U.S. patent application number 10/261323 was filed with the patent office on 2004-04-01 for container with tamper-evidence, reclosure features.
Invention is credited to Dacey, Denise M..
Application Number | 20040060974 10/261323 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32029956 |
Filed Date | 2004-04-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040060974 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dacey, Denise M. |
April 1, 2004 |
Container with tamper-evidence, reclosure features
Abstract
A container is provided from an integral blank having a body
portion, a cover hingedly conncected to the rear wall, and a
locking device including a lock flap hingedly connected to the top
edge of at least one of the front wall panel or a side wall panel
and a lock flap receiving member for receiving the lock flap when
the cover is closed, wherein the lock flap receiving member is
located on an inner surface of the cover front wall panel or at
least one cover side wall panel, wherein the lock flap receiving
member and lock flap are formed upon the initial separation of the
cover front wall panel and cover side wall panels from the front
wall panel and side wall panels about a line of weakness when the
cover is first moved from a closed position to an open
position.
Inventors: |
Dacey, Denise M.; (Glen
Gardner, NJ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
PHILIP S. JOHNSON
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
ONE JOHNSON & JOHNSON PLAZA
NEW BRUNSWICK
NJ
08933-7003
US
|
Family ID: |
32029956 |
Appl. No.: |
10/261323 |
Filed: |
September 30, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
229/225 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 5/543 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
229/225 |
International
Class: |
B65D 005/66 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A container comprising: A) a body portion having a front wall
panel, a rear wall panel, side wall panels, and a bottom panel, B)
a reclosable cover comprising i. a cover top panel hingedly
connected to the rear edge of the rear wall panel, ii. a cover
front wall panel connected to the cover top panel, and iii. a pair
of cover side wall panels connected to the cover front wall panel
and the cover top panel, and C) a locking device comprising i. a
lock flap hingedly connected to the top edge of at least one of the
front wall panel or a side wall panel and ii. a lock flap receiving
member for receiving the lock flap when the cover is closed,
wherein the lock flap receiving member is located on an inner
surface of the cover front wall panel or at least one cover side
wall panel, wherein the lock flap receiving member and lock flap
are formed upon the initial separation of the cover front wall
panel and cover side wall panels from the front wall panel and side
wall panels about a line of weakness when the cover is first moved
from a closed position to an open position.
2. A container of claim 1, further comprising a recess provided at
the upper portion of each corner between the front wall panel and
the side wall panels of the body of the carton, each recess having
spaced apart sides and extending from an upper marginal edge of
said panels thereinto a given length to relieve stress caused by
the overlapping of the cover over the top of the body portion of
the carton when the cover is closed.
3. A container of claim 1, wherein the line of weakness comprises a
line of perforations or a line of slits.
4. A container of claim 2, wherein the line of weakness comprises a
line of perforations or a line of slits.
5. A container of claim 1, wherein the cover front panel comprise a
means for grasping the cover front panel.
6. A container of claim 2, wherein the cover front panel comprise a
means for grasping the cover front panel.
7. A container of claim 1, wherein when the cover is closed the
lock flap is engaged by the lock flap release member, wherein an
audible noise is made.
8. A container of claim 2, wherein when the cover is closed the
lock flap is engaged by the lock flap release member, wherein an
audible noise is made.
9. An integral blank suitably cut and scored for forming a
container comprising: A) a front wall panel, a rear wall panel,
side wall panels, and bottom end flaps adapted to form a body
portion, B) means adapted to form a reclosable cover comprising i.
a cover top panel hingedly connected to the rear edge of the rear
wall panel, ii. a cover front wall panel connected to the cover top
panel, and iii. a pair of cover side wall panels connected to the
cover front wall panel and the cover top panel, and C) a locking
device comprising i. a lock flap hingedly connected to the top edge
of at least one of the front wall panel or a side wall panel and
ii. a lock flap receiving member for receiving the lock flap when
the cover is closed, wherein the lock flap receiving member is
located on an inner surface of the cover front wall panel or at
least one cover side wall panel, wherein the lock flap receiving
member and lock flap are formed upon the initial separation of the
cover front wall panel and cover side wall panels from the front
wall panel and side wall panels about a line of weakness when the
cover is first moved from a closed position to an open
position.
10. A blank of claim 9, further comprising a recess provided at the
upper portion of each corner between the front wall panel and the
side wall panels of the body of the carton, each recess having
spaced apart sides and extending from an upper marginal edge of
said panels thereinto a given length to relieve stress caused by
the overlapping of the cover over the top of the body portion of
the carton when the cover is closed;
11. A blank of claim 9, wherein the line of weakness comprises a
line of perforations or a line of slits.
12. A blank of claim 10, wherein the line of weakness comprises a
line of perforations or a line of slits.
13. A blank of claim 9, wherein the cover front panel comprise a
means for grasping the cover front panel.
14. A blank of claim 10, wherein the cover front panel comprise a
means for grasping the cover front panel.
15. A blank of claim 9, wherein when the cover is closed the lock
flap is engaged by the lock flap release member, wherein an audible
noise is made.
16. A blank of claim 10, wherein when the cover is closed the lock
flap is engaged by the lock flap release member, wherein an audible
noise is made.
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to folding carton containers.
More particularly, it is concerned with a sealed container having a
hinged cover that may be opened and subsequently reclosed, e.g.,
flip-top. Opening and closing engages the parts of the locking
device that not only secures the cover to the container, but
results in an audible noise as well. Additionally, the carton
includes tamper evidence features.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Flip-top containers are known in the art. Such containers
include a cover or top that is hingedly connected to the top edge
of a wall of the container. It is also known that such containers
may provide various locking mechanisms or devices for securing the
cover to the container after the cover has been initially opened.
In other words, after the seal affixing the cover to the container
has been broken, the locking mechanism holds the cover in a closed
position. Some representative cartons of this type are
illustratively disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,191,848, 3,378,188,
3,893,614, Reissue 26,471, 3,294,309, 3,295,742, 3,942,712, and
4,215,783.
[0003] Although numerous flip-top containers have been proposed,
most suffer from various disadvantages and shortcomings. Such
disadvantages include complex carton making equipment, difficulty
in opening the cover due to, e.g., tearing, ripping, bowing, rough
edges, and the like, extra tear strips, additional perforation or
folding steps, poor protection of the contents of the container
during transportation and warehouse stacking, unsatisfactory
engagement of locking members found in the locking mechanism, e.g.,
too loose or too tight.
[0004] Thus, as seen, there is a need for a flip-top container that
provides adequate protection during transportation and storage, yet
easily and cleanly opens. What is also needed is a flip-top
container that offers not only a reclosable cover, but provides
tamper-evidence protection as well.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a
carton having a body portion having a front wall panel, a rear wall
panel, side wall panels, and a bottom panel, a reclosable cover
including a cover top panel hingedly connected to the rear edge of
the rear wall panel, a cover front wall panel connected to the
cover top panel, and a pair of cover side wall panels connected to
the cover front wall panel and the cover top panel, and a locking
device having a lock flap hingedly connected to the top edge of at
least one of the front wall panel or a side wall panel and a lock
flap receiving member for receiving the lock flap when the cover is
closed, wherein the lock flap receiving member is located on an
inner surface of the cover front wall panel or at least one cover
side wall panel, wherein the lock flap receiving member and lock
flap are formed upon the initial separation of the cover front wall
panel and cover side wall panels from the front wall panel and side
wall panels about a line of weakness when the cover is first moved
from a closed position to an open position.
[0006] Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to
an integral blank suitably cut and scored for forming a container
having a front wall panel, a rear wall panel, side wall panels, and
bottom end flaps adapted to form a body portion, a means adapted to
form a reclosable cover including a cover top panel hingedly
connected to the rear edge of the rear wall panel, a cover front
wall panel connected to the cover top panel, and a pair of cover
side wall panels connected to the cover front wall panel and the
cover top panel, and a locking device having a lock flap hingedly
connected to the top edge of at least one of the front wall panel
or a side wall panel and a lock flap receiving member for receiving
the lock flap when the cover is closed, wherein the lock flap
receiving member is located on an inner surface of the cover front
wall panel or at least one cover side wall panel, wherein the lock
flap receiving member and lock flap are formed upon the initial
separation of the cover front wall panel and cover side wall panels
from the front wall panel and side wall panels about a line of
weakness when the cover is first moved from a closed position to an
open position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank for forming the container
of one embodiment of the present invention;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the blank of FIG. 1 with the cover
formed;
[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the closed container of one
embodiment of the present invention; and
[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the open container of one
embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] As used herein, the term "line of weaknesses" means an area
of material that promotes or enhances separation of a unitary, or
single, structure into at least two structures. As such, a line of
weakness can be made using mechanical means, including, but not
limited to, embossing, scoring, or cutting; or non-mechanical
means, including, but not limited to, chemical etching; lasers,
heat; or combinations of mechanical and non-mechanical mean. In one
embodiment, a line of weakness is a line of alternating cuts and
land areas, e.g., perforations.
[0012] As used herein, the term "crease fold line" means an area of
a structure that promotes or enhances bending, e.g., folding,
without promoting separation, about the area. In an embodiment, a
crease fold line may be half-cut, that is, the material may be cut
halfway through to aid in bending or creasing. Alternately, in
another embodiment the material may be scored to promote
bending.
[0013] As used herein, the term "slit" means an area of material
that is formed by a continuous cut. The material is separated
completely from beginning of the line to end of the line.
[0014] According to the invention, a container is provided that is
formed from an integral, e.g., a single or unitary, blank. The
container of the present invention has a front wall panel, back
wall panel, and side wall panels, a bottom panel, and a reclosable
cover. The cover has cover top panel that is hingedly connected to
the top edge of the rear wall panel, i.e., the edge furthest away
from the bottom panel, a cover front wall panel connected to the
cover top panel, and side wall panels connected to the cover top
panel. At least one locking device is provided between a wall panel
of the container and the cover. In an embodiment, the locking
device includes at least one lock flap connected to or proximate to
the top edge of a side wall panel and a corresponding lock flap
receiving member for receiving the lock flap when the cover is
closed, wherein the lock flap receiving member is located on an
inner surface of the cover front wall panel or at least one cover
side wall panel. The lock flap receiving member and lock flap are
formed upon the initial separation of the cover front wall panel
and cover side wall panels from the front wall panel and side wall
panels about a line of weakness when the cover is first moved from
a closed position to an open position. Upon moving the cover to a
closed position, the lock flap becomes engaged with the
corresponding lock flap receiving member. Usually an audible noise
is heard whenever the lock flap and the corresponding lock flap
receiving member are engaged or disengaged.
[0015] Also provided by the present invention is at least one
recess for relieving stress caused by the overlapping of the cover
over the tope of the body portion of the container when the cover
is closed. The location of the recess should be at the upper
portion of each corner between the front wall panel and the side
wall panels of the body of the container. While the particular
shape of the recess is not important, each recess should have
spaced apart sides and extending from an upper marginal edge of the
container panels thereinto a given length. The length of the recess
may be a substantial proportion of the width of the cover front
wall panel and the cover side wall panels.
[0016] The initial opening of the unopened container is begun by
lifting the front portion of the cover and pulling towards the top
of the cover. The opening of the container for the first time
results in breaking the lines of weakness between the cover and
upper edges of the front and side panels, thereby creating a
tactile, audible or visual cue that the container has been opened
for the first time. Any break or other discontinuity along the line
of weakness between the cover and upper walls, diminishes or
eliminates the tactile, audible or visual cue when the container is
opened. If the container was not previously opened, e.g., is new,
and the tactile, audible or visual cue is diminished or is absent,
then there is evidence of possible package tampering.
[0017] A representative, non-limiting list of materials useful in
constructing the container of the present invention, includes
corrugated board (polymeric, paper, and the like), paperboard,
paper laminations, chipboard, polymeric sheeting, foam board, and
combinations thereof. One type paperboard particularly useful in
constructing a container of the present invention is 16 pt or 250
g/m2 paperboard, solid bleach sulfate (SBS) or recycled paperboard.
If corrugated board is used, E-flute corrugation is particularly
useful.
[0018] Types of adhesive useful in the present invention include
solvents, hot melt or cold glue adhesives and known in the industry
and can be applied by any known method, including but not limited
to spraying, rolling, or transfer methods.
[0019] The container of the present invention is useful for
shipping, storing, and displaying a wide range of articles,
including, but not limited to, articles that stand upright, e.g.,
writing instruments, such as, pens, pencils, markers, crayons and
the like, disposable absorbent articles, such as pantiliners,
sanitary napkins, adhesive bandages, and the like, hair care
products, baby products; and pharmaceutical products, beverage
containers. Articles placed in the container of the present
invention may be individually packaged, or packaged in groups of at
least 2 articles. The individual packaging may be in the form of
bottles, cans, pouches, sachets, bags, boxes, tubes, flow wraps,
and the like. The container of the present invention may contain a
single row of articles, multiple rows of articles or be randomly
bulk filled.
[0020] The container of the present invention may optionally
contain graphics. Graphics on the outwardly disposed surfaces may
illustrate preferred opening instructions, the contents contained
thererin, how the articles relate to a system in which multiple
articles can be combined for use according to various uses and
needs. Additionally, the inside of the carton may also be printed
with patterns, graphics, etc.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 1, an integral blank 10 as shown is
suitably cut and scored to form container 12 (shown in FIGS. 3 and
4) according to the invention. Integral blank 10 includes rear wall
panel 30 connected to first side wall panel 40 by crease fold line
38; first side wall panel 40 is connected to front wall panel 20 by
crease fold line 48; and front wall panel 20 is connected to second
side wall panel 50 by crease fold line 28. Additionally, second
side wall panel 50 is joined longitudinally along crease fold line
58 to gluing inner panel 51. In another embodiment not shown in
FIG. 1, a glue panel may be longitudinally connected to rear wall
panel 30.
[0022] Front wall panel 20 is connected to cover top portion 104 by
line of weakness 23 and to bottom portion 114 by crease fold line
26. Bottom portion 114 is a major glue flap.
[0023] Rear wall panel 30, it is connected to rear cover portion
108 by crease fold line 34 and to rear bottom portion 118 by crease
fold line 36. Both rear cover portion 108 and rear bottom portion
118 are major glue flaps.
[0024] First side wall panel 40 is connected to first cover side
portion 102 and to bottom side portion 112. Crease fold line 46
separates front side wall panel 40 from bottom side portion 112.
Likewise, second side wall panel 50 is connected to second cover
side portion 106 and to bottom side portion 116. Crease fold line
56 separates second side wall panel 50 from bottom side portion
116.
[0025] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, first cover side portion
102 and second cover side portion 106 have, like cover top portion
104, three sections that are in a lateral relationship to each
other; cover sections 402, 404, and 406 for first cover side
portion 102 and cover sections 502, 504, and 506 for second cover
side portion 106.
[0026] Turning to first cover side portion 102, first cover section
402 is connected to second cover section 404 by crease fold line
42. First cover section 402 forms a minor glue flap. Second cover
section 404 is connected to third cover section 405 by crease fold
line 44. Third cover section 405 is suitably cut and scored to form
the components for at least one locking device, lock flap 407 and
lock flap receiving member 406. Line 45 connects third cover
section 405 to first side wall panel 40. Line 45 is depicted in
FIG. 1 as having three sections, perforated sections 45a and 45b
and crease fold line section 45c. Lock flap 407 is defined by
crease fold line section 45c, line of weakness 47a, slit 47b, and
slit 47c. Lock flap receiving member 406 is defined by line of
weakness 45a, line of weakness 45b, slit 47b, line of weakness 47a,
and slit 47c. Slits 47b and 47c represent cuts or a discontinuous
surface in which the material forming locking member 406 is
separated.
[0027] In second cover side portion, first cover section 502 is
connected to second cover section 504 by crease fold line 52. First
cover section 502 forms a minor glue flap. Second cover section 504
is connected to third cover section 505 by crease fold line 54.
Third cover section 505 is suitably cut and scored to form the
components for at least one locking device, lock flap 507 and lock
flap receiving member 506. Line 55 connects third cover section 505
to first side wall panel 50. Line 55 is depicted in FIG. 1 as
having three sections, perforated sections 55a and 55b and crease
fold line section 55c. Lock flap 507 is defined by crease fold line
section 55c, line of weakness 55a, slit 57b, and slit 57c. Lock
flap receiving member 506 is defined by line of weakness 55a, line
of weakness 55b, slit 57b, line of weakness 57a, and slit 57c.
Slits 57b and 57c represent cuts or a discontinuous surface in
which the material forming locking member 506 is separated.
[0028] Cover top portion 104 has three sections 204, 206, and 208
in lateral relationship to each other. First cover section 204, a
major glue flap, is connected to second cover section 206 by crease
fold line 22. Second cover section 206 is connected to third cover
section 208 by crease fold line 24. As described above, cover
portion 104 is connected to front wall panel 20 via third cover
section 208 by line of weakness 23.
[0029] The cover portions 102, 104 and 106 are interconnected. For
example, second cover section 404 is connected to second cover
section 206 by crease fold line 408. Second cover section 504 is
connected to second cover section 206 by crease fold line 508.
[0030] Although not required, first cover section 204 may have a
larger surface area than first side cover portion 102 and second
cover side portion 106. Additionally, rear cover portion 108 may
have edges that are angled and extend upwardly toward its central
portion for connecting to first cover section 204. Such connection
may be by method known to those skilled in the art, such as,
adhesive gluing, solvents, stapling, heat sealing, hot melt, and
the like.
[0031] Optionally, recesses or slots 60 and 70 are provided at the
upper portion of each corner between the front wall panel 20 and
the side wall panels 40 and 50. Recesses 60 and 70 have spaced
apart sides and extend from an upper marginal edge of the panels
20, 40, and 50 thereinto a given length to relieve stress caused by
placing the cover 100 (FIG. 3) over the of the body portion of the
container when the cover 100 is closed. The length of the recesses
60 and 70 may be a major proportion of the width of the cover
walls, that is, the width of the walls formed by folding over
second cover sections 404, 206 and 504 over the third wall sections
208, 406, and 506. The recesses may be almost equal to the width of
the cover sections in order to provide as much relief as possible,
but for asthetic purposes, may be slightly shorter, so that when
the container is assembled, the second cover sections 206, 404, and
504 hide or obscure the recesses 60 and 70.
[0032] FIG. 2 depicts the formation of the front and sides of the
cover 100. Cover 100 is formed by Z-folding first cover side
portion 102, cover top portion 104 and second cover side portion
106, third cover section 405, third cover section 208 and third
cover section 505 are forward folded along line 45, line of
weakness 23, and line 55 so that they are juxtaposed against first
side wall panel 40, front wall panel 20, and second side wall panel
50, respectively. Adhesive is added to the inner surfaces of third
cover sections 405, 208 and 505. The adhesive may be applied in any
pattern. Second cover section 404, second cover section 206 and
outer second cover section 504 are folded back onto the adhesive,
thereby sealing the inside surfaces to create an overlap.
[0033] To finish forming the cover, the container must be formed.
The integral blank 10 is folded along crease fold lines 38, 48 and
28 with inner panel 51 adhered to inside of rear wall panel 30.
Bottom side portions 112 and 116 are folded inward along crease
fold lines 46 and 56. Adhesive is applied to the major glue flaps
and rear bottom portion 118 and bottom portion 114 are folded
inward and joined together. The adhesive may be applied in any
pattern.
[0034] Cover 100 is then formed by folding first cover section 402
and first cover section 502 inward. Adhesive is added to back cover
portion 108 in any pattern, but must also be applied to expose
areas of first cover sections 402 and 502. First cover section 204
is then secured to back cover portion 108. In one embodiment, two
strips of adhesive is applied to the outer surface of back cover
portion 108, and to side cover portions 102 and 106, the strips
being parallel to crease fold line 34.
[0035] In an embodiment, the outer surface 53 of panel 51 and the
inner surface of rear wall panel 30 (not shown) are secured
together by attachment means.
[0036] Wherever glue or adhesive is used, other methods of adhering
may be used, including tape, snap, button, hook and loop, stapling,
heat sealing, solvents, hot melt, and the like. Adhesive or glue
may be applied in areas on the major and minor flaps.
[0037] In an embodiment, the cover is formed with a double layer
overlap.
[0038] The outer surface of wall panels 30, 40, 20 and 50 may be
printed. Additionally, the inner surface may also be printed.
[0039] In one embodiment, when to container is opened, e.g., the
cover is lifted away from the body of the container, for the first
time, lines of weakness 45a, 45b, 47a, 23 and 55a, 55b, and 57a
become separated. An audible noise can be heard upon the tearing of
the land areas of the perforation lines. Presence of the audible
noise when the container is first opened indicates that the
container has not been previously opened, thereby providing a
tamper evidence feature.
[0040] A grasping member may be optionally employed to aid in the
opening of the container cover 100. If a grasping member is used,
it is may be located in a central location (e.g., central portion
of second cover section 206); this allows separation to begin from
a central position. A person can engage the grasping member and
begin separation of the container top cover 100 from the body
portion of the container. The grasping member should be of
sufficient size and geometry to readily receive at least one human
finger. Various other tools, such as a hook, can be inserted into
grasping member for separating the container top section 100 from
the container body portion. As the opening of the container
requires some force to tear the lines of weaknesses, it may be
desirable to use a heavy or rigid material for grasping member to
prevent tearing. In a one embodiment, the second cover section 206
is adhered to the inner surface of third cover portion 208 to
provide thickness and support. The grasping member may be straight,
ovoid shape, any convex or concave shape.
[0041] Additionally, upon initial opening of the container, the
lock flap and lock flap receiving member are formed. For example,
lock flap 407 articulates along crease fold line 45c. Upon closure
of cover 100, lock flap 407 engages lock flap receiving member 406,
which is attached to second cover section 404, resulting in an
audible sound, e.g., a click or a snap. Similarly, lock flap 507
engages lock flap receiving member 506, which is attached to second
cover section 504. Upon the closing of the cover, the audible
sounds created by the engagement of the lock flap and the lock flap
receiving member should occur at about the same time. Likewise,
upon opening of the cover, another audible sound occurs as lock
flaps 407 and 507 disengage from lock flap receiving members 406
and 506, respectively. It is important that 45c and 55c not tear
upon the initial opening of the container as the area immediately
above crease fold lines 45c 55c is second locking members 407 and
507.
[0042] Cover 100 (shown FIGS. 3 and 4) is formed from cover
portions 102, 104 106 and 108. Container bottom 120 is formed from
bottom portions 112, 114, 116, and 118. Container cover portions
and container bottom portions can also be referred to as flaps.
[0043] FIG. 3 shows container 12 fully assembled and unopened.
Cover 100 forms a discontinuous surface with front wall panel 20.
Upon initial opening of the container by lifting cover 100 and
separating the cover 100 as described above results in cover 100
being hingedly connected about crease score line 34 to rear wall
panel 30.
[0044] In an embodiment, second cover sections 206, 404, and 504
are approximately equal in width to front wall panel 20 and side
wall panels 40 and 50, respectively. Additionally, there may be
additional or alternate glue flap panels. A narrow panel may be
connected to the inner or outer surface of rear wall panel 30.
[0045] In an embodiment, crease fold line 24 forms an edge that may
be lifted when opening the cover. In one embodiment, as shown in
FIGS. 1-4, crease fold line 24 is straight. While FIGS. 1-4 show an
embodiment in which crease fold line 24 is straight, it is not
necessary. For example, crease fold line 24 may have a cut out
shape, e.g, sigmoidal-shaped, circular, ovoid, square, triangle,
rectangle, or any other shape desired. The cut-out shape may be
place anywhere along crease fold line 24. Usually, the cut-out
shape is in the center of crease fold line 24. In addition, crease
score line 24 may be in any shape that promotes folding along
crease fold line 24 that does not interfere with opening and
reposing function.
[0046] Container bottom section 120 (seen in FIGS. 3 and 4) is
formed from a plurality of bottom portions 112, 114, 116, 118.
Bottom side portions 112 and 116 are articulated inwardly along
crease score lines 46 and 56, respectively. In one embodiment,
bottom side portions 112 and 116 have a smaller surface area than
bottom portions 114 and 118, respectively, and rear bottom portion
118 is secured to the inner surface of bottom portion 114.
[0047] FIG. 4 shows carton 12 after initial opening. Lines of
weaknesses 45a, 45b, 47a, 23, 55a, 57a, and 55b have been broken
and no longer exist.
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