Abstract:
A carton, package, or container formed from a blank and that include a film or other moisture resistant lining applied thereto are described. The film is adhered to the inside panels of the carton, package, or container. The carton, package, or container are capable of receiving a lid and contents therein when formed. The cartons, packages, and containers include reclosable features and may be sealed against moisture and other environmental factors.

Description:
PRIORITY 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2008/072957, filed Aug. 13, 2008, entitled “Cartons, Packages, Blanks, and Containers Having Dispensing and Opening Features,” which designates the United States of America and which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/964,751, filed Aug. 14, 2007, and 60/995,367, filed Sep. 26, 2007. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    This invention relates to cartons or sleeves used to store or carry products. The cartons or sleeves are formed from blanks and generally surround or hold at least a portion of the product or articles placed therein. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0003]    The entire disclosures of International Application No. PCT/US2008/072957 and U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/964,751 and 60/995,367 are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as though fully set forth herein. 
         [0004]    In one aspect, the present invention provides a convenient, moisture barrier, and leak resistant, package with additional features. In another aspect, the present invention provides a paperboard structure and a formed lid to form a barrier carton. Barriers can include rimmed tray(s), sealed membrane(s), and/or IntegraPak™ liner(s), with the carton and/or barriers formed in oval, round, or other shapes. In another aspect, the present invention provides a two piece barrier paperboard package that incorporates an integrated lid with convenience features for products, such as moisture, oxygen, and/or grease barriers. While several prior designs include a one-piece paperboard design, a stand-up pouch, or a tray with a film membrane heat sealed over the rim, the carton of the present invention can integrate and/or accommodate several types of barriers and lids. The carton of the present invention can be used, for example, for any material that could be poured out of a container, such as materials that may require a moisture barrier, such as spices, sugar, other sweeteners, coffee, tea leaves or other things. 
         [0005]    In one aspect, the invention includes a carton with a moisture barrier, the carton having a top end and a bottom end. The carton is formed from a blank having a front face and a back face, and includes a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, and the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side. The blank also includes a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the third side, and a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the fourth side. 
         [0006]    A film can be adhered to the back face of the blank along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side of the blank, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel. The film being moisture resistant. The carton can be sized to receive a removable lid at the top end. In one option, the film can extend along an extension beyond the top end of the blank. Further, the film can be folded to close the contents in the carton to form a package. Alternatively, the film can be rolled to close the contents within the carton to form a package. Alternatively still, the film can be sealed along the top of the carton to form a seal capable of being punctured. 
         [0007]    Further, the lid can have an open portion and a closed portion, with at least a first portion of the seal covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration, and the first portion of the seal exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration. Alternatively, the lid can have an open portion and a closed portion, with at least a first portion of the seal covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration. As a further alternative, the lid can have a closed portion and portion capable of being hinged to create an opening in the carton. In one such embodiment, the opening can be formed in a corner of the carton. 
         [0008]    The lid also can be formed in a variety of shapes or configurations, such as a triangular configuration, a rectangular configuration, a circular configuration, an L-shaped configuration, or other shapes or configurations. In another embodiment, the opening can be formed entirely in either the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side. In yet another embodiment, the lid can cover the top end of the carton and the hinged portion can be disposed entirely within the lid. In still another embodiment, the opening can be formed in at least two of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side. In another embodiment, the lid can cover the top end of the carton and includes hinged closure flaps capable of engaging projections on the carton. The carton further can include a bag disposed in the carton beneath the lid, and can include a handle attached thereto. 
         [0009]    In another aspect, the invention includes a package with a moisture barrier, the package including a top end and a bottom end. The package is formed from a carton blank having a front face and a back face and generally includes a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, and the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side. The blank also includes a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the third side, and a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the fourth side. 
         [0010]    The blank also can include a film adhered to the back face of the blank along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side, but not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel. The film generally can be a moisture or vapor resistant material. The package further will be sized to receive a removable lid at the top end. In one option, the film can extend an extension beyond the top end of the blank. Further, the film can be folded to enclose the contents within the carton. Alternatively, the film can be rolled to enclose the contents within the carton. Alternatively still, the film can be sealed along the top of the package to form a seal capable of being punctured. Further, the lid can have an open portion and a closed portion, with at least a first portion of the seal covered by the closed portion of the lid in a closed configuration and exposed by the open portion of the lid in an open configuration. As a further alternative, the lid can have a closed portion and a portion capable of being hinged to create an opening in the package. In one such embodiment, the opening can be formed in a corner of the package. 
         [0011]    The lid also can be formed in a variety of shapes or configurations, such as a triangular configuration, a rectangular configuration, a circular configuration, an L-shaped configuration, or other shapes or configurations. In a further embodiment, the opening of the package can be formed entirely in either the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side thereof. In yet another embodiment, the lid can cover the top end of the carton and the hinged portion can be disposed entirely within the lid. In still another embodiment, the opening in the package can be formed in at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth sides of the package. In yet another embodiment, the lid can cover the top end of the package and can include hinged closure flaps capable of engaging projections on the package. The package additionally can include a bag disposed in the package beneath the lid, and also can include a handle attached thereto. 
         [0012]    In another aspect, the invention includes a blank for forming a carton, having a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, and the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side. The blank has a top end and a bottom end, and a front face and a back face. The blank also includes a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the third side, and a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the fourth side. A film extends beyond the top end of the blank and is adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side of the blank, but typically is not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel. An adhesive panel can be attached along a fourth fold line to the fourth side, and/or an adhesive can be added to the blank along the adhesive panel and portions of at least either the first side end panel, the second side end panel, the third side end panel, or the fourth side end panel. 
         [0013]    In yet another aspect, the invention includes a blank for forming a carton. The blank has a first side connected along a first fold line to a second side, the second side connected along a second fold line to a third side, the third side connected along a third fold line to a fourth side, and the fourth side being connected to an adhesive panel. The blank has a top end and a bottom end, and a front face and a back face. The blank also generally has a first side end panel connected along a lower transverse fold line to bottom end of the first side, a second side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the second side, a third side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the third side, a fourth side end panel connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the fourth side. A film can be adhered to the back face along at least either the first side, second side, third side, or fourth side of the blank, but typically is not adhered to the first end panel, the second end panel, the third end panel, or the fourth end panel, with the film extending beyond the top end of the blank. A fifth side end panel can be connected along the lower transverse fold line to the bottom end of the adhesive panel. An adhesive can be added to the blank along the adhesive panel and portions of at least either the first side end panel, the second side end panel, the third side end panel, the fourth side end panel, or the fifth side end panel. 
         [0014]    The foregoing and various other features, aspects, and advantages of the invention will become more apparent upon review of the detailed description of the embodiments set forth below when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures, which are briefly described as follows. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]    According to common practice, the various features of the drawings discussed below are not necessarily drawn to scale. Dimensions of various features and elements in the drawings may be expanded or reduced to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 1  is a plan view of a blank from which a package according to a first embodiment of the invention can be constructed. 
           [0017]      FIG. 2  shows two side panels during an erection step of the package according to the first embodiment. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  shows two other side panels during an erection step of the package according to the first embodiment. 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  shows an erection step of the package according to the first embodiment with the blank formed in a sleeve configuration. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  shows the package according to the first embodiment with the base being closed. 
           [0021]      FIG. 6  shows the package according to the first embodiment with the top being closed at the liner. 
           [0022]      FIG. 7  shows the package according to the first embodiment with a lid on the top. 
           [0023]      FIG. 8  is a plan view of a blank from which a package according to a second embodiment of the invention can be constructed. 
           [0024]      FIG. 9  shows an erection step of the package according to the second embodiment with a seal applied to the top of the package. 
           [0025]      FIG. 10  shows the package according to the second embodiment with a cover applied to the top of the package. 
           [0026]      FIG. 11  shows a partial view of a side and rim of a package according to a third embodiment. 
           [0027]      FIG. 12  shows a cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment. 
           [0028]      FIG. 13  shows another cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment. 
           [0029]      FIG. 14  shows a cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment. 
           [0030]      FIG. 15  shows a package according to a fourth embodiment. 
           [0031]      FIGS. 16A-E  show a dispenser usable on the fourth package embodiment. 
           [0032]      FIG. 17  shows a package according to a fifth embodiment. 
           [0033]      FIGS. 18A-F  show the dispenser usable on the fifth package embodiment. 
           [0034]      FIG. 19  shows a package according to a sixth embodiment. 
           [0035]      FIGS. 20A-C  show a dispenser usable on the sixth package embodiment. 
           [0036]      FIG. 21A  shows a package according to a seventh embodiment. 
           [0037]      FIG. 21B  shows a dispenser usable on the seventh package embodiment. 
           [0038]      FIG. 22A  shows a package according to an eighth embodiment. 
           [0039]      FIGS. 22B-F  show a dispenser usable on the eighth package embodiment. 
           [0040]      FIG. 23A  shows a package according to a ninth embodiment. 
           [0041]      FIGS. 23B-F  shows a dispenser usable on the ninth package embodiment. 
           [0042]      FIG. 24A  shows a package according to a tenth embodiment. 
           [0043]      FIGS. 24B-E  shows a dispenser usable on the tenth package embodiment. 
           [0044]      FIG. 25  shows a cover received over a package according to an eleventh embodiment. 
           [0045]      FIGS. 26A and 26B  show a cover that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third or eleventh embodiments. 
           [0046]      FIGS. 27A-C  show a cover that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third or eleventh embodiments. 
           [0047]      FIGS. 28A and 28B  show a cover that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third or eleventh embodiments. 
           [0048]      FIGS. 29A and 29B  show a cover that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third or eleventh embodiments. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0049]    The present embodiments are addressed to dispensing cartons, packages and containers. The cartons and packages can have, for example, barrier or liner films mounted to their interior surfaces. According to one aspect of the present invention, a barrier film is attached to the interior surface of a blank. The barrier film is then sealed and the carton is erected from the blank. Dispensing features can be mounted to the cartons, and/or incorporated into the cartons. The cartons can be used, for example, to accommodate products that require moisture, oxygen, and/or grease barriers, etc. The cartons and packages can also incorporate several types of barriers and/or lids. 
         [0050]    Briefly described, the present invention is directed to cartons. In this specification, the terms “side,” and “end” are used for ease of description are not intended to limit the scope of the invention or to imply relative sizes or orientations of panels, flaps, or other parts of the cartons, packages, and/or containers. 
         [0051]      FIG. 1  is a plan view of a blank  5  used to form a package according to a first embodiment of the invention.  FIGS. 2 and 3  each show two different panels during erection of a package or carton from blank  5  with a barrier or liner film  105  applied thereto. The blank  5  and a barrier film  105  applied thereto are used to construct a package  200  ( FIG. 7 ) according to the first embodiment of the invention. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the blank  5  generally is constructed from solid unbleached sulfate (SUS) board, but other materials also can be used. 
         [0052]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , the blank  5  includes a first side panel  10 , a second side panel  20  foldably connected to the first side panel  10  along a fold line  21 , a third side panel  30  foldably connected to the second side panel  20  along a fold line  31 , and a fourth side panel  40  foldably connected to the third side panel  30  along a fold line  41 . An adhesive panel  50  also may be foldably connected to the fourth side panel  40  along a fold line  51 . Four bottom panels or end flaps are formed in a first or lower marginal area or periphery  1  of the blank  5 , including a first end flap  12 , a second end flap  22 , a third end flap  32 , and a fourth end flap  42 . The end flaps  12 ,  22 ,  32 ,  42  together comprise a closure for one end of the erected package  200 , as discussed further below. The end flaps  12 ,  22 ,  32 ,  42  may be foldably connected along a single fold line  60  in one embodiment or the end flaps  12 ,  22 ,  32 ,  42  may be foldably connected along individual panel separating fold lines  61 ,  62 ,  63 ,  64 , respectively, in another embodiment. Fold lines  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64  can be disposed along the same linear path or can be disposed at differing heights from the periphery  1  of the blank  5 . Further, end flaps  12 ,  22 ,  32 ,  42  may extend at differing lengths away from fold line  60  or fold lines  61 ,  62 ,  63 ,  64 . Further, the panels  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  40 ,  50  can include folding assist features such as diagonal fold lines  71  at the upper portions thereof. These folding assist features can be formed at any distance or angle as needed to assist in folding the blank into a carton or package configuration, such as being formed at an angle of about ±12 degrees, such as extending at ±11.8 degrees along the fold lines at the top of the blank with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the blank. 
         [0053]    The blank  5  and its panels, flaps, and lines can be formed of any size and configuration as desired. For exemplary purposes only, and not to limit the scope of the invention, the blank  5  shown in  FIG. 1  can have an overall length of about ±17 inches, such as ±16.669 inches, and can have an overall width of about ±10 inches, such as ±9.515 inches. Panel  10  can have a width of about 4 inches, such as ±3.945 inches, panel  20  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3.969 inches, panel  30  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3.969 inches, panel  40  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3.969 inches, and adhesive panel  50  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±0.818 inches. Panels  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  40 ,  50  can have a width of up to about ±6 inches, flaps  12  and  32  can have a width of up to about ±3 inches, such as at ±2.984 inches, and flaps  22  and  42  can have a width of up to about ±2 inches, such as at ±1.984 inches. The tops of panels  10 ,  20 ,  30 , and  40  can extend up to about ±0.5 inch above the end of the diagonal fold lines  71 . The exemplary spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the blank. The present disclosure incorporates by reference U.S. Pat. No. 6,854,639, which is commonly assigned, for all that is disclosed therein. 
         [0054]    Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the barrier film  105  is affixed, adhered or otherwise applied to an interior surface of the blank  5  that will become an interior surface of the erected package  200 . The barrier film  105  can be secured to the surface of the blank  5  by, for example, glue, other adhesives, lamination, and by other means. As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the barrier film  105  may extend beyond the edges of the blank  5  at both ends of the blank  5 . The barrier film  105  can be formed from, for example, a vapor or liquid-impervious moisture barrier or other leak resistant material. 
         [0055]    The package  200  may be erected from the blank  5  and barrier film  105  by folding the blank flat or substantially flat about the transverse fold lines  21 ,  41 , and gluing or otherwise adhering the exterior side of the adhesive flap  50  to the interior side of the first side panel  10 . At this time, one end of the barrier film may optionally be sealed. The side panels  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  40  may be then opened or set up to form a generally tubular sleeve, as shown in  FIG. 4 . The barrier film  105  also opens as the blank  5  is opened. 
         [0056]    Referring to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , if the first or bottom end of the barrier film  105  is not yet sealed, it can be sealed after the tubular sleeve has been opened as shown in  FIG. 4 . The first or bottom end of the generally tubular sleeve may then be closed as shown in  FIG. 5 , for example, by folding and adhering the end flaps  12 ,  22 ,  32 ,  42  of the blank  5 . 
         [0057]    As shown in  FIG. 6 , a top, open end of the barrier film  105  can be closed to form a seal  108  at the top end of the film. Dispensable articles, liquids or other product (not illustrated), for example, may be loaded into the sleeve in a conventional manner at any time before one or both ends of the barrier film  105  within the sleeve are sealed. The ends of the barrier film  105  can be sealed by, for example, heat sealing, hot or cold glue processes, and applied coatings that form seals in response to heat, pressure, or other closure means. 
         [0058]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , a cover  160  can be mounted to the top of the erected blank to complete erection of the package  200 . The package  200  can have, for example, a generally parallelepipedal shape. To facilitate mounting of the cover  160  to the package, the seal  108  of the barrier film  105  can be folded into the relatively compact form shown in  FIG. 7 . The cover  160  can have a snug, interference fit with the top of the package. Indentations  162  also can be included in the cover  160  that press inwardly on the sides of the package and more securely the cover  160  in place. The cover  160  can be made from plastics, for example, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, etc. by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. 
         [0059]    In order to remove the contents of the package  200 , the cover  160  can be removed and the seal  108  breached. After dispensing the package contents, the cover  160  can be replaced on the package  200  to enclose the remaining contents. 
         [0060]    The partially erected blank article illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3  is formed from blank  5 . In the partially erected blank article, the barrier film  105  may be sealed along one end edge. In the flattened configuration, the article occupies minimal space in a shipping or storage container, on a display shelf, or in a potential end user&#39;s possession. 
         [0061]      FIG. 8  is a plan view of a blank  205  used to construct a generally parallelepipedal package  400  (illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) according to a second embodiment of the invention. The blank  205  includes a first side panel  210 , a second side panel  220  foldably connected to the first side panel  210  along a fold line  221 , a third side panel  230  foldably connected to the second side panel  220  along a fold line  231 , and a fourth side panel  240  foldably connected to the third side panel  230  along a fold line  241 . An adhesive panel  250  may be foldably connected to the fourth side panel  240  along a fold line  251 . Four bottom end panels or flaps are formed in a first or lower marginal area or periphery  201  of the blank  205 , including a first end flap  212 , a second end flap  222 , a third end flap  232 , and a fourth end flap  242 . Unlike the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , blank  205  includes a end panel or flap  252  in the first or lower marginal area attached at adhesive panel  250 . The end flaps  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242 ,  252  together comprise a closure for one end of the erected package  400 , as discussed further below. The end flaps  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242 ,  252  may be foldably connected along a fold line  260  in one embodiment or the end flap  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242  may be foldably connected along fold lines  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 ,  265  respectively, in another embodiment. Fold lines  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 ,  265  can be disposed along the same linear path or can be disposed at differing heights from the periphery  201  of the blank  205 . Further, end flaps  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242 ,  252  may extend at differing lengths from fold line  260  or fold lines  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 ,  265 . The end flaps  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242 ,  252  also can include fold assist features, such as shown in end flaps  222  and  242  as additional fold lines  261  extending in a diagonal configuration disposed at angles, such as at 45-degrees shown in  FIG. 8 . 
         [0062]    The blank  205  and its panels, flaps, and lines can be formed of any size and configuration as desired. For exemplary purposes only, and not to limit the scope of the invention, the blank  205  shown in  FIG. 8  can have an overall length of about ±17 inches, such as ±16.669 inches, and can have an overall width of about ±10 inches, such as ±8 63/64 inches. Panel  210  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3.945 inches, panel  220  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3 31/32 inches, panel  230  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3 31/32 inches, panel  240  can have a width of about ±4 inches, such as ±3 31/32 inches, and adhesive panel  250  can have a width of about +4 inches, such as +0.818 inches. Panels  210 ,  220 ,  230 ,  240 ,  250  can have a width of up to about ±7 inches, such as +6 1/32 inches, flap  232  can have a width of up to about ±3 inches, such as at +2 29/64 inches, and flaps  212 ,  222 , and  242  can have a width of up to about ±2 inches, such as at ±1 61/64 inches. The tops of panels  210 ,  220 ,  230 , and  240  can extend up to about ±½ inch above the end of the diagonal fold lines  271 . The exemplary spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the blank. 
         [0063]    If desired, a barrier film (not shown) may be affixed, adhered or otherwise applied to an interior surface of the blank  205 . The barrier film can be secured to the surface of the blank  205  by, for example, glue, or other adhesives, lamination, and by other means. 
         [0064]    The package  200  may be erected from the blank  205  by gluing or otherwise adhering the adhesive flap  250  to the inner side of the panel  210  so that the panels  210 ,  220 ,  230 ,  240  may be opened or set up to form a generally tubular sleeve. Further, the panels  210 ,  220 ,  230 ,  240  can include folding assist features such as diagonal fold lines  271  at the upper portions thereof. These folding assist features can be formed at any distance or angle as needed to assist in folding the blank into a carton or package configuration, such as being formed at up to about ±3 inches from either side of the fold line, for example, at 0.625 inches from either or both sides of the fold lines at the top of the blank with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the blank. 
         [0065]    The first or bottom end of the generally tubular sleeve may be closed, for example, by folding and adhering the end flaps  212 ,  222 ,  232 ,  242 ,  252 . If present, the barrier film can be sealed at its upper and lower ends prior to closing the bottom end of the tubular sleeve. Dispensable articles, liquids or other product, for example, may be loaded into the sleeve in a conventional manner at any time before one or both ends of the barrier film are sealed. 
         [0066]    Referring to  FIG. 9 , a seal  310  further can be applied to one or both ends of the partially erected package  400 . The seal  310  can be, for example, a foil membrane, an insert press-fitted into the open package end, etc. Heat or pressure seals can also be used. With such seals, one or both ends of the package  400  can accordingly closed. 
         [0067]      FIG. 10  shows erected package  400 , with a dispensing cover  360  mounted to a top of the package. The cover  360  can have a snug, interference fit with the top of the package  400 . Indentations  362  also can be included in the cover  360  that press inwardly on the sides of the package. The cover  360  can have a rotatable closure portion  364  mounted in a base  366 , which rotates within the base  366 , in the direction shown at A, to enable the product to be dispensed from the package  400 . The cover  360  further can be made from, for example, plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. The rotatable closure portion  364  of the cover  360  can be rotated into an open position to expose a dispenser opening  368  in the base  366 . 
         [0068]      FIG. 11  shows a package or carton  500  according to a third embodiment, in which the package has a rolled rim  510  as shown, or any other rim configuration sized to receive a lid. The package shown in  FIG. 11  can be formed from a blank similar in design to those shown in  FIGS. 1 and 8 , can have a liner applied in a similar manner as detailed therein, and/or can have either a seal applied over the opening adjacent the lid or can utilize a folded, rolled, or otherwise deformable liner adjacent or overlapping the rim  510  at the opening adjacent the lid. The lid applied can be of any design shown in subsequent figures herein, with the package varying in size and configuration to receive the lid shown. The package can be formed from, for example paperboard and paper-based materials and formed by tub or cup forming machines. 
         [0069]      FIG. 12  shows a cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment.  FIG. 12  shows a cover  760  that fits over a tub-like receptacle, cup, canister, or package, and which can be, for example, formed similar to package  500  ( FIG. 11 ) with rolled rim  510 . The cover  760  shown in  FIG. 12  is mounted to a top of the receptacle or package and has a closure portion  764  mounted to a base  766 . The closure portion  764  includes a hinge or pivot portion  768  that is pivotably or hingedly connected to a stationary portion  770 . The stationary portion  770  is attached to the base  766 . The cover  760  can include a recessed rim  774  that engages an upper edge of the receptacle and can be formed from, for example, plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. 
         [0070]      FIG. 13  also shows a cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment.  FIG. 13  shows a cover  860  that fits over a tub-like receptacle, cup, canister, or package, which can be, for example, formed similar to package  500  with rolled rim  510  of  FIG. 11 . A handle  870  ( FIG. 13 ) also can be connected at opposite ends of the receptacle. The cover  860  can be formed from, for example plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. 
         [0071]      FIG. 14  shows a cover that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third embodiment.  FIG. 14  shows a cover  960  having the form of a generally disc-like insert pressed into the open top end of the package. The cover  960  can be formed from, for example plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. 
         [0072]      FIG. 15  shows a package  1000  according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The package  1000  includes a dispenser  1060  mounted at a corner of a parallelepipedal receptacle  1010  of the package  1000 . The dispenser  1060  may be, for example, fixedly or removably mounted in the receptacle  1010 . The receptacle  1010  can be formed from, for example paperboard and paper-based materials. 
         [0073]      FIGS. 16A-E  show the dispenser  1060  usable on the fourth package embodiment. The dispenser  1060  includes a pivoting or hinged portion  1062  mounted to a base portion  1064 . The pivoting portion  1062  can be pivoted open to expose an opening in the base  1064 . The corner of the receptacle  1010  can include an opening  1012  corresponding to the opening in the dispenser  1060 . The opening in the receptacle  1010  also can be covered by a breachable or removable seal, such as a foil. The dispenser  1060  can be formed from, for example plastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. The dispenser  1060  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1060  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 1  being up to about ±3 inches, such as ±2.669 inches, D 2  being up to about ±3 inches, such as ±2.698 inches, D 3  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.745 inches, D 4  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.888 inches, and D 5  being up to about ±1-inch, such as ±0.080 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1060 . 
         [0074]      FIG. 17  show a package  1100  according to a fifth embodiment. The package  1100  includes an opening  1112  having a dispenser  1160  mounted thereto. The opening  1112  generally can be formed at an end of a parallelepipedal receptacle  1110  of the package  1100 . The dispenser  1160  may be, for example, fixedly or removably mounted in the receptacle  1110 . 
         [0075]      FIGS. 18A-F  show the dispenser  1160  usable on the fifth package embodiment. The dispenser  1160  includes a rotatable portion  1162  mounted to a base portion  1164 . The rotatable portion  1162  can be rotated in the direction of the bidirectional arrow to open to expose an opening in the base  1164 . The end of the receptacle  1110  can include an opening  1112  corresponding to the opening in the dispenser  1160 . The opening  1112  ( FIG. 17 ) in the receptacle  1110  can also be covered by a breachable or removable seal, such as a foil. The dispenser  1160  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1160  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 6  being up to about ±2 inches, D 7  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.824 inches, D 8  being up to about ±1-inch, such as ±0.150 inches, D 9  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.290 inches, and D 10  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.150 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1160 . 
         [0076]      FIG. 19  show a package  1200  according to a sixth embodiment. The package  1200  includes a dispenser  1260  mounted about an opening  1212  formed at a corner of a parallelepipedal receptacle  1210  of the package  1200 . The dispenser  1260  may be, for example, fixedly or removably mounted in the receptacle  1210 . 
         [0077]      FIG. 20A-C  show the dispenser  1260  usable on the sixth package embodiment. The dispenser  1260  includes a pivoting or hinged portion  1262  mounted to a base portion  1264 . The pivoting portion  1262  can be pivoted open to expose an opening  1268  in the base  1264  with the opening  1212  in corner of the receptacle  1210  corresponding to the opening  1268  in the dispenser  1260 . The opening  1212  in the receptacle  1210  can also be covered by a breachable or removable seal, such as a foil. The dispenser  1260  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1260  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 11  being up to about ±6 inches, such as ±5.459 inches, D 12  being up to about ±4 inches, such as ±3.291 inches, and D 13  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.270 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1260 . 
         [0078]      FIG. 21A  shows a package  1200 ′ according to a seventh embodiment, the seventh embodiment being similar to the sixth embodiment with the opening being disposed in an alternate corner.  FIG. 21B  shows a dispenser usable on the seventh embodiment. Package  1200 ′ is substantially identical to package  1200  illustrated in  FIG. 20A . The package  1200 ′, however, has dispenser  1260  mounted over an opening  1212 ′ at a different corner of the receptacle  1210 ′. Also, dispenser  1260  is mounted in a different orientation on the package  1200 ′ so that the pivoting portion  1262  pivots upwardly. Dispenser  1260  is capable of being mounted in three orientations on a package.  FIG. 21B  shows dispenser pivoting portion  1262  pivoted open. 
         [0079]      FIG. 22A  illustrates a package  1300  according to an eighth embodiment. The package  1300  includes a dispenser  1360  mounted at an end of a parallelepipedal receptacle  1310  of the package  1300 . The dispenser  1360  may be, for example, fixedly or removably mounted in the receptacle  1310 . The dispenser  1360  can be mounted over an opening  1312  of the receptacle  1310  in any rotational orientation so that a pivoting or hinged portion  1360  of the dispenser can open in any direction. The opening  1312  in the receptacle  1310  can also be covered by a breachable or removable seal, such as a foil.  FIG. 22B  illustrates the hinged portion  1362  of the dispenser  1360  pivoted open. 
         [0080]      FIGS. 22C-F  show several views of dispenser  1360 . The dispenser  1360  includes a pivoting portion  1362  mounted to a base portion  1364 . The pivoting portion  1362  can be pivoted open to expose an opening  1368  in the base  1364  of the dispenser  1360 . The dispenser  1360  can be formed from, for example, plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, paperboard, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. The dispenser  1360  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1360  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 14  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.100 inches, D 15  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.090 inches, D 16  being up to about ±4 inches, such as ±3.343 inches, D 17  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.615 inches, D 18  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.185 inches, D 19  being up to about ±2 inches, and D 20  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.585 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1360 . 
         [0081]      FIG. 23A  shows a package  1400  according to a ninth embodiment. The package  1400  includes a dispenser  1460  mounted at a top of a substantially parallelepipedally shaped receptacle  1410 . The dispenser  1460  may be, for example, fixedly or removably mounted on the receptacle  1410 .  FIG. 23B  illustrates the hinged portion  1462  pivoted open to exposing an opening  1412  at a top of receptacle  1410 . 
         [0082]      FIGS. 23C-F  show several views of dispenser  1460 . The dispenser  1460  includes a pivoting portion  1462  mounted to a base portion  1464  by a flexible hinge  1466 . The pivoting portion  1462  can be pivoted open to expose an opening  1468  in the base  1464 . Referring also to  FIG. 23A , the dispenser  1460  includes a recessed rim  1470  that mounts to an upper edge of receptacle  1410 . The dispenser  1460  can be incorporated, for example, into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1460  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 21  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.105 inches, D 22  being up to about ±10 inches, such as ±9.640 inches, D 23  being up to about ±9 inches, such as ±8.120 inches, D 24  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.520 inches, D 25  being up to about ±4 inches, such as ±3.120 inches, and D 26  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.220 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1460 . 
         [0083]      FIG. 24A  shows a package  1500  according to a tenth embodiment. The package  1500  includes a dispenser  1560  mounted at a top of a parallelepipedal receptacle  1510  over or on an opening  1512  formed in the receptacle  1510 .  FIGS. 24B-E  show several views of dispenser  1560 . The dispenser  1560  includes a hinged or pivoting portion  1562  mounted to a base portion  1564 . The pivoting portion  1562  can be pivoted open to expose an opening  1568  in the base  1564  of the dispenser, correspondingly exposing opening  1512  at a top of receptacle  1510 . The dispenser  1560  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. The dispenser  1560  can have exemplary dimensions as necessary, with D 27  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.250 inches, D 28  being up to about ±3 inches, such as ±2.020 inches, D 29  being up to about ±2 inches, such as ±1.020 inches, D 30  being up to about ±1 inch, D 31  being up to about ±1 inch, such as ±0.980 inches, D 32  being up to about ±1 inch, and D 33  being up to about ±2 inches, with the spacing/distances being variable, depending on the size of the dispenser  1560 . 
         [0084]      FIG. 25  shows a package  1600  according to an eleventh embodiment. The package  1600  includes a dispenser  1660  mounted at a top of a cup-like or cylindrical receptacle  1610  over or on an opening  1612  formed in the receptacle  1610 . As shown in  FIG. 25 , dispenser  1660  includes a hinged or pivoting portion  1662  mounted to a base portion  1664 , with a hinge  1666  therebetween. The pivoting portion  1662  can be pivoted open to expose an opening  1668  in the base  1664 , exposing opening  1612  at a top of receptacle  1610 . The dispenser  1660  can be incorporated into any of the packages or cartons disclosed in this specification. 
         [0085]      FIGS. 26A and 26B  show a cover  1760  that can be received over a package, such as the package according to the third or eleventh embodiments. The cover  1760  includes hinged closure flaps  1762  and hinged closure flaps  1764 , with each pair disposed at opposite ends of the cover. The closure flaps  1762 ,  1764  pivot downwardly about flexible pivot or hinge portions  1766 ,  1768 , respectively of the cover  1760  to engage a peripheral rim of the receptacle. The closure flaps  1762 ,  1764  thereby secure the cover  1760  to the receptacle. 
         [0086]      FIG. 27A-27C  show a cover  1860  that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third and eleventh embodiments. The cover  1860  includes hinged closure flaps  1862  spaced around the perimeter of the cover  1860 . The closure flaps  1862  pivot downwardly about pivot or hinge portions  1864  to engage projections extending from the exterior of the receptacle to secure the cover  1860  to the receptacle.  FIG. 27C  also shows a smaller size container that can accommodate a smaller cover  1860 ′. 
         [0087]      FIGS. 28A-28B  show a cover  1960  that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third and eleventh embodiments. The cover  1960  includes hinged portion  1962  connected to a base  1964  by a flexible hinge  1966 . The hinged portion  1962  includes a downwardly projecting rim portion  1968  that engages a recess  1970  in the base  1964  to secure the hinged portion  1962  in a closed position. The base  1964  includes a downwardly projecting rim portion  1972  that engages an interior surface of the receptacle to secure the cover  1960  in place on the receptacle. 
         [0088]      FIGS. 29A-29B  a show a cover  2060  that can be received over a package, such as, for example, the package according to the third and eleventh embodiments. The cover  2060  includes hinged portion connected to a base by a flexible hinge. The hinged portion includes a downwardly projecting rim portion that engages a recess in the base to secure the hinged portion in a closed position. The base includes a downwardly projecting rim portion that engages an interior surface of the receptacle to secure the cover in place on the receptacle. As shown in  FIG. 29B , the cover  2060  can be hinged to expose a flexible, resealable bag B filled with product P in the receptacle. 
         [0089]    In the exemplary embodiments discussed above, the cartons, packages, etc. may be formed from blanks of, for example, paperboard, clay coated newsprint (CCN), solid unbleached sulfate (SUS) board. The blanks can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, or any other material having properties suitable for enabling the cartons, packages, etc. to function at least generally as described above. The liquid or moisture-impervious materials used to form the barrier films and/or seals discussed in this specification can be formed from, for example, ComposiGard® or Integra Pak®, both of which are available from Graphic Packaging Corporation of Golden, Colo. Other suitable materials include ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene (PET), polyvinyl dichlorides (e.g., SARAN®), and foils. Other materials could also be used for the barrier films. Any of the cartons, packages, etc. discussed in this specification may include a barrier film. The above embodiments may be described as having one or more panels adhered together by glue. The term “glue” is intended to encompass all manner of adhesives commonly used to secure paperboard carton panels in place. Further, the covers can be made from materials such as plastics, for example, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, etc., by injection molding, thermoforming, or die cutting, etc. 
         [0090]    The term “line” as used herein includes not only straight lines, but also other types of lines such as curved, curvilinear or angularly displaced lines. In accordance with the exemplary embodiments, a fold line or hinge line can be any substantially linear, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates folding therealong. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, fold lines include: score lines, such as lines formed with a blunt scoring knife, or the like, which creates a crushed or depressed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness; cuts that extend partially into a material along a desired line of weakness, and/or a series of cuts that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; and various combinations of these features. 
         [0091]    The blanks also can be laminated to or coated with one or more additional sheet-like materials at selected panels or panel sections. One or more panels of the blanks discussed above can be coated with varnish, clay, or other materials, either alone or in combination. The coating may then be printed over with product, advertising, and other information or images. The blanks may also be coated to protect information printed on the blanks. The blanks may be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the blanks. 
         [0092]    In the present specification, a “panel” or “flap” need not be flat or otherwise planar. A “panel” or “flap” can, for example, comprise a plurality of interconnected generally flat or planar sections. 
         [0093]    Although this invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example only and that numerous changes in the detailed construction and the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed. For example, embodiments of the invention have been described as having several features included in combination, whereas each of these features may be included in a carton in isolation and in various combinations.