Inventors:
Micheal Carrel - Bucyrus KS
Kenneth D. Haubein - Joplin MO
Assignee:
Jasper Foods, Inc. - Jasper MO
International Classification:
B65D 552
Abstract:
A multiuse carton is provided for carrying, dispensing and displaying items contained therein. The carton is formed by first and second base panels separated from each other by side walls and end walls to form an interior space in which the items are arranged in a row. The first panel includes a removable tear away element extending transversely of the carton and located at least close to one end wall for, when removed, creating an opening in the carton whereby, with the carton supported on this one end wall, the items can be dispensed one by one through the opening. The carton further includes a hinged tear away portion panel for, with the carton supported on the second base panel and the hinged tear away portion pulled back from the one end wall, exposing the packages in the carton for display. The hinged tear away portion includes an integral erectable header portion defined by a through cut line. Folding of the tear away portion about transverse fold lines on opposite sides of the header portion provides tenting of the tear away portion and erection of the erectable header portion.