Sheet dispenser and carton for making a sheet dispenser
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorGerald James Keberlein
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Abstract
A sheet dispenser and a method of making a sheet dispenser is disclosed. A carton may be adapted for storing and displaying stacked sheet materials, such as napkins, paper towels, facial tissues, and other absorbent products that may be used in home or a commercial setting. A carton or napkin holder may comprise a one-piece blank which is adapted to be folded, resulting in a carton having a bottom panel, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The sidewalls may be secured in place by fixing them to the bottom panel.
Claims30
A carton adapted for storing and displaying stacked sheet material, the carton comprising a one-piece blank adapted to be folded in a manner resulting in a carton having
- (a) a bottom panel with a first edge and a second edge,
- (b) a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom panel being joined to the first side wall along the first edge, the bottom panel being joined to the second side wall along the second edge;
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- (c) a first flap extending from the first side wall over at least a portion of the bottom panel and adapted to be secured to the bottom panel.
A carton adapted for storing and displaying stacked sheet material, the carton comprising a one-piece blank adapted to be folded in a manner resulting in a carton having
- (a) a bottom panel with a first edge and a second edge,
- (b) a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom panel being joined to the first side wall along the first edge, and the bottom panel being joined to the second side wall along the second edge;
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- (c) a first flap and a second flap extending from the first side wall and second side wall respectively, the first and second flaps being configured for extending over and being affixed to the bottom panel, wherein the first and second side walls are erected.
A sheet material dispenser, comprising:
- (a) a bottom panel having a first edge and a second edge,
- (b) a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom panel being joined to the first side wall at the first edge and the second side wall at the second edge;
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- (c) first and second tabs positioned along the first and second edges of the bottom panel, respectively, the tabs being adapted to assist in maintaining erect the first and second side walls, thereby facilitating containment of stacked sheet material for transport or display.
A system for transporting and displaying sheet material in a three-sided carton, the system comprising:
- (a) a bottom panel having a first edge and a second edge,
- (b) a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom panel being joined to the first side wall at the first edge and the second side wall at the second edge, the first and second side walls being held generally erect;
- (c) sheet material stacked upon the bottom panel, said sheet material being positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall;
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- (d) a removable outer protective covering configured to encase the carton.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.