Box with a wheel assembly and a tow strap

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermo formed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.

Drawer Front Container and Associated Container Blank

A single piece blank and resulting container having an operable tray panel for easily viewing and accessing products contained within is disclosed. Specifically, the container is designed to have an operable tray panel in an upper portion of the container. The operable tray panel allows easy access to products in the container. Further, it provides better viewing of contents such that the urge to access the contents is increased via the increased visibility. The structure provides a strong and stable container that may be constructed to varying sizes and geometries.

Multi-product container

The present invention is directed to a multi-product container and container blank. In accordance with the present invention, a single sheet of foldable material is cut and scored to define a container blank. The blank includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, opposed side panels and a plurality of corner panels. Also, a top panel is attached to the back panel opposite said bottom panel. A fold over divider panel assembly that includes a cup panel attached to the front panel opposite said bottom panel and a divider panel attached to said cup panel opposite said front panel. A cup receptacle formed in said cup panel. The divider panel includes a divider panel slot positioned opposite the cup panel. Also, a side panel slot is formed in each of the side panels at a location opposite the bottom panel. As formed, the front panel, back panel opposed side panels and plurality of corner panels are hingedly attached to said bottom panel via unperforated score lines.

Clampable container system

A layer of containers which can be moved by a clamp lift truck. The containers are held together by a layer lift sheet which is attached to the bottoms of the containers and holds them together along their sides and ends. The layer lift sheet has perforations that align with the juxtaposed sides and ends of the containers.

BOX WITH A WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND A TOW STRAP

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermoformed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.

Box with hand holes and spacer panel to facilitate lifting and carrying the box

A carton has hand holes in opposite walls and a spacer panel inserted between stacked articles in the carton. The spacer panel has cut outs in its opposite ends positioned behind the hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers. The hand holes and spacer panel facilitate lifting, carrying and manipulating the carton. The spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit within the interior width and length dimensions of the carton and reinforces the carton to reduce damage when the carton is dropped.

Shipping container with a removable containment panel

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided comprising: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel; a first side panel; and a containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in a first notch defined at least in part by the first end panel and the first positioning panel. The containment panel is removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.

BOX WITH HAND HOLES AND SPACER PANEL TO FACILITATE LIFTING AND CARRYING THE BOX

A carton has hand holes in opposite walls and a spacer panel inserted between stacked articles in the carton. The spacer panel has cut outs in its opposite ends positioned behind the hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers. The hand holes and spacer panel facilitate lifting, carrying and manipulating the carton. The spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit within the interior width and length dimensions of the carton and reinforces the carton to reduce damage when the carton is dropped. 1. A carton for cut sheets of paper , wherein said carton comprises:a bottom wall, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls;a hand hole in each of the opposite end walls through which fingers may be inserted for lifting the carton; anda spacer panel inserted in said carton between layers of said sheets of paper, said spacer panel having a recess in each end thereof in registry with said hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers between the sheets of paper to facilitate lifting the carton.2. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit closely within the width and length dimensions of the interior of the carton.3. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs are rectangularly shaped.4. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs are curvilinear.5. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs have spaced parallel side edges and a back edge comprising opposite ends that meet at a point at the middle of the back edge and diverge angularly outwardly and forwardly to an inner end of a respective side edge.6. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said hand holes each comprise a punch-out panel joined to a respective said end wall by a perforated line extending along a bottom and opposite side edges of said panel, and a fold along a top edge of said panel, whereby when said punch-out panel is pushed inwardly the perforated line fractures and the punch-out panel folds ...

Display Container and Associated Container Blank

A single piece container blank for the storing and displaying of product utilizing corrugated flutes horizontally and vertically oriented to provide strength while limiting cost. The multi-thickness side panels and top panels, and flute arrangements form a container that is highly stable and strong that is efficient in its use of materials. Further, the structure includes a plurality of side walls that prevent nesting of vertically stacked containers.

Box with Hand Holes and Spacer Panel to Facilitate Lifting and Carrying the Box

A carton has hand holes in opposite walls and a spacer panel inserted between stacked articles in the carton. The spacer panel has cut outs in its opposite ends positioned behind the hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers. The hand holes and spacer panel facilitate lifting, carrying and manipulating the carton. The spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit within the interior width and length dimensions of the carton and reinforces the carton to reduce damage when the carton is dropped. 1. A carton for cut sheets of paper , wherein said carton comprises:a bottom wall, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls;a hand hole in each of the opposite end walls through which fingers may be inserted for lifting the carton; anda spacer panel inserted in said carton between layers of said sheets of paper, said spacer panel having a recess in each end thereof in registry with said hand holes to provide space for inserting the fingers between the sheets of paper to facilitate lifting the carton.2. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said spacer panel has width and length dimensions to fit closely within the width and length dimensions of the interior of the carton.3. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs are rectangularly shaped.4. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs are curvilinear.5. A carton as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:said cut outs have spaced parallel side edges and a back edge comprising opposite ends that meet at a point at the middle of the back edge and diverge angularly outwardly and forwardly to an inner end of a respective side edge.6. A carton as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said hand holes each comprise a punch-out panel joined to a respective said end wall by a perforated line extending along a bottom and opposite side edges of said panel, and a fold along a top edge of said panel, whereby when said punch-out panel is pushed inwardly the perforated line fractures and the punch-out panel folds ...

Releasable paperboard chock assembly

A releasable paperboard chock assembly is provided comprising first and second paperboard chocks, each comprising a base, a back wall, and first and second side walls adjacent to the base. Each of the first and second side walls comprises an upper edge surface having a generally curved portion to conform to a curved surface of a roll to be secured. A paperboard sling extends between the first and second chocks comprising first and second ends joined to the first and second chocks, respectively.

BOX WITH A WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND A TOW STRAP

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermoformed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform. 13-. (canceled)4. A carton for cut sheets of paper , wherein said carton comprises:a bottom wall, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls;a wheel assembly mounted to said carton bottom, said wheel assembly including a plurality of roller means projecting downwardly from said carton bottom wall to support said carton above a supporting surface and enable the carton to be easily moved along the surface on said rollers; andat least one tow strap connected to said carton to enable a person to pull the carton along the surface, said tow strap having a stowed position in said carton and an extended position with one end extended outside said carton, whereinsaid carton bottom comprises said carton bottom wall having a plurality of cutouts therein;said wheel assembly is above said carton bottom wall;said rollers project downwardly through said cutouts in the carton bottom wall;said wheel assembly includes a roller support platform positioned on top of said carton bottom wall, said platform having cutouts in which said rollers are received and supported;said platform has recess means formed in one surface thereof; andsaid at least one tow strap is ...

SHIPPING CONTAINER CONVERTIBLE TO A DISPLAY TRAY

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided and may comprise: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel defining a first notch with the first end panel; a side panel extending between the first and second end panels; and a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in the first notch such that the first end panel and the first positioning panel frictionally engage the containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold the first containment panel in position. The first containment panel may be removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray. 1. A shipping container convertible to a display tray comprising:a floor panel;first and second end panels;a first positioning panel defining a first notch with said first end panel;a side panel;a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to said first main portion, said first end portion located in said first notch such that said first end panel and said first positioning panel frictionally engage said containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold said first containment panel in position, said first containment panel being removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.2. The shipping container as set out in claim 1 , wherein said first and second end panels are integral with said floor panel.3. The shipping container as set out in claim 1 , further comprising a second positioning panel defining a second notch with said second end panel claim 1 , said first containment panel further comprising a second end portion extending at an angle to said first main portion claim 1 , said first containment panel second end portion being located in said second notch such that said second end panel and said second positioning panel frictionally engage said ...

SHIPPING CONTAINER WITH A REMOVABLE CONTAINMENT PANEL

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided comprising: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel; a first side panel; and a containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in a first notch defined at least in part by the first end panel and the first positioning panel. The containment panel is removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray. 1. A shipping container convertible to a display tray comprising:a floor panel;first and second end panels;a first positioning panel;a first side panel; anda containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to said first main portion, said first end portion located in a first notch defined at least in part by said first end panel and said first positioning panel, said containment panel being removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray wherein said containment panel is not fastened or adhesively adhered to any one of said first and second end panels and said first positioning panel.2. The shipping container as set out in claim 1 , wherein said first and second end panels are integral with said floor panel.3. The shipping container as set out in claim 1 , wherein said first positioning panel comprises a first inner positioning panel and further comprising a first outer positioning panel claim 1 , said first end panel being located between said first inner and outer positioning panels and said first notch being defined by said first end panel and said first inner and outer positioning panels such that said first inner and outer positioning panels frictionally engage said containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold said containment panel in position.4. The shipping container as set out in claim 3 , further comprising second inner and outer positioning panels claim 3 , said ...

Box with a wheel assembly and a tow strap

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermo formed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.

Box with a wheel assembly and a tow strap

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermo formed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.

Box with a wheel assembly and a tow strap

Tray with nesting anti-lock feature

A container including a bottom portion and a plurality of peripheral wall portions extending from the bottom portion and defining an interior area of the container. At least one peripheral wall portion has an inner surface including a feature defining an inner ledge extending into the interior area, the inner ledge being located between the bottom portion and an upper edge of the container. The at least one peripheral wall portion has an outer surface including a feature defining an outer ledge located between the bottom portion and the upper edge of the container. The inner ledge is positioned to engage the outer ledge of a similarly-configured container whereby a spacing between a stack of nested containers is defined by the outer ledge of the similarly-configured container seated on the inner ledge of the container.

Shipping container convertible to a display tray

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided and may comprise: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel defining a first notch with the first end panel; a side panel extending between the first and second end panels; and a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in the first notch such that the first end panel and the first positioning panel frictionally engage the containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold the first containment panel in position. The first containment panel may be removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.

Box with a wheel assembly and a tow strap

A box with a wheel assembly platform has a tow strap with a folded position stowed in a recess in the platform and an unfolded position accessible outside the box. In one embodiment, the strap is incorporated in a pre-assembled handle pack positioned in the recess. The strap may be retracted by a torsion spring, and may be coiled in the pack by use of a rotating fork. In one embodiment axles projecting from rollers are supported in recesses formed in the platform, and in another embodiment the axles are supported in notches in the bottom end of cylinders mounted in cutouts in the platform. In a further embodiment a box has hand holes in opposite walls with a spacer panel providing finger access behind the holes. The platform may have hinged panels. A thermo formed skin may be applied to the platform or constitute the platform.

Tray with nesting anti-lock feature

Display container made of a single sheet of flexible material

A container comprising a bottom panel (22), a first side panel (24) defining a first flute direction, a second side panel (26), a third side panel (32) defining a second flute direction, a fourth side panel (36), an outer top panel (28), an inner top panel (30), wherein the first flute direction is substantially perpendicular to the second flute direction.

Shipping container with a removable containment panel

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided comprising: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel; a first side panel; and a containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in a first notch defined at least in part by the first end panel and the first positioning panel. The containment panel is removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.

Shipping container convertible to a display tray

A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided and may comprise: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel defining a first notch with the first end panel; a side panel extending between the first and second end panels; and a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in the first notch such that the first end panel and the first positioning panel frictionally engage the containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold the first containment panel in position. The first containment panel may be removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.