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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2013
Meadwestvaco Packaging Systems, Llc, Richmond, VA (US);
Patrick Blin, Chateauroux, FR;
WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC, Norcross, GA (US);
Abstract
A composite package includes a preliminary package () and a carrying handle structure (). The preliminary package includes a group of articles (C), contained and secured together as a unit by a wrapping film () disposed around the group. The carrying handle structure () is wrapped around the preliminary package and is provided with at least one foldable tab () that is forcibly pushed and folded inwardly of the carrying handle structure such that the wrapping film is punctured and at least part of the at least one foldable tab is disposed within the preliminary package for interlocking the carrying handle structure to the preliminary package.