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WO2008074060A1
WO2008074060A1 PCT/AU2007/001942 AU2007001942W WO2008074060A1 WO 2008074060 A1 WO2008074060 A1 WO 2008074060A1 AU 2007001942 W AU2007001942 W AU 2007001942W WO 2008074060 A1 WO2008074060 A1 WO 2008074060A1
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packaging
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food packaging
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Bezzina-Schell, Sheree
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52Details
    • B65D75/58Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5827Tear-lines provided in a wall portion
    • B65D75/5833Tear-lines provided in a wall portion for tearing out a portion of the wall

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  • This invention relates to food packaging. More particularly, although not
  • said packaging having at least one flexible
  • panel which at least in part defines a closed interior food holding volume and said panel including a displaceable flap to enable access to said food holding volume whereby said packaging can function in the manner of a food serving vessel when disposed in a stable position.
  • said food packaging comprises a pouch formed by co-extensive panels with ends which are sealed together to define said food holding volume, a gusset closing the bottom end and at least one of said panels including said displaceable flap.
  • said flap is removable and is defined by a rapturable seal in at least one of said panels.
  • said seal is formed by perforations or scoring to a face of said panel.
  • said scoring is by operation of a laser or mechanical means.
  • the flap comprises a substantial area of panel. It is further preferred that said flap is displaceable from the panel without the aid of a cutting tool.
  • said packaging is formed from 2 - 6 layered film.
  • said packaging is formed from Metallised OPP or Biaxia ⁇ ly OPP, PE Polyethylene, PP Polyethylene, OPP Oriented Polypropylene, OPET Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate.
  • figure 1 is a perspective view of a snack food pouch constructed in accordance with this invention
  • figure 2 is a perspective view of the pouch of figure 1 with the flap peeled back for access to the contents
  • figure 3 is a perspective view of the pouch of figure 1 with the flap completely removed
  • figure 4 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of the invention where the flap is formed by laser scoring
  • the pouch comprises a generally rectangular foil sheet that is folded twice along its length to form a front panel 1 and back panel (not shown).
  • the edges of the sheet are sealed together along the back panel and each of the ends 2, 3 are fused, crimped or otherwise sealed together to define an airtight compartment therebetween.
  • the sheet material from which the pouch is constructed is typically composed of an unprintable substrate which is substantially airtight, moisture proof and is also well adapted for presenting advertising and information relating to the packaged product.
  • the front panel 1 is formed with a pinch and pull back and removable flap 4 which comprises a substantial portion of the panel surface.
  • the flap is preferably defined by a tear line 5 in the form of a series of perforations or other line of structural weakness which may be easily ruytured by a consumer without the aid of a cutting instrument With the flap peeled back or completely removed the pouch can be placed on a horizontal surface as shown in figures 2 and 3 so that it functions as a tray or "pouch bowl" with the contents 6 freely accessible for individual or group consumption.
  • the line of structural weakness 7 which defines the flap 8 may be oval shaped and formed by laser scoring of the packaging panel 9 using the following apparatus and method.
  • this invention at least in the form of the embodiment disclosed comprises a novel and improved form of packaging for snack or other convenience foods.
  • the example described is only the currently preferred form of the invention and a wide variety of modifications may be made which would be apparent to a person skilled in the art.
  • the type of packaging used, the shape and configuration of the flap, the design and means of forming the tear line and the materials used for constructing said packaging may all change according to application or design preference.

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Abstract

There is a food packaging such as that used for snack foods or the like. The packaging comprises a pouch formed by co-extensive flexible panels (1) with ends (2, 3) sealed together to define a food holding volume. At least one of the panels (1) includes a displaceable flap (4) to enable access to said food holding volume whereby the packaging can function in the manner of a food serving vessel when disposed in a stable position.

Description

Flexible food packaging with a resealable flap
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to food packaging. More particularly, although not
exclusively, it discloses an improved form of pouch for the marketing and
consumption of snack foods.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many forms of snack foods such as potato chips/crisps, nuts and the like are
commonly sold in plastic film or foil pouches which are heat sealed at each
end. Because such pouches are designed primarily for economy of
production they are ill-adapted for presenting the food for consumption after
purchase. Typically a consumer must hold the pouch upright with one hand
and then fish out the contents by inserting his/her fingers into a narrow
opening torn through the upper end. If the food is to be shared then the
opened poach is normally passed around and handled by each consumer in
turn as once opened it cannot be left out on a table for group consumption
without falling over and spilling the contents. This tends to be unhygienic
and messy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of this invention to ameliorate the aforementioned
disadvantages and accordingly a food packaging such as that used for snack
foods or the like is disclosed, said packaging having at least one flexible
panel which at least in part defines a closed interior food holding volume and said panel including a displaceable flap to enable access to said food holding volume whereby said packaging can function in the manner of a food serving vessel when disposed in a stable position.
Preferably said food packaging comprises a pouch formed by co-extensive panels with ends which are sealed together to define said food holding volume, a gusset closing the bottom end and at least one of said panels including said displaceable flap.
It is further preferred that said flap is removable and is defined by a rapturable seal in at least one of said panels.
It is further preferred that said seal is formed by perforations or scoring to a face of said panel.
It is further preferred that said scoring is by operation of a laser or mechanical means.
It is further preferred that the flap comprises a substantial area of panel. It is further preferred that said flap is displaceable from the panel without the aid of a cutting tool.
It is further preferred that said packaging is formed from 2 - 6 layered film.
It is further preferred although not essential that said packaging is formed from Metallised OPP or Biaxiaϊly OPP, PE Polyethylene, PP Polyethylene, OPP Oriented Polypropylene, OPET Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate.
Currently preferred embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the attached drawings in which:-
figure 1 is a perspective view of a snack food pouch constructed in accordance with this invention, figure 2 is a perspective view of the pouch of figure 1 with the flap peeled back for access to the contents, figure 3 is a perspective view of the pouch of figure 1 with the flap completely removed, and figure 4 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of the invention where the flap is formed by laser scoring, Referring first to figure 1 there is a "wrap" style sealed pouch or sachet of a type commonly used for potato crisps or the like. The pouch comprises a generally rectangular foil sheet that is folded twice along its length to form a front panel 1 and back panel (not shown). The edges of the sheet are sealed together along the back panel and each of the ends 2, 3 are fused, crimped or otherwise sealed together to define an airtight compartment therebetween. The sheet material from which the pouch is constructed is typically composed of an unprintable substrate which is substantially airtight, moisture proof and is also well adapted for presenting advertising and information relating to the packaged product.
In accordance with this invention the front panel 1 is formed with a pinch and pull back and removable flap 4 which comprises a substantial portion of the panel surface. The flap is preferably defined by a tear line 5 in the form of a series of perforations or other line of structural weakness which may be easily ruytured by a consumer without the aid of a cutting instrument With the flap peeled back or completely removed the pouch can be placed on a horizontal surface as shown in figures 2 and 3 so that it functions as a tray or "pouch bowl" with the contents 6 freely accessible for individual or group consumption.
In accordance with another form of the invention as shown in figure 4 the line of structural weakness 7 which defines the flap 8 may be oval shaped and formed by laser scoring of the packaging panel 9 using the following apparatus and method.
Winding Maschine: Rollendoktor KRD 08/085
Laser
Laser: SCx30 LP 10,25, DC 85%
Scanner: RSG P 30 3A -SIC-M/25G
Galvo position speed: 20 rad/s
Beam Expansion: 1.3x
Mirrors: 2 x
Software: LaserCAD 2.34.2 21.03.2007 rd
Download: 2.34.2 21.03.2007 eg
Karte: 2.34.3B 22.06.2007 tu
Material: BOPP / BOPP
Sample 1:
Laser parameters:
Scanner speed: 8000 mm/sec
Laser power: 300 parts time for one circle: 0,031 sec
Galvo waiting times: 0/-0,4/0,2/0/0,1/O field: 300 x 300 mm
Winder Parameters:
Web speed: 10 m/min
Web Tension: 45 N/m Although not shown in the drawings the tear lines 5 and 7 may with further development be adapted for resealing of the flap to preserve any unconsumed food remaining in the pouch.
It will thus be appreciated that this invention at least in the form of the embodiment disclosed comprises a novel and improved form of packaging for snack or other convenience foods. Clearly however the example described is only the currently preferred form of the invention and a wide variety of modifications may be made which would be apparent to a person skilled in the art. For example the type of packaging used, the shape and configuration of the flap, the design and means of forming the tear line and the materials used for constructing said packaging may all change according to application or design preference.

Claims

The claims defining the invention are as follows:
1. A food packaging such as that used for snack foods or the like, said packaging having at least one flexible panel which at least in part defines a closed interior food holding volume and said panel including a displaceable flap to enable access to said food holding volume whereby said packaging can function in the manner of a food serving vessel when disposed in a stable position.
2. The food packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flap is removable from said panel without the aid of a cutting tool.
3. The food packaging as claimed in claim 2 wherein the displaceable flap is defined by a rupturable seal in said panel.
4. The food packaging as claimed in claim 3 wherein said seal is formed by perforations or scoring to a face of said panel.
5. The food packaging as claimed in claim 4 wherein said seal is formed by scoring with a laser.
6. The food packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein said packaging is formed from 2-6 layered film.
7. The food packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein said packaging is formed from Metallised OPP or Biaxialϊy OPP, PE Polyethylene, PP Polypropylene, OPP Oriented Polypropylene, OPET Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate,
8. The food packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein said packaging includes a pouch formed by co-extensive panels with ends sealed together to define said food holding volume and a gusset closing the bottom end thereof.
9. The food packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein said displaceable flap is reseaiable to preserve any unconsumed food remaining in said packaging.
10. Food packaging such as that used for snack foods or the like, said packaging being substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1 to 3 or figure 4.
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