Patent ID: 7717318
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A carton comprising: a bottom panel; a first side panel connected to and extending upwardly from an edge of said bottom panel to a top edge; a second side panel connected to and extending upwardly from an opposite edge of said bottom panel to a top edge; an outside top panel connected to said top edge of said first side panel and being spaced from the bottom panel; an inside top panel connected to said top edge of said second side panel and extending in spaced substantially parallel relationship to said bottom panel; said outside top panel overlying and being substantially aligned with said inside top panel; first and second flaps disposed at opposite end portions of said outside top panel; longitudinal perforation lines formed in said outside and inside top panels extending between said first and second flaps; and oblique perforation lines extending from ends of said longitudinal perforation lines to corners of said outside and inside top panels; movement of said first and second flaps up and away from said outside top panel separating said inside top panels along said oblique perforation lines; and separation of said inside and outside top panels along said longitudinal perforation lines opening said inside and outside top panels and said flaps to form a containment skirt extending upwardly from said carton.