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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2009
Applicant:
Kirsten L. Brand, Marietta, GA (US);
Inventor:
Kirsten L. Brand, Marietta, GA (US);
Assignee:
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Marietta, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 5/46 (2006.01); B65D 65/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A carton for holding containers is disclosed. The carton can be converted from a first configuration for storing and shipping containers therein to a second configuration in which the carton forms an open-top cooler for chilling and serving the containers. According to an embodiment, a handle is formed in a top panel and end panels of the carton in the first configuration. Conversion of the carton from the first configuration to the second configuration can be accomplished by detaching the handle from the top panel and folding open portions of the top panel and end panels.