Closure clasp for a gable-topped food carton
OwnerAnthony Bertoneinventor
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Abstract
A gable top food container provided with a plastic closure device to facilitate opening and reclosure of the folded pour spout. Strips of polyethylene are adhered to the outer spout folds along the top ridge of the container by adhesive or heat sealing. Outer ends of the two strips have cooperating aperture and tongue structures to releasably hold the ends together. The strips facilitate the initial unsealing of and opening of the container and permit it to be effectively resealed after each usage.
Claims4
A closure clasp device for a gable topped food carton wherein said carton has a pour spout, spout folds, said folds having outer edges, and folded flaps forming a gable top with a vertical ridge, said outer edges of said spout of said gable top having strips of plastic permanently secured laterally to said folded flaps, outer ends of said strips opposed to each other, said outer ends of said strips having snap together means for resealably securing said outer ends of said strips to each other, thereby sealing said spout shut.
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