CN101668502B - Package having a composite window - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides packages wherein each package has a composite window. A composite window may be a combination of a window and a representation of a window. Graphics can also provide a visual impression of any absorbent article that can be viewed through the window. The package may also have more than one composite window, such that the composite window is positioned on the package in a manner that provides the consumer with the visual impression of a much larger window.

Description

Wrapper with Composite Window

field of invention

The present invention relates to a package containing absorbent articles. Specifically, wherein the package includes a window.

Background of the invention

At the time of sale, packaging is often the primary mechanism for drawing the consumer's attention to the product contained therein. Therefore, manufacturers use packaging characteristics to help consumers differentiate their packaging from those of competitors. These characteristics often include the shape, size or color of the package.

However, for some products, instead of being contained in a package, the product may also be individually wrapped, for example in a sachet. Manufacturers of absorbent articles often individually wrap absorbent articles. In many cases, the wrap containing the absorbent article will have a unique appearance, but the appearance of the wrap can also be coordinated with the appearance of the package in which the individually wrapped absorbent article is contained. Although much effort and expense has been expended in providing individually wrapped absorbent articles, it is still difficult to present them to consumers at the point of sale. This is due to the nature of the packaging itself, typically formed from cardboard, colored plastic, and/or printed films, which are used at the point of sale to enclose the individually wrapped absorbent article and to isolate the article from the consumer.

One way to present the wrap to the consumer is to use a window through which the consumer can view the wrap. However, while windows do allow the consumer to view the contents of the package, they have some disadvantages. One disadvantage is increased cost. The price of the material used to produce the transparent window is often greater than the cost of the material it replaces. Additionally, windows are constrained to certain locations on the wrapper. The reason for the constraints at these locations is the desire to maintain the structural integrity of the package. For example, windows and openings generally do not extend to the corners or edges of the package because corners and edges can help maintain the structural integrity of the package. By maintaining the structural integrity of the package, the corners and edges prevent damage to any absorbent articles contained therein and to the package itself, which may be caused by pressure exerted on the package.

However, at the point of sale, the larger the window, the more of the absorbent article is visible to the consumer, which can increase consumer interest in the package. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a package that has the benefit of a larger window while maintaining the structural integrity of the package.

Contents of the invention

The present invention provides a package having at least one wall defining an exterior surface and an interior space of the package. The package contains at least one absorbent article in an interior space. Also, set on the wrap is a composite window. Composite windows include windows, wherein the window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable. The composite window also includes a graphic, wherein the graphic is disposed on the exterior surface of the package and provides a pictorial representation of at least a portion of the window and at least a portion of the absorbent article.

The invention also provides a package comprising at least one wall defining an outer surface and an inner space of the package. The package contains at least one absorbent article in an interior space. Also, set on the package is a collection window. The collection window includes a composite window and a second composite window. Composite windows include windows, wherein the window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable. The composite window also includes a graphic, wherein the graphic is disposed on the exterior surface of the package and provides a pictorial representation of at least a portion of the window and at least a portion of the absorbent article. The second composite window includes a second window, wherein the second window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable. The second composite window also includes a second graphic, wherein the second graphic is disposed on the exterior surface of the package and provides a graphic representation of at least a portion of the second window and at least a portion of the absorbent article.

The present invention also provides a package arrangement comprising a package, a secondary package and a window combination. The package has at least one wall defining an exterior surface and an interior space of the package. The package contains at least one absorbent article in an interior space. Also, set on the package is a composite window with a shape. Composite windows include windows, wherein the window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable. The composite window also includes a graphic, wherein the graphic is disposed on the exterior surface of the package and provides a pictorial representation of at least a portion of the window and at least a portion of the absorbent article.

The second package has at least one wall defining an exterior surface and an interior space of the second package. The second package contains at least one absorbent article in the interior space. Furthermore, provided on the second package is a composite window having a shape. Composite windows include windows, wherein the window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable. The composite window also includes a graphic, wherein the graphic is disposed on the outer surface of the second package and provides a pictorial representation of at least a portion of the window and at least a portion of the absorbent article. The packaging arrangement also includes a window combination having a shape. A window composition includes a wrapped composite window and a second wrapped composite window.

Figure overview

Figure 1 is a partially cut away perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention showing a cylindrical package.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention having two packages.

Figure 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention having two packages.

Figure 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention

As used herein, the term "absorbent article" refers to an article that absorbs and/or contains a substance, such as bodily exudates. Typical absorbent articles are placed within, against, or adjacent to the wearer's body to absorb and/or contain various body exudates. Examples of absorbent articles include feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, sanitary tissue products (facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, wipes), and baby care products (diapers). As used herein, the term "absorbent article" also refers to any associated wrapping material or applicator that may generally be associated with an absorbent article. For example, the absorbent article may be a tampon, which may or may not include an applicator, and/or may be a feminine napkin, which may or may not include a wrap such as a wrapper that individually encloses the feminine napkin.

As used herein, the term "feminine hygiene article" refers to absorbent articles that can be worn by women for menstrual and/or light incontinence control, such as feminine napkins, tampons, interlabial products, pessaries, and pantiliners.

As used herein, the term "joined" includes configurations in which a first element is directly secured to a second element. "Jointed" also includes configurations in which a first element is indirectly secured to a second element by securing the first element to at least one intermediate member, which in turn is secured to the second element. Furthermore, the term "joined" also encompasses configurations in which a first element is integral with a second element such that the first element is a part of the second element. The first element and the second element may be fixedly engaged, or may be releasably engaged.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated using the following figures. However, the present invention is not limited to structures having the specific configurations shown in the figures.

FIG. 1 shows a package 20 , which may be a box having one or more walls 22 defining an interior storage space 30 for storing one or more absorbent articles 40 . Each wall 22 has an inner surface and an outer surface, which form the inner and outer surfaces 24 of the package 20 . Walls 22 may be constructed of different materials, or may be constructed of substantially the same type of material. Wall 22 may be a laminate of materials such as paper and/or plastic. The wrapper 20 includes a composite window 90 comprising an actual window (window) 50 and a window graphic 60 referred to herein as a "graphic". As used herein, the term "composite window" refers to the visual impression of a single (composite) window provided by the actual window and a graphic, wherein the graphic is at least partially contiguous or adjacent to the actual window to provide the visual impression that the composite window is larger than the actual window. Composite window 90 can have any shape or size that can provide the consumer with the visual impression that the composite window is larger than the actual window. Package 20 can be of a size or shape that can contain absorbent articles 40 . As shown in FIG. 2 , cylindrical package 20 may have composite window 90 , wherein composite window 90 includes window 50 and graphic 60 .

As used herein, the term "graphic" means a pictorial representation of a window disposed on the outer surface of a package in such a manner that, at the time of sale, the consumer is provided with an indication that the graphic is a continuation of the window disposed on the package. visual impression. In certain embodiments, in addition to a depiction of the window, the graphic may also include a depiction of the absorbent article contained in the package. In other embodiments, the graphics may include illustrations of absorbent articles other than those contained in the packaging. The pictorial representation of the absorbent article may be such that, when looking at the package, the consumer will have the visual impression that the absorbent article is contained in the package and can be viewed through the window.

In certain embodiments, the material making up the walls 22 of the package 20 can be a relatively inflexible material such as cardboard, cardboard, boxboard, chipboard, plastic, paper, cardstock, ceramic, mesh, screen nets, or a combination of them. In certain other embodiments, the walls 22 of the package 20 may be made of a relatively flexible material, such as blown or cast film, fabric, web, or combinations thereof. Flexible materials may include polyethylene, metallocene, ethylene vinyl acetate, sarin, polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially oriented polypropylene, nylon, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or combinations thereof. As used herein, the term "flexible" refers to a material that is compliant and deforms under the action of an external force.

Walls 22 may be folded and secured together to form package 20 . Walls 22 may be secured together by any method known in the art, such as by using an adhesive. When the two walls 22 meet, they form an edge 25 of the package 20 . For example, each wall 22 of a package 20 having a box shape (as shown in FIG. 1 ) would have four edges 25 . The package 20 may also include means for accessing the interior storage space 30 for easy access to the absorbent article 40 . The mechanism or means for accessing the interior storage space 30 may include perforated lines, protrusions, flaps, adhesive openings, combinations thereof, or any means known to those of ordinary skill in the art for accessing the interior storage space 30 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , package 20 includes at least one transparent window 50 . As used herein, "transparent" means having the property of transmitting light without substantial scattering such that the absorbent articles contained in the package 20 can be seen through the window 50 by a consumer. Window 50 may be formed by any method known in the art. Window 50 may comprise a transparent covering material, such as a transparent film. Additionally or alternatively, window 50 may comprise an opening in package 20 that does not include a cover material. In certain embodiments, the window 50 can include a transparent cover material, which can be transparent, translucent, and/or tinted. The transparent cover material may be tinted in a certain color or combination of colors. Or alternatively, the transparent cover material can also be printed and/or embossed. In other embodiments, the window may be formed by differing the degree of transparency of the window from the exterior surface of the package such that the exterior surface surrounding the window has a higher opacity or no transparency.

The window 50 can take any shape, such as circular, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, oval, triangular, or any other shape that can be used to allow a consumer to view the absorbent articles 40 contained in the package 20 . For example, the window 50 shown in FIG. 1 has a shape that may be described as a "swoop"; or, as shown in FIG. 3, the window 50 and graphic 60 may be circular in shape. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, composite window 90 may also take the shape of a product identifier such as a brand name, trademark, logo, or indicium such that some portion of composite window 90 is window 50 and another One portion is graphic 60 . The graphic 60 portion may be disposed at or near the edge 25 of the package 20 .

Window 50 and composite window 90 may have any size or dimension that may be provided on package 20 . In certain embodiments, the window 50 is configured such that at least some portion of the absorbent articles 40 contained in the package 20 can be viewed through the window 50 . This is beneficial at the point of sale, especially when the absorbent article 40 is in a wrap, which allows the consumer to view the wrap through the window 50 .

In some embodiments, as in FIG. 1 , when the package 20 is box or cube-shaped, the window 50 may be disposed on at least one wall 22 of the package 20 such as the front wall, the rear wall, the top wall, the bottom wall, and/or or on the side walls, depending on the intended positioning of the package 20 on the retail shelf. Additionally, there may be more than one window 50 disposed on the wall 22 of the package 20 . Window 50 may be located anywhere on wall 22 of package 20 . In certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, a composite window 90 having a window 50 and a graphic 60 may be disposed on more than one edge 25 of the package 20 such that the graphic 60 contacts at least two adjacent edges 25 of the package 20. . Placing the composite window 90 on two adjacent edges 25 of the package 20 may allow a different portion of the absorbent article to be viewed by the consumer than a window more centrally located on the package. Exposing the absorbent article on two adjacent edges of the package also helps to highlight features of the absorbent article contained therein, or to highlight an element of the absorbent article package that might not otherwise be visible.

As shown in FIGS. 6-8 , in some embodiments, a composite window 90 comprising a window 50 and at least two graphics 60 , 60A can extend from one edge 25 or edges 25 of the package 20 to an opposite edge 25 . or multiple edges 25, thereby providing the consumer with an even greater visual impression of the absorbent articles contained in the package 20. For example, in certain embodiments, composite window 90 may extend from top edge 25A of package 20 to bottom edge 25B of package 20 as shown in FIG. 6; from one side edge 25C of package 20 as shown in FIG. and/or extend in a diagonal direction as shown in FIG. 25D extends to the other two adjacent edges 25B, 25C of the package 20 .

In certain embodiments, a package may include two or more composite windows such as shown in Figure 9, where package 20 has two composite windows 90, 90A. Composite window 90 , 90A consists of two windows 50 , 50A and two graphics 60 , 60A, wherein graphics 60 , 60A are disposed on adjacent walls 22 of package 20 such that the visual impression of collective window 54 is available to the consumer. As used herein, the term "collective window" refers to the visual impression of a single (collective) window provided by two or more composite windows 90 , 90A that share at least a portion of one or more edges 25 . In certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10 , there may be a collective window 54 comprising two composite windows 90 , 90A where the graphics 60 , 60A share at least a portion of the edge 25 but also contact one or more other portions of the package 20 . Edge 25'. In certain other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 11, there may be a graphic 60 following the window 50 and a second graphic 60A following the second window 50A, disposed on the adjacent wall 22 of the package 20 but forming two separate Composite window 90, 90A. In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12 , when more than one window 50 , 50A is provided on the package 20 , not all of the windows 50 , 50A need to be connected to the pattern 60 . In certain embodiments, graphic 60 and second graphic 60A may have different visual configurations. For example, graphic 60 may be in the configuration of a feminine hygiene napkin, while second graphic 60A may be in the configuration of an individually wrapped wipe.

In certain embodiments, as shown in Figure 13, a packaging arrangement 110 is provided. The array includes two or more packages, such as package 20 and second package 20A. In certain embodiments, disposed on each individual package 20, 20A is a composite window 90, 90A comprising the window 50, 50A and the graphic 60, 60A. The composite window 90, 90A may have the manner shown in FIG. 13, wherein the composite window 90, 90A disposed on each package 20, 20A provides visual impression so that consumers perceive the two separate composite windows 90 , 90A as the window combination 100 . As used herein, the term "window combination" refers to the visual impression of a window that is formed when two packages are placed adjacent to each other at the point of sale such that the composite window disposed on the package in combination provides the appearance of a single (combined) window. In certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14, the composite window 90, 90A on the individual packages 20, 20A of the package array 110 may have a shape that, when the packages 20, 20A are positioned adjacent to each other at the point of sale, The individual composite windows 90, 90A form a window combination 100 that has a unique design or shape that differs from each individual composite window 90, 90A. In certain embodiments, the absorbent articles contained in each package 20, 20A of the package array 110 are identical; in other embodiments, the absorbent articles 20 contained in a package 20 are different from those contained in the second package 20A. absorbent articles.

As shown in FIG. 15, in some embodiments, composite window 90 of package 20 may include window 50 having window graphic 70 disposed thereon. As used herein, the term "window graphic" refers to a pictorial representation of an absorbent article disposed on a window of a package. The graphic representation can provide the visual impression to the consumer that the absorbent article is enclosed in the package and can be viewed through the window. Window graphic 70 may be disposed on a portion of window 50 , or may span the entire area of window 50 . In certain embodiments, window graphic 70 and graphic 60 can provide a common pictorial representation of the absorbent article. For example, both can provide the consumer with a graphic representation of the individually wrapped wipes that can be viewed through a window. In other embodiments, the window graphic 70 and the graphic 60 may have different illustrations of the absorbent article, for example, the window graphic 70 may provide the consumer with an illustration of individually wrapped wipes enclosed by the window while the graphic 60 An illustration of a feminine napkin enclosed by a window is available. Additionally, the window graphic 70 may also have disposed thereon a representation of an absorbent article that is different from the absorbent article contained in the package 20 .

In certain embodiments, the window may comprise from about 5% to about 95% of the total surface area of the walls of the package, in other embodiments from about 5% to about 75%, in still other embodiments From about 5% to about 50% of the total surface area of the wall, and in another embodiment from about 5% to about 25% of the total surface area of the wall. In certain embodiments, the absorbent article can be positioned adjacent the window such that at least a portion of the absorbent article can be seen through the window.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the graphic 60 not only continues the boundary 52 of the window 50 toward the edge 25 of the package 20 , but also depicts the same type of absorbent article 40 that can be viewed through the window 50 . Using graphics provided on the packaging can provide several advantages. First, the graphics can provide consumers with the visual impression that the window extends to the edge or corner of the package without compromising the structural integrity of the package. If the window extends to the edges or corners of the package, the structural integrity of the package will be compromised, making the package and the absorbent articles contained therein more susceptible to damage from pressure applied to the package. The visual impression of an increased number of absorbent articles being viewable through the window can provide several cues to the consumer. For example, the ability to extend the window to the edges or corners of the package can convince consumers that more absorbent articles are contained in the package than other packages with smaller windows. In addition, the ability to display more of the absorbent article and/or the wrap containing the absorbent article can also enhance consumer attention to the package. In addition, graphics of absorbent articles other than those viewable through the window of the package may also be used. This will allow the consumer to perceive absorbent articles that cannot be viewed through the window of the package through the use of graphics. This will also allow the consumer to view absorbent articles not contained in the package, such as absorbent articles related to those in the package, or absorbent articles not yet sold.

Graphics and/or window graphics may be provided by printing or any other known method for providing graphics. If printing is used, the printing can be any conventional printing method or technique known in the art, including but not limited to gravure printing, flexographic printing, flexographic printing, inkjet printing, and the like.

The absorbent articles contained in the package may comprise the same or two (or more) different absorbent articles. In certain embodiments, the disposable absorbent articles contained in the package are feminine hygiene articles such as feminine napkins and pantiliners. In certain other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , a single type (or design) of absorbent articles, such as individually wrapped wipes 80 , may be included in the package 20 . The absorbent articles 40 may be arranged to form a stack within the interior storage space 30 of the package 40 . The absorbent articles 40 can be stacked in any orientation. For example, absorbent articles 40 may be stacked vertically, horizontally, or at any angle within interior storage space 30 of package 20 . However, in certain embodiments, the absorbent articles 40 are not stacked, but simply placed in a package.

Referring again to FIG. 1 , in certain embodiments, the wipe 80 may be individually wrapped in a pouch 82 . Each pouch 82 has an outer surface 84 . The pouch can be made of paper, metal foil, polymer film, metallized polymer film, and/or other materials known to those skilled in the art. When the wipe 80 is a wet wipe, the pouch 82 can use any material that can maintain the wetness of the wipe 80, for example, having a layer of ethylene- Laminates of vinyl alcohol (EVOH), propylene vinyl alcohol (PVOH), or aluminum. In certain embodiments, the pouch 82 is flushable and disintegrable. Such flushable pouches 82 may comprise polyvinyl alcohol film treated with silicone, or film coated with polyvinyl alcohol, tissue paper coated or impregnated with polyvinyl alcohol, or other water soluble materials.

In either embodiment, the pouch 82 can be any desired shape. For example, pouch 82 may be square, rectangular, oval, circular, or any other desired shape in plan view. The pouch 82 may include means for unsealing (or opening) the pouch 82 to access the wipe 80 . For example, the pouch 82 may have a score or die-cut line of weakness to allow the pouch 82 to be easily opened with a tab, easy peel label, or any other opening mechanism; a "dry edge" sticker mechanism, such as one with A sticker on the dry edge of the grip; a peelable adhesive; a releasable heat and/or pressure seal; a perforation; a rupturable seal; a tearable seal; Made of torn film. The pouch 82 is resealable for easy disposal.

In certain embodiments, a pouch comprising individually wrapped wipes can be attached to the absorbent article. The pouch can be attached to the absorbent article using methods known to those skilled in the art, such as using heat and/or pressure seals, ultrasonic seals, glued seals, and zipper-type track seal systems such as the Dow Company's "ZIP LOCKS". In certain embodiments, product identifiers such as brand names, trademarks, logos, color schemes, indicia, or combinations thereof may be provided on the outer surface 84 of the pouch 82 . The product identifier disposed on the exterior surface 84 of the pouch 82 may be the same as the product identifier disposed on the exterior surface 24 of the package 20 in which the pouch 82 is contained.

The wipes may comprise woven or nonwoven webs of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers, such as those described in U.S. Patent No. 11, 2003 to Fereshtehkhou et al. 6,645,604, and US Patent 6,561,354 issued May 13, 2003 to Fereshtehkhou et al. Natural fibers can include cellulosic fibers such as wood pulp fibers, cotton, and rayon. Synthetic fibers may include fibers commonly used in textiles, for example polyolefins such as polyester and polypropylene fibers. In certain other embodiments, the wipe may comprise a paper material, for example, a paper material made from a wet-laid material in the manner used to produce toilet or facial tissue. In certain embodiments, the wipe may comprise silk and/or foam, such as the foams disclosed in: U.S. Patent No. 5,260,345 issued November 9, 1993 to DesMarais et al; US Patent 5,387,207 issued to Dyer et al; US Patent 5,817,704 issued October 6, 1998 to Shiveley et al; US Patent 5,550,167 issued August 27, 1996 to DesMarais; issued October 27, 1998 to US Patent 5,827,909 to DesMarais; US Patent 6,365,642 issued April 2, 2002 to Dyer et al. The wipe may be capable of being rinsed in a bathroom (ie, it is "flushable"). For example, the wipes may break down into small enough fragments that when they are conveyed in the sewer system, the fragments do not clog any elements of the sewer system.

The wipes can be of any size or shape. The size or shape may be useful for cleansing the skin or for providing other benefits (as described below) when the absorbent article is used or replaced. For example, in certain embodiments, the wipe can be rectangular or circular. In certain embodiments, the wipe may be from about 4 square inches (about 25 square centimeters) in size to about 9 square inches (about 50 square centimeters) in size. In certain other embodiments, the wipe may be between about 16 square inches (about 100 square centimeters) in size to about 50 square inches (about 320 square centimeters) in size.

The wipe may be apertured, textured, patterned, embossed, dyed, printed with ink, coated with a clear polymer or colored polymer, or combinations thereof. For example, the wipe may be printed or dyed to give a visual signal of the active ingredient.

The wipe may be a wet wipe comprising a liquid-based solution. In certain embodiments, a wipe may comprise a nonwoven fabric impregnated with a liquid-based solution. For example, the liquid-based solution may include surfactants, alcohols, fragrance compositions, antimicrobials, pH buffers, anti-itch agents, odor control agents, cooling agents, preservatives, combinations thereof, or other known in the art For any other substance included in wet wipes. The wipes may also contain substances such as silicones that inhibit the adhesion of bodily exudates to the user's body. Liquid-based solutions may also include lotions, such as aqueous or non-aqueous lotions. In certain embodiments, the lotion can increase the cleaning power of the wipe by helping to remove soil from the skin. Lotions may also provide skin benefits by reducing friction between the skin and the wipe and/or between the skin and the absorbent article, and/or containing materials that can calm the skin such as aloe vera, vitamin E, or chamomile . Other embodiments may include dry wipes or wipes comprising non-aqueous cleansing solutions such as mineral oil, and emollients as described in US Patent 4,481,243, issued November 6, 1984 to Allen et al.

One or more fragrance compositions may be included in the liquid-based solution to produce scented wipes. Alternatively, the one or more fragrance compositions may be included in the wipe separately from any liquid-based solution. For example, by applying the fragrance composition to the wipe prior to adding the liquid-based solution. The wipe may also comprise separate components, such as a carrier material comprising the fragrance composition. Additionally, the one or more fragrance compositions may be disposed together or independently on at least a portion of the wipe.

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not intended to be understood as strictly limited to the precise values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension refers to both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are hereby incorporated by reference. Citation of any document shall not be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of that term in a document incorporated herein by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.

While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims (18)

1. A package comprising: a. at least one wall defining an outer surface and an inner space of the package; b. at least one absorbent article contained within the interior space of said packaging; and c. A composite window disposed on said package, wherein said composite window comprises: i. a window, wherein the window is configured such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable; and, ii. Graphics, wherein said graphic is provided on an outer surface of said package and provides a graphic selected from at least a portion of said window and a graphic of at least a portion of an absorbent article. 2. The package of claim 1, wherein the graphic is a printed graphic. 3. The package of claim 1, wherein the absorbent article is at least one of a feminine hygiene product, an adult incontinence product, a sanitary tissue product, or a baby care product. 4. The package of claim 1, wherein the graphic includes a representation of the same absorbent article as the absorbent article contained within the interior space of the package. 5. The package of claim 1, wherein the graphic includes a representation of a different absorbent article than the absorbent article contained within the interior space of the package. 6. The package of claim 1, wherein the window has a window graphic disposed thereon, wherein the window graphic provides a graphic representation of at least a portion of the absorbent article. 7. The package of claim 6, wherein the representation of the absorbent article disposed on the window is different from the representation of the absorbent article disposed on the outer surface of the package. 8. The package of claim 6, wherein the graphic representation of the absorbent article disposed on the window is the same as the graphic representation of the absorbent article disposed on the outer surface of the package. 9. The package of claim 1, wherein the graphic at least partially continues the window. 10. A package comprising: a. at least one wall defining an outer surface and an inner space of the package; b. at least one absorbent article contained within the interior space of said packaging; and c. A collection window arranged on the package, wherein the collection window comprises: i. A composite window, wherein the composite window comprises: a window, wherein the window is positioned such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable; and a graphic, wherein the graphic is positioned on an outer surface of the package and provides a representation of at least a portion of the window and a representation of at least a portion of the absorbent article; and, ii. A second composite window, wherein the second composite window comprises: a second window, wherein the second window is configured such that at least a portion of the absorbent article is viewable; and a second graphic, wherein the second Graphics are disposed on the outer surface of the package and provide a representation of at least a portion of the second window and a representation of at least a portion of the absorbent article. 11. The package of claim 10, wherein the graphic representation of the absorbent article is different than the second graphic representation of the absorbent article. 12. The package of claim 10, wherein the graphic and the second graphic are disposed on adjacent walls of the package. 13. The package of claim 10, wherein at least the window or the second window has a window graphic disposed thereon, wherein the window graphic provides a graphic representation of at least a portion of the absorbent article. 14. A packaging arrangement, said arrangement comprising: a. A first package, said package having: i. at least one wall defining an outer surface and an inner space of said first package; ii. at least one absorbent article contained within the interior space of said first package; iii. A shaped composite window disposed on said first package, wherein said composite window comprises: a window, wherein said window is positioned such that at least a portion of an absorbent article is viewable; and a graphic, wherein said a graphic is disposed on an outer surface of said first package and provides a representation of at least a portion of said window and a representation of at least a portion of an absorbent article; b. A second package having: i. at least one wall defining an outer surface and an inner space of said second package; ii. at least one absorbent article contained within the interior space of said second package; iii. A shaped composite window disposed on said second package, wherein said composite window comprises: a window, wherein said window is positioned such that at least a portion of an absorbent article is viewable; and a graphic, wherein said a graphic is disposed on an outer surface of the second package and provides a representation of at least a portion of the window and a representation of at least a portion of the absorbent article; and c. A window composition having a shape, wherein the window composition comprises: i. the composite window of said first package; and, ii. The composite window of said second package. 15. The array of packages of claim 14, wherein the composite window of the first package is of a different shape than the composite window of the second package. 16. The array of packages of claim 14, wherein the shape of the combination of windows is different from the shape of the composite window of the first package and the composite window of the second package. 17. The package arrangement of claim 14, wherein at least the window of the first package or the window of the second package has a window graphic disposed thereon, wherein the window graphic provides visibility of at least a portion of the absorbent article. icon. 18. The array of packages of claim 14, wherein said first package is sold adjacent to said second package so as to form said window combination.