CN110282258B

CN110282258B - Packaging for sheet products

Info

Publication number: CN110282258B
Application number: CN201910589710.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: F·迈尔; 徐嫣嫔; A·加拉塔
Original assignee: Ai Shui Health And Wellness Jsc
Current assignee: Ai Shui Health And Wellness Jsc
Priority date: 2018-10-11
Filing date: 2019-07-02
Publication date: 2021-05-11
Anticipated expiration: 2039-07-02
Also published as: ES2931306T3; CN110282258A; EP3863942B1; WO2020074086A1; EP3863942A1

Abstract

A package for a sheet product is provided. The package includes an enclosure defining an interior space of the package. The inner space is configured to accommodate the sheet product therein. The wrapper defines a releasable tab. The releasable tab is configured to be only partially releasable from the wrapper to open the dispensing opening in the wrapper. The dispensing opening is configured to allow dispensing of the sheet product from the package. The releasable tab is configured to: once released, such that the first securing portion of the releasable tab remains secured to the wrapper. And the releasable tab is configured to: once released, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab is enabled to be attached to a portion of the wrapper such that the releasable tab forms a handle for carrying the package between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion.

Description

Packaging for sheet products

Technical Field

The present application relates to a package for a sheet product, in particular a package for a sheet product comprising a releasable tab forming a handle for carrying the package. The present application also relates to a package for sheet products comprising a closing blade.

Background

Generally, packaging for sheet products does not include any convenient means for manipulating the packaging. Therefore, in a typical package for a sheet product, for example, when a user takes out the sheet product therefrom, the user is not provided with any convenient means of holding the package.

This problem is partially solved in the art by providing an additional handle for the packaging for the sheet product. The user can use such a handle to carry the package in a convenient manner, or to hang the package from a fixed structure, such as a hook attached to a wall or furniture.

However, in these known packages having a handle, the handle is a separate structure from the package. Thus, these handles must be provided by packaging, for example, by using additional packaging that stores the packaging and the separate handles therein. Therefore, the user must remove the additional package and then mount the handle to the package to carry the package, which requires additional steps and is inconvenient.

In view of the above, there is a need for an improved package for sheet products that allows a user to carry the package using a handle that is easy to form.

In addition, in a typical package for sheet products, reusable adhesive portions on a closure flap adjacent to and/or closing the dispensing opening may be used to close the dispensing opening through which the sheet product may be removed from the package.

However, in such known packages, the reusable adhesive portion is prone to dirt accumulation, resulting in a decrease in the effectiveness of the adhesive portion over time. Therefore, with such typical packages, after the closing blade is repeatedly opened and closed, the adhesive portion becomes ineffective, and the dispensing opening cannot be reliably closed.

In view of the above, there is also a need for an improved package for sheet products that reliably closes the dispensing opening even after a large number of uses.

Disclosure of Invention

In a first aspect of the present application, a package for a sheet product is provided. The package includes an enclosure defining an interior space of the package. The inner space is configured to accommodate the sheet product therein. The wrapper defines a releasable tab. The releasable tab is configured to be only partially releasable from the wrapper so as to open the dispensing opening in the wrapper. The dispensing opening is configured to allow dispensing of the sheet product from the package. The releasable tab is configured to: once released, such that the first securing portion of the releasable tab remains secured to the wrapper. The releasable tab is configured to: once released, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab is enabled to be attached to a portion of the wrapper such that the releasable tab forms a handle between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion for carrying the package.

In the present application, the term "envelope" should be interpreted as any element suitable for enveloping at least a part of a sheet product.

In this application, a handle for carrying a package refers to an element adapted to carry the entire weight of the package including the sheet product.

With the above configuration, the dispensing opening is closed by the releasable tab before releasing the releasable tab.

Thus, in order for a user to gain access to the sheet product, the user is naturally required to release the releasable tab to open the dispensing opening, thereby allowing the user to dispense the sheet product from the package. Since the releasable tab is only partially releasable from the wrapper, the releasable tab does not completely disengage from the remainder of the wrapper even after release. In particular, with the above configuration, upon release of the releasable tab, the first fixed portion of the releasable tab remains fixed to the envelope and then the second releasable portion can be attached to a portion of the envelope such that the releasable tab forms a handle between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion for carrying the package.

Thus, with the above-described configuration, the releasable tab, which must be released to open the dispensing opening, naturally also functions to form a handle for carrying the package without any additional separate member.

Thus, with this configuration, an improved package for sheet products may be provided that allows a user to carry the package using a handle that is easy to form.

In one embodiment, the cover is configured to cover most or substantially all of the exterior surface of the sheet product.

In one embodiment, the cover is formed from a single layer.

In one embodiment, the cover comprises two or more layers.

In one embodiment, the envelope includes a first layer and a second layer disposed over the first layer. In one embodiment, the second layer is disposed on only a portion of the first layer. In one embodiment, the portion of the first layer defines a dispensing opening. In one embodiment, the second layer comprises a releasable tab that is releasable to expose a dispensing opening defined in the first layer. In one embodiment, the second layer is permanently attached to the first layer. In one embodiment, the second layer defines a dispensing opening. In one embodiment, the first layer and the second layer collectively define a dispensing opening.

In this application, a first fixing portion fixed to the envelope may refer to a first fixing portion permanently or firmly attached to the envelope. In other words, the first securing portion cannot be removed from the remainder of the wrapper without irreversibly damaging the package.

In one embodiment, the first fixing portion is integral with the cover.

In one embodiment, the first securing portion of the releasable tab and the remainder of the adjacent wrapper are formed from the same piece of material.

In one embodiment, the first securing portion of the releasable tab and the remainder of the adjacent wrapper are formed from a continuous piece of material.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab and the remainder of the adjacent wrapper are formed from the same piece of material. In one embodiment, the releasable tab and the remainder of the covering are formed from the same piece of material.

In one embodiment, the handle forms a loop. In one embodiment, the loop is defined by a releasable tongue between the first fixed portion, the second releasable portion, and a portion of the wrapper between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion.

In one embodiment, the handle forms an arcuate shape. In one embodiment, the arcuate shape is defined by a releasable tongue between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion.

In one embodiment, the cover is formed from plastic. In one embodiment, the coating is formed from a polyalkylene material (polyalkylene), such as polyethylene or polypropylene. In one embodiment, the cover is formed from a polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate. In one embodiment, the wrapper is formed from paper. In one embodiment, the envelope is formed from a plastic and paper laminate. In one embodiment, the plastic in the plastic and paper laminate comprises a polyalkylene material, such as polyethylene or polypropylene; and/or polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate.

In one embodiment, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab comprises a first attachment member. The portion of the wrapper includes a second attachment member. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attachable to each other such that the releasable tab forms a handle for carrying the package.

With this configuration, the user is naturally motivated to securely attach the second releasable portion of the releasable tab to a particular portion of the wrapper due to the arrangement of the second attachment member. This enables different users to repeatedly create handles of the same predetermined form in a reliable manner.

In one embodiment, the first and second attachment members are configured to be reversibly or reusable attachable to and removable from each other.

In one embodiment, the first attachment member is an element disposed on a layer of the cover.

In one embodiment, the second attachment member is an element disposed on a layer of the cover.

In one embodiment, the second attachment member is positioned on a substantially flat area of a surface of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the portion is part of a releasable tab. In one embodiment, the handle includes a closed loop defined by the releasable tab. In one embodiment, the releasable tab includes a second attachment member. In one embodiment, the first securing portion of the releasable tab includes a second attachment member.

In one embodiment, the first attachment member is provided on an outer side of the releasable tongue of the wrapper.

In this application, the outer side of the releasable tab refers to the side of the releasable tab opposite the inner side of the envelope defining the inner space before the releasable tab is released.

In this application, the outside of the envelope refers to the side of the envelope opposite to the inside of the envelope defining the inner space.

By this configuration, the orientation of the first attachment member allows for a natural, easy to use handle to be formed between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion of the releasable tab.

The second attachment member is formed on an outer side of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the dispensing opening is defined in the first surface of the wrapper. A second attachment member is defined in the second surface of the wrapper. The first surface and the second surface are different surfaces of the cover.

In the present application, the "surface" of the envelope refers to an area of the envelope whose periphery is defined by the edges of the three-dimensional shape of the envelope. According to its usual meaning, the three-dimensionally shaped edge of the envelope refers to the line at which differently oriented surfaces of the envelope meet each other.

With this configuration, the first securing portion of the releasable tab extends from the first surface of the wrapper by defining the dispensing opening in the first surface. Thus, because the second attachment member is defined on the second surface of the envelope, the resulting handle is formed between different surfaces of the envelope, thereby forming a convenient to use handle for carrying the package.

In one embodiment, the handle is configured to extend from a first surface of the enclosure to a second surface of the enclosure, the first surface and the second surface being different surfaces of the enclosure.

In one embodiment, the first surface is opposite the second surface.

In this application, "opposing" surfaces refer to surfaces that are opposite to each other along the axis of the cover.

With the first surface opposite the second surface, the resulting grip is formed between the opposing surfaces of the enclosure, thereby forming a convenient-to-use grip for carrying the package.

In one embodiment, the first and second surfaces are opposite each other along an axis of the envelope, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the envelope.

In one embodiment, the handle is configured to extend between opposing surfaces or ends of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the cladding is substantially nearly rectangular parallelepiped. In one embodiment, the first surface is substantially rectangular. In one embodiment, the second surface is substantially rectangular.

By this configuration, the envelope is particularly suitable for carrying sheet products in the form of stacked sheet products defining a substantially near rectangular parallelepiped shape.

In one embodiment, the cladding is a substantially rectangular cuboid.

In one embodiment, the first surface is substantially square. In one embodiment, the second surface is substantially square.

In one embodiment, the second attachment member is located on the same end of the wrapper as the first securing portion of the releasable tongue.

In the present application, the "end" of the cladding refers to the half of the cladding along the axis of the cladding. For example, an end of the wrapper may refer to a half of the wrapper along a longitudinal axis of the wrapper.

With this configuration, since the first securing portion and the second attachment member of the releasable tab are located on the same end of the envelope, the resulting handle is formed on the same end of the envelope, thereby forming a convenient handle for carrying the package, particularly when attempting to dispense sheet products.

In one embodiment, the second attachment member and the first securing portion of the releasable tab are located on the same distal-most section of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the handle is configured to extend between the same ends of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the handle is configured to extend between the same distal-most sections of the cladding.

In one embodiment, the first attachment member is a hook-type fastener and the second attachment member is a loop-type fastener. In one embodiment, the first attachment member is a loop-type fastener and the second attachment member is a hook-type fastener.

By this configuration, the first member and the second member can be easily formed as part of the envelope while maintaining a low profile of the envelope.

In one embodiment, the first and second attachment members are corresponding snap-type button fasteners.

In one embodiment, the first attachment member includes an adhesive portion. Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment, the second attachment member includes an adhesive.

In one embodiment, the adhesive portion of the first attachment member is covered by a protective removable tab. Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment, the adhesive portion of the second attachment member is covered by a protective removable tab.

With this configuration, the adhesive portion is protected before use, which ensures that the strength of the adhesive portion does not deteriorate before use.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab has a strip shape defining a longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first securing portion and the second releasable portion are opposite longitudinal ends of the releasable tongue.

In this application, the "longitudinal end" of the releasable tab refers to the longitudinally outermost portion of the releasable tab.

With this configuration, the resulting handle is conveniently shaped for carrying the package.

Furthermore, with this configuration, since the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion are opposite longitudinal ends of the releasable tab, the handle is formed using substantially the entire length of the releasable tab, thereby forming a handle that is convenient to use.

In one embodiment, the cladding defines a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the releasable tab is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the wrapper.

In this application, reference to a "longitudinal axis" of an element means that the element is strip-shaped and thus defines a longitudinal axis in the direction of elongation of the element.

In one embodiment, the cladding is substantially strip-shaped.

In one embodiment, the cladding is substantially nearly rectangular parallelepiped. In one embodiment, the cladding is a substantially rectangular cuboid. In one embodiment, the wrapper defines a longitudinal axis.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab is strip-shaped and defines a longitudinal axis.

In one embodiment, the longitudinal axis of the releasable tab and the longitudinal axis of the wrapper are substantially parallel.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab extends substantially the entire dimension of the wrapper. In one embodiment, the envelope is a nearly rectangular parallelepiped with rectangular sides. The dimension is a longitudinal length of the wrapper.

By this configuration, the length of the resulting handle can be maximised as the releasable tab extends over substantially the entire dimension of the wrapper, so as to form a handle which is convenient to use.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab is configured to be releasable by breaking of one or more lines of weakness in the wrapper. In one embodiment, the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the wrapper.

By this configuration, the releasable tongue can be conveniently and reliably released from the wrapper by the user to form a well-defined predetermined shape of a comfortably held handle.

In the present application, in certain embodiments, the one or more lines of weakness may be lines of reduced thickness in the cover.

In certain embodiments herein, the one or more lines of weakness are chemically weakened portions of the cover.

In one embodiment, the wrapper comprises one or more lines of weakness which substantially completely surround the releasable tab except for the first securing portion. In one embodiment, the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the wrapper.

By this configuration, since the one or more weakening lines substantially completely surround the releasable tab except for the first fixing portion, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab can be conveniently and reliably released from the wrapper by the user in order to form a well-defined predetermined shape of the comfortably held handle.

In one embodiment, the wrapper comprises one or more lines of weakness which substantially completely surround the releasable tab except for the free graspable section of the first securing portion and the second releasable portion. In one embodiment, the free graspable section is unattached to a portion of the wrapper adjacent the releasable tab. In one embodiment, the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the wrapper.

With this configuration, the user can conveniently release the releasable tab, since the releasable tab has a free graspable section.

In one embodiment, the first fixed end of the releasable tab coincides with an edge of the wrapper.

According to its usual meaning, the three-dimensionally shaped edge of the envelope refers to the line at which differently oriented surfaces of the envelope meet each other.

By this configuration, the formed handle is formed from the edge of the wrapper, since the first fixed end of the releasable tongue coincides with the edge of the wrapper, which means that the resulting handle is formed to facilitate maintaining the natural shape of the package, particularly when attempting to dispense sheet products.

In one embodiment, the cladding is substantially nearly rectangular parallelepiped with the edges substantially defining a right angle.

In one embodiment, the handle extends from an edge of the wrapper. In one embodiment, the handle extends from a substantially flat area of the wrapper surface. In one embodiment, the handle extends between an edge of the wrapper and a substantially flat area of a surface of the wrapper.

In one embodiment, the package further comprises a closure flap pivotably connected to the wrapper, wherein the closure flap is configured to close the dispensing opening.

In the present application, reference to the closing blade being "connected" to the cladding does not necessarily require that the closing blade and the cladding are formed from separate materials.

By this configuration, the closing blade can be used to close the dispensing opening once the releasable tongue is released, thereby preventing removal of the sheet product even if a handle is formed.

In one embodiment, the closure blade and the wrapper are integrally formed.

In one embodiment, the closing blade and the wrapper are formed from the same piece of material.

In one embodiment, the closing blade and the wrapper are formed from a continuous piece of material.

In one embodiment, the closure vane is configured to: closing the dispensing opening by embedding in the dispensing opening such that a distal end portion of the closing blade is disposed on an inner side of the wrapper.

By this configuration, the dispensing opening can be closed by the closing blade without using any adhesive. Thus, by this configuration, an improved package is provided which is capable of reliably closing the dispensing opening even after a large number of uses.

In one embodiment, the distal portion is configured to be disposed between an inner surface of the cover and a surface of the sheet product.

In one embodiment, the distal portion of the closure blade narrows in width.

With this configuration, the distal end portion of the closing blade can be easily inserted into the dispensing opening.

In one embodiment, prior to use, the closure blade is temporarily attached to the wrapper to prevent pivoting of the closure blade. In one embodiment, the closing blade covers the dispensing opening.

In this application, "temporarily attached" should be interpreted to mean that an element is removably attached to another element and can be easily removed by an end user without the need for any tools in normal use of the product.

By this configuration, since the closing blade is temporarily attached to the wrapper, the closing blade can be arranged flush with the wrapper, so that the package has a low profile before use.

In one embodiment, the closure leaf is temporarily attached to the wrapper by one or more lines of weakness. In one embodiment, the one or more lines of weakness are lines of perforations.

By this configuration, the closing blade can be released from the cladding body conveniently and reliably by the user, forming a well-defined predetermined shape of the closing blade, so that the dispensing opening is closed more reliably.

In one embodiment, the closing blade is configured to be pivotable about an edge of the closing blade connected to the wrapper. The one or more lines of weakness are two lines of weakness extending from the edge.

In one embodiment, the distal portion of the closure blade is not connected to the wrapper prior to use.

With this configuration, since the distal end portion of the closing blade is not connected to the cover, the user can easily grip the closing blade to pivot the closing blade relative to the cover.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab is configured to: once released, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab is enabled to be attached to another portion of the cover such that the releasable tab is substantially flush with the cover.

As used in this application, "another portion" does not refer to a "portion" to which the second releasable portion may also be attached.

By this configuration, if the user does not require a handle, the releasable tab, once released, may be attached in a manner that does not interfere with other typical uses of the package.

In one embodiment, another portion of the wrapper includes a third attachment member. The first attachment member and the third attachment member are configured to be attachable to each other.

In one embodiment, the first and third attachment members are configured to be reversibly and/or reusable attached to one another.

In one embodiment, the third attachment member may comprise any suitable fastener that is attachable to the first attachment member. In one embodiment, the third attachment member includes a hook-type fastener, a loop-type fastener, a snap-in button fastener, and/or an adhesive. In one embodiment, the adhesive is covered by a protective removable tab.

In one embodiment, the releasable tab is configured to: once released, the second releasable portion of the releasable tab is made attachable to another portion of the wrapper such that the releasable tab does not form a handle.

In one embodiment, the said other part of the envelope is included in a surface of the envelope which is not the surface of the envelope which prior to release includes the releasable tab.

In one embodiment, the portion and the further portion are comprised in the same surface of the envelope. In one embodiment, the portion and the further portion are located at opposite ends of the envelope.

In a second aspect of the present application, a package for a sheet product is provided. The package includes an envelope configured to contain a sheet product. The wrapper defines a dispensing opening. The package includes a closure leaf pivotally connected to the wrapper. The closing blade is configured to close the dispensing opening.

With this configuration, the closing blade can be used to close the dispensing opening.

In one embodiment, the closure blade and the wrapper are integrally formed.

In one embodiment, the envelope defines an internal space of the package. The inner space is configured to accommodate the sheet product therein.

In one embodiment, the closing blade is configured to close the dispensing opening by being inserted into the dispensing opening such that a distal end portion of the closing blade is disposed inside the wrapper.

By this configuration, the dispensing opening can be closed by the closing blade without using any adhesive. Thus, by this configuration, an improved package is provided which allows a reliable closing of the dispensing opening even after a large number of uses.

In one embodiment, the distal portion of the closure blade narrows in width.

In one embodiment, the closing blade is temporarily attached to the wrapper prior to use to prevent pivoting of the closing blade. In one embodiment, the closure blade covers the dispensing opening.

By this configuration, the closing blade can be arranged flush with the cladding, since it is temporarily attached to the cladding, so that the package has a low profile before use.

In one embodiment, the closing blade is temporarily attached to the wrapper by one or more lines of weakness. In one embodiment, the one or more lines of weakness are lines of perforations.

By this configuration, the closing blade can be released from the wrapper conveniently and reliably by the user, thereby forming a well-defined predetermined shape of the closing blade, thereby closing the dispensing opening more reliably.

In one embodiment, the wrapper defines a releasable tab. The releasable tab is configured to be releasable from the wrapper so as to open the dispensing opening in the wrapper.

The features of the second aspect of the present application may be combined with any of the features of the first aspect of the present application.

In a third aspect of the application, there is provided an assembly comprising: any of the packages disclosed herein; and a sheet product, wherein the sheet product is disposed within the inner space.

Drawings

For a better understanding of the present application and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows a package for a sheet product;

FIG. 2 shows the package in a configuration wherein the closure flap of the package has been opened;

FIG. 3 shows the package in a configuration wherein the releasable tab of the package is in the process of release;

fig. 4 shows a package in a configuration in which the releasable tab has been fully released;

figure 5 shows a configuration of the package in which the second releasable portion of the releasable tab has been attached to the second attachment member of the wrapper of the package; and

figure 6 shows a package in a configuration in which the closure flap has been arranged to close the dispensing opening of the package.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows a package 10 for a sheet product (not shown). In fig. 1, package 10 is shown in an initial configuration.

The package 10 comprises an envelope 11, the envelope 11 defining an inner space (not shown) of the package 10. The inner space of the package is configured to contain the sheet product therein. As shown in fig. 1, the envelope 11 completely envelops and surrounds the sheet product.

In the embodiment of fig. 1, the sheet product is in the form of a stacked sheet product. The stack of sheet products defines a generally rectangular cuboid having six rectangular sides.

The inner side of the envelope 11 is configured to abut against a corresponding surface of the stack of sheet products. Thus, the cladding 11 is a generally rectangular cuboid having six rectangular surfaces and defining a longitudinal axis. In fig. 1, only three of the six surfaces, i.e., the top surface 11a, the first side surface 11b, and the second side surface 11c are shown. However, the cover 11 also defines a bottom surface 11d (see fig. 4 and 5), a third side surface 11e (see fig. 4 and 5), and a fourth side surface (not shown) opposite the top surface 11 a.

As can be seen in fig. 1, the package 10 further includes a closure leaf 12. The closing blade 12 extends from the top surface 11a of the cover 11.

The closing blade 12 is pivotably connected to the top surface 11a of the cover 11 at a proximal end portion of the closing blade 12, so that the closing blade 12 is pivotable with respect to the top surface 11a of the cover 11.

The closing blade 12 defines a distal portion 12a, which distal portion 12a is opposite to the proximal portion of the closing blade 12.

In the initial configuration, the closing blade 12 is temporarily attached to the jacket 11 through the closing blade penetration portion 12 b. As can be seen in fig. 1, the closing blade penetration portion 12b connects the end of the closing blade 12 to the cover 11. The closing blade perforation portion 12b defines two lines extending from respective ends of the proximal end portion of the closing blade 12 pivotally connected to the edge of the envelope 11.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the edge of the distal portion 12a opposite the edge of the proximal portion that is pivotally connected is not attached to the envelope 11. Therefore, by inserting a finger between the distal end portion 12a and the lower cover 11, the user can easily separate the distal end portion 12a of the closing blade 12 from the lower cover 11.

Fig. 2 shows the configuration of the package 10 in which the closing leaf 12 has been opened.

Specifically, by the movement of the closing blade 12 in the direction of the arrow O, the closing blade 12 is pivoted with respect to the cover 11. This movement causes the closing blade perforation portion 12b to break, so that the closing blade 12 can pivot freely relative to the envelope 11 about the edge of the proximal end portion connected to the envelope 11. The edge of the proximal portion connected to the envelope 11 remains permanently connected to the envelope 11.

The movement of the closing blade 12 to the configuration shown in fig. 2 reveals the lower region of the cladding 11. As shown in fig. 2, the lower region of the wrapper 11 defines a releasable tab 13.

A releasable tongue 13 is defined in the top surface 11a of the wrapper 11. When the closing blade 12 is temporarily attached to the envelope 11 (i.e. in the initial configuration of the package), the releasable tongue 13 is completely covered by the closing blade 12.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 2, the releasable tongue 13 is in the form of a strip-shaped strip, the longitudinal axis of which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis defined by the wrapper 11.

The releasable tongue 13 extends substantially over the entire length of the wrapper 11, in particular over the entire length of the top surface 11a of the wrapper 11.

In some embodiments, the releasable flap 13 and the surrounding portion of the top surface 11a are formed from the same piece of material.

The releasable tongue 13 is configured to be only partially releasable from the remainder of the wrapper 11. In particular, the releasable tongue 13 has a first fixing portion 13a, which first fixing portion 13a is configured to remain fixed to the rest of the wrapper 11. In other words, the first fixing portion 13a is permanently or firmly fixed to the remaining portion of the envelope 11. As shown in fig. 2, the first fixing portion 13a is a longitudinally outermost section of the releasable tab 13 (i.e., a longitudinal end of the releasable tab 13).

The releasable tongue 13 also has a second releasable portion 13b, which second releasable portion 13b is configured to be releasable from the remainder of the wrapper 11 in order to partially release the releasable tongue 13.

In the configuration shown in fig. 2, the releasable tab perforation 13c temporarily connects the second releasable portion 13b to the remainder of the top surface 11a of the wrapper 11. In this configuration, the releasable tab 13 is substantially prevented from separating from the remainder of the wrapper 11, such that the releasable tab 13 is in the same plane as the remainder of the top surface 11 a.

Referring to fig. 2, the releasable tab perforation 13c substantially completely surrounds the releasable tab 13, except for the free graspable sections of the first fixing portion 13a and the second releasable portion 13 b. As shown in fig. 2, the free graspable section is not connected to the rest of the top surface 11a of the wrapper 11 and can be used by the user to release the releasable tab 13. In fig. 2, the free graspable section is the longitudinally outermost section of the releasable tab 13 opposite the first fixing portion 13a (i.e. the longitudinal end of the releasable tab 13 opposite the first fixing portion 13 a).

By breaking the releasable tab perforation 13c, the releasable tab 13 may only be partially released from the wrapper 11. However, even when releasing the releasable tab 13, the releasable tab 13 remains fixed to the remainder of the wrapper 11 at the first fixing portion 13 a.

The releasable tongue 13 comprises a first attachment member 13 b'. The first attachment member 13b' is located outside the envelope 11. The first attachment member 13b' may be located in the second releasable portion 13b and, optionally, in a free graspable section of the releasable tab 13.

The first attachment member 13b' may comprise any suitable fastener, such as a hook-type fastener, a loop-type fastener, a snap-type button fastener, and/or an adhesive, wherein the adhesive may optionally be covered by a protective removable tab.

Fig. 3 shows a configuration of the package 10 in which the releasable tab 13 is in the process of release.

In particular, the releasable tongue 13 is released by a movement of the releasable tongue 13 in the direction indicated by arrow R. In the configuration shown in figure 3, only a portion of the releasable tab perforations 13c have been broken, however, further movement in the direction indicated by arrow R will result in all of the releasable tab perforations 13c being broken and the releasable tab 13 being released to the full extent which still holds the first fixing portion 13a fixed to the remainder of the envelope 11 as described above.

The release of the releasable tongue 13 opens the dispensing opening 14 in the top surface 11a of the wrapper 11. The dispensing opening 14 is configured to allow dispensing of the sheet product from the package 10. For example, the dispensing opening 14 is configured to allow a user to grasp a top sheet of the stack of sheet products and remove the top sheet from the package 10.

As can be seen in fig. 3, the shape of the dispensing opening 14 directly corresponds to the shape of the releasable tongue 13 released from the rest of the wrapper 11.

The dispensing opening 14 is in the form of a strip-shaped strip, the longitudinal axis of which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis defined by the envelope 11.

The dispensing opening 14 extends substantially over the entire length of the envelope 11, in particular over the entire length of the top surface 11a of the envelope 11.

Fig. 4 shows a configuration of the package 10 in which the releasable tab 13 has been fully released. In fig. 4, the package 10 is rotated 180 about its longitudinal axis relative to the orientation shown in fig. 1-3. In particular, as mentioned above, fig. 4 shows the bottom surface 11d of the envelope 11.

As shown in fig. 4, the bottom surface 11d includes a second attachment member 15. The second attachment member 15 is disposed on a substantially flat area of the bottom surface 11 d.

The second attachment member 15 may comprise any suitable fastener that is attachable to the first attachment member 13b', such as a hook-type fastener, a loop-type fastener, a snap-type button fastener, and/or an adhesive, wherein the adhesive may optionally be covered by a protective removable tab.

The first attachment member 13b' (not visible in fig. 4) and the second attachment member 15 are configured to be attachable to each other such that the second releasable portion 13b is connectable to the bottom surface 11 d. In particular, once the releasable tab 13 is released as in the configuration shown in fig. 4, the first attachment member 13b' may be attached to the second attachment member 15 by pressing in the direction indicated by arrow a.

Fig. 5 shows a configuration of the package 10 in which the second releasable portion 13b of the releasable tab 13 has been attached to the second attachment member 15 of the wrapper 11.

In this configuration, the releasable tongue 13 forms a handle H between the first fixed portion 13a and the second releasable portion 13 b. Handle H is used to carry package 10. Specifically, the handle H is configured to be grasped by a user. The handle H is configured to: its strength (e.g. at the connection between the second releasable portion 13b and the second attachment member 15) is such that it can carry the entire weight of the package comprising the sheet product.

The handle H extends between the top surface 11a and the bottom surface 11d and defines an arc shape therebetween.

Fig. 6 shows a configuration of the package 10 in which the closing blade 12 has been arranged to close the dispensing opening 14. The orientation of the package 10 shown in fig. 6 is the same as the orientation of the package 10 shown in each of fig. 1-3.

In the configuration shown in fig. 6, distal end portion 12a of closing blade 12 has been inserted into dispensing opening 14 by movement of closing blade 12 in the manner shown by arrow C, so that distal end portion 12a of closing blade 12 is disposed inside cladding 11. In this configuration, the distal end portion 12a abuts against the inside of the cover 11. In particular, the distal portion 12a of the closing blade 12 is arranged between the inside of the wrapper 11 and the top surface of the stack of sheet products.

In the configuration shown in fig. 6, the closing blade 12 closes the dispensing opening 14. The closing blade 12 can be translated in a manner opposite to that indicated by the arrow C in order to open/uncover the dispensing opening 14.

As can be seen from fig. 6, even after the closing blade 12 is closed, the handle H is still accessible so that the package 10 can be carried by the user when the closing blade 12 is closed.

Although the above description is considered as fully set forth how one skilled in the art can directly practice the present application, the description is considered as exemplary only.

For example, in the embodiments described above with respect to fig. 1-6, the package includes features relating to the closure flap 12 and the releasable tab 13 for forming the handle H. However, these features of the package may be employed independently. For example, the closing blade 12 is not necessary in the first aspect of the present application, whereas the releasable tongue 13 for forming the handle H is not necessary in the second aspect of the present application.

Further, although in the above, the handle H extends between the top surface 11a and the bottom surface 11d, other configurations are also contemplated. For example, the handle H may be configured to extend between the top surface 11a and any one of the side surfaces (i.e., the first side surface 11b, the second side surface 11c, the third side surface 11e, or the fourth side surface). For example, the second attachment member may be provided on any one of the side surfaces instead of the bottom surface 11 d.

As another example, in one embodiment, the releasable tab 13 includes a second attachment member 15. In one embodiment, the handle H comprises a closed loop defined by the releasable tongue 13 itself. In one embodiment, the first fixing portion 13a of the releasable tongue comprises a second attachment member 15. In one embodiment, the first attachment member is configured to be attachable to the releasable tab, and optionally, in particular, to the first fixing portion of the releasable tab.

Further, although in the above the package 10 has specific first and second attachment members 13b', 15, such specific elements are not required as long as the second releasable portion of the releasable tab can be attached to a portion of the wrapper by any means such that the releasable tab forms a handle for carrying the package between the first fixed portion and the second releasable portion.

Further, in fig. 1-6, the package 10 is configured to contain a stack of sheet products, however, other shapes of the package may be used to contain other forms of sheet products, such as a roll of sheet products.

All of the above is fully within the scope of the present application and is believed to form the basis of alternative embodiments employing one or more combinations of the features described above and is not limited to the specific combinations disclosed above.

In view of this, there are many alternatives that will implement the teachings of the present application. It is expected that a person skilled in the art, on the basis of common general knowledge in the art, will be able to modify and adapt the above disclosure within the scope of the application to suit his own circumstances and requirements, while retaining some or all of the technical effects disclosed or derivable from the above. All such equivalents, modifications, or adaptations are intended to be within the scope of the present application as defined and claimed herein.

Claims

1. A package for a sheet product comprising:

an enclosure defining an interior space of the package configured to contain the sheet product within the interior space, wherein:

the wrapper defines a releasable tab;

the releasable tab is configured to be only partially releasable from the wrapper so as to open a dispensing opening in the wrapper configured to allow dispensing of the sheet product from the package;

the releasable tab is configured to: once released, such that the fixed first portion of the releasable tab remains fixed to the wrapper; and is

The releasable tab is configured to: once released, the releasable second portion of the releasable tab is enabled to be attached to a portion of the wrapper such that the releasable tab forms a handle for carrying the package between the fixed first portion and the releasable second portion,

wherein the releasable second portion of the releasable tab comprises a first attachment member, wherein the portion of the cover comprises a second attachment member, wherein the first and second attachment members are configured to be attachable to each other such that the releasable tab forms a handle for carrying a package, and the dispensing opening is defined in a first surface of the cover, wherein the second attachment member is defined in a second surface of the cover, the first and second surfaces being different surfaces of the cover.

2. The package of claim 1 wherein a first attachment member is provided on the outside of the releasable tab of the wrapper.

3. The package of claim 1, wherein the first surface is opposite the second surface.

4. The package as claimed in claim 3, wherein the wrapper is substantially rectangular and the first surface is substantially rectangular and the second surface is substantially rectangular.

5. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the second attachment member is located on the same end of the wrapper as the fixed first portion of the releasable tab.

6. The package of any of claims 1-4, wherein the first attachment member is a hook-type fastener and the second attachment member is a loop-type fastener, or wherein the first attachment member is a loop-type fastener and the second attachment member is a hook-type fastener.

7. The package of any of claims 1-4, wherein the first and second attachment members are corresponding snap-type button fasteners.

8. The package of any of claims 1-4, wherein the first attachment member and/or the second attachment member comprises an adhesive.

9. The package of claim 8, wherein the adhesive portion of the first attachment member and/or the adhesive portion of the second attachment member is covered by a protective removable tab.

10. The package of any of claims 1-4, wherein the releasable tab has a strip shape defining a longitudinal axis, and the fixed first portion and the releasable second portion are opposite longitudinal ends of the releasable tab.

11. The package as claimed in claim 10 wherein the envelope defines a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis of the releasable tab is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the envelope.

12. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the releasable tab extends substantially the entire dimension of the wrapper and: wherein the cladding is a rectangular body having rectangular sides, wherein the dimension is a longitudinal length of the cladding.

13. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the releasable tab is configured to be releasable by breaking of one or more lines of weakness in the wrapper, and wherein the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the wrapper.

14. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the envelope comprises one or more lines of weakness which substantially completely surround the releasable tab except for a fixed first portion, and wherein the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the envelope.

15. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the wrapper comprises one or more lines of weakness which substantially completely surround the releasable tab except for a free graspable section of the fixed first portion and the releasable second portion and: wherein the free graspable section is unattached to a portion of the wrapper adjacent the releasable tab; and/or wherein the one or more lines of weakness are perforations in the wrapper.

16. The package of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the fixed first portion of the releasable tab coincides with an edge of the wrapper.

17. The package of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a closure flap pivotably connected to the wrapper, wherein the closure flap is configured to close the dispensing opening.

18. The package of claim 17, wherein the closure leaf is configured to: closing the dispensing opening by embedding in the dispensing opening such that a distal end portion of the closing blade is disposed on an inner side of the wrapper.

19. The package of claim 18, wherein the distal portion of the closing blade narrows in width.

20. The package of claim 17, wherein the closure blade is temporarily attached to the wrapper prior to use to prevent pivoting of the closure blade, and wherein the closure blade covers the dispensing opening.

21. The package of claim 20 wherein the closure leaf is temporarily attached to the wrapper by one or more lines of weakness, wherein the one or more lines of weakness are lines of perforations.

22. The package of claim 21 wherein the closure leaf is configured to be pivotable about an edge of the closure leaf connected to the wrapper, wherein the one or more lines of weakness are two lines of weakness extending from the edge.

23. The package of any one of claims 20 to 22 wherein the distal portion of the closure leaf is unattached to the wrapper prior to use.

24. The package of any of claims 1-4, wherein the releasable tab is configurable to: once released, the releasable second portion of the releasable tab is enabled to be attached to the cover such that the releasable tab is substantially flush with the cover.