US20100237140A1 - Two piece package assembly - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- 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
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- the present invention relates to packages comprising a primary container and a surrounding outer sleeve. More specifically, the present invention relates to packages wherein the items stored within an interior cavity are accessible through aligned interior panel and exterior panel access apertures.
- the present invention departs from the current packaging industry environments and the known prior art through the creative manner the inventors identified present and future needs, and then developed flexible solutions that address both isolated and overlapping failures in the present art to satisfy those needs.
- obstacles including structural integrity, display, privacy, child-resistance, tamper evidence, ease of access, consistent operation through repeated use, and price-point economics are simultaneously solved.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is an alternative perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is another perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is another perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 18-24 are perspective views of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention.
- a primary blank 10 comprising of a plurality of foldably attached panels, namely, a stop tab 12 , a back panel 14 , a front panel 16 , a glue flap 18 , and end flaps 20 .
- the stop tab 12 is defined, in part, by opposite cut lines 22 and is foldably attached to the back panel 14 along a fold line 24 .
- the back panel 14 , front panel 16 and glue panel 18 are foldably attached along fold lines 26 and 28 , respectively.
- End flaps 20 are foldably attached to the front panel 14 and back panel 16 along fold lines 30 .
- the front panel 16 includes an interior panel access aperture 32 .
- this exemplary primary blank 10 forms a primary container 34 that defines an internal cavity 36 , as best illustrated and described with reference to FIGS. 12-15 .
- FIG. 2 there is shown a secondary blank 40 having of a plurality of foldably attached panels.
- a back panel 42 a front panel 44 , and an inner panel 46 are foldably connected along fold lines 48 , 50 , respectively.
- the illustrated inner panel 46 includes a stop tab receiving channel cutout 52 and the illustrated front panel includes an exterior panel access aperture 54 .
- this exemplary secondary blank 40 forms an outer sleeve or exterior container 56 , which includes a receiving channel 58 configured to slideably receive the primary container 34 and stop tab 12 , as best illustrated and described with reference to FIGS. 12-15 .
- FIGS. 1 and 2 Alternative embodiments of the primary blank 10 and secondary blank 40 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 are contemplated. Some non-limiting, exemplary alternative embodiments include the primary blank 60 and secondary blank 70 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the primary blank 80 and secondary blank 90 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 , and the primary blank 100 and secondary blank 110 illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
- the exterior panel access aperture 54 illustrated in FIG. 8 is defined, at least in part, by a severance line 112 .
- a severance line 112 includes any frangible line that can be torn or otherwise broken or severed and is commonly formed by a segment of perforations, cuts, half-cut, slits, scores, combinations thereof, and the like.
- some packages include a primary container 34 and outer sleeve 56 , such as those similar to the illustrated embodiments in FIGS. 1-6 , wherein the interior panel access aperture 32 and exterior panel access aperture 54 are slideably aligned to gain access to items stored within the interior cavity 36 .
- some alternative packages such as those comprising a primary and second blank similar to the primary blank 100 and secondary blank 110 illustrated in FIGS. 7-8 , the interior panel access aperture 32 and exterior panel access aperture 54 are already aligned because the primary container 34 does not slide with respect to the outer sleeve 56 as the stop tab 12 is already seated in a substantially equally sized receiving channel 58 .
- the user at least partially breaks the severance line 112 to create the exterior panel access aperture 54 .
- the exterior panel access aperture 54 configured to at least partially expose the interior panel access aperture, the user can access items stored in the internal cavity 36 .
- a combined primary and secondary blank 120 comprising of a plurality of foldably attached panels, namely, an interior front panel 16 , an interior back panel 14 , an exterior front panel 44 and an exterior back panel 42 .
- the interior front panel 16 , interior back panel 14 , exterior front panel 44 and exterior back panel 42 are foldably attached along adjacent fold lines 26 , 122 , and 48 , respectively.
- the exterior back panel 42 is replaced with a glue panel 18 .
- end flaps 20 are foldably attached to the interior panels 16 , 14 adjacent along fold lines 30 .
- the interior front panel 16 includes an interior panel access aperture 32 and the exterior front panel 44 includes an exterior panel access aperture 54 that is defined, at least in part, by a severance line 112 .
- this exemplary primary blank 120 forms a container that defines an internal cavity 36 , as best illustrated and described with reference to FIGS. 12-15 .
- the user at least partially breaks the severance line 112 to create the exterior panel access aperture 54 .
- the exterior panel access aperture 54 configured to at least partially expose the interior panel access aperture 32 , the user can access items in the internal cavity 36 .
- alternative embodiments offer a recloseable flap 54 a.
- a severance line 122 that, for example, substantially extends across the exterior front panel 44 , such as from near the first fold line 122 to near the second fold line 48 .
- the panel section pulled back to form the exterior access aperture 54 can also function as a recloseable flap 54 a .
- the extended tongue section of the flap 54 a is pressed into engagement with the narrower section of the access aperture 54 to close the package.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 there is shown an alternative primary blank 130 that is similar to the primary blank 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the alternative secondary blank 140 is similar to the secondary blank 40 illustrated in FIG. 2 , except that here the back panel 42 includes a stop tab keyhole 142 .
- the stop tab 12 is inserted into the stop tab keyhole 142 to form a child-resistant feature.
- the stop tab 12 is inserted into the stop tab keyhole 142 and then secured to one of the exterior panels 42 , 44 to form a second child-resistance feature.
- the stop tab 12 is inserted into the stop tab keyhole 142 and then secured to one of the exterior panel 42 , 44 to form a tamper evidence feature.
- FIGS. 12-15 Before turning fully to FIGS. 12-15 , where the function and operation of an exemplary package 150 is taught, we refer briefly and concurrently to FIGS. 5 and 6 to teach how the illustrated blanks 80 , 90 are folded and erected to form the primary container 34 and outer sleeve 56 .
- One non-limiting method of erecting the primary blank 80 includes inwardly folding the glue flap 18 along an adjacent fold line 28 and then inwardly folding the interior front panel 16 along an adjacent fold line 26 so that the front panel 16 is in a face-contacting configuration with the interior back panel 14 .
- the face of the glue flap 18 is then attached to the back of the back panel 14 , but not so that stop tab 12 is restricted from folding.
- the interior panels 14 , 16 are then pushed apart, pushing inwardly along opposite edges formed by the respective fold lines, 26 , 28 , to form an inner void or cavity 36 , best illustrated in FIG. 15 .
- End flaps 20 at each end of the interior panels 14 , 16 are then folded inwardly and attached to form an end wall structure at each end of the primary container.
- One non-limiting method of erecting the secondary blank 90 includes inwardly folding the inner panel 46 along an adjacent fold line 50 and then inwardly folding the exterior back panel 42 along an adjacent fold line 48 so that the inner panel 46 and back panel 42 are in a face-contacting configuration. The back of the back panel 42 is then attached to the face of the inner panel 46 .
- the stop tab receiving channel cutout 52 cooperatively forms the receiving channel 58 , best shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 .
- the exterior panels 42 , 44 are then pushed apart, pushing inwardly along opposite edges formed by the respective fold lines 48 , 50 .
- the blanks 80 , 90 result in the primary container 34 and outer sleeve 56 , best illustrated in FIGS. 12-15 .
- the exemplary package 150 is created by inserting an erected primary container 34 into an erected outer sleeve 56 .
- the exemplary package 150 is illustrated with a transparent outer sleeve 56 and opaque primary container 34 .
- the exterior access aperture 54 is not aligned with the interior access aperture 32 . Accordingly, the items stored in the internal cavity 36 are not easily accessible.
- the primary container 34 can be slid by pushing on either end wall structure until the respective access apertures 32 , 54 are at least partially aligned, thus providing access to the items stored in the internal cavity 36 .
- the package 150 When the access apertures 32 , 54 are fully aligned the package 150 is in the fully open position, as best shown in FIG. 15 .
- the primary container 34 is stopped from further sliding when the stop tab 12 abuts an end of the receiving channel, as best shown in FIG. 14 .
- the internal cavity 36 is accessed by at least partially breaking the severance line 112 to reveal the exterior aperture 54 and at least partially lifting or otherwise removing that portion of the front panel 44 defined by the severance line 112 to expose the interior aperture 32 .
- the respective apertures 32 , 54 opened or otherwise revealed the contents of the primary container 34 can be accessed.
- a child-resistance feature comprising a stop tab 12 and stop tab keyhole 142 , as best shown in FIG. 13 .
- the stop tab 12 is completely pushed through the stop tab keyhole 142 and seated within the receiving channel 58 .
- the primary container 34 can be fully extended within the outer sleeve 56 , as best shown in FIG. 14 .
- This setting of the stop tab 12 requires a certain level of cognitive development and coordination that is beyond some age groups. Accordingly, even a vigorous attempt by an unintended user to slide the primary container 34 before seating the stop tab 12 should be thwarted if the respective blanks 80 , 90 are of sufficiently sturdy materials.
- the destroyed component(s) serves as tamper evidence.
- the stop tab 12 is secured to one or more exterior panels 42 , 44 .
- the stop tab 12 may be folded back and attached to the front panel 44 with adhesives or glues, or sealed with tape.
- the stop tab 12 may be similarly attached to the back panel 42 .
- An unsecured or unsealed stop tab 12 serves as further tamper evidence.
- some package embodiments will include a child-resistant feature that includes a stop tab 12 , such as those packages that store and dispense prescription drugs that could be harmful if ingested by a small child.
- a stop tab 12 can be permanently removed. In practice, such an embodiment then operates as explained above with reference to those embodiments without a stop tab 12 .
- FIG. 16 illustrates another alternative embodiment of an exemplary primary blank 200 .
- This primary blank 200 includes a foldable flap 210 that attaches to an inner tab 220 located on an alternative exemplary secondary blank 230 , best illustrated by FIG. 17 .
- the inner access aperture 32 is automatically revealed as the primary container 34 is slid with respect to the outer sleeve 56 because the inner tab 220 pulls outwardly on the foldable flap 210 to reveal the underlying access aperture 32 .
- the primary container 34 includes a stop tab 12 and the outer sleeve 56 includes a stop tab keyhole 142 but not a receiving channel 58 .
- the primary container 34 can be fully released from the outer sleeve 56 by pushing the stop tab 12 completely through the stop tab keyhole 142 and pushing on either end wall structure to access an inner aperture 32 or fully remove the primary container 34 in order to access the contents.
- the primary blanks 10 , 60 , 80 , 100 , the secondary blanks 40 , 70 , 90 , 110 , and the combined blanks 120 are illustrated and described as unitary blanks, it will be understood that the respective blanks can be formed of individual, separate panels that are connected or otherwise attached to form an erected primary container and outer sleeve similar to those illustrated and described below.
- some panels are referenced with directional or orientation words such as “front”, “back”, “interior” and “exterior” to merely indicate relative positions in an erected configuration; accordingly, these terms are merely used for ease of reference and teaching and not as a limitation or restriction of any kind.
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- Generally speaking, the present invention relates to packages comprising a primary container and a surrounding outer sleeve. More specifically, the present invention relates to packages wherein the items stored within an interior cavity are accessible through aligned interior panel and exterior panel access apertures.
- The present invention departs from the current packaging industry environments and the known prior art through the creative manner the inventors identified present and future needs, and then developed flexible solutions that address both isolated and overlapping failures in the present art to satisfy those needs. Through the present invention, as taught and illustrated through exemplary embodiments, obstacles including structural integrity, display, privacy, child-resistance, tamper evidence, ease of access, consistent operation through repeated use, and price-point economics are simultaneously solved.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 13 is an alternative perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 14 is another perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 15 is another perspective view of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of a primary container, according to the present invention. -
FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary blank for forming an embodiment of an outer sleeve, according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 18-24 are perspective views of an embodiment of an exemplary package, according to the present invention. - As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. It must be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary examples of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms, and combinations thereof. As used herein, the word “exemplary” is used expansively to refer to embodiments that serve as an illustration, specimen, model or pattern. The figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. In other instances, well-known components, systems, materials or methods have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the present invention. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
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FIG. 1 , there is shown a primary blank 10 comprising of a plurality of foldably attached panels, namely, astop tab 12, aback panel 14, afront panel 16, aglue flap 18, andend flaps 20. Thestop tab 12 is defined, in part, byopposite cut lines 22 and is foldably attached to theback panel 14 along afold line 24. Theback panel 14,front panel 16 andglue panel 18 are foldably attached alongfold lines End flaps 20 are foldably attached to thefront panel 14 andback panel 16 alongfold lines 30. Thefront panel 16 includes an interiorpanel access aperture 32. When erected, this exemplary primary blank 10 forms aprimary container 34 that defines aninternal cavity 36, as best illustrated and described with reference toFIGS. 12-15 . - Turning to
FIG. 2 , there is shown a secondary blank 40 having of a plurality of foldably attached panels. Here, aback panel 42, afront panel 44, and aninner panel 46 are foldably connected alongfold lines inner panel 46 includes a stop tabreceiving channel cutout 52 and the illustrated front panel includes an exteriorpanel access aperture 54. When erected, this exemplary secondary blank 40 forms an outer sleeve orexterior container 56, which includes a receivingchannel 58 configured to slideably receive theprimary container 34 andstop tab 12, as best illustrated and described with reference toFIGS. 12-15 . - Alternative embodiments of the primary blank 10 and secondary blank 40 illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 are contemplated. Some non-limiting, exemplary alternative embodiments include the primary blank 60 andsecondary blank 70 illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 , the primary blank 80 andsecondary blank 90 illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6 , and the primary blank 100 and secondary blank 110 illustrated inFIGS. 7 and 8 . Note that the exteriorpanel access aperture 54 illustrated inFIG. 8 is defined, at least in part, by aseverance line 112. Aseverance line 112 includes any frangible line that can be torn or otherwise broken or severed and is commonly formed by a segment of perforations, cuts, half-cut, slits, scores, combinations thereof, and the like. - As described below with regard to
FIGS. 12-15 , some packages include aprimary container 34 andouter sleeve 56, such as those similar to the illustrated embodiments inFIGS. 1-6 , wherein the interiorpanel access aperture 32 and exteriorpanel access aperture 54 are slideably aligned to gain access to items stored within theinterior cavity 36. With some alternative packages, such as those comprising a primary and second blank similar to the primary blank 100 andsecondary blank 110 illustrated inFIGS. 7-8 , the interiorpanel access aperture 32 and exteriorpanel access aperture 54 are already aligned because theprimary container 34 does not slide with respect to theouter sleeve 56 as thestop tab 12 is already seated in a substantially equally sizedreceiving channel 58. Rather, in these embodiments, the user at least partially breaks theseverance line 112 to create the exteriorpanel access aperture 54. With the exteriorpanel access aperture 54 configured to at least partially expose the interior panel access aperture, the user can access items stored in theinternal cavity 36. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , there is shown a combined primary and secondary blank 120 comprising of a plurality of foldably attached panels, namely, aninterior front panel 16, aninterior back panel 14, anexterior front panel 44 and anexterior back panel 42. Theinterior front panel 16,interior back panel 14,exterior front panel 44 andexterior back panel 42 are foldably attached alongadjacent fold lines exterior back panel 42 is replaced with aglue panel 18. Similar to the embodiments described above,end flaps 20 are foldably attached to theinterior panels fold lines 30. Also, theinterior front panel 16 includes an interiorpanel access aperture 32 and theexterior front panel 44 includes an exteriorpanel access aperture 54 that is defined, at least in part, by aseverance line 112. When erected, this exemplary primary blank 120 forms a container that defines aninternal cavity 36, as best illustrated and described with reference toFIGS. 12-15 . Similar to the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 7-8 , here the user at least partially breaks theseverance line 112 to create the exteriorpanel access aperture 54. With the exteriorpanel access aperture 54 configured to at least partially expose the interiorpanel access aperture 32, the user can access items in theinternal cavity 36. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7-9 , alternative embodiments offer arecloseable flap 54 a. By providing aseverance line 122 that, for example, substantially extends across theexterior front panel 44, such as from near thefirst fold line 122 to near thesecond fold line 48, the panel section pulled back to form theexterior access aperture 54 can also function as arecloseable flap 54 a. In practice, after the user has removed one or more items from theinternal cavity 36, the extended tongue section of theflap 54 a is pressed into engagement with the narrower section of theaccess aperture 54 to close the package. - Turning now to
FIGS. 10 and 11 , there is shown an alternative primary blank 130 that is similar to the primary blank 10 illustrated inFIG. 1 . Likewise, the alternative secondary blank 140 is similar to the secondary blank 40 illustrated inFIG. 2 , except that here theback panel 42 includes astop tab keyhole 142. As best described with referenced toFIGS. 13 and 14 , in some embodiments of the present invention thestop tab 12 is inserted into thestop tab keyhole 142 to form a child-resistant feature. In additional embodiments, thestop tab 12 is inserted into thestop tab keyhole 142 and then secured to one of theexterior panels stop tab 12 is inserted into thestop tab keyhole 142 and then secured to one of theexterior panel - Before turning fully to
FIGS. 12-15 , where the function and operation of anexemplary package 150 is taught, we refer briefly and concurrently toFIGS. 5 and 6 to teach how the illustratedblanks primary container 34 andouter sleeve 56. One non-limiting method of erecting the primary blank 80 includes inwardly folding theglue flap 18 along anadjacent fold line 28 and then inwardly folding the interiorfront panel 16 along anadjacent fold line 26 so that thefront panel 16 is in a face-contacting configuration with the interior backpanel 14. The face of theglue flap 18 is then attached to the back of theback panel 14, but not so thatstop tab 12 is restricted from folding. Theinterior panels cavity 36, best illustrated inFIG. 15 . End flaps 20 at each end of theinterior panels inner panel 46 along anadjacent fold line 50 and then inwardly folding the exterior backpanel 42 along anadjacent fold line 48 so that theinner panel 46 and backpanel 42 are in a face-contacting configuration. The back of theback panel 42 is then attached to the face of theinner panel 46. In connecting theback panel 42 andinner panel 46, the stop tab receivingchannel cutout 52 cooperatively forms the receivingchannel 58, best shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 . Theexterior panels respective fold lines blanks primary container 34 andouter sleeve 56, best illustrated inFIGS. 12-15 . - Turning first to
FIG. 12 , theexemplary package 150 is created by inserting an erectedprimary container 34 into an erectedouter sleeve 56. For clarity and purposes of teaching, and not as a limitation or restriction, theexemplary package 150 is illustrated with a transparentouter sleeve 56 and opaqueprimary container 34. In the fully closed position shown inFIG. 12 theexterior access aperture 54 is not aligned with theinterior access aperture 32. Accordingly, the items stored in theinternal cavity 36 are not easily accessible. For those embodiments where thestop tab 12 is absent or not restrained, theprimary container 34 can be slid by pushing on either end wall structure until therespective access apertures internal cavity 36. When theaccess apertures package 150 is in the fully open position, as best shown inFIG. 15 . For those embodiments that include astop tab 12 and elongated receivingchannel 58, theprimary container 34 is stopped from further sliding when thestop tab 12 abuts an end of the receiving channel, as best shown inFIG. 14 . - For those exemplary package embodiments formed from a primary blank 100 and secondary blank 110, or combined blank 120 which, when erected, are not slidable with respect to each other or include
pre-aligned access apertures internal cavity 36 is accessed by at least partially breaking theseverance line 112 to reveal theexterior aperture 54 and at least partially lifting or otherwise removing that portion of thefront panel 44 defined by theseverance line 112 to expose theinterior aperture 32. With therespective apertures primary container 34 can be accessed. - Consideration is now given to those embodiments that include a child-resistance feature comprising a
stop tab 12 and stoptab keyhole 142, as best shown inFIG. 13 . In order to at least partially align theaccess apertures stop tab 12 is completely pushed through thestop tab keyhole 142 and seated within the receivingchannel 58. With thestop tab 12 fully seated within the receivingchannel 58 theprimary container 34 can be fully extended within theouter sleeve 56, as best shown inFIG. 14 . This setting of thestop tab 12 requires a certain level of cognitive development and coordination that is beyond some age groups. Accordingly, even a vigorous attempt by an unintended user to slide theprimary container 34 before seating thestop tab 12 should be thwarted if therespective blanks - Where a vigorous attempt is not thwarted and one or more components of the package are destroyed-most likely the
stop tab 12, the destroyed component(s) serves as tamper evidence. In some embodiments, thestop tab 12 is secured to one or moreexterior panels stop tab 12 may be folded back and attached to thefront panel 44 with adhesives or glues, or sealed with tape. Alternatively, thestop tab 12 may be similarly attached to theback panel 42. An unsecured or unsealedstop tab 12 serves as further tamper evidence. - It is contemplated that some package embodiments will include a child-resistant feature that includes a
stop tab 12, such as those packages that store and dispense prescription drugs that could be harmful if ingested by a small child. Where the end-user does not require a child-resistant feature because there are no children in his or her environment, thestop tab 12 can be permanently removed. In practice, such an embodiment then operates as explained above with reference to those embodiments without astop tab 12. -
FIG. 16 illustrates another alternative embodiment of an exemplary primary blank 200. This primary blank 200 includes afoldable flap 210 that attaches to aninner tab 220 located on an alternative exemplary secondary blank 230, best illustrated byFIG. 17 . As shown with references toFIGS. 18-24 , in the erectedpackage 240 formed from therespective blanks inner access aperture 32 is automatically revealed as theprimary container 34 is slid with respect to theouter sleeve 56 because theinner tab 220 pulls outwardly on thefoldable flap 210 to reveal theunderlying access aperture 32. - In still additional embodiments, the
primary container 34 includes astop tab 12 and theouter sleeve 56 includes astop tab keyhole 142 but not a receivingchannel 58. In such an embodiment, theprimary container 34 can be fully released from theouter sleeve 56 by pushing thestop tab 12 completely through thestop tab keyhole 142 and pushing on either end wall structure to access aninner aperture 32 or fully remove theprimary container 34 in order to access the contents. - While the
primary blanks secondary blanks blanks 120 are illustrated and described as unitary blanks, it will be understood that the respective blanks can be formed of individual, separate panels that are connected or otherwise attached to form an erected primary container and outer sleeve similar to those illustrated and described below. In addition, some panels are referenced with directional or orientation words such as “front”, “back”, “interior” and “exterior” to merely indicate relative positions in an erected configuration; accordingly, these terms are merely used for ease of reference and teaching and not as a limitation or restriction of any kind. - The law does not require and it is economically prohibited to illustrate and teach every possible embodiment of the present claims. Hence, the above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Variations, modifications, and combinations may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the claims. All such variations, modifications, and combinations are included herein by the scope of this disclosure and the following claims.
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