Carton having improved opening features

Details Carton having improved opening features Carton having improved opening features

2005-10-28

2008-07-22

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)

Article dispensing

With dispensing-type outlet

Folded flat blank type

C221S303000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07401711

ABSTRACT:
A blank capable of being formed into a carton for enclosing a plurality of containers that includes a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, an adhesive flap, at least one first end flap extending along a first marginal area of the blank, and at least one second end flap extending along a second marginal area of the blank. A tear line is formed in the top panel, the first side panel, and the second side panel. In some embodiments, the tear line in each side panel extends perpendicular from the top panel and continues to at least one turn to proceed into side panel end flaps. One or more stair steps can be included in each side panel along the tear line. Separation of a detachable portion from the carton along the tear line creates an opening through which the containers can be removed.

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