US20160229616A1 - Carton and carton blank - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a carton and to a blank for forming the carton more specifically, but not exclusively, to a tertiary carton for combining at least two secondary cartons.
- the tertiary carton comprises a carrying handle for cooperation with a carrying handle provided in one of said at least two secondary cartons.
- tertiary package which comprises two or more secondary packages. It is desirable that the two or more secondary packages are severable from the tertiary package.
- the present invention seeks to overcome or at least mitigate the problems of the prior art.
- a package comprising:
- the at least one secondary carton comprises a top panel and a first handle structure having a first grip element
- the tertiary carton comprises an outer top panel and a second handle structure having a second grip element wherein the first grip element is arranged in registry with the second grip element such that the first handle structure provides a first portion of a carrying handle and the second handle structure provides a second portion of a carrying handle.
- the first handle structure comprises a first aperture and a second aperture struck from the top panel of said at least one secondary carton, the second aperture being spaced apart from the first aperture, wherein the first grip element is defined at least in part by the first aperture and the second aperture.
- the first handle structure comprises a handle strap extending across the top panel of said at least one secondary carton.
- the second handle structure comprises a first handle aperture and a second handle aperture struck from the outer top panel of the tertiary carton, the second handle aperture being spaced apart from the first handle aperture, wherein the second grip element is defined at least in part by the first handle aperture and the second handle aperture.
- the first handle aperture is arranged in registry with the first aperture and the second handle aperture is arranged in registry with the second aperture.
- the secondary carton comprises a base panel and opposed side wall panels, which together with the top panel form a tubular structure.
- the secondary carton comprises end closure panels for at least partially closing each end of the tubular structure.
- the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel.
- the first outer side panel and the second outer side panel are secured to the at least one secondary carton.
- the package comprises two or more secondary cartons arranged in tiers, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to at least one secondary carton disposed in a lowermost tier.
- the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each end closure panel being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain at least one secondary carton provided in at least an uppermost tier.
- the package comprises two secondary cartons stacked one upon another, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to a secondary carton disposed in a lowermost tier and the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each end closure panel being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain a secondary carton provided in the uppermost tier.
- the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel; the first outer side panel comprises a first tear device and the second outer side panel comprises a second tear device such that the secondary carton disposed in the lowermost tier is separable from the secondary carton provided in the uppermost tier.
- a blank for assembly into the tertiary package as described in the foregoing paragraphs the blank forming a secondary carton comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, a top panel and a base panel, the top panel comprising a first handle structure having a grip element for forming a first ply of a carrying handle.
- a blank for assembly into the tertiary package as described in the foregoing paragraphs the blank forming a tertiary carton comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, the top panel comprising a second handle structure having a grip element for forming a second ply of a carrying handle.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view from above of a first blank for forming a secondary carton according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a plan view from above of a second blank for forming a tertiary carton according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above of a carton formed from the blank of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a stage in the formation of a tertiary package from a pair of secondary cartons as shown in FIG. 3 and the blank of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package formed from a pair of secondary cartons as shown in FIG. 3 and the blank of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package of FIG. 5 showing a carrying handle in use;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package of FIG. 5 showing an access device in use.
- FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a first blank 10 capable of forming a carton 90 , as shown in FIG. 3 , for primary products such as, but not limited to, cans, hereinafter referred to as articles C.
- FIG. 2 shows a plan view of a second blank 110 capable of forming a tertiary carton which along with two cartons 90 , as shown in FIG. 3 , form a tertiary package 190 , as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
- the terms “carton” and “carrier” refer, for the non-limiting purpose of illustrating the various features of the invention, to a container for engaging, carrying, and/or dispensing articles, such as product containers. It is contemplated that the teachings of the invention can be applied to various product containers, which may or may not be tapered and/or cylindrical. Exemplary containers include bottles (for example metallic, glass or plastics bottles), cans (for example aluminium cans), tins, pouches, packets and the like.
- suitable substrate includes all manner of foldable sheet material such as paperboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastic, combinations thereof, and the like. It should be recognized that one or other numbers of blanks may be employed, where suitable, for example, to provide the carrier structure described in more detail below.
- the blanks are configured to form a carton or carrier for packaging an exemplary arrangement of exemplary articles.
- the arrangement is a 3 ⁇ 5 matrix or array of fifteen articles, which are cans.
- the blank can be alternatively configured to form a carrier for packaging other types, number and size of article and/or for packaging articles in a different arrangement or configuration.
- the blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 hinged one to the next in a linear series.
- the blank 10 comprises a glue panel 12 hinged to a base panel 14 by a fold line 13 .
- the base panel 14 is hinged to a first side panel 16 by a fold line 15 .
- the first side panel 16 is hinged to a top panel 18 by a fold line 17 .
- the top panel 18 is hinged to a second side panel 20 by a fold line 19 .
- the plurality of main panels 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 of the blank 10 form an open ended tubular structure in a set-up condition.
- Each of the ends of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end closure panels.
- the ends of the tubular structure are fully closed by end closure panels 22 a, 24 a, 26 a, 28 a, 30 a, 22 b, 24 b, 26 b, 28 b, 30 b.
- End closure panels 22 a, 24 a, 26 a, 28 a, 30 a are configured to partially close a first end of the tubular structure, and end panels 22 b, 24 b, 26 b, 28 b, 30 b are configured to partially close a second end of the tubular structure.
- a first end closure panel 22 a is hinged to a first end of base panel 14 by a fold line 23 a.
- a second end closure panel 24 a is hinged to a first gusset panel 26 a by a fold line 25 a.
- the first gusset panel 26 a is hinged to a first end of first side panel 16 by a fold line 27 a.
- a third end closure panel 28 a is hinged to a second gusset panel 30 a by a fold line 29 a.
- the second gusset panel 30 a is hinged to a first end of second side panel 20 by a fold line 31 a.
- a fourth end closure panel 22 b is hinged to a second end of base panel 14 by a fold line 23 b.
- a fifth end closure panel 24 b is hinged to a third gusset panel 26 b by a fold line 25 b.
- the third gusset panel 26 b is hinged to a second end of first side panel 16 by a fold line 27 b.
- a sixth end closure panel 28 b is hinged to a fourth gusset panel 30 b by a fold line 29 b.
- the fourth gusset panel 30 b is hinged to a second end of second side panel 20 by a fold line 31 b.
- the blank 10 comprises a handle structure H.
- the handle structure H comprises a handle strap S; the handle strap S extends transversely across the top panel 18 .
- the handle strap S extends into the first side panel 16 .
- the handle strap S extends into the second side panel 20 .
- the handle structure H comprises a first aperture A 1 and a second aperture A 2 .
- the second aperture A 2 is spaced apart from the first aperture A 1 by a portion of the handle strap S, which forms a grip element.
- the grip element comprises a first cushion flap 40 a hinged to a first side thereof by a fold line 41 a.
- a second cushioning flap 40 b is hinged to an opposing side of the grip element by a fold line 41 b.
- the handle structure H comprises a first cutline or weakened line of severance 43 a extending from a point proximate a first end of the first aperture A 1 into the first side panel 16 .
- a pair of fold lines 44 a, 44 b extends between the first cutline 43 a and the first aperture A 1 .
- the handle structure H comprises a second cutline or weakened line of severance 43 b extending from a point proximate a second end of the first aperture A 1 into the second side panel 20 .
- a pair of fold lines 42 a, 42 b extends between the second cutline 43 b and the first aperture A 1 .
- the handle structure H comprises a third cutline or weakened line of severance 43 c extending from a point proximate a first end of the second aperture A 2 into the first side panel 16 .
- a pair of fold lines 46 a, 46 b extends between the third cutline 43 c and the second aperture A 2 .
- the handle structure H comprises a fourth cutline or weakened line of severance 43 d extending from a point proximate a second end of the second aperture A 2 into the second side panel 20 .
- a pair of fold lines 48 a, 48 b extends between the fourth cutline 43 d and the second aperture A 2 .
- a first fold line 45 a extends between the first cut line 43 a and the third cut line 43 c.
- the fold line 45 a extends from an end of the first cut line 43 a disposed in the first side panel 16 to an end of the third cut line 43 c disposed in the first side panel 16 .
- a second fold line 45 b extends between the second cut line 43 b and the fourth cut line 43 d.
- the second fold line 45 b extends from an end of the second cut line 43 b disposed in the second side panel 20 to an end of the fourth cut line 43 d disposed in the second side panel 20 .
- the second blank 110 comprises a plurality of main panels 112 , 114 , 116 hinged one to the next in a linear series.
- a first outer side panel 112 is hinged to an outer top panel 114 by a fold line 113 .
- the outer top panel 114 is hinged to a second outer side panel 116 by a fold line 115 .
- the plurality of main panels 112 , 114 , 116 form an inverted “U”-shape in a set-up condition; the inverted “U”-shape is partially closed at each end by outer end closure panels 120 a, 120 b.
- a first end is partially closed by a first outer end closure panel 120 a; a second end is partially closed by a second outer end closure panel 120 b.
- the first outer end closure panel 120 a is hingedly connected to the outer top panel 114 by a fold line 121 a.
- the second outer end closure panel 120 b is hingedly connected to the outer top panel 114 by a fold line 121 b.
- a bevel panel 122 a, 124 a is hinged to each side edge of the first outer end closure panel 120 a .
- a first bevel panel 122 a is hinged to the first outer end closure panel 120 a by a fold line 123 a.
- a second bevel 124 a is hinged to the first outer end closure panel 120 a by a fold line 125 a.
- a first web panel 126 a is hinged to the first bevel panel 122 a by a fold line 127 a.
- a first gusset panel 128 a is hinged to the first web panel 126 a by a fold line 133 a.
- the first gusset panel 128 a is hinged to the first outer side panel 112 by a fold line 131 a.
- An aperture A 5 is provided between the first bevel panel 122 a and the outer top panel 114 and the first outer side panel 112 . The aperture A 5 separates the first gusset panel 128 a and the first web panel 126 a from the outer top panel 114 .
- the fold line 133 a between the first gusset panel 128 a and the first web panel 126 a is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shaped cut line 138 a.
- a second web panel 130 a is hinged to the second bevel panel 124 a by a fold line 129 a.
- a second gusset panel 132 a is hinged to the second web panel 130 a by a fold line 135 a.
- the second gusset panel 132 a is hinged to the second outer side panel 116 by a fold line 137 a.
- An aperture A 8 is provided between the second bevel panel 124 a and the outer top panel 114 and the second outer side panel 116 . The aperture A 8 separates the second gusset panel 132 a and the first web panel 130 a from the outer top panel 114 .
- the fold line 135 a between second gusset panel 132 a and the second web panel 130 a is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shaped cut line 140 a.
- a bevel panel 122 b, 124 b is hinged to each side edge of the second outer end closure panel 120 b.
- a third bevel panel 122 b is hinged to the second outer end closure panel 120 b by a fold line 123 b.
- a fourth bevel 124 b is hinged to the second outer end closure panel 120 b by a fold line 125 b.
- a third web panel 126 b is hinged to the third bevel panel 122 b by a fold line 127 b.
- a third gusset panel 128 b is hinged to the third web panel 126 b by a fold line 133 b.
- the third gusset panel 128 b is hinged to the first outer side panel 112 by a fold line 131 b.
- An aperture A 6 is provided between the third bevel panel 122 b and the outer top panel 114 and the first outer side panel 112 . The aperture A 6 separates the third gusset panel 128 b and the third web panel 126 b from the outer top panel 114 .
- the fold line 133 b between third gusset panel 128 b and the third web panel 126 b is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shaped cut line 138 b.
- a fourth web panel 130 b is hinged to the fourth bevel panel 124 b by a fold line 129 b.
- a fourth gusset panel 132 b is hinged to the fourth web panel 130 b by a fold line 135 b.
- the fourth gusset panel 132 b is hinged to the second outer side panel 116 by a fold line 137 b.
- An aperture A 7 is provided between the fourth bevel panel 124 b and the outer top panel 114 and the second outer side panel 116 . The aperture A 7 separates the fourth gusset panel 132 b and the fourth web panel 130 b from the outer top panel 114 .
- the fold line 135 b between fourth gusset panel 132 b and the fourth web panel 130 b is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shaped cut line 140 b.
- Outer top panel 114 comprises a second handle structure comprising a pair of handle apertures A 3 , A 4 .
- the pair of handle apertures A 3 , A 4 are spaced apart from one another to define a grip portion therebetween.
- Each of the pair of handle apertures A 3 , A 4 is arranged to be disposed in registry with the first or second aperture A 1 , A 2 of the handle structure H provided in the first blank 10 when the outer top panel is disposed in overlying relationship with the top panel 18 of a carton 90 (see FIG. 3 ) formed from the first blank 10 .
- the second blank 110 comprises a first tear strip T 1 provided in the first outer side panel 112 .
- the first tear strip T 1 extends longitudinally across the first outer side panel 112 from a first end edge to a second end edge.
- the first tear strip T 1 is defined at least in part by a first weakened line of severance 117 a and a second weakened line of severance 117 b; the second weakened line of severance 117 b is spaced apart from the first weakened line of severance 117 a.
- the second blank 110 comprises a second tear strip T 2 provided in the second outer side panel 116 .
- the second tear strip T 2 extends longitudinally across the second outer side panel 116 from a first end edge to a second end edge.
- the second tear strip T 2 is defined at least in part by a first weakened line of severance 119 a and a second weakened line of severance 119 b; the second weakened line of severance 119 b is spaced apart from the first weakened line of severance 119 a.
- the carton 90 can be formed by a series of sequential folding operations in a straight line machine so that the carton 90 is not required to be rotated or inverted to complete its construction.
- the folding process is not limited to that described below and may be altered according to particular manufacturing requirements.
- the blank 10 is folded about fold line 15 , such that the glue panel 12 and base panel 14 are folded thereabouts.
- the base panel 14 is brought into face contacting relationship with the first side panel 16 ; the glue panel 12 is brought into face contacting relationship with the top panel 18 .
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the glue panel 12 or, in alternative embodiments, to a corresponding portion of the second side panel 20 .
- the second side panel 20 is folded about the fold line 19 such that the second side panel 20 overlies the glue panel 12 .
- the second side panel 20 is secured to the glue panel 12 to form a flat collapsed carton.
- the carton 90 may be shipped or distributed in this flat collapsed form.
- the second side panel 20 may be secured to the glue panel 12 by alternative securing means for example, but not limited to, staples or other mechanical fixing means.
- the flat collapsed carton 90 may be erected into a tubular structure by separating the top panel 18 from the base panel 14 .
- the carton 90 in its open ended tubular form, may be loaded with articles C through one or both open ends. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments one of the open ends of the carton 90 may be closed before loading the carton 90 with articles C through the remaining open end.
- some or all of the end closure panels 22 a, 24 a, 26 a, 28 a, 30 a, 22 b, 24 b , 26 b, 28 b, 30 b are folded outwardly to form a funnel at one or both ends of the carton 90 . This facilitates loading of the articles C into the carton 90 and reduces the risk of the end closure panels 22 a, 24 a, 26 a, 28 a, 30 a, 22 b, 24 b, 26 b, 28 b, 30 a, 22 b, 24 b, 26 b, 28 b, 30 b interfering with the articles C when they are being loaded.
- a first end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the second and third end closure panels 24 a, 28 a about fold lines 25 a, 29 a respectively.
- the first and second gusset panels 26 a, 30 a are folded about fold lines 27 a, 31 a respectively.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second end closure panel 24 a or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the first end closure panel 22 a.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the third end closure panel 28 a or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the first end closure panel 22 a.
- the first end closure panel 22 a is then folded about the fold line 23 a to be brought into contact with the second and third end closure panels 24 a, 28 a and secured thereto.
- a second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the fifth and sixth end closure panels 24 b, 28 b about fold lines 25 b, 29 b respectively.
- the third and fourth gusset panels 26 b, 30 b are folded about fold lines 27 b, 31 b respectively.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the fifth end closure panel 24 b or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the fourth end closure panel 22 b.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the sixth end closure panel 28 b or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the fourth end closure panel 22 b.
- the carton 90 comprises a handle structure H which extends transversely across the carton 90 , between the first and second side walls 16 , 20 .
- the upper ends of the articles C are tapered or beveled in shape such that a void exists between an upper portion of the first and second side walls and the adjacent articles C. This void allows the ends of the handle strap S to move inwardly of the carton 90 when a user grasps the grip element of the handle strap S. In this way a central portion of the handle strap comprising the grip element can be displaced upwardly with respect to a remainder of the top panel 18 .
- Displacing the grip element upwardly provides a gap or space between the upper ends of the articles C and the handle strap S; a user can insert their hand or fingers into this space so as to comfortably carry the carton 90 and its contents.
- the upward displacement of the central portion of the handle strap is facilitated by the pairs of fold lines 42 a, 42 b, 44 a, 44 b, 46 a, 46 b, 48 a, 48 b.
- the carton 90 folds about the pairs of fold lines 42 a, 42 b, 44 a, 44 b, 46 a, 46 b, 48 a, 48 b such that the handle strap S can be displaced upwardly.
- the ends of the cut lines 43 a, 43 b, 43 c, 43 d disposed in the respective one of the first or second side panels 16 , 20 are arranged to terminate adjacent to a side wall of an article C disposed in the carton 90 .
- each of the ends of the cut lines 43 a, 43 b, 43 c, 43 d disposed in the respective one of the first or second side panels 16 , 20 is in contact with an article C, or each end can be brought into contact with an article C when the handle structure H is in use.
- the article C provides strength or reinforcement to the handle structure H to mitigate against, or prevent, tears propagating in the material forming the carton 90 .
- the articles C are arranged in rows within the carton 90 ; the end of the cut line 43 a in the first side panel 16 and the end of the cut line 43 b in the second side panel 20 are configured to be aligned with articles in the same row as each other such that said entire row of articles C forms a brace therebetween.
- the end of the cut line 43 c in the first side panel 16 and the end of the cut line 43 d in the second side panel 20 are configured to be aligned with articles in the same row as each other such that that entire row of articles C forms a brace therebetween.
- FIG. 4 shows stages in the production of a tertiary package 190 (see FIG. 5 ) from a pair of secondary packages 90 A, 90 B and a second blank 110 .
- a pair of secondary packages 90 A, 90 B are stacked one on top of another, the base panel 14 of a first secondary package 90 A being placed upon the top panel 18 of a second secondary package 90 B to form a group of secondary packages 92 .
- the second blank 110 is wrapped about the group of secondary packages 92 .
- An inner surface of the outer top panel 114 of the first blank 110 is placed in face contacting relationship with an outer surface of the top panel 18 of the first secondary package 90 A.
- first, second, third and fourth gusset panels 128 a, 132 a, 128 b, 132 b are then folded so as to be in face contacting relationship with an inner surface of the respective one of the first and second outer side panels 112 , 116 to which they are hinged. In doing so the first and second end closure panels 120 a, 120 b are folded about the fold lines 121 a, 121 b respectively.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first outer side panel 112 or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the first side panel 16 of the second secondary package 90 B.
- Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second outer side panel 116 or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the second side panel 20 of the second secondary package 90 B.
- the first and second outer side panels 112 , 116 are then folded about fold line 113 , 115 respectively to be brought into face contacting relationship with the opposing sides of the group of secondary packages 92 .
- the first and second outer side panels 112 , 116 are secured to the second secondary package 90 B to form the tertiary package shown in FIG. 5 .
- the handle apertures A 3 , A 4 provided in the outer top panel 114 are in registry with one of the first and second apertures A 1 , A 2 of the first secondary package 90 A.
- the tertiary package can be carried by simultaneously engaging the handle apertures A 3 , A 4 and the first and second apertures A 1 , A 2 as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the carrying handle comprises two layers or plies, a first portion or ply provided by the secondary package 90 A and a second portion or ply provided by the tertiary carton.
- the strength of the carrying handle is increased.
- the outer end closure panels 120 a, 120 b retain the first secondary package 90 A within the tertiary package 190 , preventing the first secondary package 90 A from moving (sliding) with respect to the tertiary package 190 or the second secondary package 90 B.
- the second secondary package 90 B can be separated from the first secondary package 90 A by tearing the first and second tear strips T 1 , T 2 as shown in FIG. 7 .
- the tear strips T 1 , T 2 have been detached from the tertiary package an upper portion of the tertiary carton formed by the second blank 110 can be removed from the first secondary package 90 A, since the second blank is unsecured to, or free from, the first secondary package 90 A.
- severed line refers to all manner of lines that facilitate separating portions of the substrate from one another or that indicate optimal separation locations. Severance lines may be frangible or otherwise weakened lines, tear lines, cut lines, or slits.
- hinged connection, severance lines and fold lines can each include elements that are formed in the substrate of the blank including perforations, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, a single half-cut, a cut line, an interrupted cut line, slits, scores, any combination thereof, and the like.
- the elements can be dimensioned and arranged to provide the desired functionality.
- a line of perforations can be dimensioned or designed with degrees of weakness to define a fold line and/or a severance line.
- the line of perforations can be designed to facilitate folding and resist breaking, to facilitate folding and facilitate breaking with more effort, or to facilitate breaking with little effort.
- in registry with refers to alignment of two or more elements in an erected carton, such as an aperture formed in a first of two overlapping panels and a second aperture formed in a second of two overlapping panels. Those elements in registry with each other may be aligned with each other in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, when an aperture in a first panel is “in registry with” a second aperture in a second panel that is placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, and an edge of the aperture may extend along at least a portion of an edge of the second aperture and may be aligned, in the direction of the thickness of the first and second panels, with the second aperture.
Abstract
A package includes at least one primary article, at least one secondary carton, a tertiary carton, and a carrying handle. The at least one secondary carton includes a top panel and a first handle structure having a first grip element. The tertiary carton includes an outer top panel and a second handle structure having a second grip element. The first grip element is arranged in registry with the second grip element such that the first handle structure provides a first portion of the carrying handle and the second handle structure provides a second portion of the carrying handle.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/113566, filed Feb. 9, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to a carton and to a blank for forming the carton more specifically, but not exclusively, to a tertiary carton for combining at least two secondary cartons. Preferably, the tertiary carton comprises a carrying handle for cooperation with a carrying handle provided in one of said at least two secondary cartons.
- In the field of packaging it is often required to provide consumers with a package comprising multiple primary product containers. Such multi-packs are desirable for shipping and distribution and for display of promotional information. For cost and environmental considerations, such cartons or carriers need to be formed from as little material as possible and cause as little wastage in the materials from which they are formed as possible. Another consideration is the strength of the packaging and its suitability for holding and transporting large weights of articles.
- It is desirable to provide a tertiary package which comprises two or more secondary packages. It is desirable that the two or more secondary packages are severable from the tertiary package.
- It is also desirable to provide a carrying handle so that a consumer may transport the tertiary package from a retail outlet. It is desirable that the carrying handle is both comfortable to use and strong enough to bear the load of the tertiary package contents.
- The present invention seeks to overcome or at least mitigate the problems of the prior art.
- According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a package comprising:
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- at least one primary articles,
- at least one secondary carton disposed along the exterior of the at least one primary article,
- a tertiary carton disposed along the exterior of the at least one secondary carton, and
- a carrying handle for lifting and carrying the package,
- the at least one secondary carton comprises a top panel and a first handle structure having a first grip element,
- the tertiary carton comprises an outer top panel and a second handle structure having a second grip element wherein the first grip element is arranged in registry with the second grip element such that the first handle structure provides a first portion of a carrying handle and the second handle structure provides a second portion of a carrying handle.
- Preferably, the first handle structure comprises a first aperture and a second aperture struck from the top panel of said at least one secondary carton, the second aperture being spaced apart from the first aperture, wherein the first grip element is defined at least in part by the first aperture and the second aperture.
- Preferably, the first handle structure comprises a handle strap extending across the top panel of said at least one secondary carton.
- Preferably, the second handle structure comprises a first handle aperture and a second handle aperture struck from the outer top panel of the tertiary carton, the second handle aperture being spaced apart from the first handle aperture, wherein the second grip element is defined at least in part by the first handle aperture and the second handle aperture.
- Preferably, the first handle aperture is arranged in registry with the first aperture and the second handle aperture is arranged in registry with the second aperture.
- Preferably, the secondary carton comprises a base panel and opposed side wall panels, which together with the top panel form a tubular structure.
- In some embodiments, the secondary carton comprises end closure panels for at least partially closing each end of the tubular structure.
- Preferably, the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel.
- Preferably, the first outer side panel and the second outer side panel are secured to the at least one secondary carton.
- In some embodiments, the package comprises two or more secondary cartons arranged in tiers, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to at least one secondary carton disposed in a lowermost tier.
- Preferably, the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each end closure panel being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain at least one secondary carton provided in at least an uppermost tier.
- In some embodiments, the package comprises two secondary cartons stacked one upon another, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to a secondary carton disposed in a lowermost tier and the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each end closure panel being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain a secondary carton provided in the uppermost tier.
- Preferably, the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel; the first outer side panel comprises a first tear device and the second outer side panel comprises a second tear device such that the secondary carton disposed in the lowermost tier is separable from the secondary carton provided in the uppermost tier.
- According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a blank for assembly into the tertiary package as described in the foregoing paragraphs, the blank forming a secondary carton comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, a top panel and a base panel, the top panel comprising a first handle structure having a grip element for forming a first ply of a carrying handle.
- According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a blank for assembly into the tertiary package as described in the foregoing paragraphs, the blank forming a tertiary carton comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, the top panel comprising a second handle structure having a grip element for forming a second ply of a carrying handle.
- Within the scope of this application it is intended that the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings may be taken independently or in any combination thereof. For example, features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments unless there is incompatibility of features.
- Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a plan view from above of a first blank for forming a secondary carton according to a first embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a plan view from above of a second blank for forming a tertiary carton according to a first embodiment; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above of a carton formed from the blank ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a stage in the formation of a tertiary package from a pair of secondary cartons as shown inFIG. 3 and the blank ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package formed from a pair of secondary cartons as shown inFIG. 3 and the blank ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package ofFIG. 5 showing a carrying handle in use; and -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view from above of a tertiary package ofFIG. 5 showing an access device in use. - Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of the package, blanks and cartons are disclosed herein. It will be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the way in which certain aspects of the invention can be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all of the ways the invention may be embodied. As used herein, the word “exemplary” is used expansively to refer to embodiments that serve as illustrations, specimens, models, or patterns. Indeed, it will be understood that the packages, blanks and cartons described herein may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The Figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimised to show details of particular components. Well-known components, materials or methods are not necessarily described in great detail in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Any specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the invention.
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FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a first blank 10 capable of forming acarton 90, as shown inFIG. 3 , for primary products such as, but not limited to, cans, hereinafter referred to as articles C. -
FIG. 2 shows a plan view of a second blank 110 capable of forming a tertiary carton which along with twocartons 90, as shown inFIG. 3 , form atertiary package 190, as illustrated inFIG. 5 . - In the embodiments detailed herein, the terms “carton” and “carrier” refer, for the non-limiting purpose of illustrating the various features of the invention, to a container for engaging, carrying, and/or dispensing articles, such as product containers. It is contemplated that the teachings of the invention can be applied to various product containers, which may or may not be tapered and/or cylindrical. Exemplary containers include bottles (for example metallic, glass or plastics bottles), cans (for example aluminium cans), tins, pouches, packets and the like.
- The blanks are formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. It is to be understood that, as used herein, the term “suitable substrate” includes all manner of foldable sheet material such as paperboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastic, combinations thereof, and the like. It should be recognized that one or other numbers of blanks may be employed, where suitable, for example, to provide the carrier structure described in more detail below.
- In the exemplary embodiment, the blanks are configured to form a carton or carrier for packaging an exemplary arrangement of exemplary articles. In some of the illustrated exemplary embodiments, the arrangement is a 3×5 matrix or array of fifteen articles, which are cans. The blank can be alternatively configured to form a carrier for packaging other types, number and size of article and/or for packaging articles in a different arrangement or configuration.
- The blank 10 comprises a plurality of
main panels glue panel 12 hinged to abase panel 14 by afold line 13. Thebase panel 14 is hinged to afirst side panel 16 by afold line 15. Thefirst side panel 16 is hinged to atop panel 18 by afold line 17. Thetop panel 18 is hinged to asecond side panel 20 by afold line 19. - The plurality of
main panels - Each of the ends of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end closure panels. In the illustrated embodiment, the ends of the tubular structure are fully closed by
end closure panels -
End closure panels panels - A first
end closure panel 22 a is hinged to a first end ofbase panel 14 by afold line 23 a. A secondend closure panel 24 a is hinged to afirst gusset panel 26 a by afold line 25 a. Thefirst gusset panel 26 a is hinged to a first end offirst side panel 16 by afold line 27 a. A thirdend closure panel 28 a is hinged to asecond gusset panel 30 a by afold line 29 a. Thesecond gusset panel 30 a is hinged to a first end ofsecond side panel 20 by afold line 31 a. - A fourth
end closure panel 22 b is hinged to a second end ofbase panel 14 by afold line 23 b. A fifthend closure panel 24 b is hinged to athird gusset panel 26 b by afold line 25 b. Thethird gusset panel 26 b is hinged to a second end offirst side panel 16 by afold line 27 b. A sixthend closure panel 28 b is hinged to afourth gusset panel 30 b by afold line 29 b. Thefourth gusset panel 30 b is hinged to a second end ofsecond side panel 20 by afold line 31 b. - The blank 10 comprises a handle structure H. The handle structure H comprises a handle strap S; the handle strap S extends transversely across the
top panel 18. The handle strap S extends into thefirst side panel 16. The handle strap S extends into thesecond side panel 20. - The handle structure H comprises a first aperture A1 and a second aperture A2. The second aperture A2 is spaced apart from the first aperture A1 by a portion of the handle strap S, which forms a grip element. The grip element comprises a
first cushion flap 40 a hinged to a first side thereof by afold line 41 a. Asecond cushioning flap 40 b is hinged to an opposing side of the grip element by afold line 41 b. - The handle structure H comprises a first cutline or weakened line of
severance 43 a extending from a point proximate a first end of the first aperture A1 into thefirst side panel 16. A pair offold lines first cutline 43 a and the first aperture A1. - The handle structure H comprises a second cutline or weakened line of
severance 43 b extending from a point proximate a second end of the first aperture A1 into thesecond side panel 20. A pair offold lines second cutline 43 b and the first aperture A1. - The handle structure H comprises a third cutline or weakened line of
severance 43 c extending from a point proximate a first end of the second aperture A2 into thefirst side panel 16. A pair offold lines third cutline 43 c and the second aperture A2. - The handle structure H comprises a fourth cutline or weakened line of
severance 43 d extending from a point proximate a second end of the second aperture A2 into thesecond side panel 20. A pair offold lines fourth cutline 43 d and the second aperture A2. - A
first fold line 45 a extends between thefirst cut line 43 a and thethird cut line 43 c. Thefold line 45 a extends from an end of thefirst cut line 43 a disposed in thefirst side panel 16 to an end of thethird cut line 43 c disposed in thefirst side panel 16. - A
second fold line 45 b extends between thesecond cut line 43 b and thefourth cut line 43 d. Thesecond fold line 45 b extends from an end of thesecond cut line 43 b disposed in thesecond side panel 20 to an end of thefourth cut line 43 d disposed in thesecond side panel 20. - The second blank 110 comprises a plurality of
main panels outer side panel 112 is hinged to an outertop panel 114 by afold line 113. The outertop panel 114 is hinged to a secondouter side panel 116 by afold line 115. - The plurality of
main panels end closure panels end closure panel 120 a; a second end is partially closed by a second outerend closure panel 120 b. The first outerend closure panel 120 a is hingedly connected to the outertop panel 114 by afold line 121 a. The second outerend closure panel 120 b is hingedly connected to the outertop panel 114 by afold line 121 b. - A
bevel panel end closure panel 120 a. Afirst bevel panel 122 a is hinged to the first outerend closure panel 120 a by afold line 123 a. Asecond bevel 124 a is hinged to the first outerend closure panel 120 a by a fold line 125 a. - A
first web panel 126 a is hinged to thefirst bevel panel 122 a by afold line 127 a. Afirst gusset panel 128 a is hinged to thefirst web panel 126 a by afold line 133 a. Thefirst gusset panel 128 a is hinged to the firstouter side panel 112 by afold line 131 a. An aperture A5 is provided between thefirst bevel panel 122 a and the outertop panel 114 and the firstouter side panel 112. The aperture A5 separates thefirst gusset panel 128 a and thefirst web panel 126 a from the outertop panel 114. - Preferably, the
fold line 133 a between thefirst gusset panel 128 a and thefirst web panel 126 a is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shapedcut line 138 a. - A
second web panel 130 a is hinged to thesecond bevel panel 124 a by afold line 129 a. Asecond gusset panel 132 a is hinged to thesecond web panel 130 a by afold line 135 a. Thesecond gusset panel 132 a is hinged to the secondouter side panel 116 by afold line 137 a. An aperture A8 is provided between thesecond bevel panel 124 a and the outertop panel 114 and the secondouter side panel 116. The aperture A8 separates thesecond gusset panel 132 a and thefirst web panel 130 a from the outertop panel 114. - Preferably, the
fold line 135 a betweensecond gusset panel 132 a and thesecond web panel 130 a is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shapedcut line 140 a. - A
bevel panel end closure panel 120 b. Athird bevel panel 122 b is hinged to the second outerend closure panel 120 b by afold line 123 b. Afourth bevel 124 b is hinged to the second outerend closure panel 120 b by afold line 125 b. - A
third web panel 126 b is hinged to thethird bevel panel 122 b by afold line 127 b. Athird gusset panel 128 b is hinged to thethird web panel 126 b by afold line 133 b. Thethird gusset panel 128 b is hinged to the firstouter side panel 112 by afold line 131 b. An aperture A6 is provided between thethird bevel panel 122 b and the outertop panel 114 and the firstouter side panel 112. The aperture A6 separates thethird gusset panel 128 b and thethird web panel 126 b from the outertop panel 114. - Preferably, the
fold line 133 b betweenthird gusset panel 128 b and thethird web panel 126 b is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shapedcut line 138 b. - A
fourth web panel 130 b is hinged to thefourth bevel panel 124 b by afold line 129 b. Afourth gusset panel 132 b is hinged to thefourth web panel 130 b by afold line 135 b. Thefourth gusset panel 132 b is hinged to the secondouter side panel 116 by afold line 137 b. An aperture A7 is provided between thefourth bevel panel 124 b and the outertop panel 114 and the secondouter side panel 116. The aperture A7 separates thefourth gusset panel 132 b and thefourth web panel 130 b from the outertop panel 114. - Preferably, the
fold line 135 b betweenfourth gusset panel 132 b and thefourth web panel 130 b is interrupted by a substantially “U”-shapedcut line 140 b. - Outer
top panel 114 comprises a second handle structure comprising a pair of handle apertures A3, A4. The pair of handle apertures A3, A4 are spaced apart from one another to define a grip portion therebetween. Each of the pair of handle apertures A3, A4 is arranged to be disposed in registry with the first or second aperture A1, A2 of the handle structure H provided in the first blank 10 when the outer top panel is disposed in overlying relationship with thetop panel 18 of a carton 90 (seeFIG. 3 ) formed from the first blank 10. - The second blank 110 comprises a first tear strip T1 provided in the first
outer side panel 112. The first tear strip T1 extends longitudinally across the firstouter side panel 112 from a first end edge to a second end edge. The first tear strip T1 is defined at least in part by a first weakened line ofseverance 117 a and a second weakened line ofseverance 117 b; the second weakened line ofseverance 117 b is spaced apart from the first weakened line ofseverance 117 a. - The second blank 110 comprises a second tear strip T2 provided in the second
outer side panel 116. The second tear strip T2 extends longitudinally across the secondouter side panel 116 from a first end edge to a second end edge. The second tear strip T2 is defined at least in part by a first weakened line ofseverance 119 a and a second weakened line ofseverance 119 b; the second weakened line ofseverance 119 b is spaced apart from the first weakened line ofseverance 119 a. - Turning to the construction of the
carton 90 as illustrated inFIG. 3 , thecarton 90 can be formed by a series of sequential folding operations in a straight line machine so that thecarton 90 is not required to be rotated or inverted to complete its construction. The folding process is not limited to that described below and may be altered according to particular manufacturing requirements. - The blank 10 is folded about
fold line 15, such that theglue panel 12 andbase panel 14 are folded thereabouts. Thebase panel 14 is brought into face contacting relationship with thefirst side panel 16; theglue panel 12 is brought into face contacting relationship with thetop panel 18. - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the
glue panel 12 or, in alternative embodiments, to a corresponding portion of thesecond side panel 20. - The
second side panel 20 is folded about thefold line 19 such that thesecond side panel 20 overlies theglue panel 12. - The
second side panel 20 is secured to theglue panel 12 to form a flat collapsed carton. Thecarton 90 may be shipped or distributed in this flat collapsed form. - In alternative embodiments the
second side panel 20 may be secured to theglue panel 12 by alternative securing means for example, but not limited to, staples or other mechanical fixing means. - The flat collapsed
carton 90 may be erected into a tubular structure by separating thetop panel 18 from thebase panel 14. - The
carton 90, in its open ended tubular form, may be loaded with articles C through one or both open ends. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments one of the open ends of thecarton 90 may be closed before loading thecarton 90 with articles C through the remaining open end. - In some embodiments, some or all of the
end closure panels carton 90. This facilitates loading of the articles C into thecarton 90 and reduces the risk of theend closure panels - Once the
carton 90 is loaded with articles C the ends of the tubular structure are closed. - A first end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the second and third
end closure panels fold lines second gusset panels fold lines - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second
end closure panel 24 a or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the firstend closure panel 22 a. - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the third
end closure panel 28 a or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the firstend closure panel 22 a. - The first
end closure panel 22 a is then folded about thefold line 23 a to be brought into contact with the second and thirdend closure panels - A second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the fifth and sixth
end closure panels fold lines fourth gusset panels fold lines - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the fifth
end closure panel 24 b or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the fourthend closure panel 22 b. - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the sixth
end closure panel 28 b or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of the fourthend closure panel 22 b. - The fourth
end closure panel 22 b is then folded about thefold line 23 b to be brought into contact with the fifth and sixthend closure panels - In this way a secondary package is formed from the
carton 90 and a group of articles C. Thecarton 90 comprises a handle structure H which extends transversely across thecarton 90, between the first andsecond side walls carton 90 when a user grasps the grip element of the handle strap S. In this way a central portion of the handle strap comprising the grip element can be displaced upwardly with respect to a remainder of thetop panel 18. Displacing the grip element upwardly provides a gap or space between the upper ends of the articles C and the handle strap S; a user can insert their hand or fingers into this space so as to comfortably carry thecarton 90 and its contents. The upward displacement of the central portion of the handle strap is facilitated by the pairs offold lines carton 90 folds about the pairs offold lines - Preferably, the ends of the cut lines 43 a, 43 b, 43 c, 43 d disposed in the respective one of the first or
second side panels carton 90. In this way each of the ends of the cut lines 43 a, 43 b, 43 c, 43 d disposed in the respective one of the first orsecond side panels carton 90. Preferably the articles C are arranged in rows within thecarton 90; the end of thecut line 43 a in thefirst side panel 16 and the end of thecut line 43 b in thesecond side panel 20 are configured to be aligned with articles in the same row as each other such that said entire row of articles C forms a brace therebetween. The end of thecut line 43 c in thefirst side panel 16 and the end of thecut line 43 d in thesecond side panel 20 are configured to be aligned with articles in the same row as each other such that that entire row of articles C forms a brace therebetween. -
FIG. 4 shows stages in the production of a tertiary package 190 (seeFIG. 5 ) from a pair ofsecondary packages secondary packages base panel 14 of a firstsecondary package 90A being placed upon thetop panel 18 of a secondsecondary package 90B to form a group ofsecondary packages 92. - In a second stage the second blank 110 is wrapped about the group of
secondary packages 92. An inner surface of the outertop panel 114 of the first blank 110 is placed in face contacting relationship with an outer surface of thetop panel 18 of the firstsecondary package 90A. - The first, second, third and
fourth gusset panels outer side panels end closure panels fold lines - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first
outer side panel 112 or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of thefirst side panel 16 of the secondsecondary package 90B. - Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second
outer side panel 116 or in alternative embodiments to a corresponding portion of thesecond side panel 20 of the secondsecondary package 90B. - The first and second
outer side panels fold line secondary packages 92. - The first and second
outer side panels secondary package 90B to form the tertiary package shown inFIG. 5 . - The handle apertures A3, A4 provided in the outer
top panel 114 are in registry with one of the first and second apertures A1, A2 of the firstsecondary package 90A. The tertiary package can be carried by simultaneously engaging the handle apertures A3, A4 and the first and second apertures A1, A2 as shown inFIG. 6 . In this way, the carrying handle comprises two layers or plies, a first portion or ply provided by thesecondary package 90A and a second portion or ply provided by the tertiary carton. Thus the strength of the carrying handle is increased. - It will be appreciated that the outer
end closure panels secondary package 90A within thetertiary package 190, preventing the firstsecondary package 90A from moving (sliding) with respect to thetertiary package 190 or the secondsecondary package 90B. - The second
secondary package 90B can be separated from the firstsecondary package 90A by tearing the first and second tear strips T1, T2 as shown inFIG. 7 . When the tear strips T1, T2 have been detached from the tertiary package an upper portion of the tertiary carton formed by the second blank 110 can be removed from the firstsecondary package 90A, since the second blank is unsecured to, or free from, the firstsecondary package 90A. - It can be appreciated that various changes may be made within the scope of the present invention; for example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures may be adjusted to accommodate articles of differing size or shape.
- It will be recognised that as used herein, directional references such as “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “end”, “side”, “inner”, “outer”, “upper” and “lower” do not necessarily limit the respective panels to such orientation, but may merely serve to distinguish these panels from one another.
- As used herein, the terms “hinged connection” and “fold line” refer to all manner of lines that define hinge features of the blank, facilitate folding portions of the blank with respect to one another, or otherwise indicate optimal panel folding locations for the blank. A fold line is typically a scored line, an embossed line, or a debossed line. Any reference to “hinged connection” or “fold line” should not be construed as necessarily referring to a single fold line only; indeed the hinged connection can be formed from any one or more of the following: a short slit, a frangible line or a fold line without departing from the scope of the invention.
- As used herein, the term “severance line” refers to all manner of lines that facilitate separating portions of the substrate from one another or that indicate optimal separation locations. Severance lines may be frangible or otherwise weakened lines, tear lines, cut lines, or slits.
- It should be understood that hinged connection, severance lines and fold lines can each include elements that are formed in the substrate of the blank including perforations, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, a single half-cut, a cut line, an interrupted cut line, slits, scores, any combination thereof, and the like. The elements can be dimensioned and arranged to provide the desired functionality. For example, a line of perforations can be dimensioned or designed with degrees of weakness to define a fold line and/or a severance line. The line of perforations can be designed to facilitate folding and resist breaking, to facilitate folding and facilitate breaking with more effort, or to facilitate breaking with little effort.
- The phrase “in registry with” as used herein refers to alignment of two or more elements in an erected carton, such as an aperture formed in a first of two overlapping panels and a second aperture formed in a second of two overlapping panels. Those elements in registry with each other may be aligned with each other in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, when an aperture in a first panel is “in registry with” a second aperture in a second panel that is placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, and an edge of the aperture may extend along at least a portion of an edge of the second aperture and may be aligned, in the direction of the thickness of the first and second panels, with the second aperture.
Claims (13)
1. A package comprising:
at least one primary article,
at least one secondary carton disposed along an exterior of the at least one primary article,
a tertiary carton disposed along an exterior of the at least one secondary carton, and
a carrying handle for lifting and carrying the package,
the at least one secondary carton comprises a top panel and a first handle structure having a first grip element,
the tertiary carton comprises an outer top panel and a second handle structure having a second grip element, wherein the first grip element is arranged in registry with the second grip element such that the first handle structure provides a first portion of the carrying handle and the second handle structure provides a second portion of the carrying handle.
2. The package according to claim 1 wherein the first handle structure comprises a first aperture and a second aperture struck from the top panel of the at least one secondary carton, the second aperture being spaced apart from the first aperture, wherein the first grip element is defined at least in part by the first aperture and the second aperture.
3. The package according to claim 1 wherein the first handle structure comprises a handle strap extending across the top panel of the at least one secondary carton.
4. The package according to claim 2 wherein the second handle structure comprises a first handle aperture and a second handle aperture struck from the outer top panel of the tertiary carton, the second handle aperture of the second handle structure being spaced apart from the first handle aperture of the second handle structure, wherein the second grip element is defined at least in part by the first and second handle apertures of the second handle structure.
5. The package according to claim 4 wherein the first handle aperture of the second handle structure is arranged in registry with the first aperture of the first handle structure and the second handle aperture of the second handle structure is arranged in registry with the second aperture of the first handle structure.
6. The package according to claim 1 wherein the secondary carton comprises a base panel and opposed side wall panels, which together with the top panel of the secondary carton form a tubular structure.
7. The package according to claim 6 wherein the secondary carton comprises end closure panels for at least partially closing each end of the tubular structure.
8. The package according to claim 1 wherein the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel.
9. The package according to claim 8 wherein the first outer side panel and the second outer side panel are secured to the at least one secondary carton.
10. The package according to claim 1 wherein the at least one secondary carton comprises two or more secondary cartons arranged in tiers, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to at least one of the two or more secondary cartons disposed in a lowermost tier.
11. The package according to claim 10 wherein the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each of the end closure panels being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain at least one of the two or more secondary cartons in at least an uppermost tier.
12. The package according to claim 1 wherein the at least one secondary carton comprises two secondary cartons stacked one upon another, wherein the tertiary carton is secured to a lowermost one of the two secondary cartons, and the tertiary carton comprises an end closure panel at each end of the outer top panel, each of the end closure panels being hinged to each of the first and second outer side panels by a gusset panel and a web, such that the end closure panels retain an uppermost one of the two secondary cartons.
13. The package according to claim 12 wherein the tertiary carton comprises a first outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel and a second outer side panel hinged to the outer top panel, the first outer side panel comprises a first tear device and the second outer side panel comprises a second tear device such that the lowermost secondary carton is separable from the uppermost secondary carton.
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