Article carrier and blank therefor

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising a tubular structure formed in part by a cover panel, an engaging panel, and opposed side panels, wherein the carrier comprises an end closure structure for forming a rigid hinged connection along at least one of upper and lower end edges of the tubular structure.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising a tubular structure formed in part by a cover panel, an engaging panel, and opposed side panels, wherein the carrier comprises a gusseted end closure structure for forming a beam structure along at least one end of the tubular structure.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising a plurality of panels forming a tubular structure, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel and a bottom panel, wherein the carrier comprises a first end flap hingedly connected to the top panel and a second end flap hingedly connected to the bottom panel, and wherein a gusset, provided by a pair of hinged panels, connects between the first end flap and the second end flap.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising a main panel having an article retention structure and a second panel hingedly connected to the main panel by a fold line, the article retention structure comprising an engaging tab located proximate the fold line between the main panel and the second panel, wherein the engaging tab is defined, at least in part, by a pair of non-linear side edges defined by cuts each having a first end on the distal end edge of the engaging tab, the cuts extending from their respective first ends toward the fold line and turning away from each other as they approach the fold line, while maintaining a space from the fold line, wherein the cuts terminate at respective second ends which are spaced apart from the fold line.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising spaced apart panels including a cover panel and an engaging panel, the article carrier comprising a male locking tab, formed from the cover panel, for connecting the cover panel with the engaging panel, wherein the locking tab is hingedly connected to the cover panel along a notional fold line which extends obliquely with respect to at least one of an end edge and a side edge of the cover panel.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising an engaging panel having article engaging apertures for receiving upper portions of articles, a cover panel disposed at a position spaced above the engaging panel, and a connecting structure for connecting the cover panel with the engaging panel, wherein the engaging panel and the cover panel are formed from separate blanks respectively.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising spaced apart panels including a cover panel and an engaging panel, the article carrier comprising a male locking tab formed from the cover panel for connecting the cover panel with the engaging panel, wherein the locking tab is hingedly connected to the cover panel along a fold line, and wherein the fold line lies upon a notional line which extends obliquely with respect to at least one of an end edge and a side edge of the cover panel.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a cover panel and an engaging panel arranged to be spaced apart in a setup carrier, the blank further comprising a male locking tab formed from the cover panel for connecting the cover panel and the engaging panel, wherein the locking tab is hingedly connected to the cover panel along a notional fold line which extends obliquely with respect to at least one of an end edge and a side edge of the cover panel.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a cover panel and an engaging panel arranged to be spaced apart in a setup carrier, the blank further comprising a male locking tab formed from the cover panel for connecting the cover panel and the engaging panel, wherein the locking tab is hingedly connected to the cover panel along a fold line, and wherein the fold line lies upon a notional line which extends obliquely with respect to at least one of an end edge and a side edge of the cover panel.

A pair of blanks for forming an article carrier, comprising a first blank having an engaging panel comprising article engaging apertures for receiving upper portions of articles, and a second blank separate from the first blank, the second blank comprising a cover panel, configured to be disposed at a position spaced above the engaging panel in a set up condition, the pair of blanks comprising a connecting structure for connecting the cover panel and the engaging panel.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a pair of panels arranged to be spaced apart in a setup carrier, the pair of panels including an upper panel and a lower panel, the blank comprising a locking tab formed from the upper panel, the locking tab providing a retaining device for securing the upper panel in position above the lower panel in a locked position, wherein at least a portion of the locking tab is disposed between the upper panel and the lower panel to maintain a spacing therebetween in the locked position.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a cover panel, an engaging panel, and opposed side panels for forming a tubular structure, wherein the blank comprises a gusseted end closure structure for forming a rigid hinged connection along at least one of upper and lower end edges of the tubular structure in a set up carrier.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a cover panel, an engaging panel, and opposed side panels for forming a tubular structure, wherein the blank comprises a gusseted end closure structure for forming a beam structure along at least one end of the tubular structure in a set up carrier

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel and a bottom panel, wherein the blank comprises a first end flap hingedly connected to the top panel and a second end flap hingedly connected to the bottom panel, and wherein a gusset, provided by a pair of hinged panels, hingedly connects between the first end flap and the second end flap.

A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising a main panel having an article retention structure and a second panel hingedly connected to the main panel by a fold line, the article retention structure comprising an engaging tab located proximate the fold line between the main panel and the second panel, wherein the engaging tab comprises a pair of non-linear side edges defined by cuts each having a first end on the distal end edge of the engaging tab, the cuts extending from their respective first ends toward the fold line and turning away from each other as they approach the fold line, while maintaining a space from the fold line, wherein the cuts terminate at respective second ends which are spaced apart from the fold line.

An article carrier for engaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising spaced apart panels including an upper panel and a lower panel, and a handle structure formed in part from the upper panel and in part from the lower panel, the handle structure comprising a cushioning flap, formed from the upper panel and folded into a gap between the upper and lower panels, wherein the cushioning flap provides a locking tab, the locking tab provides a retaining device securing the upper panel in position above the lower panel.