Patent ID: 6230881
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A combination carrier and handle apparatus for accommodating a plurality of articles arranged in a pair of substantially parallel co-extensive rows, which comprises:a) a partition assembly blank, having foldable, internal longitudinal and transverse product separation panels, handle reinforcement panels, and bottom closure flaps;b) a shell blank having four foldable side panels joined to two raised handle panels, and at least one of the side panels having a side closure flap and at least one bottom closure flap, said shell blank pre-printed with indicia prior to assembly;c) a collapsed basket formed of the partition blank and the shell blank, which are aligned and adhesively secured together at designated locations to permit further folding, the collapsed basket pre-assembled in collapsed form for ease of shipping, handling and storage prior to use as a combination carrier and handle apparatus; andwherein the collapsed basket are folded into the combination carrier and handle apparatus with the bottom flaps folded and glued together.