Smurfit Kappa Group has been granted a patent for a tray design featuring two compartment portions. The design includes foldable panels and integral glue tabs for securement, allowing for efficient construction and division of compartments within the tray. 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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Tray with divided compartments and securement tabs
The patent US12071281B2 describes a blank designed for constructing a tray with divided compartments. The primary structure includes a first compartment portion and a second compartment portion, each featuring a bottom panel, side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel. The second compartment is connected to the first along an adjoining fold line, with integral glue tabs on the front and rear panels of the second compartment extending inward for secure attachment to the first compartment. Each glue tab is partially separated from its respective panel by a cutaway or recess, facilitating the assembly process.
Additional claims expand on the design by introducing features such as glue tabs on the side panels of both compartments for enhanced stability and securement. The patent also outlines the potential for a third compartment, which similarly connects to the first compartment and includes its own glue tabs. The design incorporates specific geometric features, such as obliquely angled edges and equal widths for certain panels, to optimize the tray's functionality and structural integrity. Overall, the claims detail a versatile and efficient method for creating a multi-compartment tray, emphasizing ease of assembly and secure connections between components.
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