Reinforced box, combination of raw parts to form a reinforced box, and method for forming a reinforced box.

Abstract

A reinforced carton includes a carton and a reinforcement construct in at least partial face-to- face contact with a portion of the carton. The carton includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, a plurality of end flaps in at least partially overlapping relation to form at least one closed end of the carton, and handle features at least partially forming a handle of the reinforced carton. The reinforcement construct includes a central panel and handle features at least partially forming the handle of the reinforced carton, the handle features of the reinforcement construct including at least one handle reinforcement flap foldably connected to the central panel, the handle features of the carton are aligned with the handle features of the reinforcement construct.

Description

1 / 39 Reinforced box, combination of raw pieces to form a Reinforced box, and method for forming a reinforced box. CROSS-REFERENCE ON RELATED REQUEST

[00001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 451,267, filed March 10, 2023. Incorporation by Reference

[00002] The disclosure of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 451,267, filed March 10, 2023, is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as if set forth in its entirety. BACKGROUND

[00003] This disclosure generally refers to boxes for containing beverage containers or other types of items. More specifically, this disclosure refers to boxes configured with handle features that facilitate the even distribution of stress across portions of the box when carried by a user. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[00004] According to one aspect, the disclosure is generally directed to a reinforced box comprising a box and a reinforcing construct in direct contact, at least partially, with a portion of the box. The box comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the box, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel, a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to a respective panel of the Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 10 / 86 2 / 39 plurality of box panels and at least partially overlapping to form at least one closed end of the box and handle features forming at least partially a handle of the reinforced box. The reinforcing construct comprises a central panel and handle features forming at least partially the handle of the reinforced box, the handle features of the reinforcing construct comprising at least one handle reinforcement tab connected in a foldable manner to the central panel, the handle features of the box are aligned with the handle features of the reinforcing construct.

[00005] According to another aspect, the disclosure is generally directed to a combination of blanks to form a reinforced box, the combination of blanks comprising a box blank to form a box and a reinforcing blank to form a reinforcing construct to be in direct contact at least partially with a portion of the box formed from the box blank.The box blank comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the box formed from the box blank, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel, a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the box blank and positioned at least partially overlapping to form at least one closed end of the box formed from the box blank, and handle features forming at least partially a handle of the reinforced box formed from the combination of blanks. The reinforcing blank comprises a central panel. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 11 / 86 3 / 39 and handle features forming at least partially the handle of the reinforced box formed from the combination of blanks, the handle features of the reinforcing blank comprising at least one handle reinforcement tab connected in a foldable manner to the center panel, the handle features of the box blank are to be aligned with the handle features of the reinforcing blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks.

[00006] According to another aspect, the disclosure is generally directed to a method for forming a reinforced box, the method comprising obtaining a box blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel, a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the box blank and handle features. The method further comprises obtaining a reinforcing blank comprising a central panel and handle features comprising at least one handle reinforcing tab foldably connected to the central panel.The method further comprises folding the plurality of panels of the box blank at least partially around an interior of the reinforced box, forming a reinforcing construct from the box blank, positioning the reinforcing construct in direct contact at least partially with a portion of the box, aligning the handle features of the box with the handle features of the reinforcing construct to form a handle of the reinforced box, and at least partially overlapping the plurality of end tabs of the box blank to form at least one closed end of the reinforced box. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 12 / 86 4 / 39

[00007] Those skilled in the art will understand the advantages stated above and other advantages and benefits of various additional embodiments by reading the detailed description of the embodiments below with reference to the drawing figures listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[00008] In accordance with common practice, the various features of the drawings discussed below are not necessarily drawn to scale. The dimensions of various features and elements in the drawings may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly illustrate the modalities of disclosure.

[00009] Fig. 1 is a plan view of an external surface of a box blank for forming a box according to a first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00010] Fig. 1A is an enlarged view of a portion of the raw piece in Fig. 1.

[00011] Fig. 2 is a plan view of an external surface of a raw reinforcing piece to form a reinforcing construct according to the first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00012] Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a partial formation of a system including a box formed from the blank of Fig. 1 and a reinforcement construct formed from the blank of Fig. 2 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00013] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a system including a box formed from the blank piece of Fig. 1 and a reinforcing construct formed from the blank piece of Fig. 2 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 13 / 86 5 / 39

[00014] Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing an activation of handle features of the system of Fig. 4 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00015] Fig. 6 is a plan view of an external surface of a blank box piece to form a box according to a second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00016] Fig. 6A is an enlarged view of a portion of the raw piece in Fig. 6.

[00017] Fig. 7 is a plan view of an external surface of a raw reinforcing piece to form a reinforcing construct according to the second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00018] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a system including a box formed from the blank piece of Fig. 6 and a reinforcing construct formed from the blank piece of Fig. 7 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00019] Fig. 9 is a perspective view, separated by parts, of a portion of the system in Fig. 8, according to the second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00020] Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing an activation of handle resources of the system of Fig. 8 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00021] Corresponding parts are called corresponding reference numbers in all drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00022] This disclosure generally refers to boxes containing items, for example, containers such as bottles, cans, etc. The items may be used, for example, to package food and beverages. The articles may be Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 14 / 86 6 / 39 made of materials suitable in composition for packaging the particular food or beverage item, and the materials include, but are not limited to, aluminum and / or other metals; glass; plastics such as PET, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, PVC, EVOH and Nylon; and the like; or any combination thereof.

[00023] The boxes according to this disclosure may accommodate items of any shape. For illustrative purposes and not to limit the scope of the disclosure, the following detailed description describes beverage containers (e.g., aluminum cans or glass beverage bottles) as arranged within the box embodiments. In this descriptive report, the terms inside, outside, bottom, bottom, top, and top indicate specific orientations with respect to fully erect and vertical boxes.

[00024] As described in this document, the boxes may be formed by several overlapping panels and / or end tabs. Such panels and / or end tabs may be designated in terms relative to each other, for example, first, second, third, etc., in sequential or non-sequential reference, without departing from disclosure.

[00025] Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the outer surface 101 of a first blank or box blank, usually indicated in 103, which can be obtained to form a box 105 (Fig. 4) according to a first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 1A is an enlarged view of a portion of the blank 103.

[00026] As described in this document, box 105 can be used to house a plurality of articles within 107 thereof, such as containers in the form of containers of Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 15 / 86 7 / 39 beverages C (Fig. 10), the containers may be beverage bottles, for example, bottles made of glass or metal, and having upper portions that include a neck portion at least partially tapered intersecting a flange that supports at least partially a cap. In other embodiments, the containers may be beverage cans or other suitable type and size of container.

[00027] As shown in Fig. 5, support 105 is dimensioned to contain or support eight containers C in four rows of five containers, but it will be understood that support 105 can be dimensioned and shaped to contain containers of a different or equal quantity in more than one layer and / or in different row / column arrangements (e.g., 1x6, 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6, 3x3, 3x4, 2x5, 3x6, 2x6x2, 3x5, 3x4, 4x5, 2x9, 2x6, 4x4, 4x5, 4x6, etc.).

[00028] As also described in this document, the box 105 can be supplied together with a reinforcement construct 305 (Fig. 3) formed from a raw reinforcement piece 303 (Fig. 2) to form a reinforced system or box 110 (Fig. 4). The reinforced box 110 can be supplied with one or more containers C as a package 112.

[00029] With continued reference to Fig. 1, the blank 103 may have a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2 and a plurality of panels to extend at least partially around an interior 107 of the box 105 formed from the blank 103. As described in this document, the interior 107 of the box 105 formed from the blank 103 may also be the interior 107 of the reinforced box 110.

[00030] The plurality of panels may include a bottom panel 121, a rear panel 123 connected in a foldable manner. Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 16 / 86 8 / 39 to the bottom panel 121 on a side fold line 125, a top panel 127 foldably connected to the back panel 123 on a side fold line 129 and a front panel 131 foldably connected to the top panel 127 on a side fold line 133.

[00031] A first rear corner panel 135 can be foldably connected to the rear panel 123 on a curved fold line 137, the rear corner panel 135 at least partially set between the curved fold line 137 and a curved fold line 139.

[00032] A second rear corner panel 141 can be foldably connected to the rear panel 123 on a curved fold line 143 so that the rear corner panel 141 can be at least partially set between the curved fold line 143 and a curved fold line 145.

[00033] Similarly, a first front corner panel 147 can be foldably connected to the front panel 131 on a curved fold line 149 such that the corner panel 147 is at least partially set between the curved fold line 149 and a curved fold line 151.

[00034] Furthermore, a second front corner panel 153 can be foldably connected to the front panel 131 on a curved fold line 155 such that the corner panel 153 is at least partially set between the curved fold line 155 and a curved fold line 157.

[00035] A plurality of end tabs may be foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the blank 103 and the box 105 formed therefrom and may include a first bottom end tab 159 foldably connected to the panel Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 17 / 86 9 / 39 bottom 121 on a longitudinal fold line 161. A first rear end flap 163 can be foldably connected to the corner panel 135 on the curved fold line 139 and can be foldably connected to the rear panel 123 on an oblique fold line 165 which is interrupted by the curved fold lines 137, 139. A first top end flap 167 can be foldably connected to the top panel 127 on a longitudinal fold line 169. A first front end flap 171 can be foldably connected to the corner panel 147 on the curved fold line 151 and can be foldably connected to the front panel 131 on an oblique fold line 173 which is interrupted by the curved fold lines 149, 151.

[00036] Similarly, a second bottom end flap 175 can be foldably connected to the bottom panel 121 on a longitudinal fold line 177, a second rear end flap 179 can be foldably connected to the corner panel 141 on the curved fold line 145 and can be foldably connected to the rear panel 123 on an oblique fold line 181 which is interrupted by the curved fold lines 143, 145, a second top end flap 183 can be foldably connected to the top panel 127 on a longitudinal fold line 185 and a second front end flap 184 can be foldably connected to the corner panel 153 on the curved fold line 157 and can be foldably connected to the front panel 131 on an oblique fold line 187 which is interrupted by the curved fold lines 155, 157.

[00037] In this respect, end tabs 159, 163, 167, 171 may extend along a marginal portion of the Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 18 / 86 10 / 39 raw piece 103 to form at least partially a first closed end 115 of the box 105 formed from the raw piece 103 and the end tabs 175, 179, 183, 184 may extend along an opposite marginal portion of the blank 103 to form at least partially a second closed end 117 of the box 105 formed from the blank 103. It will be understood that the ends 115, 117 of the box 105 may also be the ends 115, 117 of the reinforced box 110.

[00038] As shown, end tabs 163, 171, 179, 185 may be provided with a respective hinged feature 186 at least partially separable from a respective end flap in a respective oblique cut 188 and at least partially connected in a foldable manner to a respective end flap in a respective oblique fold line 190.

[00039] A fastening tab 189 can be foldably connected to the bottom panel 121 on a side bending line 191. In some embodiments, the fastening tab 189 can be an end tab of a plurality of end tabs, but the fastening tab 189 can be considered a panel of a plurality of panels without deviating from the disclosure.

[00040] As shown, a side bending line 158 can divide the back panel 123, corner panels 135, 141 and end tabs 163, 179 and a side bending line. 160 can divide the front panel 131, the corner panels 147, 153 and the end tabs 171, 184. As further described in this document, the bend lines 158, 160 can facilitate the assembly of the box 105 from the blank 103.

[00041] The raw piece 103 and the box 105 formed from Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 19 / 86 11 / 39 of the same may also include handle features 194 to form at least a portion of a handle 109 of the reinforced case 110. As shown in Fig. 1A, the handle features 194 may include a handle grip portion 195 at least partially set in the top panel 127 between a pair of weakening lines 197, 199.

[00042] The weakening line 197, as shown, may include a generally lateral segment 197a and a pair of generally oblique segments 197b, 197c that extend from the respective endpoints of segment 197a. Similarly, the weakening line 199 may include a generally lateral segment 199a and a pair of generally oblique segments 199b, 199c that extend away from the respective endpoints of segment 199a.

[00043] The endpoints of the weakening lines 197, 199, as shown, may intersect a respective handle fastening feature 201 that is at least partially separable from the top panel 127 in a respective pair of spaced side cuts 203 and that is at least partially foldable connected to the top panel 127 in a respective pair of spaced longitudinal fold lines 205 that intersect the respective cuts 203.

[00044] A pair of weakening lines 207, 209 may extend from the respective handle fastening features 201 through the bend line 169 and at least partially to the end tab 167 to define a first handle end portion 211 of the handle features 194. The weakening line 207 may include a generally curved segment 207a extending from the respective handle fastening feature 201 to the bend line 169 and a generally curved segment Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 20 / 86 12 / 39 lateral 207b extending from fold line 167 to a generally curved segment 207c having the overall configuration of a relief cut.

[00045] Similarly, the weakening line 209 may include a generally curved segment 209a extending from the respective handle fastening features 201 to the bend line 169 and a generally lateral segment 209b extending from the bend line 167 to a generally curved segment 209c having the general configuration of a relief cut.

[00046] As also shown, a pair of weakening lines 213, 215 may extend from the respective handle fastening features 201 through the bend line 185 and at least partially to the end tab 183 to define a second handle end portion 217 of the handle features 194. The weakening line 213 may include a generally curved segment 213a extending from the respective handle fastening feature 201 to the bend line 185 and a generally lateral segment 213b extending from the bend line 185 to a generally curved segment 213c having the general configuration of an embossed cut.

[00047] Similarly, the weakening line 215 may include a generally curved segment 215a extending from the respective handle fastening feature to the bend line 185 and a generally lateral segment 215b extending from the bend line 185 to a generally curved segment 215c having the general configuration of a relief cut.

[00048] In this regard, weakening lines 207, 209, 213, 215 are positioned extending away from Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 21 / 86 13 / 39 portion of handle 195.

[00049] As shown, handle tabs 216, 219 can be provided adjacent to the handle grip portion 195. The handle tab 216 may include a proximal portion 221 foldably connected to the handle grip portion 195 in segment 197a of the weakening line 197 and a distal portion 225 separably connected to the proximal portion 221 in a wave slice 227 (e.g., a slice having curved portions in the general form of a sinusoidal or other waveform). The distal portion 225 of the handle tab 216 may be foldably and / or separably connected to the top panel 127 in a lateral weakening line 229.

[00050] Similarly, the handle tab 219 may include a proximal portion 231 connected in a foldable manner to the handle grip portion 195 in segment 199a of the weakening line 199 and a distal portion 235 connected in a separable manner to the proximal portion 231 in a wave slice 237, with the distal portion 235 of the handle tab 219 being connected in a foldable and / or separable manner to the top panel 127 in a lateral weakening line 239.

[00051] In this respect, the handle features 194 of the blank part 103 and the box 105 formed from the same can be at least partially defined in the top panel 121 and the end tabs 167, 183, although a different arrangement of handle features can be provided without departing from disclosure.

[00052] With continuous reference to Figs. 1 and 1A, the blank piece 103 and the box 105 formed from it may include container retention features 166 for receiving at least partially a portion of a respective container. Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 22 / 86 14 / 39 C of the plurality of containers C.

[00053] In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of container retention features 166 may be at least partially defined on one or both end tabs 167 and top panel 127, and a pair of container retention features 166 may be at least partially defined on one or both end tabs 185 and top panel 127.

[00054] Each container retaining feature 166, as shown, may include a container retaining tab 241 defined by a generally curved cut 243 that may intersect and / or extend through the respective bend line 169, 185. A pair of container retaining tabs 245, 247 may be separably connected to the respective container retaining tab 241 in the cut 243 and may be separably connected to each other in a respective side cut 249.

[00055] The respective container retaining tabs 245 can be connected in a separable and / or foldable manner to the respective end tabs 167, 183 in a respective weakening line having a generally lateral segment 251a, a generally oblique segment 251b and a generally curved segment 251c. Similarly, the respective container retaining tabs 247 can be connected in a separable and / or foldable manner to the respective end tabs 167, 183 in a respective weakening line having a generally lateral segment 253a, a generally oblique segment 253b and a generally curved segment 253c.

[00056] The blank part 103 and the box 105 formed from it may further include dispenser features 111 to form a dispenser 113. The dispenser features 111 may include a dispenser panel 255 having a front portion 257 Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 23 / 86 15 / 39 at least partially defined by a pair of longitudinal tear lines spaced 259, 261 extending from fold line 133 to longitudinal fold line 160. The dispenser panel 255 may also have a top portion 263 at least partially defined by a pair of oblique tear lines 265, 267 extending from fold line 133 to a side fold line 275.

[00057] An access flap 271, as shown, can be at least partially defined by a generally rounded support-shaped cut 273 that crosses the fold line 275 so that the access flap 271 is foldably connected to the dispenser panel 255 at the fold line 275.

[00058] Returning to Fig. 2, the outer surface 301 of the reinforcing blank 303 is illustrated. As described in this document, the reinforcing blank 303 can be supplied in combination with the box blank 103, so that the reinforced box 110 can be formed from it.

[00059] As shown, the gross reinforcing piece 303 may have longitudinal axis L1 and lateral axis L1 and may include a reinforcing panel or central panel 321. A plurality of end tabs may be at least partially foldable connected to the central panel 321 and may include a rear end tab 323 at least partially foldable connected to the central panel 321 in a plurality of lateral weakening lines 325, a front end tab 327 at least partially foldable connected to the central panel 321 in a plurality of lateral weakening lines 329, a first end tab 331 foldable connected to the central panel 321 in a plurality of longitudinal weakening lines 333 and Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 24 / 86 16 / 39 a second end flap 335 connected in a foldable manner to the central panel 321 in a plurality of longitudinal weakening lines 337.

[00060] As shown, the respective pluralities of weakening lines 325, 329, 333, 337 may include two or more (e.g., three, as illustrated) spaced and parallel weakening lines that may have one or more discontinuities along them. It will be understood that the gross reinforcing piece 303 and the reinforcing construct 305 formed from it may have a different arrangement of panels, end tabs and / or weakening lines without departing from disclosure.

[00061] The blank part 303 and the construct 305 formed from it may include handle features 341 which may include a handle portion 343 at least partially set in the center panel 321 between a pair of weakening lines 345, 347. The weakening line 345, as shown, may include a generally lateral segment 345a and a pair of generally oblique segments 345b, 345c that extend away from segment 345a and at least partially into the respective end tabs 331, 335.

[00062] Similarly, the weakening line 347 may include a generally lateral segment 347a and a pair of generally oblique segments 347b, 347c that extend away from segment 347a and at least partially into the respective end tabs 331, 335.

[00063] In this regard, the handle grip portion 343 may be at least partially defined in the central panel 321 between the respective portions of the weakening lines 345, 347, a first handle end portion 348 may be Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 25 / 86 17 / 39 at least partially defined on end tab 331 and center panel 321 between the respective portions of weakening lines 345, 347 and a second handle end portion 350 may be at least partially defined on end tab 335 and center panel 231 between the respective portions of weakening lines 345, 347.

[00064] The handle features 341 of the blank part 303 and the construct 305 formed from the same may also include a pair of handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 at least partially set in the center panel 321.

[00065] As shown, the handle reinforcement tab 349 (broadly, first handle reinforcement tab or second handle reinforcement tab) can be at least partially foldably connected to the handle grip portion 343 in segment 345a of the weakening line 345 and can be at least partially separable from it in the respective segments 345b, 345c. The handle reinforcement tab 349 (broadly, first handle reinforcement tab or second handle reinforcement tab) can further be defined and separable from the center panel 321 in a section 353 having a longitudinal segment 353a extending from segment 345b of the weakening line 345, a lateral segment 353b extending from segment 353a, an oblique segment 353c extending from segment 353b, a lateral segment 353d extending from segment 353c, an oblique segment 353e extending from segment 353d, a lateral segment 353f extending from segment 353e, and a segment longitudinal 353g extending from lateral segment 353f to segment 345c of weakening line 345.

[00066] Similarly, the handle reinforcement tab 351 can be at least partially connected in a foldable manner to the portion of Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 26 / 86 18 / 39 handle grip 343 in segment 347a of the weakening line 347 and may be at least partially separable from it in the respective segments 347b, 347c. The handle reinforcement tab may be further defined and separable from the center panel 321 in a section 355 having a longitudinal segment 355a extending from segment 347b of the weakening line 347, a lateral segment 355b extending from segment 355a, an oblique segment 355c extending from segment 355b, a lateral segment 355d extending from segment 355c, an oblique segment 355e extending from segment 355d, a lateral segment 355f extending from segment 355e, and a longitudinal segment 355g extending from lateral segment 355f to segment 347c of the weakening line 347.

[00067] The blank part 303 and the construct 305 formed from it may further include container retention features 357 which include respective pairs of container retention openings 359 at least partially defined in the respective end tabs 331, 335. In some embodiments, the container retention openings 359 may extend at least partially into the center panel 321.

[00068] In addition, the blank part 303 and the construct 305 formed from it may include dispenser features 361 which may include a dispenser panel 363 having a front portion 365 at least partially defined by a pair of spaced longitudinal tear lines 367, 369 which extend from a free edge of the end tab 327 to the plurality of fold lines 329 so as to interrupt the plurality of fold lines 329. The panel Dispenser 363 may also have a top portion 371, at least partially. Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 27 / 86 19 / 39 defined by a pair of oblique tear lines 373, 375 extending from fold lines 32 9 to a side fold line 377.

[00069] An access flap 379, as shown, can be at least partially defined by a generally rounded support-shaped cut 381 that crosses the fold line 377 so that the access flap 379 is foldably connected to the dispenser panel 363 at the fold line 377.

[00070] As described in this document, the handle features 341 of the blank 303 and the construct 305 formed from it are to be at least partially aligned with the handle features 194 of the blank 103 and the box 105 formed from it when the reinforced box 110 is formed; the container retention features 357 of the blank 303 and the construct 305 formed from it are to be at least partially aligned with the container retention features 166 of the blank 103 and the box 105 formed from it when the reinforced box 110 is formed; and the dispenser features 361 of the blank 303 and the construct 305 formed from it are to be at least partially aligned with the dispenser features 111 of the blank 103 and the box 105 formed from it when the reinforced box 110 is formed.

[00071] With further reference to Figs. 3 and 4, according to one embodiment, the blank construction piece 103 can be positioned with its outer surface 101 on a support surface and with its inner surface 102 facing upwards. In such an arrangement, the blank reinforcement piece 303 can be positioned with its outer surface 301 in at least partial direct contact with the surface. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 28 / 86 20 / 39 internal 102 of the raw construction piece 103 and with an internal surface 302 of the reinforcing raw piece 303 facing upwards.

[00072] Before such positioning of the construction blank 303 in relation to the box blank 103, the handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 may be at least partially separated from the center panel 321 of the construction blank 303 in the respective portions of the respective weakening lines 353, 355, 357 and folded in the respective segments 345a, 347a of the respective weakening lines 345, 347 so that a respective handle reinforcement tab 349, 351 may be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the respective portions of the handle portion 343 and handle end portions 348, 350 so that the handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 are positioned between the center panel 321 of the construction blank 303 and the top panel 127 of the raw piece from box 103.

[00073] In one embodiment, the handle reinforcement tab 349 can be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion 343 and handle end portions 348, 350, and the handle reinforcement tab 351 can be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the handle reinforcement tab 349 so as to also be in at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion 195 and handle end portions 211, 217 of the box blank 103 / box 105. In another embodiment, the handle reinforcement tab 351 can be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion 343 and handle end portions 348, 350, and the handle reinforcement tab 349 can be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the handle reinforcement tab 351 so as to also Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 29 / 86 21 / 39 being in direct contact, at least partially, with the handle grip portion 195 and the handle end portions 211, 217 of the box blank 103 / box 105.

[00074] The center panel 321 of the reinforcing blank 303 can generally be aligned with the top panel 127 of the constructor blank 103, so that the end tab 331 of the reinforcing blank 303 is generally aligned with the end tab 167 of the constructor blank 103, so that the end tab 335 of the reinforcing blank 303 is generally aligned with the end tab 183 of the constructor blank 103, so that the front end tab 327 of the reinforcing blank 303 is at least partially aligned with the front panel 131 of the constructor blank 103, and so that the rear end tab 323 of the reinforcing blank 303 is at least partially aligned with the rear panel 123 of the constructor blank 103.

[00075] In such an arrangement, the back panel 123 can be folded along the fold line 158, so that a portion of the back panel 123 is folded into at least partial direct contact with a portion of itself, so that the bottom panel 121 is brought into at least partial direct contact with a respective portion of the center panel 321 of the blank construction piece 303 and so that the fastening tab 189 is brought into at least partial direct contact with a portion of the front panel 131.

[00076] Subsequently, a portion of the front panel 131 can be folded along the fold line 160 in direct contact, at least partially, with another portion of the front panel 131 and the fastening tab 189. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 30 / 86 22 / 39

[00077] Such an arrangement may be considered a partially folded arrangement of the raw piece 103 and / or a collapsed configuration of the box 105 / reinforced box 110.

[00078] Subsequently, the top panel 131 and the bottom panel 121 can be positioned in a generally spaced and parallel relationship, with the front panel 131 and the rear panel 123 extending from the top panel 131 to the bottom panel 121 in a generally spaced and parallel relationship. The fastening tab 189 can be positioned in direct contact, at least partially, with the front panel 131. Such an arrangement can be achieved by folding the plurality of panels of the blank 103 / box 105 along one or more of the bend lines 125, 129, 133, 158, 160, 191.

[00079] Such an arrangement may be considered an open sleeve configuration of the box 105 / reinforced box 110, in which the interior 107 of the box 105 / reinforced box 110 is accessible, for example, to receive one or more containers C therein. In some embodiments, one or more containers C may be positioned inside 107 of the box 105 / reinforced box 110 through one or both open ends of the box 105 / reinforced box 110, for example, through one or more actuated loading arms / pushers and / or transport mechanisms.

[00080] Corner tabs 135, 147 can be folded along their respective fold lines 137, 149, end tabs 163, 171 can be folded along their respective fold lines 139, 165, 151 and 173, end tab 159 can be folded upwards along fold line 161 and end tab 167 can be folded downwards along fold line 169 in direct contact, at least partially, with the respective portions of end tabs 159, 163, 171 to form the first end. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 31 / 86 23 / 39 closed 115 of the box 105 / reinforced box 110.

[00081] Similarly, corner tabs 141, 153 can be folded along their respective fold lines 143, 155, end tabs 179, 184 can be folded along their respective fold lines 145, 181, 157, 187, end tab 175 can be folded upwards along fold line 177 and end tab 183 can be folded downwards along fold line 185 in direct contact, at least partially, with the respective portions of end tabs 175, 179, 185 to form the second closed end 117 of box 105 / reinforced box 110.

[00082] It will be understood that the above-described arrangement of end tabs can be at least partially facilitated by the movement of one or more respective articulated features 186 in relation to the remainder of a respective end tab, a respective oblique cut 188 and / or a respective oblique fold line 190.

[00083] In the above-mentioned closed-end arrangement of the 105 / reinforced 110 box, the corner panel 135 extends obliquely between the rear panel 123 and the first closed end 115, the corner panel 147 extends between the front panel 131 and the closed end 115, the corner panel 141 extends between the rear panel 123 and the closed end 117, and the corner panel 153 extends between the front panel 131 and the closed end 117.

[00084] In the course of forming the above-identified arrangement of box 105 / reinforced box 110, folding the front panel 131 of the blank 103 / box 105 along the fold line 133 can cause the end flap 327 of the blank 303 / construct 305 to fold down along multiple fold lines 329, folding the rear panel 123 of Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 32 / 86 24 / 39 raw part 103 / box 105 on fold line 129 can cause end flap 323 of raw part 303 / construct 305 to fold down on multiple fold lines 325, folding end flap 167 of raw part 103 / box 105 on fold line 169 can cause end flap 331 to fold at least partially down on multiple fold lines 333, and folding end flap 183 of raw part 103 / box 105 on fold line 185 can cause end flap 335 to fold at least partially down on multiple fold lines 337 to form construct 305 of raw part 303.

[00085] It will be understood that the above-described arrangement of box 105 and construct 305, including associated panels, end tabs, features, etc., can be at least partially maintained with one or more applications of an adhesive, such as glue.

[00086] The container retention features of the box 105 and the construct 305 can engage / receive the respective portions of the containers C after the formation of the reinforced box 110. In particular, the containers C adjacent to the respective ends 115, 117 of the box 105 / reinforced box 110 can be at least partially received through the respective container retention openings 359 in the construct 305 and one or more portions of the container retention features 166 of the box 105 aligned above them. In particular, the upper portions of the respective containers C, for example, near a respective lid and / or neck thereof, can press against the respective container retention tabs 241 and the container retention tabs 245, 247 can be at least partially separated from the top panel 121, the tabs of Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 33 / 86 25 / 39 end 166, 183 and / or among themselves on the respective weakening lines 249, 251a, 251b, 251c, 253a, 253b, 253c.

[00087] In this regard, the respective container retention tabs 241 and the respective container retention tabs 245, 247 may move at least partially outwards relative to the interior 107 of the reinforced box 110 by engaging the respective portions of the respective containers C against it. In some embodiments, the container retention tabs 241 and the container retention tabs 245, 247 may provide a barrier or buffer between the respective portions of the respective containers C and objects that may impact the containers C, may minimize the profile of protruding portions of containers C that may capture objects around the reinforced box 110, etc.

[00088] With further reference to Fig. 5, in order to engage the handle 109 of the reinforced box 110, for example, to lift, carry or move the reinforced box 110, a user may engage the handle tabs 216, 219 to access the interior 107 of the reinforced box 110. For example, in one embodiment, a user may engage one or more of his fingers against one of the handle tabs 216, 219, for example, so as to cause a respective proximal portion 221, 231 thereof to separate at least partially from the respective distal portion thereof 225, 235 at the respective cut 227, 237, and the user may engage the other of the handle tabs 216, 219 with one or more of his fingers with the same effect.

[00089] In this regard, the user's fingers can be inserted through the respective openings formed by the at least partial separation of the respective handle tabs 216, 219 of the housing 105 as described above. For example, the engagement Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 34 / 86 26 / 39 mentioned above of the handle tabs 216, 219 by a user may cause the respective proximal portions 221, 231 to fold at least partially downwards at the respective fold lines 197a, 199a and may cause the respective distal portions 225, 235 to fold at least partially downwards at the respective fold lines 229, 239.

[00090] The user can thus wrap their fingers around a multi-layered structure, for example, four layers, formed by the arrangement of, in order from top to bottom: the handle grip portion 195 of the box 105; the overlapping handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 (optionally, in any order); and the handle grip portion 343 of the construct 305.

[00091] In some embodiments, the proximal portions 221, 231 of the respective handle tabs 216, 219 of the box 205 may be at least partially folded in an overlapping arrangement with a portion of one or more of the handle grip portion 195, handle grip portion 343 and reinforcing tabs 349, 351.

[00092] Consequently, the handle 109 of the reinforced case 110 is provided with a reinforced gripping structure over which the user can wrap a portion of their hand and / or fingers, for example, for comfort (so as to avoid pinching), to provide multiple layers of material to prevent the occurrence and spread of tears along the handle 109 and / or other portions of the reinforced case 110, etc. Such an arrangement can avoid the use of other handle reinforcement structures.

[00093] After further elevation of handle 109, the handle end portion 211 of box 105 and the handle end portion 348 of construct 305 aligned below may at least partially separate from their respective top panel 121 Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 35 / 86 27 / 39 and end tab 167 and top panel 121 and center panel 321 and end tab 331 in the respective portions of the respective weakening lines 207, 209, 345, 347.

[00094] Similarly, handle end portion 217 of box 105 and handle end portion 350 of construct 305 aligned below them may at least partially separate from the respective top panel 121 and end tab 183 and from the top panel 121 and the center panel 321 and end tab 345 in the respective portions of the respective weakening lines 213, 215, 345, 347.

[00095] In this regard, separating the respective handle end portions 211, 217, 348, 350 from the rest of the reinforced box 110 can provide a relatively uniform and generalized distribution of stresses due to the weight of the reinforced box 110 and the containers C held in it along portions of the reinforced box 110, for example, to reduce pressure on the user's hand(s), to inhibit tearing of one or more portions of the reinforced box 110, etc.

[00096] In some embodiments, the respective handle fastening features 201 may at least partially separate from the top panel 127 of the box 105 at the respective cuts 203 to provide an intermediate handle fastening point 109 to the remainder of the reinforced box 110 along portions of the handle 109 that have been separated from the remainder of the reinforced box 110. In some embodiments, the handle fastening features 201 may facilitate maintaining an aligned relationship between the handle grip portions 195 and the handle end portions 211, 217 of the box 105 and the handle grip portion 343 and the handle end portions 348, 350 of the construct 305.

[00097] As also shown, handle 109 can be arranged in Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 36 / 86 28 / 39 in order to at least partially restrict access to containers C inside 107 of the reinforced box 110 without deliberate manipulation by a user.

[00098] When it is desired to access one or more containers C inside 107 of the reinforced box 110, a user can engage, for example, press, the access tab 271 of the box 105 and the access tab 379 of the construct 305 below to cause the access tab 271 to separate at least partially from the top panel 127 at cut 273 and to cause the access tab 379 to separate at least partially from the center panel 321 at cut 381. The aligned access tabs 271, 379 can be folded inwards towards the interior 107 of the reinforced box 110 at the aligned fold lines 275, 377 to allow the user to contact an internal surface of the dispensing panel 361.

[00099] The dispensing panel 361 can be at least partially separated from the central panel 321 and the end tab 327 of the construct 305 at the respective weakening lines 367, 369, 373, 375, and the dispensing panel 255 can be at least partially separated from the top panel 127 and the front panel 131 of the box 105 at the respective weakening lines 259, 261, 265, 267, to provide a dispensing opening through which the interior 107 of the reinforced box 110 is accessible and through which one or more containers C can be removed. [000100] It will be understood that dispenser 113 can be accessed / activated in a different way without deviating from the disclosure. [000101] It will be understood that one or more of the panels, end tabs and / or features of one or both of box 105 and the Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 37 / 86 29 / 39 construct 305 (and the reinforced box 110 formed from it) can be configured and / or arranged differently without deviating from the disclosure. [000102] With further reference to Fig. 6, a plan view of the outer surface 401 of a first blank or box blank, generally indicated in 403, which can be obtained to form a box 405 (Fig. 8) is illustrated according to a second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 6A is an enlarged view of a portion of the blank 403. [000103] The box 405 formed from the blank 403 can be supplied together with a reinforcement construct 605 (Fig. 10) formed from a second blank or reinforcement blank 603 (Fig. 7) to form a reinforced system or box 410 (Fig. 8). The reinforced box 410 can be supplied with one or more containers C as a package 412. [000104] The blank 403 and the box 405 formed from it, the blank 603 and the construct 605 formed from it, and the reinforced box 410 formed from it can have one or more features that are the same as or similar to the blanks 103, 303, box 105, construct 305 and reinforced case 110 described above and similar or comparable features are designated with similar or comparable reference numbers. [000105] As shown in Fig. 6, the blank part 403 may have longitudinal axis L1, lateral axis L2, bottom panel 121, back panel 123, front panel 131, corner panels 135, 147, 141, 153, end tabs 159, 163, 167, 171, 175, 179, 183, 184, dispenser panel 255, fastening tab 189 and associated features. [000106] In the illustrated embodiment, the end tabs 159, Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 38 / 86 30 / 39 163, 167, 171, 175, 179 could be supplied without the hinged features 186, although it is understood that one or more hinged features could be supplied without departing from disclosure. The raw part 403 and the box 405 formed from it can also be supplied without container-retaining features 166, although the container-retaining features can be supplied without departing from disclosure. [000107] The blank part 403 includes a top panel 427 foldably connected to the back panel 123 at the fold line 129 and foldably connected to the front panel 131 at the fold line 133. [000108] With further reference to Fig. 6A, the blank part 403 and the box 405 formed therefrom may also include handle features 429 to form at least a portion of a handle 409 of the reinforced box 410. The handle features 429 may include a handle grip portion 431 at least partially set in the top panel 427 between a pair of weakening lines 433, 435. [000109] A pair of oblique weakening center lines 437, 439 and a pair of pluralities of external oblique weakening lines 441, 443 may be provided in spaced relation extending away from the handle grip portion 431 to define a first handle end portion 445 of the handle features 429. Oblique weakening lines 447, 449 may be provided on the top panel 427 adjacent to the respective pluralities of weakening lines 441, 443. [000110] Similarly, a pair of oblique weakening center lines 451, 453 and a pair of pluralities of external oblique weakening lines 455, 457 may be provided in spaced relation extending away from Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 39 / 86 31 / 39 handle grip portion 431 to define a second handle end portion 459 of handle features 429. Oblique weakening lines 461, 463 may be provided on top panel 427 next to the respective weakening line pluralities 455, 457. [000111] As shown, handle tabs 465, 467 can be provided adjacent to the handle grip portion 431. Handle tabs 465, 467 can be at least partially connected in a foldable manner to the handle grip portion 431 at the respective weakening lines 433, 435. Each handle tab 465, 467 can be at least partially separable from the top panel 427 at a respective generally rounded support-shaped cut 469, 471 that intersects the respective endpoints of the respective weakening lines 433, 435. [000112] The handle tab 465, as shown, may include a pair of laterally external portions 473, 475 and a central portion 477 positioned between the external portions 473, 475. The laterally external portion 473 may be at least partially defined by a longitudinal weakening line 479 that intersects a lateral weakening line 481, and the laterally external portion 475 may be at least partially defined by a longitudinal weakening line 483 that intersects a lateral weakening line 485. The central portion 477 may be at least partially defined between the weakening lines 479, 483 and may be at least partially divided by a longitudinal cut 487 that intersects the cut 469 and a lateral cut 488 that interrupts the weakening line 433. [000113] Similarly, handle tab 467 may include a pair of outer side portions 489, 491 and a central portion. Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 40 / 86 32 / 39 493 positioned between the outer portions 489, 491. The laterally outer portion 489 may be at least partially defined by a longitudinal weakening line 495 that intersects a lateral weakening line 497, and the laterally outer portion 491 may be at least partially defined by a longitudinal weakening line 499 that intersects a lateral weakening line 501. The central portion 493 may be at least partially defined between the weakening lines 495, 499 and may be at least partially divided by a longitudinal cut 503 that intersects the cut 471 and a lateral cut 504 that interrupts the weakening line 435. [000114] Returning to Fig. 7, the outer surface 601 of the gross reinforcing piece 603 to form the reinforcing construct 605 is illustrated. [000115] As shown, the reinforcing blank 603 may have a configuration similar to that of the reinforcing blank 303 described above, for example, having the longitudinal axis L1 and the lateral axis L2, the reinforcing panel or center panel 321, the rear end tab 323, the front end tab 327, the first end tab 331, the second end tab 335, handle features 621 which include the weakening lines 345, 347, 353, 355, the handle grip portion 343, the handle end portions 349, 351, the dispenser panel 361 and associated features. [000116] However, in the embodiment illustrated, the weakening lines 345, 347 may be arranged so as not to extend to the respective end tabs 331, 335 and the container retention features 357 may be omitted, although one or more of these features may be provided with the Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 41 / 86 33 / 39 raw piece 603 and the construct 605 formed from it without deviating from the disclosure. [000117] With further reference to Figs. 8 and 9, box 405, construct 605 and reinforced box 410 can be formed in a manner generally similar to that described above in relation to box 105, construct 305 and reinforced box 110, for example, by aligning the top panel 427 of the box blank 403 with the center panel 321 of the reinforcing blank 603, with the end flap 331 of the reinforcing blank 603 generally aligned with the end flap 167 of the box blank 403, the end flap 335 of the reinforcing blank 603 generally aligned with the end flap 183 of the box blank 403, the front end flap 365 of the reinforcing blank 603 at least partially aligned with the front panel 131 of the box blank 603 and with the rear end flap 323 of the box blank Reinforcement 603 at least partially aligned with rear panel 123 of the raw box part 403.The formation of the 405 box / 605 construction / 410 reinforced box can proceed as generally described above in relation to the 105 box / 305 construction / 110 reinforced box. The 410 reinforced box can be supplied with one or more C containers as packaging 412. [000118] In order to engage the handle 409 of the reinforced box 410, for example, to lift, carry or otherwise move the reinforced box 410, a user may engage the handle tabs 465, 467 to access the interior 407 of the reinforced box 410. For example, in one embodiment, a user may engage one or more of his fingers against one of the handle tabs 465, 467, for example, so as to cause at least a partial separation thereof in a respective cut 469, 471, and the user may Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 42 / 86 34 / 39 engage the other of the handle tabs 465, 467 with one or more of your fingers with the same effect. [000119] In some embodiments, the user can insert one or more of his fingers through the central portion 477, 493 of a respective handle tab 465, 467 to access the interior 407 of the reinforced case 410, for example, by at least partially dividing the respective central portion 477, 493 into one or more of the respective cuts 469, 487, 488, 471, 503, 504. [000120] In this regard, the user's fingers can be inserted through the respective openings formed by the at least partial separation of the respective handle tabs 465, 467 or respective portions thereof, from the remainder of the reinforced case 410 to engage with the handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 of the construct 605 below. The additional movement of the user's fingers can cause the handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 to separate at least partially from the central panel 321 of the construct 305 in the respective portions of the respective weakening lines 353, 355 and to bend at least partially downwards in relation to the respective segments 345a, 347a of the respective weakening lines 345, 347. [000121] The user can thus wrap their fingers around a multi-layered structure, for example, four layers, formed by the arrangement of, in order from top to bottom: the handle grip portion 431 of the box 405; the handle grip portion 343 of the construct 305; and the overlapping handle reinforcement tabs 349, 351 (optionally, in any order). In some embodiments, one or more portions of the handle tabs 465, 467 may be at least partially folded in an overlapping arrangement with a portion of one or more of the handle grip portion 431, handle grip portion 343 and reinforcement tabs 349, Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 43 / 86 35 / 39 351. [000122] Consequently, the handle 409 of the reinforced case 410 is provided with a reinforced gripping structure over which the user can wrap a portion of their hand and / or fingers, for example, for comfort (so as to avoid pinching), to provide multiple layers of material to prevent the occurrence and spread of tears along the handle 409 and / or other portions of the reinforced case 410, etc. Such an arrangement can avoid the use of other handle reinforcement structures. [000123] After the additional lifting of the handle 405, the lifting stresses may be at least partially distributed along the respective handle end portions 445, 459 of the housing 405 and the respective handle end portions 349, 351 of the construct 605 by means of the arrangement of the respective weakening lines 437, 439, 441, 443, for example, to reduce pressure on the user's hand(s), to inhibit tearing of one or more portions of the reinforced housing 410, etc. [000124] In some embodiments, the weakening lines 437, 439, 441, 443 may facilitate at least partial plying (e.g., peaking, overlapping, etc.) of one or more portions of the top panel 421 to facilitate the uniform distribution of lifting stresses on the handle 409. [000125] As also shown, handle 409 can be arranged so as to restrict access to containers C inside 407 of the reinforced box 410 until deliberately handled by a user. [000126] When it is desired to access one or more containers C inside 407 of reinforced box 410, a user can activate the dispenser 113 of reinforced box 410 in a manner similar to that described above in relation to reinforced box 110. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 44 / 86 36 / 39 In some embodiments, the handle tab 4 67 may provide the access tab or access feature through which the dispensing panels 255, 361 may be engaged. [000127] The reinforced box 410 can therefore provide a structure with advantages consistent with those described above in relation to the reinforced box 110. [000128] Any of the features of the various disclosure modalities may be combined, substituted, or otherwise configured with other features of other disclosure modalities without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that nesting arrangements and / or features of the raw parts and boxes of the various modalities may be incorporated into a box or raw part having any box style or panel configuration. The box styles and panel configurations described above are included as examples. [000129] Raw pieces according to the embodiments of this disclosure may, for example, be formed from coated cardboard and similar materials. For example, the inner and / or outer sides of the raw pieces may be coated with a clay coating. The clay coating may then be printed with product, advertising, price coding and other information or images. The raw pieces may then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the raw piece. The raw pieces may also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the raw piece. According to the embodiments described above, the raw pieces may be constructed from cardboard of a gauge such that it is heavier and stiffer than ordinary paper. Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 45 / 86 37 / 39 The blanks may also be constructed from other materials, such as cardboard, stiff paper, or any other material with suitable properties to allow the box to function at least generally as described in this document. The blanks may also be laminated or coated with one or more sheet-like materials into selected panels or sections of panels. [000130] According to the embodiments described above, a bend line can be any substantially linear, though not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates bending along it. More specifically, but not for the purpose of restricting the scope of this disclosure, bend lines include: a groove line, such as lines formed with a blunt-tipped knife, or similar, that creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of least resistance; a cut that extends partially into a material along the desired line of least resistance and / or a series of cuts that extend partially into and / or completely through the material along the desired line of least resistance; and various combinations of these features. [000131] As an example, a tear line may include: a crack that extends partially into the material along the desired line of least resistance and / or a series of spaced cracks that extend partially into and / or completely through the material along the line of least resistance, or various combinations of these features. As a more specific example, one type of tear line is in the form of a series of spaced cracks that extend completely through the material, with adjacent cracks being Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 46 / 86 38 / 39 slightly spaced so that a notch (e.g., a small piece as a material link) is defined between adjacent slits to typically temporarily connect the material across the tear line. The notches are broken during tearing along the tear line. The notches are typically a relatively small percentage of the tear line, and alternatively, the incisions may be omitted or torn into a tear line so that the tear line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of this disclosure that each of the tear lines be replaced with a continuous or similar slit. For example, a cut line may be a continuous slit or may be wider than a slit without departing from the present disclosure. [000132] The previous embodiments can be described as having one or more panels adhered to each other by glue during the assembly of the box embodiments. The term glue is intended to encompass all types of adhesives commonly used to fasten the box panels in place. [000133] The preceding description of the disclosure illustrates and describes various exemplary embodiments. Various additions, modifications, changes, etc., may be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It is intended that all the subject matter contained in the preceding description or shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, the disclosure shows and describes only selected embodiments of the disclosure, but the disclosure is capable of being used in various other combinations, modifications and settings and is capable of alterations or modifications within the scope of the inventive concept, as expressed herein, proportionate to the preceding precepts, and / or Petition 870250080160, dated 09 / 08 / 2025, p. 47 / 86 39 / 39 within the skill or knowledge of the relevant technique. Furthermore, certain features and characteristics of each modality may be selectively interchanged and applied to other modalities illustrated and not illustrated in the disclosure. Petition 870250080160, dated 08 / 09 / 2025, page 48 / 86

Claims

1 / 13 - CLAIMS - 1. REINFORCED BOX, the box being characterized in that it comprises: a box, the box comprising: a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the box, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel; a plurality of end tabs connected in a foldable manner to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the box and at least partially overlapping in relation to form at least one closed end of the box; and handle features forming at least partially a handle of the reinforced box; and a reinforcing construct in direct contact at least partially with a portion of the box, the reinforcing construct comprising: a central panel;and handle features forming at least partially the handle of the reinforced box, the handle features of the reinforcing construct comprising at least one handle reinforcement tab foldably connected to the central panel, the handle features of the box are aligned with the handle features of the reinforcing construct.

2. Reinforced box, according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle features of the box comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the top panel and the handle features of the reinforcing construct comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the center panel, the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box overlapping the handle grip portion on the center panel of the reinforcing construct.

3. Reinforced box, according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct is bent into at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box.

4. Reinforcing box, according to claim 3, characterized in that at least one handle reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct is a first handle reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct and the reinforcing construct further comprises a second handle reinforcing tab connected in a foldable manner to the central panel, the second folded handle reinforcing tab being in at least partial direct contact with the first handle reinforcing tab, the second handle reinforcing tab being in at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion on the central panel of the reinforcing construct.

5. Reinforced box, according to claim 4, characterized in that a plurality of weakening lines extend from the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box to define at least one handle end portion on the box, with at least one handle end portion of the box in at least partial direct contact with at least one handle end portion of the reinforcing construct.

6. Reinforced case, according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one handle end portion of the case is at least partially separable from the rest of the top panel.

7. Reinforced case, according to claim 6, Petition 870260037016, dated 20 / 04 / 2026, page 8 / 36 3 / 13 characterized in that the plurality of weakening lines extending from the handle grip portion on the top panel of the case extends to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the case such that the at least one handle end portion on the case is at least partially defined on the at least one end tab of the case, the at least one handle end portion on the case being at least partially separable from the remainder of the at least one end tab of the case, the reinforcing construct comprising a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel,At least one end portion of the reinforcing construct is at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the reinforcing construct such that at least one end portion of the reinforcing construct is at least partially separable from the remainder of at least one end tab of the reinforcing construct.

8. Reinforced box, according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises a dispenser, the dispenser comprising a dispensing panel of the box at least partially separable from the rest thereof, the dispenser further comprising a dispensing panel of the reinforcing construct at least partially separable from the rest thereof, the dispensing panel of the box in direct contact at least partially with the dispensing panel of the reinforcing construct, the dispensing panel of the box is at least partially defined in the top panel and in the front panel, the reinforcing construct further comprises at least one end flap connected in a foldable manner to the central panel and the dispensing panel of the reinforcing construct is at least partially defined in the central panel and in at least one end flap of the reinforcing construct.

9. Reinforced box, according to claim 5, characterized in that the box further comprises container retention features comprising a plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the box, the plurality of container retention tabs being at least partially separable from at least one end tab of the box to receive at least partially a respective container from the plurality of containers, the reinforcement construct further comprises a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel, the reinforcement construct further comprises container retention features comprising at least one container retention opening at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the reinforcement construct,at least one container retention opening aligned with the plurality of container retention tabs to receive at least partially one respective container from the plurality of containers.

10. COMBINATION OF BULKY PARTS TO FORM A REINFORCED BOX, the combination of bulk parts being characterized by the fact that it comprises: a bulk box part to form a box, the bulk box part comprising: a plurality of panels to extend at least partially around an interior of the box formed from Petition 870260037016, dated 20 / 04 / 2026, page 10 / 36 5 / 13 of the bulk box part, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel; a plurality of end tabs connected in a foldable manner to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the bulk box part and to be positioned in relation to at least partially overlapping to form at least one closed end of the box formed from the bulk box part; and handle features forming at least partially a reinforced box handle formed from the combination of raw parts;and a reinforcing blank to form a reinforcing construct to be in direct contact, at least partially, with a portion of the box formed from the box blank, the reinforcing blank comprising: a central panel; and handle features forming at least partially the handle of the reinforced box formed from the combination of blanks, the handle features of the reinforcing blank comprising at least one handle reinforcing tab connected in a foldable manner to the central panel, the handle features of the box blank are to be aligned with the handle features of the reinforcing blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks.

11. Combination of blanks, according to claim 10, characterized in that the handle features of the box blank comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the top panel and the handle features of the reinforcing blank comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the center panel, the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box blank overlapping the handle grip portion on the center panel of the reinforcing blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks.

12. Combination of blanks, according to claim 11, characterized in that at least one reinforcing tab of the reinforcing blank is to be folded into at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks, the at least one handle reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct is a first handle reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct and the reinforcing construct further comprises a second handle reinforcing tab foldably connected to the central panel, the second handle reinforcing tab to be folded into at least partial direct contact with the first handle reinforcing tab when the reinforced box is formed from the blank.

13. Combination of blanks, according to claim 12, characterized in that a plurality of weakening lines extend from the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box blank to define at least one handle end portion on the box blank, the at least one handle end portion of the box blank being positioned in at least partial direct contact with at least one handle end portion of the reinforcing blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks.

14. Combination of blank parts, according to Petition 870260037016, dated 04 / 20 / 2026, page 12 / 36 7 / 13, claim 13, characterized in that at least one handle end portion of the box blank part is at least partially separable from the remainder of the top panel, the plurality of weakening lines extending from the handle portion on the top panel of the box blank part extends to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the box blank part such that at least one handle end portion on the box blank part is at least partially defined on at least one end tab of the box blank part, at least one handle end portion on the box blank part is at least partially separable from the remainder of at least one end tab of the box blank part,The reinforcing blank comprises a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel, at least one handle end portion of the reinforcing blank is at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the reinforcing blank such that at least one handle end portion of the reinforcing blank is at least partially separable from the remainder of at least one end tab of the reinforcing blank.

15. Combination of blank parts, according to claim 13, characterized in that it further comprises dispensing features, the dispensing features comprising a dispensing panel for the box blank part at least partially separable from the remainder thereof, the dispensing features further comprising a dispensing panel for the reinforcing blank part at least partially separable from the remainder thereof, the dispensing panel for the part in Petition 870260037016, dated 20 / 04 / 2026, page.13 / 36 8 / 13 box blank to be positioned in at least partial direct contact with the dispensing panel of the reinforcing blank when the reinforced box is formed from the combination of blanks, the dispensing panel of the box blank is at least partially set in the top panel and the front panel, the reinforcing blank further comprises at least one end flap connected in a foldable manner to the central panel and the dispensing panel of the reinforcing blank is at least partially set in the central panel and at least one end flap of the reinforcing blank.

16. Combination of blanks according to claim 13, characterized in that the box blank further comprises container retention features comprising a plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the box blank, the plurality of container retention tabs being at least partially separable from at least one end tab of the box blank to receive at least partially a respective container of the plurality of containers, the reinforcing blank further comprises a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel,The gross reinforcing element further comprises container retention features comprising at least one container retention opening at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the gross reinforcing element, and at least one container retention opening aligned with the plurality of container retention tabs to receive at least partially a respective container of the plurality of containers.

17. METHOD FOR FORMING A REINFORCED BOX, the method being characterized in that it comprises: obtaining a box blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel, a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels of the box blank and handle features; obtaining a reinforcing blank comprising a central panel and handle features comprising at least one handle reinforcing tab foldably connected to the central panel; folding the plurality of panels of the box blank at least partially around an interior of the reinforced box; forming a reinforcing construct from the construct blank; positioning the reinforcing construct in direct contact at least partially with a portion of the box;Align the handle features of the box with the handle features of the reinforcing construct to form a reinforced box handle; and at least partially overlap the plurality of end tabs of the box blank to form at least one closed end of the reinforced box.

18. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that the handle features of the box comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the top panel and the handle features of the reinforcing construct comprise a handle grip portion at least partially defined on the center panel and the alignment of the handle features comprises overlapping the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box with the handle grip portion on the center panel of the reinforcing construct.

19. Method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises folding at least one reinforcing tab of the reinforcing construct into at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box.

20. Method according to claim 19, characterized in that at least one handle reinforcement tab of the reinforcement construct is a first handle reinforcement tab of the reinforcement construct and the reinforcement construct further comprises a second handle reinforcement tab connected in a foldable manner to the central panel and the method further comprises folding the second handle reinforcement tab into at least partial direct contact with the first handle reinforcement tab, the second handle reinforcement tab being folded into at least partial direct contact with the handle grip portion on the central panel of the reinforcement construct.

21. Method, according to claim 20, characterized in that a plurality of weakening lines extend from the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box blank to define at least one handle end portion on the box formed from the box blank, the method comprising positioning at least one handle end portion of the box in at least partial direct contact with at least one handle end portion of the reinforcing construct.

22. Method according to claim 21, characterized in that at least one handle end portion of the box is at least partially separable from the remainder of the top panel, the plurality of weakening lines extending from the handle grip portion on the top panel of the box extends to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the box such that at least one handle end portion on the box is at least partially defined on at least one end tab of the box, at least one handle end portion on the box is at least partially separable from the remainder of at least one end tab of the box, the reinforcing construct comprises a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel,At least one end portion of the reinforcing construct is at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the reinforcing construct such that at least one end portion of the reinforcing construct is at least partially separable from the remainder of at least one end tab of the reinforcing construct.

23. Method, according to claim 21, characterized in that the blank box part further comprises dispenser features to form at least partially a dispenser and the blank reinforcement part comprises dispenser features to form at least partially a dispenser, the dispenser features of the blank box part comprising a dispenser panel of Petition 870260037016, dated 04 / 20 / 2026, p.17 / 36 12 / 13 reinforcing construct at least partially separable from the rest thereof and the method comprises positioning the dispensing panel of the box blank in at least partial direct contact with the dispensing panel of the reinforcing blank to form the dispenser of the reinforced box, the dispensing panel of the box blank is at least partially defined on the top panel and on the front panel, the reinforcing blank further comprises at least one end tab foldably connected to the central panel and the dispensing panel of the reinforcing blank is at least partially defined on the central panel and on at least one end tab of the reinforcing construct.

24. Method according to claim 21, characterized in that the box blank further comprises container retention features comprising a plurality of container retention tabs foldably connected to at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the box, the plurality of container retention tabs being at least partially separable from at least one end tab of the box blank to receive at least partially a respective container of the plurality of containers, the reinforcing blank further comprises a plurality of end tabs foldably connected to the central panel,The gross reinforcing piece further comprises container retention features comprising at least one container retention opening at least partially defined in at least one end tab of the plurality of end tabs of the gross reinforcing piece, and the method comprises aligning at least one container retention opening with the plurality of container retention tabs to receive at least partially a respective container from the plurality of containers.

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