Special receptacle or package – For plural beverage-type receptacles – Four-sided wrapper
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Gehman, Bryon P (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For plural beverage-type receptacles
Four-sided wrapper
C206S427000, C229S198200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913844
ABSTRACT:
A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first line of weakening, and a top retainer foldably connected to the top panel and the at least one side panel. The top retainer comprises a top retention panel foldably connected to the top panel at a second line of weakening, a side retention panel foldably connected to the top retention panel at a portion of the first line of weakening, and a tuck-in panel foldably connected to the at least one side panel at a third line of weakening, the second line of weakening and the third line of weakening each comprising a cut/crease line having at least one cut portion and at least one score line portion.
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Gehman Bryon P
Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC
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