Westrock Packaging Systems, LLC

Westrock Mwv, LLC

Linh L Kooc

Matthew Earl Zacherle

Bradford J Walling

Casey P Grey

Rahul Bhardwaj

Stephen G Simmons

Kyle Steven Schumaker

Cullen B Rosenbrien

Lauren N Chesnet

Charlotte Hanks

Eric D Linvill

Wayne A Cameron

David W Miller

Meredith W Allin

Matthew E Zacherle

Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator plate () for use in an apparatus () for attaching a set of frangibly adjoined top engaging clips () to a group of articles 'C'. The applicator plate () having a generally planar body; and a plurality of apertures (-) within the body. Each aperture (-) has a series of internal walls (-) arranged such that each aperture (-) has a polygonal shape.

Applicator plate, apparatus and method

The disclosure relates to a top engaging carrier formed from a paperboard substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, with a polymer film laminated onto the first surface.

Carton and blank therefor

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier () for packaging one or more articles (B). The carrier comprises a main panel () having first (A) and second (A) adjacent apertures, arranged side by side, each for receiving a portion of an article. The main panel further comprises an annular series of tabs () formed around each of the first and second apertures. The tabs of each annular series are hingedly connected to the main panel such that at least some of the tabs yield out of the plane of the main panel when an article is received in the respective aperture so as to bear against the article. The main panel comprising a first layer (CL) comprising a paperboard substrate and a second layer (PL) providing a tear resistant layer wherein the tear resistant layer is disposed above the paperboard substrate.

An apparatus for applying an engagement collar to a group of articles, which includes an application area defining a horizontal support surface for receiving a group of articles, a horizontal press plate positioned above the support surface and mounted for vertical movement relative to the support surface, and an actuation assembly operatively connected to the press plate for moving the press plate relative to the support surface to apply an engagement collar to the group of articles positioned on the support surface within the application area, wherein the actuation assembly includes an actuation lever that is located below the press plate and in front of the application area to provide an ergonomic work environment.

Apparatus for applying a multi-can engagement collar to a group of beverage cans

A blank ()for forming an article carrier () has a main panel () which includes at least one article retention structure Rhaving an aperture Adefined in the main panel and one or more tabs formed about a periphery of the aperture in the main panel. The one or more tabs are connected to the main panel such that the tabs yield out of the plane of the main panel when an article is received in the aperture to bear against the article. The main panel includes a paperboard substrate and at least one polymeric layer.

Blank for forming an article carrier

Aspects of the disclosure relate to an apparatus and method of packaging one or more articles. The device being adapted to applying a plurality of top-engaging carriers to a plurality of groups of articles simultaneously. The device comprises a metering base for facilitating arranging a plurality of articles into groups of articles and an applicator for pressing top-engaging carriers onto groups of articles. The metering base comprises a spacer structure for maintaining a predetermined space between each group of articles and at least a next adjacent group of articles; and a first aligning feature. The applicator comprises an applicator plate having a plurality of receiving cavities each for receiving a top of an article and a second aligning feature for engaging the first aligning feature for sliding movement with each other.

Apparatus and method for constructing a package

A package for packaging an article provides a package including a display card and tape measure mounted thereto. The display card includes a front panel, a rear panel and a pair of easel panels. The pair of easel panels form part of a tubular structure of an easel stand upon with the package may rest. The tape measure may include a tape and a tang mounted to an end of the tape, with the tape partially extended from a housing such that the tang engages with the one of the easel panels such that the extended portion of the tape is displayed. Another aspect of the invention provides a blister for mounting an article to a carrier in the form of a display card. The blister functions as a receiver for receiving a portion of an article, such as a hook mounted to the article.

Product package, blister, carrier and blank therefor

A package () is disclosed which includes a blister with two halves () that rotate apart, the blister flanges being sealed within two paperboard cards (). The package may be opened by tearing across the paperboard cards, then rotating or tilting the blister halves apart.

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Richmond, VA, United States of America

Linh L Kooc