Special receptacle or package – For plural beverage-type receptacles
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-27
2003-12-16
Mohandesi, J. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For plural beverage-type receptacles
C206S147000, C206S168000, C229S115000, C229S120230
Reexamination Certificate
active
06662947
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a box, and, more particularly, to a box for carrying bottles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Boxes are typically formed of material, such as corrugated fiberboard, that is die cut into a sheet having a desired shape. Fold lines are scored on the sheet, demarcating separate walls, a top, a bottom, and closure flaps, thus forming a blank. The blank is then folded about the fold lines and the closure flaps are glued, male/female locked, or stapled to the walls, top and bottom, thereby forming a box.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,173,494 to Rous discloses a carton for carrying six bottles. Rous is limiting in that it does not provide for protection between the bottles during transport. U.K. Pat. No. 1,338,230 to Smallwood discloses a case for carrying 10 bottles. Smallwood is limiting in that a fastener, such as adhesive or staples, is required to retain the case in its assembled condition, and no protection is provided between the bottles.
In view of the foregoing it is an object of the present invention to provide a box that reduces or overcomes the aforesaid difficulties inherent in prior known boxes for carrying bottles.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The principles of the invention maybe used advantageously to provide a simple and effective box for carrying bottles that is easy to assemble and disassemble, while at the same time providing protection for the bottles, and which is easy for an individual to carry.
In accordance with a first aspect, a blank of foldable material for forming a box includes a first wall panel, and a second wall panel foldable about a first wall fold line demarcating the first and second wall panels. A third wall panel is foldable about a second wall fold line demarcating the second and third wall panels. One side of a triangular top extends along a top edge of the second wall, and is foldable about a top fold line demarcating the top and the second wall. A plurality of apertures is formed in the top. One side of a triangular bottom extends generally along a bottom edge of the second wall and is foldable about a bottom fold line demarcating the bottom and the second wall. An insert includes a first panel, and a second panel adjacent the first panel and foldable about an insert panel fold line demarcating the first panel and the second panel. A slit in the first panel extends from the insert panel fold line through the first panel and back to the insert panel fold line to form a third panel foldable about the insert panel fold line.
In accordance with another aspect, a box formed from a blank of foldable material includes a first wall and a second wall adjacent the first wall. The second wall is folded about a first wall fold line demarcating the first and second walls to form a first box corner. A third wall adjacent the second wall is folded about a second wall fold line demarcating the second and third walls to form a second box corner. A triangular top extends along a top edge of the second wall and is folded about a top fold line demarcating the top from the second wall. A triangular bottom extends along a bottom edge of the second wall and is folded about a bottom fold line demarcating the bottom from the second wall. A plurality of apertures is formed in the top, with each aperture configured to receive a neck of a bottle. An insert has a plurality of panels folded from of a sheet of material, the insert being positioned between the first, second and third walls when the walls are folded about the wall fold lines.
In accordance with another aspect, a blank of foldable material for forming a box includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel. The second wall panel is foldable about a first wall fold line demarcating the first and second wall panels, to form a first box corner. A third wall panel is foldable about a second wall fold line demarcating the second and third wall panels. A pair of wall tabs extends from a side edge of the first wall panel. A wall closure flap is foldable about a wall closure flap fold line demarcating the wall closure flap and the third wall. A pair of wall tab slots extends generally along the wall closure flap fold line, with each wall tab slot configured to receive a respective wall tab. A triangular top has one side extending along a top edge of the second wall and is foldable about a top fold line demarcating the top and the second wall. A pair of top tabs is also included, with a first top tab projecting from a top edge of the first wall and a second top tab projecting from a top edge of the third wall. A pair of top closure flaps is included as well, with each top closure flap extending along one side of the top and foldable about a top closure flap fold line demarcating the top closure flap from the top. A pair of top slots is included, with each top slot extending generally along one of the top closure flap fold lines and configured to receive a top tab. A triangular bottom has one side extending generally along a bottom edge of the second wall and is foldable about a bottom fold line demarcating the bottom and the second wall. Also included is a pair of bottom tabs, with a first bottom tab projecting from a bottom edge of the first wall and a second bottom tab projecting from a bottom edge of the third wall. Also included is a pair of bottom closure flaps, with each bottom closure flap extending along one side of the bottom and foldable about a bottom closure flap fold line demarcating the bottom closure flap from the bottom. A pair of bottom slots is also included, with each bottom slot extending generally along one of the bottom closure flap fold lines and configured to receive a bottom tab. An insert includes a first panel and a second panel. The second panel of the insert is adjacent the first panel and folded about an insert panel fold line demarcating the first panel and the second panel. A slit in the first panel extends from the insert panel fold line through the first panel and back to the insert panel fold line to form a third panel foldable about the insert panel fold line. The insert is positioned between the first, second and third walls when the walls are folded about the wall fold lines.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that preferred embodiments of the present invention can provide a box for carrying bottles that is easy to assembly and disassemble, provides a simple and efficient device for protecting the bottles from one another, as well as being easy to carry. These and additional features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent and fully understood from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, taken with reference to the appended drawings.
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Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Mohandesi J.
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