Patent ID: 6612473
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: B65D,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
An asymmetrical carton for containing and dispensing a roll of sheet material, said carton comprising:a) a plurality of substantially planar side panels; b) a longitudinal axis; c) fold lines defined by an intersection of adjacent side panels said carton being foldable into said flattened condition by folding said carton at two fold lines to form a substantially planar structure, d) a pivotable lid formed from at least one of said side panels, e) a core tube for dispensing a rolled web of sheet material; and f) a pair of core end caps extending through said end panels for rotatably supporting said core tube wherein said carton has an erected condition and a flattened condition, said carton when erected forming a cylindrical structure having an asymmetrical polygonal cross-section having no internal angle less than 90Â° formed from the plurality of substantially planar side panels, and wherein said pivotable lid includes at least one gusset panel forming at least part of a corresponding end panel, said gusset panel including an aperture, and at least one of said pair of core end caps includes an outwardly projecting button which cooperates with said aperture to secure said pivotable lid in a closed position.