A container (10, 20, 30) comprising a wall 2 having an outer side, an inner side, a closed base (4) at one end and a generally curved rim (5) at an opposite end, the container further comprising a pair of substantially arcuate crease lines (7, 8) formed in the wall of the container at opposite sides of the wall below the rim; each crease line has first and second ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) coinciding with the rim; each crease line and the portion of the rim between the first and second ends of the crease line define a flap (70, 80) having an outer face (70a, 80a) and an inner face (70b, 80b); each crease line acts as a hinge allowing each flap to toggle between an open upright position and a closed lowered position; a closure arrangement to restrict at least one flap opening (100a, 100b) defined at or adjacent the positions where the ends of each crease line coincide with the rim of the container when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; the closure arrangement comprises a closure leaf (130, 230, 330) attached to the inner side of the container wall so as to be movable by and with a movement of the first one of the flaps at least a portion of the closure leaf extends underneath and downwardly spaced from said flap opening when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; and the closure leaf is resiliently bendable and has a portion (133, 233, 333) extending below the crease line of the first flap.

A container (10, 20, 30) comprising a wall 2 having an outer side, an inner side, a closed base (4) at one end and a generally curved rim (5) at an opposite end, the container further comprising a pair of substantially arcuate crease lines (7, 8) formed in the wall of the container at opposite sides of the wall below the rim; each crease line has first and second ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) coinciding with the rim; each crease line and the portion of the rim between the first and second ends of the crease line define a flap (70, 80) having an outer face (70a, 80a) and an inner face (70b, 80b); each crease line acts as a hinge allowing each flap to toggle between an open upright position and a closed lowered position; a closure arrangement to restrict at least one flap opening (100a, 100b) defined at or adjacent the positions where the ends of each crease line coincide with the rim of the container when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; the closure arrangement comprises a closure leaf (130, 230, 330) attached to the inner side of the container wall so as to be movable by and with a movement of the first one of the flaps at least a portion of the closure leaf extends underneath and downwardly spaced from said flap opening when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; and the closure leaf is resiliently bendable and has a portion (133, 233, 333) extending below the crease line of the first flap.

The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.

A blank 10 for forming a disposable cup, the blank including a cardboard sheet designed to be formed into a body of a cup, the blank including an edge 12 in a form of a first arc for forming the bottom edge of the cup, and a folding line for forming the rim of the cup, wherein the folding line for forming the rim of the cup contains a first folding line 14 formed by a plurality of interconnected arc-shaped folding lines 16 each arcing to the opposite direction than the first arc, and wherein a foldable wing 18 extends form each arc-shaped folding line, the wings being configured to be folded towards the center of the formed cup to lock onto each other to form a cover over the opening of the cup. The present application also provides a disposable cup formed from the blank, and a method for preparing a disposable cup.

A blank 10 for forming a disposable cup, the blank including a cardboard sheet designed to be formed into a body of a cup, the blank including an edge 12 in a form of a first arc for forming the bottom edge of the cup, and a folding line for forming the rim of the cup, wherein the folding line for forming the rim of the cup contains a first folding line 14 formed by a plurality of interconnected arc-shaped folding lines 16 each arcing to the opposite direction than the first arc, and wherein a foldable wing 18 extends form each arc-shaped folding line, the wings being configured to be folded towards the center of the formed cup to lock onto each other to form a cover over the opening of the cup. The present application also provides a disposable cup formed from the blank, and a method for preparing a disposable cup.

A vessel has an inner flap and an outer flap that fold across a base of the vessel to form a cover. The inner flap includes a dam tab along the outer edge of the inner flap. When the inner flap is folded down, the free edge of this tab contacts the wall of the vessel and bends upward forming a “folded edge” dam. This folded edge dam can either be one segment or be made of two or more segments divided by one or more V-shaped cuts to allow each segment to fold down and fit together seamlessly. A restrictive channel is formed by the outer and inner flaps together with the “folded edge” dam, which is present in-between the outer and inner flaps.

A vessel has an inner flap and an outer flap that fold across a base of the vessel to form a cover. The inner flap includes a dam tab along the outer edge of the inner flap. When the inner flap is folded down, the free edge of this tab contacts the wall of the vessel and bends upward forming a “folded edge” dam. This folded edge dam can either be one segment or be made of two or more segments divided by one or more V-shaped cuts to allow each segment to fold down and fit together seamlessly. A restrictive channel is formed by the outer and inner flaps together with the “folded edge” dam, which is present in-between the outer and inner flaps.

A box suitable for the packaging of a consumer product is formed by helically wrapping an elongated continuous strip of material around a mandrel to form a main body with a plurality of bands. In one embodiment, adjacent bands partially overlie one another to form a multi-paneled main body with an open top end and an open bottom end. An adhesive is disposed within the region of contact between adjacent bands to retain the shape of the main body. First and second sets of slots are formed in the main body to create flaps dimensioned to selectively enclose the open top and bottom ends, respectively. To define the flaps and promote pivotal articulation, the main body is also preferably provided with score lines. By adjusting the configuration of the mandrel, a customized box can be constructed that is sized to receive a consumer product with limited wasted space.

A box suitable for the packaging of a consumer product is formed by helically wrapping an elongated continuous strip of material around a mandrel to form a main body with a plurality of bands. In one embodiment, adjacent bands partially overlie one another to form a multi-paneled main body with an open top end and an open bottom end. An adhesive is disposed within the region of contact between adjacent bands to retain the shape of the main body. First and second sets of slots are formed in the main body to create flaps dimensioned to selectively enclose the open top and bottom ends, respectively. To define the flaps and promote pivotal articulation, the main body is also preferably provided with score lines. By adjusting the configuration of the mandrel, a customized box can be constructed that is sized to receive a consumer product with limited wasted space.

An apparatus for forming a box or bag that is made of a substrate strip which includes a winder having a mandrel and posts that extend from the mandrel in a direction parallel to a winding and translation axis that rotate together as a unit around the translation axis. The apparatus also has a feeder that includes precursors and a gathering head used for forming the precursors into the strip and feeding the strip to the winder. A motor adjusts the feeder's angle relative to the winder in response to instructions from the controller based on the dimensions of the box or bag. This causes controlled overlap between adjacent windings of the strip on the posts. As the mandrel rotates, the posts draw the strip and wind the strip along a spiral having a length in excess of the depth. Zero waste of precursors is made possible by cutting the substrate perpendicular to its length and folding over the box or bag ends to form an angled seam with respect to the sides of the box.