Box flap locking system

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2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3782)

Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes

Paperboard box

Including a polygonal, nonrectangular wall

C229S155000, C229S158000, C229S185000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10800588

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a foldable box design having a box flap locking system, comprising: a first flap having an edge with a generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, wherein said generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two inwardly projecting grooves; and a second flap that locks with the first flap, wherein the second flap includes an edge with a second generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, and wherein said second generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two outwardly projecting grooves.

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