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- the tray 11 having the snap-fit cover 41 thereon can optionally have a film 51 sealed to the flanges 38 of the tray 11 beneath the cover 41. As such, even if the cover 41 was removed, the film 51 would preserve a seal over the contents of the package 10 prior to opening.
- the detachable portion 71 includes the entirety of the length of the front portion 44 of the flange 38, as well as adjacent parts of the side flange portions 48 and 52, but not a substantial part of the side flange portion 50 adjacent the top portion 42 of the flange 38.
- the cover 12 or 41 when it is attached to the tray 12, can provide an unbroken (i.e., free of a discontinuity such as folds, corners, lips, etc.) surface, the entirety of which can be seen in an almost 90 degree view area.
- the 90 degree viewing area will provide a. consumer with an unbroken view of the cover, and any graphics, advertisements, text, or the like thereon generally regardless of the consumer's height. This provides a greater unbroken area for graphics, indicia, and other information to be displayed than compared to traditional packages having distinct tops and sides.
- a series of linear intermediate portions 61 can span between the top 42 and front 44 portions of the tray 11, as shown in FIGS. 155 and 156 .
- the series of linear intermediate portions 61 are at non-parallel angles to one another and to the top and front portions 42, 44.
- the sealing surface 40 of the tray 11 of this form does not have arcuate portions or does not have only arcuate portions.
- the cover 12 can have one or more creases or folds 47 extending thereacross and aligning with corners 63 joining the linear intermediate portions 61.
- the free edges have first and second portions that are angularly offset from one another.
- the tray 11 is configured to receive a row 55 of products 13.
- An ideal product for being stored in the tray 11 is a cookie or biscuit with a generally annular sidewall 56.
- the cookies 13 can be individual or layered with a filling, as shown.
- the tray 11, however, can be configured to receive any other food product, or other non-edible products.
- a food product contained within individual wrapping or an individual container can also be stored in the tray 11.
- the cookies 13 are stacked and laid in the row 55 on their sides within the tray 11.
- the bottom rear corner 20 of the tray 11 can be curved to be complementary to the curvature of the sides 56 of the cookies 13.
- This curvature can advantageously minimize packaging material and better support the cookies 13 to protect the cookies from damage that can result from cookies jostling around or impacting the tray 11 or other cookies due to excess room in the tray 11.
- the bottom wall 14 can include an upwardly tapering front portion or lip 58.
- the upward taper of the lip 58 prevents the cookies 13 from rolling out of the front opening portion 36 when the tray 11 is resting on a generally even surface.
- the lip 58 is a generally planar portion of the bottom wall 14.
- the lip 58 begins tapering upward at a position closely adjacent to a bottom point of contact 60 of the cookies 13 so that the cookies 13 do not have significant space to move while contained within the tray 11.
- the trays 11 in FIGS. 1-10 and 37-43 are sized to receive two rows of products 13 therein.
- the tray 11 can be configured so that the bottom wall 14 is generally planar rearwardly of the lip 58, 62. As such, the rows 55 of cookies 13 lie adjacent to one another without additional structure therebetween.
- the tray 11 can include a dividing wall 65 extending upwardly from the tray bottom wall 14.
- the dividing wall 65 can optionally extend the full height of the tray 11 and have an upwardly facing sealing surface 69.
- the cover 12 can seal to the sealing surface 69 of the dividing wall 65 along with the flange 38 of the tray 11.
- the dividing wall 65 can be integral with the tray 11 or be a separate component attached to the tray 11 by a suitable method, such as adhesive. Multiple dividing walls 65 can be used to provide more than two compartments, such as two dividing walls 65 for three compartments, three dividing walls 65 for four compartments, etc.
- the containers of FIGS. 150 and 151 can optionally be configured to have the two compartments separable from each other.
- a line of weakness 19 can be formed in the cover 12 of the container of FIG. 150 on one side of the dividing wall 65
- a line of weakness 21 can be formed in the bottom wall of the tray 11 on the same side of the dividing wall 65.
- the right-side compartment of the container of FIG. 150 can be separated from the left-side compartment along the lines of weakness 19 and 21. This will result in the right-side compartment being opened for access to the food product 13 therein, and the left-side compartment remaining sealed.
- the lines of weakness 19 and 21 can alternatively be moved to the opposite side of the dividing wall 65, or can be placed on both sides of the dividing wall 65.
- the tray 11 discussed with respect to FIGS. 150 and 151 can further include the first and second adhesives discussed above.
- the first adhesive which can be a generally permanent adhesive, can be used to secure the cover to one or both of the rear and front walls 77, 89 or another such divider
- the second adhesive which can be a releasable/resealable adhesive, can be used on the other portions of the peripheral flange 38.
- the use of dividing walls 65 can be used with any of the containers described herein.
- the tray 11 can include one or more outward protrusions or feet 53 configured to extend from the rear wall 16 and/or the corner 20.
- the protrusions 53 can be integral with the tray 11 or attached thereto by any suitable methods.
- the protrusions 53 provide support for a position of stability of the tray 11 (i.e., resting on the bottom wall 14).
- the tray 11 includes two spaced protrusions 53, but can have more or can utilize wider protrusions as desired.
- the protrusions 53 are ideally configured to support a tray, such as that shown in FIGS. 11-17 , that contains only a single row of products 55.
- the undulations 70 extend generally parallel to the annular sidewalls 56 of the products 13. As shown, the ribs/undulations 70 do not extend to the rear bottom corner 20. If desired, however, the ribs or undulations 70 can extend continuously from the bottom wall 14 to the rear wall 16 through the corner 20. The undulations 70 can extend along the entire width of the tray 11 or along portions thereof.
- the cover 12 is sealed to the peripheral flange 38 of the tray 11. This can be achieved by any suitable method, including hot, cold, induction, and adhesive sealing.
- a user can partially or completely remove the cover 12 to expose the opening 26.
- a pressure sensitive adhesive or the like can be used to seal the cover 12 to the tray 11 so that the cover 12 can be re-adhered to the tray 11 during sequential consumption of the products 13.
- the cover 12 can include the adhesive coated along a perimeter thereof, or the adhesive can be coated on the peripheral flange 38.
- less than the whole cover 12 can be configured to be opened to allow a consumer access to the products 13 within the tray.
- the notch 76 can be cut into the flange 38 or a line of weakness can be scored or cut across the tab 74 where the tab 74 joins the rest of the peripheral flange 38, such as by laser or mechanical methods.
- the cover 12 preferably extends onto the tab 74 so that when the tab 74 is separated from the tray 11, the tab 74 can then be used to tear the cover 12 generally in the machine direction across the cover 12. When the tab 74 is pulled a sufficient distance to tear an access opening 79 in the cover 12, a consumer can remove one or more products 13 from the tray 11.
- the cover 12 includes score lines 81 thereacross generally aligned with the tab 74 to define a flap 83. So configured, when a user manipulates the tab 74 back over the cover 12, the cover 12 tears along the score lines 81 to reveal the access opening 79. When a desired number of products 13 have been removed, the consumer can then bring the tab 74 back to its original position to cover the access opening 79.
- the tab 74 includes a resealable adhesive aligned with the peripheral flange 38 so that the opening feature 72 can be resealed.
- an opening feature 78 includes an access opening 80 extending across a portion of the cover 12, such as in the machine direction adjacent to one of the sidewalls 18.
- the access opening 80 is preferably defined by score lines 85 so that the cover 12 includes a flap 82 of material scored therein that can open cleanly along defined edges and not cause uncontrolled tears across the cover 12.
- the score lines 85 end in a shepard's hook or curve 87 at ends thereof.
- the opening feature 78 can include a sealing layer or label 84 adhered to the cover 12 so that the label 84 completely surrounds the access opening 80.
- the label 84 can further include a tab 86 that projects past the peripheral flange 38 to be easily grasped by a consumer on an opposite side of the opening 80 of the curves 87.
- the label 84 breaks the score lines 85 defining the opening 80, if attached, and pulls the flap 82 away from the rest of the cover 12 until the curves 87 are reached to expose the opening 80.
- the curves 87 prevent the sealing label 84 from being removed from the package 11.
- a consumer can lay the label 84 back across the cover 12 to reseal around the opening to preserve and store any remaining cookies 13.
- the cover 12 can be constructed from a two-ply material, such as a two-ply film, and the sealing layer or label 84 can be cut or scored from a top layer of the film and the access opening 80 can be cut or scored from a lower layer of the film inwardly of the label 84.
- the tab 86 can also be cut or scored from the top layer of film so that a consumer can grasp the tab 86 and pull the label 84 away from the remaining portions of the cover 12.
- the label 84 breaks along its edges and, due to the adhesive between the layers, pulls the flap 82 up therewith, exposing the opening 80 so that a consumer can access the cookies 13 within the package 10.
- the label 84 outward of the flap 82 can have a resealable adhesive disposed thereon (or disposed on the corresponding lower layer of film) so that a consumer can reapply the label 84 over the opening 80 and seal the label 84 thereto.
- the cover 12 includes a large score or cut line 95 that defines a large access opening 97.
- the ends of the score line 95 preferably include the curves 87 so that the large sealing label 91 is not removed from the package 11 when it is opened. So configured, if a consumer desires more than one or two cookies 13, the consumer can grasp the tab 93 and pull the large sealing label 91 back across the cover 12. As the label 91 is pulled back the score lines 95 break so that a flap 99 adheres to the sealing label 91 and pulls back with it. Therefore, the access opening 97 is revealed so the consumer can access substantially all of the products 13.
- the consumer can simply use the smaller sealing label 84.
- the large sealing label 84 can take either form discussed above.
- the bottom and rear walls 14, 16 are connected by an intermediate wall 88.
- the sidewalls 18 can have a small non-planar or arcuate portion 48 and relatively longer linear portions 50, 52, so that the sidewall 18 has a generally triangular appearance.
- the package 10 can be configured to rest on the intermediate wall 88, as shown, or can be configured to rest on the sidewalls 18, or the cover 12.
- the cover 12 can be opened from either side to expose the products within the package 10.
- the peripheral flange 38 is sufficiently large so that it extends to be lateral to the intermediate wall 88. With this configuration, the cover 12 is unbroken by folds, lips, edges, or the like from horizontal viewpoints, vertical viewpoints, and any angle therebetween.
- the package 10 with the intermediate wall 88 discussed above can further include a sidewall 18 with two non-planar or arcuate portions 48, so that the sidewall 18 includes a third linear portion 90 extending between the arcuate portions 48.
- the peripheral flange 38 therefore includes two corresponding arcuate portions, so that the cover 12, when it is sealed to the flange 38, includes side portions 92 and a top portion 94 to provide an unbroken (i.e., by folds, edges, lips, etc.) cover that extends onto two sides of the package.
- this form provides a cover 12 that is visible from the broad range of angles to provide product differentiation and a distinct look on a shelf.
- the peripheral flange 108 includes opposite low points 118 and opposite high points 120, spaced equally from one another, such as generally 90 degrees apart.
- the edge 110 is configured so that the cover 114 extends horizontally between the low points 118 and extends laterally upward to the high points 120.
- the edge 110 is configured so that the cover 114 extends horizontally between the high points 120 and extends laterally downward to the lower points 118.
- FIGS. 89-98 An alternative cup 102 is shown in FIGS. 89-98 .
- the upper edge 110 of the cup 102 and the peripheral flange 108 can be configured to provide a concave or convex cover 114 as desired.
- the cup 102 includes a hemi-spherical bottom portion 116.
- This cup 102 is ideally configured to contain a spherical product and provide distinctive packaging while also minimizing packing material by avoiding packaging waste in lower portions of the package.
- FIGS. 79-88 Another cup 102 is shown in FIGS. 79-88 .
- the cup 102 includes a generally square or rectangular bottom wall 106 and four sidewall portions 104 extending upward from edges thereof.
- the bottom wall and corresponding sidewall(s) can take any desired form, include triangular, other closed polygons, curvilinear shapes, or combinations thereof.
- the edges 110 are equally spaced from each other, but do not have a uniform spacing from the center point C around the entire edge 110 as with the annular configuration.
- the square cover 114 includes high and low points 118, 120 to provide concave and convex covers, configured as discussed above. As with the earlier forms, however, the high and low points 120, 118 are spaced equally from the center point C of the cup 102 in relation to each other and are at the same distance from the bottom wall 106.
- the cup 102 includes a track-shaped bottom wall 106, so that the sidewall 104 includes corresponding curved ends 122 and intermediate straight sides 124.
- the high points 120 of the upper edge 110 are generally centered on the sides 124 and the low points 118 are generally centered on the curved ends 112 to provide a convex cover 114.
- these high and low points 120, 118 can be swapped to switch orientation or be configured to provide a concave cover as desired above.
- the package 200 includes arcuate bottom walls 202 with sidewalls 204 extending generally perpendicular therefrom.
- the sidewalls 204 have a generally uniform height so that an upper edge 206 thereof includes arcuate structure generally complementary to the bottom wall 202.
- a peripheral flange 208 extending outwardly or inwardly from the upper edge 206 provides sealing surfaces 210 for a cover 212 to seal thereto, as discussed above.
- upwardly facing edges of the sidewalls 204 could be utilized as a sealing surface.
- the package 200 when viewed from the side, includes bottom and top surfaces that have generally complementary arcuate surfaces. This provides distinctive packages that will draw a consumer's eye when looking at shelves otherwise having traditional flow-wrapped packages.
- the bottom wall 202 and cover 212 In the form shown in FIGS. 103-108 , the bottom wall 202 and cover 212 have a single convex curve, while in the form shown in FIGS. 109-113 , the bottom wall 202 and cover 212 having two convex curves with an intermediate concave curve therebetween. Other undulating configurations could also be utilized.
- the bottom wall 202 can take any suitable configuration.
- the bottom wall 202 can have a heart-shaped configuration with sidewalls 204 extending upward from edges thereof.
- the undulating surfaces can be used to provide distinctive packaging for any suitable novel shape.
- a package 250 can include a generally planar bottom wall 252 with sidewalls 254 and end walls 256 extending upwardly therefrom, as shown in FIGS. 120-125 .
- upper edges 258 of the sidewalls 254 have corresponding undulating patterns 260 so that opposite edges 258 of the sidewalls 254 have a generally equal height.
- the package 250 includes peripheral flanges 262 that extend outwardly from the upper edges 258 of the sidewalls 254 and end walls 256, but could be alternatively configured as discussed.
- the undulating patterns 260 need not be uniform along the sidewall 254, having different wavelengths and depths.
- the upper edges 314 of the sidewalls 310 generally follow the configuration of the bottom wall 304 so that the cover 320 includes a corresponding planar front portion 322 and a rear curving portion 324.
- the rear curving portion 324 provides generally vertical surface area that can be utilized for eye catching indicia, graphics, or text that will differentiate the package 300 from conventional packaging with flat upper surfaces.
- the bottom wall 304 and cover 320 are generally triangular, while in the forms of FIGS. 132-143 , the bottom wall 304 and cover 320 are generally rectangular. It will be understood, however, that other shapes and configurations could be utilized, including other closed polygons, curvilinear shapes, or combinations thereof.
- the trays and cups described herein can be formed of any suitable materials by any suitable methods, including thermoformed, injection molded, blow-molded, fiberboard, resin impregnated fiberboard, or the like.
- the covers described herein can similarly be formed of any suitable materials including paper, a paper-laminate combination, metalized foil, a multi-ply laminate, plastic, or the like.
- a method of making, such as in a commercial, high speed packaging operation, any of the packages or containers described herein can include the steps of forming the tray, inserting a plurality of discrete food articles into the tray, and attaching the cover to the tray to seal the food articles in the package.
- All of the packages described herein provide distinctive packaging that can draw the eyes of consumers when displayed on shelf next to traditional flow-wrap packages or traditional packages having a tray and a flat planar lid. Distinction on a shelf is key for product development, and the packages described herein provide this benefit while staying cost effective by minimizing package material.
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- Emballage (10) comprenant :un plateau (11) ayant une paroi arrière dressée (16), une paroi inférieure (14) et une paire de parois latérales dressées (18) définissant un intérieur pour recevoir des produits (13) en son sein,dans lequel le plateau (11) inclut des bords libres (27) comprenant un bord avant (28) de la paroi inférieure (14), des bords (32) des parois latérales (18) et un bord supérieur (30) de la paroi arrière (16), les bords (32) des parois latérales (18) incluant des parties incurvées (48) ;les bords libres (27) du plateau (11) définissant une ouverture (26) vers l'intérieur de celui-ci, l'ouverture (26) ayant une partie d'ouverture avant (36) et une partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) ; etun couvercle (12) fixé par rapport à au moins certains des bords libres (27) pour couvrir la partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) et la partie d'ouverture avant (36), caractérisé en ce qu'un coin arrière du plateau s'étendant entre la paroi arrière dressée et la paroi inférieure a une configuration arrondie.
- Emballage (10) selon la revendication 2, dans lequel un rebord périphérique (38) s'étend à partir des bords libres (27) du plateau (11) et définit des surfaces de scellage avant, latérales et supérieures (54), les surfaces de scellage latérales ayant des parties arquées correspondant aux parties incurvées de bord de paroi latérale (54).
- Emballage (10) selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel les produits (13) sont généralement cylindriques avec des bords externes incurvés et le plateau (11) est configuré pour recevoir deux rangées (55) des produits généralement cylindriques (13) sur un bord dans des rangées (55) dans une orientation empilée horizontalement, et la paroi inférieure (14) inclut un contour faisant saillie vers le haut (64) qui divise la paroi inférieure (14) en deux parties pour recevoir individuellement les rangées empilées des produits, et dans lequel le contour faisant saillie vers le haut (64) a éventuellement des parois latérales incurvées qui sont complémentaires aux bords externes incurvés des produits généralement cylindriques (13).
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la paroi inférieure (14) inclut une partie avant s'effilant vers le haut (58) configurée pour retenir les produits (13) au sein du plateau (11) avec la partie d'ouverture avant (36) découverte.
- Emballage (10) selon la revendication 4, dans lequel la partie avant s'effilant vers le haut (58) est dimensionnée de sorte qu'un bord externe d'un rebord périphérique (38) s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir du bord avant (28) de la paroi inférieure (14) joue le rôle de support de stabilisation pour le plateau (11).
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la partie d'ouverture avant (30) et/ou la partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) sont dimensionnées et configurées de telle sorte que les produits (13) au sein du plateau (11) sont accessibles et retirables individuellement à travers celui-ci avec l'autre partie parmi la partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) et la partie d'ouverture avant (30) couverte.
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le plateau (11) inclut en outre une ou plusieurs parties saillantes (53) s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir de la paroi arrière (16), les parties saillantes (53) fournissant un support pour une position de stabilité.
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le couvercle (12) inclut une ouverture d'accès (26) en son sein et une couche de scellage (84) scellée autour de l'ouverture d'accès (26).
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 8, dans lequel le rebord périphérique (38) inclut une languette cassable (74) ; et le couvercle (12) s'étend jusqu'à la languette (74) de sorte que la languette (74) peut être cassée à partir du rebord périphérique (38) et tirée à travers le couvercle (12) pour déchirer une ouverture d'accès (72) dans le couvercle (12).
- Emballage (10) selon la revendication 8 ou la revendication 9, dans lequel l'emballage (10) est configuré pour reposer dans une orientation verticale sur la paroi latérale (18) ; et l'ouverture d'accès (73) est adjacente à la paroi latérale (18).
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, dans lequel l'ouverture d'accès (78) est dimensionnée pour autoriser deux produits ou moins (13) à travers celle-ci, les autres produits (13) étant empêchés d'être retirés par le couvercle (12) à côté de l'ouverture d'accès (73).
- Emballage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le plateau (11) comprend en outre une paroi de séparation (65) s'étendant entre les parois latérales (18) de celui-ci et le couvercle (12) vient en prise de manière étanche avec une surface supérieure de la paroi de séparation (65).
- Emballage selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la paroi arrière dressée (16) est généralement perpendiculaire à la paroi inférieure (14).
- Emballage selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le couvercle (12) est fixé au rebord périphérique (38) pour couvrir la partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) et la partie d'ouverture avant (36), le couvercle incluant une partie supérieure plane fixée à la surface de scellage supérieure (42) et des parties des surfaces de scellage latérales (54), une partie avant plane fixée à la surface de scellage avant (44) et des parties des surfaces de scellage latérales (54), et une partie incurvée (59) s'étendant entre elles, fixée aux parties arquées des surfaces de scellage latérales (54) de telle sorte que la partie supérieure plane et la partie avant plane sont inclinées l'une par rapport à l'autre de façon à former un angle d'au moins dix degrés.
- Emballage selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le couvercle (12) est fixé au rebord périphérique (38) pour couvrir la partie d'ouverture supérieure (34) et la partie d'ouverture avant (36) de telle sorte que le couvercle (12) a une surface sans cassure à travers une longueur et une largeur de celui-ci.
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