WO2009099852A2 - Éléments d'ouverture d'emballage de sécurité en carton - Google Patents

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WO2009099852A2
WO2009099852A2 PCT/US2009/032321 US2009032321W WO2009099852A2 WO 2009099852 A2 WO2009099852 A2 WO 2009099852A2 US 2009032321 W US2009032321 W US 2009032321W WO 2009099852 A2 WO2009099852 A2 WO 2009099852A2
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Bradford J. Walling
Jeremy Mowery
Aaron Bates
William R. Rigby
John Gelardi
Angela Mcintyre
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Meadwestvaco Corporation
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/36—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages, the recess or recesses being preformed
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/58—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5805—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture for tearing a side strip parallel and next to the edge, e.g. by means of a line of weakness
    • 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
    • B65D2575/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D2575/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by association or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D2575/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D2575/36—One sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed or relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
    • B65D2575/361—Details
    • B65D2575/362—Details with special means for gaining access to the contents
    • B65D2575/367—Details with special means for gaining access to the contents through a preformed opening in the flat sheet, e.g. the opening being defined by weakened lines

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  • the present application is directed to paperboard security packages and, more particularly, to opening features for paperboard security packages.
  • consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, software, electronics, health and beauty products and the like
  • manufacturers and retailers of consumer goods typically package their products in tamper resistant security packages.
  • many consumer goods are packaged in blister packages formed by positioning a consumer good in a flanged blister made from various polymeric and/or paperboard materials and sealing the flanged blister between two paperboard substrates. Consumers have voiced disapproval of such packages because of the difficulty of opening the same.
  • an opening feature for the disclosed blister packaging structure may include at least one pre-printed label disposed to align with a preferred tearing region, or with spaced perforations arranged across the package and through at least a portion of the cross- section of the package.
  • the label clearly identifies a portion of the package be cut at the time of purchase. Once the label has been nicked or cut, a tear may be propagated from the resulting aperture along the preferred tearing region, or along spaced perforations, by the consumer applying force through a tearing motion directed across the package. The package may then be opened to access the product contained in the blister.
  • an opening feature for the disclosed blister packaging structure may include at least one scratch-off pre-printed label disposed at a predetermined location on the housing.
  • the scratch-off label may include informational text and symbols to direct the consumer.
  • Pre-printed guidance marks are disposed to align with spaced perforations arranged across the package housing and through at least a portion of the cross-section of the housing. Once the marks are revealed, a tear may be propagated along the spaced perforations by the consumer.
  • an opening feature for the disclosed blister packaging structure may include a barcode, two-dimensional code, or other visible or magnetic code containing data that includes the predetermined location of a hidden perforated tear path on the package.
  • a plurality of pre-printed numbers may be disposed around the perimeter of the package and may serve as location indicia for a tear pattern hidden underneath one of the numbers. The consumer's purchase receipt may clearly indicate the numbered location where the consumer should initiate a tear into the package housing. Once the tear path is revealed, a tear may be propagated along the tear path.
  • an opening feature for the disclosed blister packaging structure may include at least one pre-printed folding line indicator symbol disposed at a predetermined location on package. Repeated flexing motions by the consumer may allow hidden "micro-perfs" along the folding line to expand and form a weakened area on the package. The "micro-perfs" may not be readily visible prior to purchase and may only become visible after several flexes. Following the flexing motions, the package cross-section may rupture and a tear may be propagated across the package by the consumer.
  • an opening feature for the disclosed blister packaging structure may include a locking device, such as an antitheft tag sensor, disposed at a predetermined location on the housing.
  • the locking device may cover up a cut or notch that has been formed through the housing. The cut or notch may be exposed once the locking device is removed from the package, thereby providing the user with a tear initiation point for opening the package.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a prior art blister packaging structure
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the prior art blister packaging structure of Fig. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the prior art blister packaging structure of Fig. 1 in a pre-assembled configuration
  • FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a first aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the blister packaging structure of Fig. 4 showing a partially detached upper housing portion;
  • FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of a second aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure
  • Fig. 7 is a bottom plan view of the blister packaging structure of Fig. 6 showing tear perforation guidance marks in a post-scratch off configuration;
  • FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a third aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure
  • Fig. 9 is a top plan view of a purchase receipt for use in connection with the blister packaging structure of Fig. 8, the purchase receipt showing, by informational text, the numbered location of a perforated tear path;
  • Fig. 10 is a bottom plan view of the blister packaging structure of Fig. 8 showing a plurality of pre-printed numbers disposed about the perimeter of the panel, the pre -printed numbers serving as location indicia for a tear pattern associated with one or more of the numbers;
  • FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of a fourth aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure in a pre-folded configuration
  • Fig. 12 is a bottom plan view of the blister packaging structure of Fig. 11 in a post- folded configuration
  • Fig. 13 is a top plan view of a fifth aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure Fig. 1 showing an antitheft tag sensor disposed at a predetermined location on the housing;
  • Fig. 14 is a top plan view of blister packaging structure of Fig. 13 showing the antitheft tag sensor removed.
  • a conventional blister package 10 is illustrated in Figs. 1-3 and includes a housing 14 and a blister 12.
  • the housing 14 may be made from a single sheet of tear- resistant paperboard material having a scored line 20 to facilitate the folding of the top half 16 onto the bottom half 18 of the sheet in a clamshell configuration to form the blister package 10. While the housing 14 is shown as being formed from a single sheet, it is appreciated that it may be formed from two or more sheets that are then laminated, affixed or otherwise secured or placed together.
  • An interface 25 may be formed when the underside surface 17 of the top half of the sheet 16 is placed substantially adjacent the upper surface 19 of the bottom half of the sheet 18 to form the cross-section 15 of the package 10.
  • the top half 16 of the housing 14 may include an opening 22 sized to accommodate the blister 12 for displaying products.
  • the opening 22 may be any shape or size to accommodate a suitable blister 12.
  • a flange 24 may extend around the bottom of the blister 12 such that when the blister 12 is inserted through the opening 22, the flange 24 abuts the underside 17 of the top half 16 of the sheet to prevent the blister 12 from being pulled through the opening 22.
  • the package 10 may be formed by sealing the interface 25 using a sealing technique, such as heat sealing, radio frequency sealing, ultrasonic sealing, microwave sealing and/or adhesives.
  • a blister may be attached to the housing without the use of an opening.
  • blisters are often made of plastic, rather than using a plastic blister for holding a product, the package may be constructed or assembled to provide a blister or volume by other types of construction, for example, forming a box-like structure out of material such as paperboard, plastic, and other suitable materials, for example by folding.
  • the package may be constructed by folding parts of the housing to create a volume for holding a product.
  • the packaging structure 10 may be formed by (1) positioning the blister 12 through the opening 22 in the top half 16 of the sheet such that the flange 24 of the blister 12 is positioned against the inner surface 17 of the top half 16 of the sheet, (2) positioning an item (e.g., a consumer good) into the blister 12, (3) positioning the bottom half 18 of the sheet over the top half 16 of the sheet such that the flange 24 is positioned therebetween and such that at least a portion of the inner surface 19 of the bottom half 18 of the sheet is positioned to engage at least a portion of the inner surface 17 of the top half 16 of the sheet, and (4) applying heat, radio frequency energy, ultrasonic energy, microwave energy, mechanical pressure and/or an adhesive to the mated portions of the top half 16 and bottom half 18 of the sheet to seal the top half 16 to the bottom half 18 of the sheet.
  • an item e.g., a consumer good
  • a first aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure may include at least one pre-printed label 32 disposed at a predetermined location on the front side 31 of the housing 14A.
  • the pre-printed label 32 may include informational text 33 and/or symbols, such as CUT, f or the like, and may be disposed to align with spaced perforations 34 (shown as hidden lines) arranged across the housing 14A and extending through at least a portion of the cross-section (see cross-section 15 in Fig. 2) of the housing 14A.
  • the label 32 may identify for the user (e.g., a cashier) that this portion of the housing 14A should be cut with either a pair of scissors or a nicking device (not shown) at the time of purchase.
  • an aperture 36 (Fig. 5) may be produced, and a tear may be propagated along the spaced perforations 34 by the consumer applying force through a tearing motion directed across the housing 14A.
  • the perforations 34 may be omitted, for example if the package materials are tear resistant, but may be torn once a nick or cut has been provided.
  • the perforations may be omitted, for example if the package is otherwise locally weakened, for example by using of less adhesive between layers of the package.
  • the partially-opened package 30 shows a partially detached front side 38.
  • the cross section of the housing 14A may then be fully separated to access the product contained in the blister 12 A.
  • access to the blister contents may be achieved by tearing the housing without fully separating the front and back sides of the package.
  • the pre-printed label 32 may be a variety of shapes, such as circle, triangle (as illustrated), etc.
  • an opening feature for the blister package 30 may include at least one pre-printed label disposed to align with spaced perforations arranged lengthwise on the package and through at least a portion of the cross-section of the package.
  • a second aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure may include at least one scratch-off pre-printed label 41 disposed at a predetermined location on the rear side 43 of the housing 14B.
  • the scratch-off label 41 or the adjacent portion of the package 40 may include informational text 42 and symbols, such as SCRATCH, f or the like, to direct the consumer.
  • tear perforation guidance marks 46 may be revealed after a sufficient amount of the scratch-off label 41 has been removed (i.e., in the post-scratch-off configuration).
  • the pre-printed marks 46 may be positioned to align with spaced perforations 47 (shown as dotted lines) arranged generally across (or otherwise) the package housing 14B and through at least a portion of the cross-section (see cross-section 15 in Fig. 2) of the housing 14B. Once the marks 46 are revealed, a tear may be propagated along the spaced perforations 47 by the consumer applying force through a tearing motion directed across the rear side 43 of the housing 14B. The cross-section of the housing 14B may then be fully separated to access the product contained in the package 40. In certain embodiments, access to the blister contents may be achieved by tearing the housing without fully separating the front and back sides of the package.
  • the pre-printed scratch-off label 41 may be a variety of shapes, such as circle, square (as illustrated) or the like.
  • an opening feature for the blister package 40 may include at least one pre-printed scratch-off label disposed to align with spaced perforations arranged lengthwise on the package and through at least a portion of the cross- section of the package.
  • a third aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure may include a barcode 51 on a portion thereof (e.g., the front facing panel 52) containing data that identifies the predetermined location of a hidden perforated tear path 58 (Fig. 10) or otherwise weakened region by directing the consumer to a numbered location on the package 50.
  • a barcode e.g., the front facing panel 52
  • a two-dimensional code or other visible code, or a magnetic code may be used.
  • the consumer's purchase receipt 53 may include informational text 54 that identifies the numbered location (e.g., location 3) where the consumer should initiate a tear into the package housing 14C.
  • the numbered location e.g., location 3
  • means other than a purchase receipt may be used to communicate to the consumer the numbered location corresponding to the hidden perforated tear path 58.
  • a series of numbers 57 (e.g., numbers 1 through 12) or other indicia may be pre-printed on or about the perimeter of the backside panel 56.
  • One, or a select few of the numbers may indicate the location of a hidden perforated tear line 58. Therefore, by providing the consumer with the numbered location of the hidden perforated tear line 58, the consumer may quickly open the package 50 by tearing at the numbered location.
  • a fourth aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure may include a pre-printed folding line indicator symbol 61 disposed at a predetermined location on the package 60.
  • the symbol 61 may be displayed on the backside panel 62 of the package 60.
  • the symbol 61 may include two triangles pointing at each other, though those skilled in the art will appreciate that various symbols may be used.
  • the symbol 61 may identify a location on the package 60 bearing perforations (e.g., micro perforations), use of less adhesive, or other methods that form a weakened tear line 64 when subjected to a folding action. Therefore, the symbol 61 may identify a location where the consumer should fold the package 60 and continue folding the package 60 (e.g., 3 or 4 times) until the weakened tear line 64 is formed (see Fig. 12).
  • perforations e.g., micro perforations
  • the symbol 61 may identify a location where the consumer should fold the package 60 and continue folding the package 60 (e.g., 3 or 4 times) until the weakened tear line 64 is formed (see Fig. 12).
  • a fifth aspect of the disclosed blister packaging structure may include a cut or notch 72.
  • the notch 72 may facilitate tearing through the package 70.
  • the notch 72 may be aligned with hidden perforations 74 or other weakening measures (such as use of less adhesive between layers) extending across at least a portion of the package 70, thereby enhancing a user's ability to tear through the package 70.
  • a locking device 76 such as an antitheft tag, may be connected to the package 70 to cover the notch 72 and restrict access thereto.
  • the locking device 76 may be connected to the package 70 by a clamping action, by engaging a recess in the package 70 or by any other available means. The locking device 76 may thus provide a theft deterrent.
  • the notch 72 and associated perforations are not available to facilitate opening the package 70.
  • a tear may be easily propagated through the package 70 by taking advantage of the notch 72 and, optionally, the associated perforations 74.
  • blister packaging structures and associated opening features may provide a theft deterrent function, while providing legitimate consumers with a simple means for opening such structures.

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L'invention porte sur un emballage de sécurité comportant des éléments qui facilitent l'ouverture de l'emballage après son achat. Les éléments d'ouverture peuvent comprendre des sites ou lignes d'amorce de déchirure visibles ou cachés.
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