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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2009
Filed:
May. 19, 2006
Aaron L. Bates, Powder Springs, GA (US);
Erica L. Watson, Franklin, TN (US);
Cynthia R. Parks, Atlanta, GA (US);
Aaron L. Bates, Powder Springs, GA (US);
Erica L. Watson, Franklin, TN (US);
Cynthia R. Parks, Atlanta, GA (US);
Meadwestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Abstract
Dispensing aids () are provided to facilitate removing articles (B) from cartons () having openings (O) that function as article dispensers. The dispensing aids () engaging at least the articles (B) furthest from the opening (O) with means for engaging. The means for engaging includes an article engaging portion such as a top engaging collar (), a bottom engaging sled (), a side engaging crossbar (), or a belt (). The means for engaging is displaced toward the opening (O) of the carton by a means for displacing. The means for displacing may be a grip () or strap (). As the grip, strap, or other means for displacing the article engaging portion is pulled, the article engaging portion is drawn toward the opening (O) as are the articles that are engaged.