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Fold and pull easy open paperboard package

a paperboard and package technology, applied in the direction of packaging, level indications, container decorations, etc., can solve the problems of disapproval of such packages and the possibility of being cut on a rough edg

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-17
MEADWESTVACO CORP
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The patent text describes a packaging structure made of sheet material that can be opened by tearing certain parts of the package. The packaging structure includes a first panel and a second panel that are attached to each other either directly or through intermediate panels. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides a simple and easy-to-use packaging solution that allows for easy opening without needing a tool or excessive physical effort.

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Consumers have voiced disapproval of such packages because of the difficulty of opening the same and the potential for being cut on a rough edge especially of plastic blisters.

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[0023]As various embodiments of the package are described, reference will be made to FIGS. 1-10. Certain parts of the packages are denoted by reference numerals. Where there is more than one of the same feature, generally only one will be denoted by a reference numeral. Typically in these Figures, where a top plan view is shown for a blank of material, solid lines usually indicate periphery or cuts, and dashed lines usually indicate crease, score, or fold lines. In perspective views, solid lines typically show edges, while dashed lines typically show hidden or partially obscured features. Where assembly steps are described, these steps are exemplary and are not to be limiting as to the sequence of operations used to arrive at the final package. Also, directions such as up, down, top, bottom, front, back, etc. are used for convenience in describing the package and are not meant to be limiting. In most cases the packages described here are made from one blank (that is, the cut sheet p...

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Abstract

A package is disclosed which includes hingedly connected front, back, and side panels, the package being held securely closed by a pair of sealing panels. The package is opened by a folding and pulling action.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a National Phase entry into the United States of International Application PCT / US12 / 42363 filed Jun. 14, 2012 which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of United States provisional applications Ser. No. 61 / 496,635 filed on Jun. 14, 2011, and Ser. No. 61 / 528,774 filed on Aug. 30, 2011, and all of the above references are hereby incorporated by reference in their respective entireties.BACKGROUND[0002]The invention consists of a folded carton structure with a seal end flap. The seal end flap may be constructed such that a primary tab is revealed when the seal end flap is folded over. The primary tab and the resultant seal end flap may rest opposite each other such that the consumer can grip each with a separate hand and pull the package apart.[0003]The invention allows the user easy access into a sealed carton structure, without the use of a tool. The invention allows the consumer to open the package without ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D5/54
CPCB65D5/542B65D5/4204B65D73/0085B65D73/0092B65D2203/12B65D5/18B65D5/4208B65D5/548B65D5/5455
Inventor FALCON, SARA JANESMITH, ALYSSAKOOC, LINH LI
Owner MEADWESTVACO CORP
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