Patent ID: 7025197
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A carrier blank, comprising: a top panel having a plurality of apertures formed therein; a first side panel foldably connected to said top panel at a first fold line extending across a width of said blank; a first bottom flap connected to said first side panel; a second side panel foldably connected to said top panel at a second fold line extending across a width of said blank; a second bottom flap connected to said second side panel; and a first plurality of heel retaining assemblies formed in said first side panel adjacent to said first bottom flap and a second plurality of heel retaining assemblies formed in said second side panel adjacent to said second bottom flap, each heel retaining assembly comprising: two doors and a corresponding heel aperture located between said doors, each door being connected to its side panel by a hinge extending generally along a length of said blank, said hinge having top, bottom and center portions, with a C or a J cut disposed at said bottom portion.