Web layout for carton blanks
AssigneeGraphic Packaging International, Inc.
InventorKevin Thum
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Abstract
A web of material for forming at least one carton for containing a product. The web comprises a grain direction and at least one blank comprising a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels comprises at least a first panel foldably connected to a second panel along a fold line. The fold line extends in an oblique direction with respect to the grain direction of the web.
Claims24
A web of material for forming at least one carton for holding at least one article, the web comprises:
- a grain direction;
- and
- at least one blank at least partially defined in the web, the at least one blank comprising a plurality of panels and having at least a longitudinal direction that extends in an oblique direction with respect to the grain direction of the web.
A method of forming a web of material, the method comprising:
- obtaining a web of material comprising a grain direction;
- and
- forming at least one blank in the web so that the at least one blank comprises a plurality of panels and has at least a longitudinal direction that extends in an oblique direction with respect to the grain direction of the web.
A method of forming at least one carton for holding at least one article, the method comprising:
- obtaining a web of material comprising a grain direction;
- forming at least one blank in the web so that the at least one blank comprises a plurality of panels and has at least a longitudinal direction that extends in an oblique direction with respect to the grain direction of the web;
- separating the at least one blank from the web;
- and
- forming the at least one carton from the at least one blank.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.