Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Paperboard box – Elevated bottom wall included in a one-piece box construction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-09
2009-11-24
Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3782)
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Paperboard box
Elevated bottom wall included in a one-piece box construction
C206S045250, C206S762000, C229S122100, C229S242000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07621438
ABSTRACT:
A carton is provided for holding and positioning articles for easy access. The carton may also be used for dispensing articles that contain products such as food and beverages. The carton includes various unique features, including an opening feature that provides easy access to the articles, and a tilt feature that positions the articles at the front end of the carton. Also provided is a carton blank, such as a paperboard blank, which is cut to a specific shape, and creased and scored, cut or perforated in specific areas. Methods for forming the blanks into cartons and for operating the opening and positioning features are also described.
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Elkins Gary E
Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC
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