AU2001279962B2 - Pack for smoking articles - Google Patents
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- AU2001279962B2 AU2001279962B2 AU2001279962A AU2001279962A AU2001279962B2 AU 2001279962 B2 AU2001279962 B2 AU 2001279962B2 AU 2001279962 A AU2001279962 A AU 2001279962A AU 2001279962 A AU2001279962 A AU 2001279962A AU 2001279962 B2 AU2001279962 B2 AU 2001279962B2
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- 230000000391 smoking effect Effects 0.000 title claims description 6
- 238000004049 embossing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000011087 paperboard Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 244000061176 Nicotiana tabacum Species 0.000 claims 1
- 235000002637 Nicotiana tabacum Nutrition 0.000 claims 1
- 235000019504 cigarettes Nutrition 0.000 abstract description 5
- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000000654 additive Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000007796 conventional method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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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
- 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
- B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
- B65D5/64—Lids
- B65D5/66—Hinged lids
- B65D5/6685—Hinged lids formed by extensions hinged to the upper edge of a container body formed by erecting a blank to U-shape
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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
- B65D85/1036—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
- B65D85/1045—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
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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
- B65D85/1036—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
- B65D85/1045—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
- B65D85/1048—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container
- B65D85/10484—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container having rounded corners
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
- Manufacture Of Tobacco Products (AREA)
- Cigarettes, Filters, And Manufacturing Of Filters (AREA)
- Cartons (AREA)
Abstract
There is provided a pack 10 for cigarettes comprising a lid 14 hingedly connected to a main body 13. Adjacent the upper edge 28 of the front panel 22 of the main body 13 is an area 29 which is debossed in that it is depressed compared to the surrounding portions of the front panel 22 of the main body 13. <IMAGE>
Description
004787725 1 PACK FOR SMOKING ARTICLES The present invention relates to packs for smoking articles.
According to the present invention there is provided a pack for elongate smoking articles comprising a lid hingedly connected to a body to define open and closed conditions for the pack, both the lid and the body each having front, rear and a pair of side faces which are visible when the pack is closed, the lid having a top face remote from the body which has a base face remote from the lid, said hinge connection being defined by a fold between the rear face of the lid and the rear face of the body and the front of the body having a portion adjacent its top edge which is recessed relative to the 0 lowermost edge of the front face of the lid characterised in that said portion is visible when the pack is closed and said portion is recessed by virtue of debossing and/or embossing.
In some arrangements said portion of the front panel of the body is debossed. In other arrangements a portion of the front panel of the lid adjacent its lowermost edge is embossed.
Conveniently, the portion of the front panel of the lid and/or body is rectangular with one long side incorporating the lowermost or top edge respectively.
Normally the hinge connection fold is substantially parallel to the top and bottom edges of the pack and also the top edge of the front of the body is parallel to the hinge connection fold.
In some packs, adjacent side, front and rear panels meet each other at right angles. In others, adjacent side, front and rear panels are interconnected by means of sub-panels such as lengthwise bevel panels or lengthwise contoured panels which may incorporate a number of parallel, lengthwise extending score lines.
004787725 la IND As used herein, the term "comprise" and variations of the term, such as "comprising", "comprises" and "comprised", are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail. The description makes reference to the accompanying drawings in which: 0\ Figure 1 shows a blank for producing a pack according to the present invention, WO 02/18236 PCT/GB01/03725 2 Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the pack formed from the figure 1 blank in a closed position, and Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic sectional view on line III-III of figure 2, Figure 4 is a perspective view of the pack shown in figure 1being opened, and Figures 5 to 8 are views corresponding to figure 1 to 4 of an alternative embodiment.
Figures 1 to 4 show a paperboard blank 50 for making a generally rectangular pack 10 for a number of elongate smoking articles such as cigarettes 12. The pack 10 shown is for twenty cigarettes in standard 7-6-7 array. The pack 10 has a main body 13 and a lid 14 which is hingedly connected to the main body 13 by means of a fold line The lid 14 has a front panel 16, side panels 17, 18, a rear panel 19 and a top panel 20. In the blank 50 for producing the pack 10 there are a number of other panels 21 which form part of the lid 14 but which are located internally of the lid 14. These other panels 21 are known from conventional pack technology. In addition, the lid 14 has inner panel which is folded and glued behind the front panel 16 to give a folded lowermost edge 31 to the lid 14.
The main body 13 has a front panel 22, main side panels 23, 24, a rear panel 25 and a base panel 26. In the assembled pack 10 the panels 22 to 25 are substantially in alignment with the associated panels 16 to 19 of the lid 14 when the pack is in a closed position. Opening of the pack 10 is by relative rotation of the lid 14 and the main body 13 about the fold line linking the two rear panels 19, 25. An inner frame 27 is also provided in the main body 13.
The front panel 22 of the main body 13 has a top edge 28 which is generally parallel to the fold line 15. A portion 29 of the front panel 22 incorporating a part of the top edge 28 is debossed in that it is depressed compared to the surrounding portions of the front panel 22. The effect of WO 02/18236 PCT/GB01/03725 3 the portion 29 is that it is slightly recessed relative to the lowermost edge of the front panel of the lid. This facilitates opening of the lid by enabling the consumer to exert some upward force on the slightly exposed lowermost edge 31 of the lid.
The pack panels can be folded and glued using one of a number of conventional methods around the bundle of the cigarettes 12.
Figures 5 to 8 show an alternative blank 60/pack 61 arrangement to that shown in figures 1 to 4 and general features have, therefore, been given similar reference numerals. However, in figures 5 to 8 the portion 29 of the front panel has not been debossed. Instead the front panel 16 of the lid 14 is provided with a portion 62, incorporating part of the lowermost edge 31, which portion 62 is embossed in that it stands slightly proud of the surrounding portions of the front panel 16. As with the figure 1 to 4 arrangement there is a portion of the front panel 22 of the main body 13 which is slightly recessed relative to the lowermost edge 31 of the embossed portion 62 of the lid. This again facilitates opening of the lid because some upward force can be applied to the lowermost edge 31 of the lid 14.
The size and shape of the debossed portion 29/embossed portion 62 can be varied of course by making appropriate changes during manufacture of the blank 50/60. Also, more than one debossed portion 29/embossed portion 62 could be provided if desired, even in combination such that both embossed and debossed portions are provided on the same pack. Other blank configurations are also possible.
Furthermore the junctions between the main panels have been shown as right angles but other constructions such as rounded junctions or bevelled junctions are possible. Other cigarette pack configurations could also incorporate the present invention such as 2-row 20 pack, 10 packs, 3-row 25 packs.
Claims (7)
1. A pack for elongate smoking articles comprising a lid hingedly connected to a body to define open and closed conditions for the pack, both the lid and the body each having front, rear and a pair of side faces which are visible when the pack is closed, the lid having a top face remote from the body which has a base face remote from the lid, said hinge connection being defined by a fold between the rear face of the lid and the C rear face of the body and the front of the body having a portion adjacent its top edge which is recessed relative to the lowermost edge of the front face of the lid characterised in that said portion is visible when the pack is closed and said portion is S0 recessed by virtue of debossing and/or embossing.
2. A pack as claimed in claim 1 wherein said portion of the front face of the body is debossed.
3. A pack as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein a portion of the front face of the lid adjacent its lowermost edge is embossed.
4. A pack as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the portion of the front face of the lid and/or body is rectangular with one long side incorporating the lowermost or top edge respectively.
A pack as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the hinge connection fold is substantially parallel to the top and bottom edges of the pack and also the top edge of the front face of the body is parallel to the hinge connection fold.
6. A paperboard blank for producing a pack as claimed in any one of claims 1 to wherein the blank provides the lid front face and the body front face which lie adjacent each other in the assembled pack and one or both of which define said portion which is adjacent the top edge of the body front face and which is recessed relative to the lowermost edge of the lid front face, said portion being defined by debossed and/or embossed areas of the body and/or lid front faces and being visible when the pack is closed. 004787725
7. A pack substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying figures. Dated 16 March 2006 5 Freehills Patent Trade Mark Attorneys Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/s: Imperial Tobacco Limited
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP00307479.6 | 2000-08-31 | ||
| EP00307479A EP1184300A1 (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2000-08-31 | Pack for smoking articles |
| PCT/GB2001/003725 WO2002018236A1 (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2001-08-20 | Pack for smoking articles |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| AU2001279962A1 AU2001279962A1 (en) | 2002-06-06 |
| AU2001279962B2 true AU2001279962B2 (en) | 2006-04-27 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| AU2001279962A Ceased AU2001279962B2 (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2001-08-20 | Pack for smoking articles |
| AU7996201A Pending AU7996201A (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2001-08-20 | Pack for smoking articles |
Family Applications After (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU7996201A Pending AU7996201A (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2001-08-20 | Pack for smoking articles |
Country Status (11)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (2) | EP1184300A1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE298712T1 (en) |
| AU (2) | AU2001279962B2 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE60111750T2 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2244640T3 (en) |
| PL (1) | PL202625B1 (en) |
| PT (1) | PT1313653E (en) |
| RU (1) | RU2274592C2 (en) |
| TW (1) | TWM267211U (en) |
| UA (1) | UA77659C2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2002018236A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US10479550B2 (en) | 2012-03-26 | 2019-11-19 | Kraft Foods R & D, Inc. | Packaging and method of opening |
| US10507970B2 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2019-12-17 | Mondelez Uk R&D Limited | Confectionery packaging and method of opening |
| US10513388B2 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2019-12-24 | Mondelez Uk R&D Limited | Packaging and method of opening |
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| US20030116614A1 (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2003-06-26 | Block Christine Sieglinde | Container with tamper-evidence, reclosure feature |
| TWD119598S1 (en) | 2006-07-07 | 2007-10-21 | 菲利浦莫里斯製品股份有限公司 | Pack, particularly useful for somkable articles |
| USD618545S1 (en) | 2006-07-07 | 2010-06-29 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Package |
| US20100059395A1 (en) | 2008-05-02 | 2010-03-11 | John England | Pack for Smoking Articles |
| AU2015327893A1 (en) | 2014-10-02 | 2017-05-18 | Best Rider Global Limited | Disposable tank electronic cigarette, method of manufacture and method of use |
| CN117508910A (en) * | 2022-07-29 | 2024-02-06 | 上海烟草集团有限责任公司 | Cigarette case with opening structure |
Citations (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE19858781A1 (en) * | 1998-06-17 | 1999-12-23 | Focke & Co | Hinged box for cigarettes or the like |
| WO2000005151A1 (en) * | 1998-07-22 | 2000-02-03 | Imperial Tobacco Limited | Pack for smoking articles |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4526317A (en) * | 1984-06-29 | 1985-07-02 | International Paper Company | Fliptop carton |
| DE4342836A1 (en) * | 1993-12-16 | 1995-06-22 | Focke & Co | Hinged box for cigarettes |
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2000
- 2000-08-31 EP EP00307479A patent/EP1184300A1/en not_active Withdrawn
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2001
- 2001-08-20 RU RU2003108728/12A patent/RU2274592C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2001-08-20 DE DE60111750T patent/DE60111750T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-08-20 AT AT01958237T patent/ATE298712T1/en active
- 2001-08-20 PT PT01958237T patent/PT1313653E/en unknown
- 2001-08-20 ES ES01958237T patent/ES2244640T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-08-20 AU AU2001279962A patent/AU2001279962B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2001-08-20 WO PCT/GB2001/003725 patent/WO2002018236A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2001-08-20 UA UA2003032734A patent/UA77659C2/en unknown
- 2001-08-20 PL PL360656A patent/PL202625B1/en unknown
- 2001-08-20 EP EP01958237A patent/EP1313653B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-08-20 AU AU7996201A patent/AU7996201A/en active Pending
- 2001-08-27 TW TW093215213U patent/TWM267211U/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Patent Citations (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE19858781A1 (en) * | 1998-06-17 | 1999-12-23 | Focke & Co | Hinged box for cigarettes or the like |
| WO2000005151A1 (en) * | 1998-07-22 | 2000-02-03 | Imperial Tobacco Limited | Pack for smoking articles |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US10479550B2 (en) | 2012-03-26 | 2019-11-19 | Kraft Foods R & D, Inc. | Packaging and method of opening |
| US10507970B2 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2019-12-17 | Mondelez Uk R&D Limited | Confectionery packaging and method of opening |
| US10513388B2 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2019-12-24 | Mondelez Uk R&D Limited | Packaging and method of opening |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE60111750T2 (en) | 2006-05-04 |
| RU2274592C2 (en) | 2006-04-20 |
| TWM267211U (en) | 2005-06-11 |
| ES2244640T3 (en) | 2005-12-16 |
| EP1184300A1 (en) | 2002-03-06 |
| PL202625B1 (en) | 2009-07-31 |
| AU7996201A (en) | 2002-03-13 |
| DE60111750D1 (en) | 2005-08-04 |
| EP1313653A1 (en) | 2003-05-28 |
| PT1313653E (en) | 2005-10-31 |
| EP1313653B1 (en) | 2005-06-29 |
| PL360656A1 (en) | 2004-09-20 |
| ATE298712T1 (en) | 2005-07-15 |
| WO2002018236A1 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
| UA77659C2 (en) | 2007-01-15 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FGA | Letters patent sealed or granted (standard patent) | ||
| MK14 | Patent ceased section 143(a) (annual fees not paid) or expired |