CA2297359A1 - Blister pack and backer for packaging a toothbrush - Google Patents
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- CA2297359A1 CA2297359A1 CA 2297359 CA2297359A CA2297359A1 CA 2297359 A1 CA2297359 A1 CA 2297359A1 CA 2297359 CA2297359 CA 2297359 CA 2297359 A CA2297359 A CA 2297359A CA 2297359 A1 CA2297359 A1 CA 2297359A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
- B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
- B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
- B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
- B65D75/36—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages, the recess or recesses being preformed
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
- B41M3/00—Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
- B41M3/008—Sequential or multiple printing, e.g. on previously printed background; Mirror printing; Recto-verso printing; using a combination of different printing techniques; Printing of patterns visible in reflection and by transparency; by superposing printed artifacts
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
Description
BLISTER PACK AND BACKER FOR PACKAGING A TOOTHBRUSH
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a blister pack and backer for a toothbrush.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Toothbrushes, an important tool in the maintenance of oral hygiene, are packaged, generally, either in a sealed cardboard box, or in a blister pack.
The blister pack includes a backing which is sealingly connected to the blister pack, usually by way of an RF seal. The blister pack is usually made of clear plastic, and the backer, having a top and bottom surfaces, is printed on each side with promotional and other information.
One of the problems associated with a blister pack packaging, is that the bottom surface of the backer (which contacts the blister pack and is sealed), is printed. Because of variations in the tolerance of the printing, it is possible that ink will be present at the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer where the seal is made. The presence of ink in this region is such that the resulting seal is imperfect (which is a considerable disadvantage due to the nature of the use of a toothbrush). It should also be noted that manufacturers have attempted to obviate this problem by reducing the area on which the ink may be present by leaving a border approximately 1/16" in width on the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer.
These problems result in a lack of confidence by the users since a user will not purchase a badly sealed toothbrush package which results in a sloppy appearance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a blister pack assembly, including a backer, which does not contain ink on its bottom surface, thereby permitting a perfect
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a blister pack and backer for a toothbrush.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Toothbrushes, an important tool in the maintenance of oral hygiene, are packaged, generally, either in a sealed cardboard box, or in a blister pack.
The blister pack includes a backing which is sealingly connected to the blister pack, usually by way of an RF seal. The blister pack is usually made of clear plastic, and the backer, having a top and bottom surfaces, is printed on each side with promotional and other information.
One of the problems associated with a blister pack packaging, is that the bottom surface of the backer (which contacts the blister pack and is sealed), is printed. Because of variations in the tolerance of the printing, it is possible that ink will be present at the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer where the seal is made. The presence of ink in this region is such that the resulting seal is imperfect (which is a considerable disadvantage due to the nature of the use of a toothbrush). It should also be noted that manufacturers have attempted to obviate this problem by reducing the area on which the ink may be present by leaving a border approximately 1/16" in width on the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer.
These problems result in a lack of confidence by the users since a user will not purchase a badly sealed toothbrush package which results in a sloppy appearance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a blister pack assembly, including a backer, which does not contain ink on its bottom surface, thereby permitting a perfect
2 seal.
In accordance with the invention, this object is achieved with a blister pack assembly for a toothbrush including:
a blister pack for receiving a toothbrush;
a backer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the backer being provided with printed material only on its top surface, so that when the backer is sealed to the blister pack, the seal will not be affected by the presence of ink on the bottom surface.
In order to provide a better appearance, the backer is preferably made of clear plastic. A first layer of ink is applied to the top surface, so that the ink, representing promotional material and other information, is visible through the clear plastic in the direction of the bottom surface of the backer. A second layer of ink is then applied over the first layer of ink, so that the first layer of ink is hidden from view when looking at the top surface of the backer. A third layer of ink, representing promotional material and other information is then applied to the second layer of ink, the third layer of ink being visible (and of course readable) only when looking at the top surface of the backer through the blister pack.
Consequently, when the seal is made, no ink is present at the junction between the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer, permitting a clean seal between the backer and the blister pack. It should also be noted that since ink is not present on the bottom surface of the backer, the promotional material and other information visible on the bottom surface of the packer can cover the full area of the backer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention and its advantages will be more easily understood after reading the following non-restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, made with reference to the following drawings:
Fig. 1 is a perspective representation of a blister pack assembly according to the invention; and Fig. 2 is a side view of the blister pack assembly according to the present invention, showing each layer of printing.
In accordance with the invention, this object is achieved with a blister pack assembly for a toothbrush including:
a blister pack for receiving a toothbrush;
a backer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the backer being provided with printed material only on its top surface, so that when the backer is sealed to the blister pack, the seal will not be affected by the presence of ink on the bottom surface.
In order to provide a better appearance, the backer is preferably made of clear plastic. A first layer of ink is applied to the top surface, so that the ink, representing promotional material and other information, is visible through the clear plastic in the direction of the bottom surface of the backer. A second layer of ink is then applied over the first layer of ink, so that the first layer of ink is hidden from view when looking at the top surface of the backer. A third layer of ink, representing promotional material and other information is then applied to the second layer of ink, the third layer of ink being visible (and of course readable) only when looking at the top surface of the backer through the blister pack.
Consequently, when the seal is made, no ink is present at the junction between the periphery of the bottom surface of the backer, permitting a clean seal between the backer and the blister pack. It should also be noted that since ink is not present on the bottom surface of the backer, the promotional material and other information visible on the bottom surface of the packer can cover the full area of the backer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention and its advantages will be more easily understood after reading the following non-restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, made with reference to the following drawings:
Fig. 1 is a perspective representation of a blister pack assembly according to the invention; and Fig. 2 is a side view of the blister pack assembly according to the present invention, showing each layer of printing.
3 DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Referring now to Fig. 1, there is shown a blister pack assembly 1 for packaging a toothbrush (not shown) according to the present invention. The blister pack assembly 1 includes a blister pack 3 having an edge 5 and a backer 7, the backer having a top 9 and a bottom surface 11. Once the toothbrush is inserted in the blister pack 3, the bottom surface 11 of the backer 7 is joined to the edge 5 of the blister pack 3 and the resulting assembly is sealed, usually by way of an RF seal.
The invention lies in the construction of the backer 7. The backer is made of a sheet of transparent plastic. The top surface 9 thereof is printed with a first layer of ink 13, representing the information destined to be visible through the transparent plastic.
A second layer of ink 15 is applied to the first layer of ink 13, in order to visually insulate the first layer 13 from the second layer 15. The second layer 15 acts as an opaque base for a third layer of ink 17, which represents printed information destined to be viewed through the blister pack 3, in the direction of the top surface 9 of the backer 7.
It should be understood however that the second layer of ink 15 can be omitted.
Furthermore, the ink is preferably applied "one shot", as opposed to a four-colour process, although any printing technique will meet the object of the invention. It should further be understood that the first layer and the third layer are also meant to include a plurality of layers, and that the terms first layer and third layer represent the full image to be viewed.
Accordingly, when the backer 7 is sealed to the blister pack 3, the bottom surface 11 of the backer 7 does not have any ink thereon which would, if the tolerances are off, interfere with the seal. Furthermore, since there is no ink present on the bottom surface 11, the area available for printing is greater, permitting more information to be printed on the backer by being able to use the full area thereof.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the present description is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention.
Referring now to Fig. 1, there is shown a blister pack assembly 1 for packaging a toothbrush (not shown) according to the present invention. The blister pack assembly 1 includes a blister pack 3 having an edge 5 and a backer 7, the backer having a top 9 and a bottom surface 11. Once the toothbrush is inserted in the blister pack 3, the bottom surface 11 of the backer 7 is joined to the edge 5 of the blister pack 3 and the resulting assembly is sealed, usually by way of an RF seal.
The invention lies in the construction of the backer 7. The backer is made of a sheet of transparent plastic. The top surface 9 thereof is printed with a first layer of ink 13, representing the information destined to be visible through the transparent plastic.
A second layer of ink 15 is applied to the first layer of ink 13, in order to visually insulate the first layer 13 from the second layer 15. The second layer 15 acts as an opaque base for a third layer of ink 17, which represents printed information destined to be viewed through the blister pack 3, in the direction of the top surface 9 of the backer 7.
It should be understood however that the second layer of ink 15 can be omitted.
Furthermore, the ink is preferably applied "one shot", as opposed to a four-colour process, although any printing technique will meet the object of the invention. It should further be understood that the first layer and the third layer are also meant to include a plurality of layers, and that the terms first layer and third layer represent the full image to be viewed.
Accordingly, when the backer 7 is sealed to the blister pack 3, the bottom surface 11 of the backer 7 does not have any ink thereon which would, if the tolerances are off, interfere with the seal. Furthermore, since there is no ink present on the bottom surface 11, the area available for printing is greater, permitting more information to be printed on the backer by being able to use the full area thereof.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the present description is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention.
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Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2297359 CA2297359A1 (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Blister pack and backer for packaging a toothbrush |
| CA 2332675 CA2332675A1 (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2001-01-29 | Blister pack and backer for packaging a toothbrush and method for making the same |
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| CA 2297359 CA2297359A1 (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Blister pack and backer for packaging a toothbrush |
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| CA2297359A1 true CA2297359A1 (en) | 2001-07-27 |
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| CA 2297359 Abandoned CA2297359A1 (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Blister pack and backer for packaging a toothbrush |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2012082099A1 (en) * | 2010-12-13 | 2012-06-21 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Easy opening display package for merchandise |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2012082099A1 (en) * | 2010-12-13 | 2012-06-21 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Easy opening display package for merchandise |
| US9409689B2 (en) | 2010-12-13 | 2016-08-09 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Easy opening display package for merchandise |
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