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Multi-sided package with easily openable lid

a multi-sided package and lid technology, applied in the field of packaging, can solve the problems of limited carton configuration, rectangular carton footprint, and inability to maximize internal space, and achieve the optimal configuration of rectangular cross-section, the effect of maximizing internal spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-30
TETRA LAVAL HLDG & FINANCE SA
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For example, the configuration of gable top cartons is quite limited.
That is, the square or rectangular footprint of the carton limits the possible carton configurations.
In addition, although it may mot be readily apparent, a rectangular cross-section is not the optimal configuration to maximize internal space (i.e., volume) for a give surface area.

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[0021] While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated.

[0022] It should be further understood that the title of this section of this specification, namely, “Detailed Description Of The Invention”, relates to a requirement of the United States Patent Office, and does not imply, nor should be inferred to limit the subject matter disclosed herein.

[0023] Referring to the figures and in particular to FIG. 1 there is shown a multi-sided package 10 with a readily openable lid embodying the principles of the present invention. The package 10 includes a package body 14 and a separately formed lid 12. The body 14 is formed from a carton blank (see FIGS. 7 and 12). In a present packa...

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Abstract

An easily openable package defining an interior product storage region, includes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth side panels forming an eight-sided body. Each side panel is separate from adjacent side panels by respective crease lines. The side panels define an octagonal upper periphery. A bottom wall is formed from a plurality of panels separated from the side panels by a horizontal crease line. The bottom wall has a four-sided foot print, defining four bottom wall corners. An eight-sided polymeric lid is affixed to the package at the upper periphery. The lid has an openable portion such that the interior product storage region is accessed by opening the openable portion of the lid. A method for forming the package is also disclosed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a package having a unique shape and a resealable lid. More particularly, the present invention pertains to a multi-sided package having a paperboard body and an easily openable polymer lid. [0002] Food products, including dry and liquid food products, are packaged in a wide variety of package types. These include packages ranging from the well recognized and established gable top carton to plastic (polyethylene terephthalate or PET) jugs such as those used for milk to cardboard or paperboard package for breakfast cereal, powdered foods and the like. [0003] Although each of these package types has its advantages, each also has its disadvantages. For example, the configuration of gable top cartons is quite limited. That is, the square or rectangular footprint of the carton limits the possible carton configurations. [0004] In addition, although it may mot be readily apparent, a rectangular cross-section is not the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B31B3/00B31B50/28B65D5/02B65D5/12B65D5/70
CPCB31B1/28B31B3/00B31B2201/2604B65D15/22B65D5/029B65D5/12B65B1/02B31B50/28
Inventor SHEAN, GARYARNSPONG, BERT-ARNESCHMID, MANFREDLEMANSKI, ERIC N.KACZOR, BRIAN
Owner TETRA LAVAL HLDG & FINANCE SA
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