DS Smith has filed a patent for a box made of cardboard or corrugated board. The box has a rectangular cross-section with two opposite corners cut, and its side wall is made up of six panels. The panels include first and second opposite panels, third and fourth panels orthogonal to the first and second panels, and fifth and sixth corner panels inclined in respect to the other panels. The patent claims have been canceled. GlobalData’s report on DS Smith gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Box with cut corners and inclined corner panels made of cardboard
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230257156A1) describes a unique design for a box made of sheet material, such as cardboard or corrugated board. The box has a rectangular cross-section with two opposite corners cut, resulting in six panels that form the side wall. The design includes first and second opposite panels, third and fourth opposite panels orthogonal to the first and second panels, and fifth and sixth corner panels inclined at an angle ranging from 10° to 80° in respect to the other panels. The fifth and sixth corner panels are diagonally opposite to each other. The length of the first and second panels, third and fourth panels, and fifth and sixth panels are the same.
The patent also includes a blank of sheet material for forming the box. The blank has a series of six first parallel crease lines, a second crease line, and a third crease line. These crease lines delimit a center series of panels that form the side wall of the box. Each panel has an upper flap and a lower flap. The upper flaps are configured to form the top wall of the box, while the lower flaps form the bottom wall. The blank also includes a tongue that adheres to the inner face of the sixth panel when folded.
The patent further describes a method for erecting the box from the blank. The method involves folding the panels and adhering them together using adhesive. The tongue is folded and adhered to the inner face of the sixth panel, forming a continuous side wall. The bottom flaps are folded and adhered together to form the bottom wall, and the upper flaps are folded and adhered together to form the top wall. The method also mentions that the box can be filled with a plurality of articles, specifically mentioning flexible and round or circular bottles.
Overall, this patent presents a unique design and method for constructing a box using sheet material. The design allows for efficient assembly and provides a sturdy structure for holding various articles. The inclusion of specific angles and dimensions in the design suggests that the box may have specific applications or advantages in certain industries or use cases.
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