Crush-resistant box, box blank, and method of manufacture

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
NASH ALAN E
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These boxes, while lightweight and inexpensive, are often subject to crushing or deformation during the necessary handling when they are packed in large quantities in larger containers, s

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[0053] Referring to the drawings wherein identical reference numerals denote the same elements throughout the various views, FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary blank 10 for a crush-resistant box. The blank 10 is constructed of a generally planar, sheet-like material which is separated into a plurality of panels by a plurality of fold lines 12. It should be noted that the fold lines 12 may represent physical areas of weakness prone to folding, for example by having been scored or pre-folded, or they may simply be virtual lines along which folds take place during a manufacturing process, described below. Any material which will not tear and which can be folded may be used for the blank. Non-limiting examples of suitable materials include paper, cardboard, plastic, fabrics, and sheet metal. In the illustrated example the blank 10 is constructed from coated cardboard

[0054] The blank 10 includes, in left to right order with reference to FIG. 1, inner panels 14 comprising a first inner side...

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Abstract

A box has a plurality of outer panels forming an outer enclosure, and a plurality of inner panels. At least some of the inner panels are disposed in a reinforcing relationship adjacent corresponding ones of the outer panels to resist crushing of the box. The box may include a lid moveable between an open position and a closed position, and which is retained in the closed position by a pattern of perforations. A blank for the box is a sheet-like member having a plurality of panels separated by a plurality of fold lines. The blank is adapted to be folded to define the outer enclosure and inner panels of the box.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to containers, and more particularly to boxes for crush-sensitive products. [0002] Products such as self-adhesive bandages are often shipped and sold in small boxes made from cardboard or other sheet-like materials. These boxes, while lightweight and inexpensive, are often subject to crushing or deformation during the necessary handling when they are packed in large quantities in larger containers, shipped to stores, and stocked on shelves. Crushed or deformed boxes are unsightly and may damage the product contained inside. It is known to make boxes crush-resistant by using thicker materials throughout, or by making the entire box a double-paneled structure. However, this introduces undesired weight and cost to the box. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide a crush-resistant box. [0004] It is another object of the invention to provide a box having some of the pa...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D17/00B65D43/16B65D5/00
CPCB65D5/662
Inventor NASH, ALAN E.
Owner NASH ALAN E
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