Patent ID: 7503475
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A reclosable carton, comprising: first and second ends that are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction, wherein the first end includes first and second panels that are in an overlapping relationship with respect to one another, and the first panel includes at least one opening for being in communication with the carton's interior; at least one sidewall extending between the first and second ends and extending at least partially around the carton's interior; a flexible, elongate closure tab that is connected to the sidewall and extends through a slot so that a portion of the closure tab is interposed between the first and second panels, wherein a projection that projects from the sidewall, wherein the projection and the closure tab are cooperative so that the projection extends into the opening in the closure tab and engages said edge of the closure tab to at least discourage the portion of the closure tab from being completely pulled out of the slot during the open configuration.