Patent ID: 7517307
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a preconfigured carton blank into a carton, the method comprising: providing the preconfigured carton blank, the preconfigured carton blank having an open end having a first major flap and an opposing second major flap, the first major flap having an activateable adhesive deposit disposed on an outer surface and the second major flap having an activateable adhesive deposit disposed on an inner surface; activating the adhesive deposits on both the first and second major flaps using an energy source; moving the first and second major flaps to generally close the open end of the preconfigured carton blank with the second major flap at least partially overlying the first major flap; and at least partially aligning the adhesive deposit on the inner surface of the second major flap with the adhesive deposit on the outer surface of the first major flap to provide an adhesive bond to secure the first and second major flaps relative to each other to generally close the open end of the carton.