Christine M Peterson

US Patent:

6425520, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Oct 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/695586

Inventors:

Christine L. Peterson - Batavia OH

Assignee:

International Paper Company - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B65D 5468

US Classification:

22911713, 22911712

Abstract:

An improved paperboard beverage carrier, made from a unitary blank, is disclosed having an improved carrying handle. The carrying handle comprises a longitudinal strap having three plies of paperboard material extending longitudinally across the top of the carrier and downward over and affixed to the carrier end walls. Hand hold apertures are provided either side of the three ply strap and include tear directing cuts whereby inadvertent tear lines from the hand hold apertures are directed into the three ply strap.

US Patent:

20020170949, Nov 21, 2002

Filed:

Apr 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/121181

Inventors:

Christine Peterson - Batavia OH, US
Donald Cooper - Teaneck NJ, US
Fred Naumann - Old Tappan NJ, US

International Classification:

B65D065/10
B65D071/20

US Classification:

229/103200, 229/198200

Abstract:

A wrap-around carrier for carrying gable topped cartons with at least one end flap is formed without the use of adhesive by the addition of a gusset that holds the end flap securely in place. The gusset is held in place by the gable topped cartons that are contained within the wrap-around carrier. The wrap-around carrier also includes a paperboard locking mechanism that interconnects the bottom panel portions of the carrier together.

US Patent:

61260665, Oct 3, 2000

Filed:

Dec 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/464017

Inventors:

Christine L. Peterson - Batavia OH
William L. Brown - Mason OH

International Classification:

B65D 5468

US Classification:

22911713

Abstract:

An elongate generally-rectangular single handle opening is disposed transversely across the top panel of a sleeve-type carrier. Optionally, a generally-rectangular stress-relief score line arrangement extends transversely completely across the top panel and down into the side panels, and is centered around the handle opening. A generally-rectangular tear-stop score line arrangement extends transversely only partially across the top panel, and encircles the handle opening between the handle opening and the stress-relief score line arrangement. In this manner, tears originating at the handle opening are substantially prevented from propagating across the top panel of the carrier and compromising the structural integrity of the carrier.