Carton with an improved dispensing feature

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)

Article dispensing

With dispensing-type outlet

Folded flat blank type

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07946451

ABSTRACT:
A carton with an improved dispenser at one of the carton which preserves the integrity of the carton when the carton is opened by permitting a bottom end flap attached to the bottom panel to remain in place and also a portion of each side end flap that is adjacent to the bottom end flap. This dispenser may also provide a safety net for the first container that is automatically dispensed when the carton is opened.

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