Smurfit Kappa Group has been granted a patent for an innovative article-engaging carrier designed for packaging. The carrier features a top panel with engaging tabs and a shoulder panel, enhancing its functionality through a unique design that includes varying radial lengths for the tabs. GlobalData’s report on Smurfit Kappa Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Article-engaging carrier for packaging articles
The patent US12043461B2 describes an innovative article engaging carrier designed for packaging items. The carrier features a top panel equipped with at least one article-engaging feature, which includes an article-receiving aperture surrounded by an annular series of engaging tabs. These tabs consist of at least one first tab and one second tab, with the first tab being connected to both the top panel and a shoulder panel, while the second tab is solely connected to the top panel. Notably, the first tab has a greater radial length compared to the second tab, enhancing its functionality in securing the packaged article.
Further claims detail the structural characteristics of the carrier and its components. The first tab is connected to the top and shoulder panels via a fold line, which is interrupted by the first tab itself. The design allows for asymmetrical configurations of the first tab, and additional tabs can be included, such as a third tab connected only to the shoulder panel. The patent also outlines the specifications for a blank used to form the article carrier, emphasizing the radial lengths of the tabs and their arrangement. This design aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of packaging articles, providing a versatile solution for various packaging needs.
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