Patent ID: 11897679
Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A method for packaging a plurality of containers in a flexible container, the method comprising:
providing a flexible carrier having a plurality of bands defining a corresponding plurality of container receiving openings, wherein each container of the plurality of containers is positioned in a respective container receiving opening;
providing a series of frangible lines of separation between each container receiving opening, wherein each receiving opening includes a longitudinal frangible line of separation and a transverse frangible line of separation, wherein the longitudinal frangible line of separation comprises a plurality of closely spaced perforations that extend laterally relative to a longitudinal direction of the carrier and laterally relative to the line of separation and wherein the closely spaced perforations are graduated longer toward each end of each aperture; and
removing a container from the package resulting in the separation of the frangible lines of separation defining the respective container receiving opening, wherein the container and a respective band of the plurality of bands are removed from the package together.