Perforated packaging

Abstract

Packaging boxes and packaging methods for providing the ability to quickly open tape-sealed packages while eliminating the necessity for cutting tools and potential cutting injuries associated with these cutting tools. Through the inclusion of at least one perforated access panel in at least one end portion of a corrugated packaging box, hand access is provided to an end of the tape allowing the length of tape to be completely removed without the use of any cutting tools. The at least one perforated access panel can include a punch-in section and a tear-away section wherein a tape end is positioned over at least a portion of the punch-in section. The punch-in section can be pushed inwards providing access to the tear-away section. Pulling on the tear-away section results in the tear-away section and correspondingly, the tape being torn from the packaging box.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to tape-closed packaging and more particularly to packaging having perforated cut-outs promoting tape removal during package opening. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Packages and boxes made of corrugated paperboard are well known and are frequently used in a wide variety of applications including, for example, the packaging of food products for shipment and storage. The use of corrugated paperboard in these applications is popular because the paperboard allows for large quantities of boxes to be made quickly and inexpensively. In addition, boxes made of corrugated paperboard may be recycled or used repeatedly such that disposal costs are reduced and / or eliminated. [0003] When loaded boxes arrive at their destination, the boxes are typically unloaded such that packaged goods can be accessed for use or sale. In order to maintain the packaged goods within the box, the boxes are typically closed using an adhesive or through applicat...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] Corrugated packaging and the associated methods disclosed herein provide an ability to quickly open packages sealed with tape while eliminating the potential for cutting injuries typically associated with cutting tools. Through the inclusion of a perforated access panel in at least one end portion of a corrugated package, hand access is provided to an end of the tape allowing the length of tape to be completely removed without the use of any cutting tools.

[0006] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides methods for quickly and safely opening a packaging box. Generally, the methods provide for accessing a tear-away section of a perforated access panel wherein removing the tear-away section simultaneously removes an end portion of a length of tape. Access to the tear-way section can be gained by pushing in a knock-out portion of the perforated access panel.

[0007] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides for a packaging system for use during shipment and storage of goods. The packaging system can comprise a corrugated paperboard box for placement of the goods within and a length of tape for holding top flaps of the corrugated paperboard box in a closed configuration. The corrugated paperboard box can comprise at least one perforated access panel allowing for quick and safe removal of the length of tape when accessing the interior of the corrugated paperboard box.

Problems solved by technology

Use of these cutting tools can be inconvenient as there is a risk to potential damage to the packaged goods while at the same time increasing the potential for cutting injuries often associated with said cutting tools.

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