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Consumer product package comprising a laminate structure

a technology of consumer product and laminate structure, applied in the field of display packages, can solve the problems of limiting the design and functionality of the final package, missing sales, and many irregular shaped packages not providing for proper facing

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-30
THE GILLETTE CO
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Benefits of technology

The invention is about a laminate structure that can hold a consumer product like a razor. It is made up of a cellulose based substrate consisting of bamboo, sugar cane, and bulrush derived pulp. This substrate is then coated with a layer of polymer to form a tub with an opening for the product. The laminate structure is formed by molding the pulp mixture and laminating it with the polymeric layer. The technical effects of this invention are a more durable and stable substrate for containing consumer products that can be easily handled and transported.

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The adhesive is strong enough so that the pack may hang on a peg, but weak enough so that the package can be easily opened.
Despite the environmental advantages of these materials, current manufacturing processes (e.g., thermoforming) often limit the design and functionality of the final package.
Due to manufacturing limitations, the formed pack may not be displayed properly (e.g., vertically in a substantially upright position) on a shelf resulting in no consideration by a consumer or retailer and thus a missed sale.
In addition, many irregular shaped packages do not provide for proper facing.

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[0015]Referring to FIG. 1, one possible embodiment of the present invention is shown illustrating a consumer product package 10 made from the laminate substrate of the present invention. The package may be mounted to a hanging display (e.g., a peg board) and / or displayed on a store shelf. It is understood that the consumer product package 10 may include any type of blister packs, including, but not limited to card blisters and clamshells. The consumer product package 10 may include a tub 12 for holding and displaying one or more food or consumer articles and a cover 18 affixed to the tub 12.

[0016]The laminate structure of the present invention comprises: a cellulose based substrate and a polymeric laminate. The cellulosic based substrate comprises a blend of grass based pulp materials such as, bamboo derived pulp, sugar cane derived pulp (commonly referred to as bagasse pulp), bulrush derived pulp, and mixture thereof. In one embodiment, the cellulosic based substrate comprises from...

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Abstract

A laminate structure for containing a consumer product comprising: a cellulose based substrate comprising: a bamboo derived pulp; a sugar cane derived pulp; and a bulrush derived pulp; a polymeric laminate layer at least partially coating said cellulosic base substrate, said laminate structure forming a tub having a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity for receiving a consumer product, said cavity being in communication with an opening that extends through the perimeter wall.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to display packages for food or consumer goods and more particularly, to consumer product packages having a stabilizing insert adapted to support the package in a substantially upright position on a support surface (such as on a product display or a store shelf) as a freestanding package.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Blister-type packages are popular for storing and displaying articles for sale. The two primary components of a blister pack are the cavity or pocket made from a formable material, (e.g., plastic) and a lid (e.g., paperboard or plastic). The formed cavity or pocket contains the product and the lid seals the product within the cavity. Other types of blister packs may consist of carded packages where the products are contained between a paperboard card and clear pre-formed plastic (e.g., polyvinylchloride). The consumer can easily examine the product through the transparent plastic. The plastic shell is vacuum-f...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D73/00
CPCB65D73/00B65D65/466B32B2262/065B32B27/12B32B1/02B65D1/28Y02W90/10B32B1/00
Inventor MARCINKOWSKI, STANLEY MICHAEL
Owner THE GILLETTE CO
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