US3591070A
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Assignee: Riegel Paper Corp
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Filing: 1969-11-24
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A rectangular paperboard carton having an easily erectable, flat lying carrying handle structure is disclosed. The carry handle includes a pair of full carton depth top closure flaps and a pair of tuck flaps, both of which are tuckable into the carton structure articulated to an edge of the top closure flaps. The tuck flaps include registrable handhole cutouts.
Inventors
- 👤 George Vrana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/46; B65D5/46072; B65D5/46088; B65D5/46096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
A paperboard carton having a rectangular cross section, comprising a. opposed front and rear wall panels, b. a pair of similar sidewall panels articulated to and extending between said front and rear wall panels, c. bottom closure means including at least one bottom closure flap articulated to any one of said front, rear and sidewall panels, d. an auxiliary front wall panel articulated to a sidewall edge of said front wall panel having a free edge extending along the other sidewall edge of said front wall panel, e. said auxiliary front wall panel being joined to said front wall panel along said free edge, and f. first and second top flap members articulated to the upper edges of said front and rear wall panels, respectively, g. said first and second top flap members including first and second outer closure flap portions, h. said first and second outer closure flap portions being articulated along one edge to the top of said front and rear panels respectively and along the edge opposite said one edge to first and second tuck flaps, i. said first and second tuck flaps being congruent and having registrable handhole cutouts, j. said first outer closure flap portion being of suitable depth to permit the insertion of said first tuck flap between said auxiliary front and front wall panels, k. said second outer closure flap portion being of suitable depth to permit the insertion of said second tuck flap into the top portion of said carton along the inner surface of said rear wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
A paperboard carton having a rectangular cross section, comprising a. opposed front and rear wall panels, b. a pair of similar sidewall panels articulated to and extending between said front and rear wall panels, c. bottom closure means including at least one bottom closure flap articulated to any one of said front, rear and sidewall panels, d. an auxiliary front wall panel articulated to a sidewall edge of said front wall panel having a free edge extending along the other sidewall edge of said front wall panel, e. said auxiliary front wall panel being joined to said front wall panel along said free edge, and f. first and second top flap members articulated to the upper edges of said front and rear wall panels, respectively, g. said first and second top flap members including first and second outer closure flap portions, h. said first and second outer closure flap portions being articulated along one edge to the top of said front and rear panels respectively and along the edge opposite said one edge to first and second tuck flaps, i. said first and second tuck flaps being congruent and having registrable handhole cutouts, j. said first outer closure flap portion being of suitable depth to permit the insertion of said first tuck flap between said auxiliary front and front wall panels, k. said second outer closure flap portion being of suitable depth to permit the insertion of said second tuck flap into the top portion of said carton along the inner surface of said rear wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The carton of claim 1, wherein a. said auxiliary front wall is joined to said front wall panel along a glue line extending from the bottom of the front wall panel and terminating substantially below the top edge of said front wall panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carton of claim 1, further including a. a pair of inner top closure flaps each articulated to the top edge of one of said side panels, b. said inner top closure flaps having means for interlocking together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The carton of claim 1, wherein a. the top edge of said auxiliary front wall panel is defined by an at least partially curved line extending from the articulated edge of said auxiliary sidewall panel to a point along said free edge below the top edge of said front wall panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carton of claim 1, wherein a. one of said tuck flaps includes a tab member articulated to the upper edge defining its handhole cutout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a rectangular paperboard carton of the type shown and described, including front, rear and sidewall panels and a closed bottom, the improvement comprising a. an auxiliary front wall panel joined to and forming a pocket with the front wall panel, and b. top carrying handle means, c. said top carrying handle means including a first top closure flap articulated to said front wall and a second top closure flap articulated to said rear wall, d. a first tuck flap articulated to said first top closure flap, and e. a second tuck flap articulated to said second top closure flap, f. said second tuck flap being adapted for insertion into said pocket, g. said first tuck flap being adapted for insertion into the interior of said carton along the inner surface of said rear wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a rectangular paperboard carton of the type shown and described, including front, rear and sidewall panels and a closed bottom, the improvement comprising a. an auxiliary front wall panel joined to and forming a pocket with the front wall panel, and b. top carrying handle means, c. said top carrying handle means including a first top closure flap articulated to said front wall and a second top closure flap articulated to said rear wall, d. a first tuck flap articulated to said first top closure flap, and e. a second tuck flap articulated to said second top closure flap, f. said second tuck flap being adapted for insertion into said pocket, g. said first tuck flap being adapted for insertion into the interior of said carton along the inner surface of said rear wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |