US20110266166A1 - Cigarette Package - Google Patents

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US20110266166A1
US20110266166A1 US13/138,017 US200913138017A US2011266166A1 US 20110266166 A1 US20110266166 A1 US 20110266166A1 US 200913138017 A US200913138017 A US 200913138017A US 2011266166 A1 US2011266166 A1 US 2011266166A1
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Yishaya Deutsh
Barak Katerbursky
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1081—Inserts or accessories added or joined to the container, e.g. coins, pens, cards, spacers
    • B65D85/109—Lighting means, e.g. matches or lighters

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  • the present invention relates to the packaging of cigarettes.
  • the invention provides a consumer-size cigarette package including a readily-accessible matchbook.
  • Requirements of a cigarette & matchbox include factors such as retention of the basic rectangular form to which users have become familiar, fast access to both cigarettes and matches and a striking surface for a match, attractive outer appearance, moisture protection for the contents, suitability for use in vending machines preferably of the existing types, and suitability for high speed moderate cost manufacturing.
  • Lubash discloses a cigarette box, with matches stored in a compartment recessed into the front wall of the package.
  • a removable, unconnected cover protects and retains the matches. Due to the loose cover and the recess storing the matches, access to and removal of a match is cumbersome.
  • the primary object of this disclosure is to allow a smoker to easily grasp a cigarette.
  • the box has a shape similar to a parallelogram which could cause difficulties in a vending machine.
  • the present invention achieves the above objects by providing a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit comprising:
  • a packaging box comprising a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and an opening and closing mechanism, wherein said front wall and said back wall each adjoins said two side walls along opposing long axes of said side walls and said top wall and bottom wall each adjoins said two side walls along opposing short axes of said side walls;
  • a divider element of relatively stiff material comprising a front panel and two side panels, wherein said divider is positioned between said front and back wall of said packaging box and said divider side panels adjoin or are contiguous with the interior surface of said packaging box side walls;
  • an extendible matchbook positioned between a front wall of said packaging box and a front wall of said divider element, said matchbook comprising:
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said matchbook includes an extender panel adjoined to an outer surface of said matchbook back wall and said divider element.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said packaging box includes a sliding track mechanism for guiding and retaining opposite sides of the back wall of said matchbook.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said extendible matchbook, said packaging box, said divider or a combination thereof are comprised of a paper material.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit of claim 1 wherein said opening and closing mechanism comprises a hinge region on said back wall and an extension of said back wall to form a box, which adjoins said front wall and two side walls.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said opening and closing mechanism comprises an extendible flap region on said back wall, which adjoins said front wall and two side walls.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit as described above, further comprising a cigarette casing comprising:
  • said casing is of a dimension and material to accommodate a series of cigarettes and maintain the freshness and integrity of said series of cigarettes and said casing is positioned between said divider element and said back wall of said packaging box.
  • said cigarette casing includes a foil material which encloses said series of cigarettes.
  • said foil material forms an inner layer.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said cigarette casing includes an outer layer comprising a material resistant to puncture.
  • said matchbook is guided and restrained between said rest position and said displaced position by at least one protruding tab extending into a slot of a length allowing the matchbook to move between said rest and said displaced position.
  • a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein said at least one protruding tab is attached to said matchbook and said slot forms a part of said packaging box or divider element.
  • said matchbook is guided and restrained between said rest position and said displaced position by at least one protruding tab extending into a slot of a length allowing the matchbook to move between said rest and said displaced position.
  • said matchbook is provided with an extension flap folded over to cover an upper edge of said packaging box front wall, said flap being retained by frictional contact with said front wall or with a slot therein.
  • the novel package of the present invention retains the shape and size of a rectangular slab being similar or identical to standard boxes containing cigarettes only.
  • the primary advantage of the invention is that the matchbook can be fully deployed in about 2 seconds by pulling a tab upwards in the direction of the box lid.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the package according to the invention, the matchbook being seen in its test position;
  • FIG. 2 is the same as FIG. 1 , the matchbook being seen in its deployed position;
  • FIG. 3 is a fragmented perspective view of a embodiment of the combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein the matchbook is affixed to an extender panel;
  • FIG. 4 is perspective view of a detail of an embodiment of the combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein the matchbook is retained by a foldable lower extent ion;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the package, the upper closure being hinged to the box;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment wherein the cigarettes are protected by a metal foil package
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment wherein the inner faces of the box are lined with a foil material
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment wherein the matchbook is guided and restrained by slots and extending tabs;
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 are perspective views of embodiments wherein a front flap extends from the matchbook.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view, for reference, of a matchbook as referred to in the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 There is seen in FIG. 1 a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit.
  • a packaging box 10 comprises a bottom wall 12 , a top wail 14 , a front wall 16 , a back wall 18 and two side walls 20 , and holds ten or twenty cigarettes 22 .
  • the front wall 16 and the back wall 18 each adjoin the two side walls 20 along opposing long axes of the side walls.
  • the top wall and bottom wall each adjoins the two side walls along opposing short axes of the side walls 20 .
  • a divider element 24 of relatively stiff material comprises a front panel 26 and two side panels 28 .
  • the divider 24 is positioned between the front 16 and the back wail 18 of the packaging box.
  • the divider side panels 28 adjoin or are contiguous with the interior surface of the packaging box side walls 20 .
  • An extendible matchbook 30 is positioned between the front wall 18 of the packaging box and the divider front panel 26 , front wall of the divider element 24 .
  • the matchbook 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 11 .
  • the extendible matchbook 30 , the packaging box 10 , the divider 24 or a combination thereof are comprised of a paper material.
  • the matchbook 30 is shown in a concealed rest position within the confines of the packaging box 10 .
  • the matchbox 30 is however slidingly displaceable therefrom, and can be drawn from said rest position to a deployed position as seen in FIG. 2 .
  • the packaging box 10 includes a sliding track mechanism for guiding and retaining opposite sides of the back wall 36 of the matchbook. Examples of suitable mechanisms will be seen in FIGS. 4 and 8 .
  • FIG. 2 there is seen the same embodiment as FIG. 1 , except that matchbook is seen in its extended position.
  • the series of matches 38 and the striking surface 34 are seen protruding above the front wall 16 of the packaging box 10 .
  • the bottom of the matchbook 30 is retained at least in part within the confines of the packaging box. Examples of mechanisms for achieving retention will be seen in FIGS. 3 and 8 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detail of an embodiment 40 of the combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein the matchbook 30 is affixed to an extender panel 44 .
  • the panel 44 is adjoined at a first extremity to an outer surface of the matchbook back wall 36 and at a second extremity to the divider element 24 .
  • the panel 44 can be curved or partly rolled up when the matchbook 30 is in its rest position.
  • the extender panel 44 is provided with multiple accordion folds 46 .
  • the extender panel 44 serves to guide the matchbook 42 and to anchor the matchbox within the cigarette package.
  • FIG. 4 Seen in FIG. 4 is an enlarged detail of a further embodiment 50 of the combination cigarette package and matchbook unit.
  • the packaging box includes a sliding track comprising a rear face 56 and a forward face 58 for guiding and retaining opposite sides of the matchbook of a widener panel 54 carrying the matchbook 30 .
  • matchbook In quantity production the matchbook will be provided with a rear wall 36 almost as wide as the distance between side walls 20 , only one sidewall appearing in the present fragmented figure.
  • the rear face 56 of the track is provided by an extension 60 of the divider side panel 28 while the front wall 58 of the track is formed by a filler strip 62 .
  • FIG. 5 there is depicted a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit 64 wherein the opening and closing mechanism of the unit comprises a hinge region 66 on the back wall 68 .
  • An extension 70 of the back wall forms a part of the box cover 76 , which adjoins to the front wall 72 and the two side walls 74 to complete the unit 64 .
  • FIG. 6 shows a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit wherein the cigarettes 22 are further enclosed by a cigarette casing 80 comprising a back wall 82 , two sidewalls 84 and a front wall 86 .
  • the casing 80 is of a dimension and material to accommodate a series of cigarettes 22 , typically ten cigarettes, and maintain the freshness and integrity thereof.
  • the casing 80 is positioned between the divider element 88 and the back wall 82 of the packaging box.
  • the cigarette casing 80 in preferably made of a foil material, such as aluminium foil.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit 90 wherein the cigarette package includes an inner layer 92 comprising the foil material.
  • a transparent outer layer 92 made of a film resistant to puncture, for example extruded nylon 6 .
  • FIG. 8 there is depicted a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit 94 wherein a widener panel 96 carrying the matchbook 30 is guided and restrained between the rest position and the displaced position by a pair of protruding tabs 98 .
  • the tabs 98 extend into slots 100 of a length allowing the matchbook 30 to move between the rest and the displaced position.
  • protruding tabs 98 are seen attached to the widener panel 96 while the slots 100 form a part of the divider element 102 .
  • the protruding tabs 98 contact an extremity of the slots 100 , thus preventing additional extension of the matchbook 30 , or its separation from the package.
  • FIG. 9 shows a combination cigarette package and matchbook unit 114 wherein the matchbook 116 is provided with an extension flap 118 which is seen folded over to cover an upper edge 120 of the packaging box front wall 72 .
  • the flap 118 is retained when closed by frictional contact with the inner face of front wall 72 .
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a further embodiment similar to the unit 114 .
  • the present figure shows a resealable package 120 .
  • An extension flap 122 extends over a portion of the front wall 124 and is inserted in a slot 126 provided in said front wall.
  • the extension flap 122 is printed 128 to match the portion of the front wall 124 which is covered when the flap 122 is inserted into the slot 126 .
  • the matchbook has a front wall 32 including a striking surface 34 .
  • the matchbox back wall 36 is seen in its standard width, although it is preferably almost as wide as the width available inside the packaging box, whereby the matchbook can conveniently be directly guided without the need for a widener panel 54 , seen in FIG. 4 , and its attachment to said panel.
  • the back wall 36 adjoins a bottom of the matchbox front wall 32 .
  • a series of matches 38 is secured at a juncture 40 between inner surfaces of the front and back walls 32 , 36 of the matchbook.

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US1892807A (en) * 1931-01-29 1933-01-03 Phillips Stephen Noel Hamilton Carton or box for cigarettes and the like
US3065849A (en) * 1957-06-14 1962-11-27 Rice Robert Cigarette box
US2975890A (en) * 1958-11-21 1961-03-21 Block Pedro Package for cigarettes and matches
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