Method and apparatus for carton label identification
Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
KOWALCZYK PATRICK MICHAEL
View PDF2 Cites 2 Cited by
- Summary
- Abstract
- Description
- Claims
- Application Information
AI Technical Summary
Benefits of technology
[0008] Briefly stated, one embodiment of the present invention provides an open-top carton having at least one external surface on which an identifying label or indicia is provided with marking indicia disposed to facilitate the rapid visual identification of the orientation of the label surface.
[0009] An alternate embodiment of the present invention provides an open-top carton, which is configured for stacking in a nested configuration with similar carton, and which has at least one external surface on which an identifying label or indicia is provided with marking indicia disposed to facilitate the rapid visual identification of the orientation of the label surface when the carton is partially disposed within another carton in the stacked or nested configuration, obscuring direct visual inspection of the label.
Problems solved by technology
When handling the cartons and viewing them from above, the flared or sloping sides of the cartons which facilitate stacking or nesting, typically render it difficult or impossible to view the label L without the handler taking the time to rotate or tilt the carton.
Hence, a significant amount of time is wasted by a handler who, in searching for a label, is required to remove a carton from the stack, and rotate the carton to view at least one end, which may or may not be the end on which the label is affixed.
Method used
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View moreImage
Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Smart ImageViewing Examples
Examples
Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test
Embodiment Construction
[0022] The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention.
[0023] Throughout the description, the term carton is used generally to refer to any open top container, such as totes, bins, trays, tubs, etc. which is configured for stacked or nested storage in which at least a portion of one carton is seated within the open top of another carton. Cartons preferably have flared or sloped sides to facilitate stacked and nested storage, but may have straight sides as required by the particular application for which they are designed. Similarly, cartons preferably have rectangular footprints, but may be of any shape or configuration as required for the particular applic...
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More PUM
Login to View More Abstract
An open-top carton configured for stacking in a nested configuration with similar cartons includes at least one external surface on which an identifying label or indicia is provided. Marking indicia disposed on a surface of the carton facilitates rapid visual identification of the orientation of the label surface when the carton is standing alone and viewed from any angle, or when partially disposed within another carton in the stacked or nested configuration, obscuring direct visual inspection of the label.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present application relates generally to a method and apparatus for the identification of individual stackable or nested cartons, and in particular, to a method and apparatus to facilitate the rapid identification of a label location on a single carton within a stack of cartons. [0004] Open top cartons, totes, tubs, trays, and bins are commonly utilized in a variety of applications, and in particular in sorting applications such as mail distribution. While these open top cartons, totes, tubs, trays, and bins, such as shown in FIGS. 1-4, hereinafter generally referred to as cartons, are produced in a wide range of styles, materials, and dimensions, they generally are configured in a rectangular shape with flared or sloping sides, such that empty or partially filled cartons can be stacked or nested within one anot...
Claims
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More Application Information
Patent Timeline
Login to View More IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCB65D5/4212B65D2203/00B65D2203/02
InventorKOWALCZYK, PATRICK MICHAEL
OwnerKOWALCZYK PATRICK MICHAEL