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US 2007/0163908 A1Published application
Packages for Containers
AssigneeGraphic Packaging International, Inc.
InventorRobert L. Sutherland
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Abstract
Packages are formed for holding containers that extend through a bottom panel of the package. Braces are provided for at least partially securing the containers in the package.
Claims26
A package for holding a plurality of containers, the package comprising:
- panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the package, the panels comprise a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel and a second side panel;
- at least one feature in the bottom panel for receiving and holding top portions of the container,
- the at least one feature comprising at least two apertures for receiving the top portions of the containers and a brace disposed between the apertures to engage the containers and at least partially restrain movement of the containers in the package,
- the brace comprising a first brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel and a second brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel, the first and second brace panel being interlockingly engaged to form the brace.
1 more element
A blank for forming a package for holding a plurality of containers, the blank comprising:
- panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel and a second side panel;
- at least two apertures in the bottom panel,
- a first brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel and a second brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel, the first and second brace panels being adapted for interlocking engagement with respect to one another, and the first and second brace panels being respectively positioned in the apertures.
A method of forming a package for containing a plurality of containers, the method comprising:
- providing a blank having a bottom panel, a first brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel, and a second brace panel foldably attached to the bottom panel;
- and
- forming a brace by folding the first brace panel and the second brace panel so that the brace panels are in interlocking engagement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.