Convertible wrap around container
AssigneeWestRock Shared Services, LLC
InventorDavid G. Couture
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Abstract
A container includes a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another, wrapping around an interior space configured for containing product. Two of the plurality of panels cooperate to form a top wall of the interior space. A respective end flap is foldably connected to each of the two panels of the top wall. The end flaps cooperate to form a portion of an end wall that forms a lateral bound of the interior space. Each end flap is connected to its respective panel of the top wall with a line of weakness configured to be broken to allow conversion of the top wall wherein the two panels of the top wall are opened for access to the interior space.
Claims20
A container comprising:
- a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another, wrapping around an interior space configured for containing product, wherein two of the plurality of panels cooperate to form a top wall of the interior space;
- and
- a respective end flap foldably connected to each of the two panels of the top wall, wherein the end flaps cooperate to form a portion of an end wall that forms a lateral bound of the interior space, wherein each end flap is connected to its respective panel of the top wall with a line of weakness configured to be broken to allow conversion of the top wall wherein the two panels of the top wall are opened for access to the interior space.
A blank for forming a container comprising:
- a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another, configured to wrap around an interior space for containing product, wherein two of the plurality of panels are configured to cooperate to form a top wall of the interior space;
- and
- a respective end flap foldably connected to each of the two panels of the top wall, wherein the end flaps are configured to cooperate to form a portion of an end wall that forms a lateral bound of the interior space, wherein each end flap is connected to its respective panel of the top wall with a line of weakness configured to be broken to allow conversion of the top wall wherein the two panels of the top wall are opened for access to the interior space.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.