EP2121458B1 - Verpackung mit spenderöffnung und faltlasche - Google Patents

Verpackung mit spenderöffnung und faltlasche Download PDF

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EP2121458B1
EP2121458B1 EP08724617A EP08724617A EP2121458B1 EP 2121458 B1 EP2121458 B1 EP 2121458B1 EP 08724617 A EP08724617 A EP 08724617A EP 08724617 A EP08724617 A EP 08724617A EP 2121458 B1 EP2121458 B1 EP 2121458B1
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Allen S. Aldridge
Paul K. Bowers
Lingli Sun
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Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/0481—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills the articles passing through a small opening or passage, without additional dispensing devices and without retaining means for the following article
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/16—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body being formed with an aperture or removable portion arranged to allow removal or insertion of contents through one or more sides
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/60—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for sweets or like confectionery products

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  • the present invention relates generally to a package for containing and dispensing product. More particularly, the present invention relates to a package for dispensing loose products which may include confectionery products such as gum pieces and the like.
  • a blister package including a blister tray and a cover which slidably receives the blister tray.
  • the blister tray houses a plurality of gum pieces, each piece in an individual blister depression.
  • GB 674,983 discloses a carton for capsules, tablets, sweets and other small articles, according to the preamble of claim 1, formed from a single blank shaped to allow exit of one article at a time only and comprising a flap and a slot.
  • US 5,709,305 discloses a dispenser for pharmaceuticals comprising a flat tray in a base plate, a closure member, a cover plate and a cut-out.
  • a package as defined in claim 1 is provided.
  • Other optional features of the inventive package are defined in the claims dependent on claim 1.
  • the present invention provides a package which is used to contain and dispense product.
  • the package is used to house and dispense a plurality of gum pieces.
  • package 10 may be employed to contain and dispense any of a wide variety of product including other confectionery as well as non-confectionery products. The embodiment shown here is particularly useful in dispensing a plurality of loose product.
  • a package 10 includes a package housing 14 which is preferably generally rectangular in shape having opposed front and back walls 16 and 18 and a perimetrical side wall 20 which defines a package interior 22 which houses the gum pieces 12. While a generally rectangular package housing is shown, it may be appreciated that other configurations may also be employed.
  • the front wall 16 of package housing 14 includes a dispensing opening 24 which is preferably located adjacent one corner of the package.
  • dispensing opening 24 is generally rectangular in shape having curved side walls.
  • the dispensing opening 24 is sized and shaped to closely approximate one particular size and shape of gum pieces 12 which are supported in the package housing 14.
  • the dispensing opening size and shape may vary in accordance with the product contained in the package.
  • the opening 24 approximates the size and shape of the major dimension (face) of the gum piece 12. It is also contemplated that the opening 24 may approximate the size and shape of a smaller minor dimension of the product such as the end shape.
  • the product may have different shapes, sizes and configurations.
  • the opening may be sized and shaped to approximate one dimension of the size and shape of the product. While the opening may match the configuration of one dimension of the product, it may also be of a different configuration. Moreover, the opening may be arranged in any orientation or location on the on the package housing.
  • Package housing further includes a flap 30 preferably extending from the rear wall 18 thereof.
  • Flap 30 includes a first portion 32 designed to overlie perimetrical wall 20 and a depending portion 34 designed to substantially overlie front face 16 of package housing 14.
  • depending portion 34 of flap 30 may include a curved distal edge 36.
  • Flap 30 as well as edge 36 may be of any desired shape and configuration. The shape of flap 30 and edge 36 may be selected to enhance the aesthetics of the package.
  • the flap 30 is positioned as shown in Figure 2 and the depending portion 34 may be secured to the front wall 16 by a releasable adhesive.
  • the package 10 may also include a plastic or other overwrap (not shown) which environmentally seals the gum pieces 12 contained therein. In use, the plastic overwrap is removed and the depending portion 34 of flap 30 is lifted breaking the releasable adhesive seal.
  • the pieces 12 may be dispensed from the package from the position shown in Figure 2 .
  • the user would grasp the package and shake it dispensing one or more pieces 12 from opening 24 as is desired.
  • the opening 24 closely approximates the size and shape of the pieces 12, only one piece will be dispensed at a time. This allows the user to control the amount of pieces dispensed for use.
  • the user may close the package by placing the depending flap portion 34 over the front face 16 of package housing 14. This effectively closes opening 24 preventing dispensing of additional pieces.
  • the front wall 16 of package housing 14 includes a slit 38 therein.
  • the slit 38 is designed to insertably accommodate the lower edge 36 of flap 34 therein holding the flap in a closed condition.
  • the shape, design and location of the slit is such that it corresponds with the lower edge 36 of flap 30 to retentively hold the lower edge therein.
  • the slit 38 is an elongate skewed slit (off-center) positioned in a corner diagonally opposite opening 24. It can be appreciate, however, that other shapes and locations of the slit may be employed depending upon the shape and construction of the depending portion 34 of flap 30.
  • housing 14 is formed from a single blank, it is contemplated that housing 14 may be formed from multiple pieces including a product tray which may be inserted into an outer package and which may be secured in the outer package.
  • the package housing 14 may further include additional openings (not shown) which are of dimension such that product cannot be dispensed therefrom. These additional openings may serve as windows to provide the user with visual indication of the amount of product removed from the package. Furthermore, openings 24 and/or the additional openings may include a perforated portion of the package which is removed by the user so that the opening is not accessible until use.
  • package 100 includes a package housing 114 which is preferably rectangular in shape having opposed front and back faces or walls 116 and 118 a perimetrical side wall 120 which defines a package interior 122 which houses the product.
  • the package 100 is generally rectangular preferably having a height which is greater than its width.
  • the perimetrical wall 120 includes transverse wall portions 120a, 120b and longitudinal wall portions 120c, 120d. As used herein, the terms longitudinal and transverse are relative so as to define a rectangular configuration. The longer and shorter sides are interchangeable.
  • the package housing 114 includes a flap 130 preferably extending from rear wall 118 thereof. Flap 130 includes an intermediate portion 132 designed to overlie an upper transverse portion 120a of perimetrical wall 120 and a depending portion 134 designed to extend over the front wall 116 of package housing 114.
  • the flap 130 may include elements such as transverse ridges 133 thereacross.
  • the ridges 133a may be members formed on the flap which are raised in either or both directions.
  • the ridges 133a provide a tactile frictional grip surface so that the flap may be easily manipulated by the user. Other types, configurations, shapes, numbers and locations of such members may also be provided. Also, where the ridges 133a are provided as shown in the figures, they also add flexibility to assist in folding or "rolling" the flap 130 closed over front wall 116.
  • upper portion 120a of perimetrical wall 120 includes a dispensing opening 124.
  • the dispensing opening is generally rectangular in shape and extends across the planar surface of upper portion 120a of perimetrical wall 120 and slightly downward over front wall 116.
  • the dispensing opening 124 is sized and shaped to closely approximate one particular size and shape of product which is supported within package 114. Thus, the dispensing opening size and shape may vary in accordance with the product contained in the package.
  • the flap 130 is positioned over front wall 116 and secured thereto by a releasable adhesive.
  • the package may also include a plastic or other overwrap which environmentally seals the product contained therein.
  • the plastic overwrap is removed and the depending portion 134 of flap 130 is lifted breaking the releasable adhesive seal.
  • the products may be dispensed from the package through the dispensing opening 124 in a manner similar to that described above.
  • the user may close the package by placing the depending flap portion 134 over the front wall 116 of package housing 114. This effectively closes the opening 124 preventing dispensing of additional pieces.
  • the front wall 116 of package housing 114 includes a slit 138 therein.
  • the slit 138 is designed to insertably accommodate the lower edge or tab 136 of flap 134 therein holding the flap in the closed condition. While the distal edge 136 of the flap 134 is shown in an arcuate configuration, other configurations of the flap may also be employed.
  • the slit 138 which engages the flap 134 is shown centrally located on the front wall 116 of package 114. It may be appreciated, however, that the slit may be located at various locations on the front face so as to accommodate different shapes and positions of the flap 134.
  • the housing 114 be formed from a single blank 150. However, it is contemplated that the housing may be formed from multiple pieces.
  • Package 200 is substantially similar to package 100 described above and similar reference numerals will refer to similar components.
  • the perimetrical side wall 220 includes upwardly extending opposed side portions 222 and 224.
  • Upper extents 222a and 224a thereof extend upwardly above the upper portion 220a of side wall 220.
  • the upper extents 222a and 224a are curved downwardly from the rear wall 118 towards the front wall 116 so as to provide a curved upper edge to the package 214.
  • the flap 230 which extends from back wall 218 includes a portion 235 conforms to the curved upper shape of the package 214.
  • the curved shape provides a rounded appearance as viewed from the front and side.
  • the ridges 233a as described above, assist in conforming the flap 230 to the curved upper shape of package 214.
  • Package 300 includes a package housing 314 which is preferably generally rectangular in shape having opposed front and back faces or walls 316 and 318 and a perimetrical side wall 320 which defines a package interior 322.
  • the package 314 preferably has a width which is greater than the height of the package.
  • Upper portion 321 of side wall 320 includes a dispensing opening 324 therein.
  • dispensing opening 324 is generally rectangular in shape and extends along perimetrical side wall portion 321 and into front wall 316.
  • the dispensing opening 324 is sized and shaped to closely approximate a particular size and shape of product which is supported within package housing 314. As with the above embodiments, the dispensing opening size and shape may vary in accordance with the product contained therein. While the dispensing opening 324 is shown adjacent one corner of package 314, it may be located anywhere along the perimetrical wall 320.
  • Package 314 includes a flap 330 extending from rear wall 318 thereof.
  • Flap 330 includes a first portion 332 designed to overlie perimetrical wall portion 321 and a depending portion 334 designed to substantially overlie front wall 316 of package housing 314.
  • the depending portion 334 of flap 330 may include a curved distal end edge 336 which is asymmetrically positioned thereon.
  • the flap 330 as well as the edge 336 may be of any other desired shape or configuration. The shape of the flap 330 and the edge 336 may be selected to enhance the aesthetics of the package.
  • the flap 330 may be secured to the front wall 316 by releasable adhesive.
  • the package 300 may also include a plastic or other overwrap therearound which environmentally seals the product contained therein.
  • the plastic overwrap is removed and the depending portion 334 of flap 330 is lifted breaking the releasable adhesive seal.
  • the product may be dispensed from the package from a position shown in Figure 10 .
  • the user would grasp the package and shake it dispensing one or more product from the opening 324.
  • the user may close the package by placing the depending flap portion 334 over front wall of package 314. This effectively closes opening 330 preventing dispensing additional pieces.
  • the front wall 316 of package housing 314 includes a slit 338 therein.
  • the slit 338 is designed to insertably accommodate the lower edge 336 of flap 334 therein holding the flap in the closed condition.
  • the shape, design and location of the slit is such that it corresponds to the lower edge 336 of flap 330 to retentively hold the edge therein.
  • the slit 338 is an elongate skewed slit positioned centrally along face 316. It may be appreciated, however, that other shapes and locations of the slit may be employed depending upon the shape, construction and location of the depending portion 334 of flap 330.
  • the housing 314 is formed from a single blank 350. It is further contemplated that the housing 314 may be formed from multiple pieces and may include a product tray which may be inserted into the outer package.

Claims (6)

  1. Verpackung (100; 200) zum Enthalten und Ausgeben eines Produkts mit:
    einem Verpackungsgehäuse (114; 214) mit gegenüberliegenden Vorder- und Rückwänden (116, 118) und einer umgebenden Seitenwand (120; 220), die ein Verpackungsinneres umschließt;
    wobei das Gehäuse für gewöhnlich rechteckig ist, die umgebende Seitenwand zwei größere Wandabschnitte (120c, 120d; 222, 224) und zwei kleinere Wandabschnitte (120a, 120b; 220a), deren Länge kleiner ist als die Länge der größeren Wandabschnitte, aufweist, und wobei eine der umgebenden Seitenwandabschnitte (120a; 220a) eine Spenderöffnung (124; 224) aufweist, deren Größe der Größe des darin enthaltenen Produkts nahezu entspricht; und einer Lasche (130; 230), die sich von der Rückwand erstreckt, um auf dem umgebenden Seitenwandabschnitt (120a; 220a), der die Spenderöffnung aufweist, aufzuliegen und die Spenderöffnung zu verschließen,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet,
    dass die Lasche (130; 230) Elemente (133a; 233a) aufweist, die zum leichteren Bewegen der Lasche über den Wandabschnitt (120a; 220a) ausgebildet sind, wobei die Elemente (133a; 233a) Erhöhungen sind, die quer zu der Bewegungsrichtung der Lasche (130, 230) verlaufen.
  2. Verpackung nach Anspruch 1, wobei einer der größeren Wandabschnitte (120c, 120d; 222, 224) die Spenderöffnung (124; 224) aufweist.
  3. Verpackung nach Anspruch 1, wobei einer der kleineren Wandbereiche (120a; 220a) die Spenderöffnung (124; 224) aufweist.
  4. Verpackung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei die umgebende Seitenwand Längswandabschnitte (120c, 120d; 222, 224) und Querwandabschnitte (120a, 120b; 220a) beinhaltet, und einer der Querwandabschnitte (120a, 220a) die Öffnung (124; 224) aufweist.
  5. Verpackung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, wobei die Erhöhungen (133a; 233a) von der Oberfläche der Lasche (130; 230) angehoben sind, um eine gut ertastbare Oberfläche zum leichteren Bewegen der Lasche bereit zu stellen.
  6. Verpackung nach Anspruch 4, wobei die Längswandabschnitte (222, 224) obere Verlängerungen (222a, 224a) aufweise, die sich oberhalb des Querwandabschnitts (222a) erstrecken, wobei die oberen Verlängerungen eine abgerundete Kante aufweisen, die von der Rückwand (118) in Richtung der Vorderwand (116) nach unten gekrümmt ist.
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PL08724617T PL2121458T3 (pl) 2007-01-22 2008-01-18 Opakowanie posiadające otwór dozujący i przykrywającą go klapkę

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US92064107P 2007-03-29 2007-03-29
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