembly of a system for forming a tray, moving the blank to a tray forming assembly, the tray forming assembly including a tray forming assembly, the tray forming assembly including a turret assembly comprising a plurality of female tray forming members, the tray forming assembly further comprising a piston assembly including a male forming member, positioning the blank between the turret assembly and the piston assembly, and moving the piston assembly into at least partial engagement with the turret assembly to form a tray from the blank.
A tray for holding articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the tray having a bottom panel, at least one side panel, at least one end panel, and at least one corner panel forming a curved corner between the at least one side panel and the at least one end panel. The tray includes a first ply, a second ply, and a fluted layer positioned between the first ply and the second ply, the fluted layer arranged along a flute direction, the curved corner extending upwardly from the bottom panel along the flute direction.
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 5/28 - 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 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
A tray for holding food products includes an upper construct having a rim panel and a plurality of side panels foldably connected to the rim panel, a lower construct having a bottom panel, a plurality of lower side panels, a plurality of support panels, and a plurality of upper side panels, the plurality of support panels forming a support in the interior of the tray, the plurality of upper side panels of the lower construct extend at least partially around an upper compartment in the interior of the tray and the plurality of lower side panels of the lower construct extend at least partially around a lower compartment in the interior of the tray, and divider features for at least partially separating the upper compartment from the lower compartment in the interior of the tray, the divider features including the support arranged for at least partially supporting a divider.
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 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 carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes an upper web, the upper web including a central panel at least partially defining a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, a lower web, the lower web including a central panel at least partially defining a plurality of container retention openings for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, the plurality of container retention openings of the upper web aligned with the plurality of container retention openings of the lower web, and reinforcement features including at least one reinforcement panel foldably connected to one of the central panel of the upper web or the central panel of the lower web, the at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the central panel of the upper web and the central panel of the lower web.
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
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Method And System For Forming A Packaging Material
A system for forming a resultant material. The system can include a treatment unit applying heat to at least a portion of a face of a base material, the base material having a plurality of fiber portions extending from the face, and the treatment unit at least partially removing the plurality of fiber portions. The system further can include a coating apparatus applying a coating layer to the face of the base material.
B05D 3/08 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by flames
B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
55.
BLANKS, TRAYS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR HOLDING FOOD PRODUCTS
A tray for holding one or more food products includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around the interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a central panel and a plurality of side panels in at least partial face-to-face contact with respective portions of the central panel, the plurality of panels arranged to form a tray bottom, a sidewall extending upwardly from the tray bottom, and a flange extending outwardly from the sidewall, each panel of the plurality of panels having a laminate structure, the laminate structure including a base layer and a barrier layer, the plurality of side panels positioned at least partially reinforcing the flange 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
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 system for holding a plurality of containers includes an upper construct having a plurality of panels, each panel of the plurality of panels comprising a plurality of container retention features for at least partially receiving a respective container of the plurality of containers, and a lower construct, the lower having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the lower construct for at least partially receiving the plurality of containers.
B65D 71/52 - Tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles
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 71/00 - 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
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
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 front side panel, at least one front end panel, a front bottom panel, at least one divider panel, a back side panel, at least one back end panel, and a back bottom panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and a divider extending upwardly from the front bottom panel and the back bottom panel in the interior of the tray to form a front interior space and a back interior space in the interior of the tray, the divider including the front divider panel and the back divider panel.
B31B 50/73 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by mechanically interlocking integral parts, e.g. by tongues and slots
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
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
A tray for holding a plurality of articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel, at least one side panel, and at least one retainer panel, a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, and a plurality of article retention features at least partially defined in the at least one retainer panel, the article retention features for at least partially receiving and at least partially engaging the plurality of articles to maintain a position of the plurality of articles in the interior 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
A carton for holding one or more products. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, and the plurality of panels can comprise at least a front panel and a back panel. The front panel can extend opposite at least a portion of the back panel, and at least a portion of the back panel can extend past a top edge of the front panel. The carton further can comprise a plurality of locking elements for at least partially interlocking the carton with a second carton for at least partially forming a carton assembly.
B65D 30/08 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by the material used with laminated or multiple walls in spaced face-to-face relationship, e.g. double walls
A method of engaging at least one end flap of a carrier includes moving the carrier below an end flap engagement assembly along a product path, activating a drive apparatus to cause an end flap tucking apparatus to move in a machine direction, engaging a first cam follower of the end flap tucking apparatus with a first cam track to cause vertical movement of at least one tucking finger of the end flap tucking apparatus relative to the carrier, engaging a second cam follower of the end flap tucking apparatus with a second cam track to cause movement of the at least one tucking finger of the end flap tucking apparatus along the machine direction relative to the remainder of the end flap tucking apparatus, and contacting and moving at least one end flap of the carrier with the at least one tucking finger of the end flap tucking apparatus.
A container for containing a cold 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 includes a closed bottom defining a bottom of the interior of the container, and 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 cold fluid.
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
B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
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
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/20 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a curved cross section, e.g. circular
B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
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 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 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 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 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 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 5/32 - 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 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.
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 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 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
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