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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2022
Westrock Packaging Systems, Llc, Atlanta, GA (US);
Matthew E. Zacherle, Moseley, VA (US);
Cullen B. Rosenbrien, Richmond, VA (US);
Ryan C. Bradfield, Henrico, VA (US);
WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article engaging device (), an article carrier () for packaging one or more articles and to a blank () for forming the device or carrier. The device or carrier comprises a main panel () including an article retention structure (RT; RT, RT) having an article receiving opening defined in part by a plurality of engaging teeth (). The article retention structures (RT; RT, RT) comprise a cover panel () coupled to the main panel () by at least one, two or more bridging strips (). Each bridging strip () extends from an engaging or connecting tooth () and is directly connected to the cover panel ().