KR102649825B1 - Resealable container comprising insert and manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The method of the present invention includes cutting an inner liner (30) having an outer surface and an inner surface to form an opening (54) in the inner package. First, an insert 60 is applied to the outer surface of the inner liner. A resealable label 45 is then applied over both a portion of the insert and a portion of the outer surface of the inner liner. The inner surface of the resealable label has a sealed area 46 and an unsealed area 47, with only the unsealed area disposed on the insert. A bundle of consumables is formed by wrapping the consumables with an inner liner. A container 10 is formed around the bundle of consumables such that an insert is positioned between the inner liner and the container. Containers formed using this method are also disclosed.

Description

Resealable container comprising insert and manufacturing method

A resealable container comprising an accessible insert and a method of making the container are disclosed. The container has specific application as a container for elongated smoking articles such as cigarettes.

It is common in industry to use inserts as a means of flue.

WO 2015/011621 shows a resealable pack comprising an insert, but the insert has a shape with an offset seal (at its top) mirrored in the lid. A mirrored portion of the insert provides a tab for accessing the insert. For this configuration, the container and its manufacturing method need to be significantly modified.

In WO 2015/045070, the inner liner is provided with a fin seal across the front wall, creating a pocket for retaining the insert on the front wall of the container. The pocket significantly limits the size of the insert.

In the aforementioned containers, as well as in the commonly used resealable containers and, more specifically, in the self-resealable containers, the use of inserts is not possible because there is no space for access to additional components such as inserts. not.

One object of the present invention is to provide a container that allows both automatic opening and resealing of the inner sealed package when the outer lid is opened and access to the insert. Another object of the present invention is a method of manufacturing such a container.

In one aspect of the invention, a container is described. The container includes a housing including a box and a lid hingedly attached to the box. The lid has an inner surface and an outer surface. The container also includes an interior package disposed at least partially within the housing and at least partially defining an interior volume for receiving the consumer product. The inner package has an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface contacting the inner surface of the box. The container also includes a resealable label configured to open and close the inner package when the lid of the housing is opened and closed. The resealable label has an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface includes a sealed area and an unsealed area. The container also includes an insert positioned between the inner surface of the box and the outer surface of the inner package. At least a portion of the insert contacts an unsealed area of the interior surface of the resealable label.

Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the container in an open position including the insert and an access area including a perforation line.
Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the side of the vessel of Figure 1 in an open position;
Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the front of the vessel of Figure 1 in a closed position;
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the container, showing only part of the inner package, resealable label, and insert.
Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of the container in an open position with the insert glued to the inner package.
Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of the container of Figure 5 with the insert removed from the container.

In another aspect of the invention, the method includes cutting the inner liner having an outer surface and an inner surface to form an opening in the inner package. An insert is applied to the outer surface of the inner liner. The resealable label is applied both to part of the insert and to the outer surface of the inner liner. The inner surface of the resealable label has a sealed area and a non-sealed area, with only the non-sealed area disposed on the insert. A bundle of consumables is formed by wrapping the consumables with an inner liner. A container is formed around the bundle of consumables such that an insert is positioned between the inner liner and the container.

Various embodiments of the present invention may provide one or more advantages over currently available or previously described vessels and methods. For example, the present container combines the use of an insert with the feature of being self-resealing, which could not be combined before the invention. Additionally, by having the insert at least partially under the label, additional space is available for the insert compared to an insert without overlap. This becomes particularly important in the case of self-resealable packs where the lower edge of the label is attached to the inside of the lid. This ensures that the insert is not placed outside the label, as this would otherwise interfere with the connection between the label and the lid. Advantageously, the additional space can be used to facilitate easier access to the insert. Additionally, the use of additional communication space is possible. Additionally, the present container provides these two features without sacrificing proper functionality to automatically close the contents. Additionally, the methods disclosed herein can be performed using equipment and processes for standard seal bundling processes with little or no modification, thereby producing functional resealable containers with inserts without increasing manufacturing complexity or cost. can be provided.

The invention is applicable to any suitable container for consumer goods, for example elongated smoking articles. It is known to package consumer goods, for example elongated smoking articles, in containers formed from grounded thin-layer blanks. For example, elongated smoking articles such as cigarettes and cigars are typically sold in hinged lid packs having a box for housing the smoking article and a lid connected to the box about a hinge line extending across the rear wall of the container. It is becoming.

The container may take any suitable form for containing consumables. For example, as already mentioned, the container may include a housing that can be described as a hinged lid container having one or more hinged lids connected to a box containing the consumer product. In one or more embodiments, the container may be a slide and shell container having an inner slide secured within an outer shell to receive the consumable. If the container is a slide and shell container, the outer shell or inner slide may include one or more hinged lids. The container may be formed of any suitable material, including but not limited to cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, other materials, or combinations thereof. The cardboard may have a basis weight of about 100 g to about 350 g.

The containers described herein will generally have the same or similar shape as the housing. As such, the container according to the present invention may have the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with right-angled longitudinal edges and right-angled transverse edges. Alternatively, the housing may include one or more rounded longitudinal edges, rounded transverse edges, bevelled longitudinal edges or beveled transverse edges, other types of edges, or combinations thereof. For example, a housing according to the present invention may include, without limitation, one or more of the following features:

· One or two longitudinal rounded or beveled edges on at least one of the front and rear walls;

· One or two transverse rounded or beveled edges on at least one of the front and rear walls;

· one longitudinal rounded edge and one longitudinal beveled edge on the front wall, or one transverse rounded edge and one transverse beveled edge on the rear wall;

· one longitudinal rounded edge and one longitudinal beveled edge on the front wall, or one transverse rounded edge and one transverse beveled edge on the rear wall;

· one or two transverse rounded or beveled edges on the front wall and one or two longitudinal rounded or beveled edges on the front wall; and

· Two longitudinal rounded or beveled edges on a first side wall or two transverse rounded or beveled edges on a second side wall.

If the housing comprises one or more rounded edges, preferably the blank forming the housing has three, four, five, six or seven scoring lines each forming a rounded edge within the assembled container. or creasing lines. The notches or crease lines may be on the inside of the housing or on the outside of the housing. Preferably, the score or crease lines are spaced apart from each other by about 0.3 mm to 4 mm.

Preferably, the spacing of the crease lines or notches is a function of the thickness of the laminated blank. Preferably, the spacing between crease lines or notches is about 0.5 to about 4 times greater than the thickness of the laminated blank.

If the housing includes one or more beveled edges, preferably the beveled edges have a width of about 1 mm to about 10 mm, preferably about 2 mm to about 6 mm. In one or more embodiments, the housing may include a double bevel formed by three parallel notch or crease lines spaced apart to form two distinct bevels on the edge of the container. . If the housing includes beveled edges, the beveled lines may be formed by two parallel crease lines or notches in the laminated blank from which the container is formed. The crease lines or notches may be arranged symmetrically about the edge between the first and second walls. Alternatively, the crease lines or notches may be arranged asymmetrically with respect to the edge between the first and second walls, such that the diagonal lines reach further into the first wall of the container than to the second wall of the housing.

Alternatively, the housing may have a non-rectangular cross-section, for example triangular or hexagonal, or a polygonal cross-section such as oval, semi-elliptical, circular or semi-circular.

The container according to the invention has particular use as a pack for elongated smoking articles, for example cigarettes, cigars or thin cigarettes. In other embodiments, the consumable may be an aerosol-generating article, such as an article that heats but does not burn a cigarette. It will be appreciated that the container according to the invention can be designed for a different number of conventional size, king size, super-king size, slim or super-slim cigarettes through appropriate selection of its dimensions. The containers or housings according to the invention can be designed to hold a total number of different smoking articles, or an arrangement of different smoking articles, by appropriately selecting their dimensions. For example, a container or housing according to the invention can be designed to hold a total of 10 to 30 smoking articles by appropriately selecting their dimensions.

The container not only accommodates a bundle of smoking articles but may also contain other consumer articles such as matches, lighters, fire extinguishers, breath-fresheners or electronic devices. The other consumables may be included in the container by being attached to the outside of the container, included within the container along with the smoking article, compartmented in the walls of the container, or any combination thereof.

The disclosed container includes a housing. The housing has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The housing also has a rear wall, a front wall and two side walls. The housing includes a lid and a box.

The lid of the housing is hingedly attached to the box and is configured to be operated between an open and closed position. In the open position, the consumer has access to the consumer product placed within the housing. The lid is hingedly attached to the box along a hinge line that extends across the rear wall of the housing or an upper edge of the rear wall of the housing. The hinge line may be, for example, a fold or crease line of the panel forming the rear wall of the housing. The lid and box are further defined by opening lines. The open line refers to the outline between the lid and the box, which starts at one end of the hinge line and traverses the right side of the housing, the front of the housing, then the left side of the housing, or vice versa, and ends at the other end of the hinge line.

Preferably, the box includes a box front wall, a box left wall, a box right wall, a box rear wall, and a box bottom wall. The box has an inner surface and an outer surface. The front wall of the box has a top edge that, when closed, meets the bottom edge of the lid.

Preferably, the lid includes a lid front wall, a lid left wall, a lid right wall, a lid rear wall and a lid top wall. The lid has an inner surface and an outer surface. The front wall of the lid also has a bottom edge.

The container also includes an internal package. The inner package is disposed at least partially within the housing of the container. The internal package may be configured to accommodate consumer goods. Exemplary consumer products may include smoking articles, such as elongated smoking articles. Certain exemplary elongated smoking articles may include, for example, consumer products such as cigarettes, cigars, cigarettes, aerosol-generating articles that heat tobacco but do not burn it, or combinations thereof.

The inner package may be made of any suitable material, such as polymeric materials, metallic foils, other materials, or combinations thereof. The inner package preferably comprises a polymeric material such as polyethylene film, polyolefin film, polylactic acid (PLA) film, or some combination thereof. Preferably, the inner package may comprise a first layer and a second layer, which are attached at least about the perimeter to form a package having an inner volume.

The inner package includes an access opening that allows access to the consumer product contained therein when the inner package is opened. The flap of the inner package covers the access opening when the container and flap are in the closed position. The access opening is at least partially exposed when the container and flap are in the open position. The access opening may, for example, be cut during manufacturing. Preferably, the flap forms an S-shaped curve with at least two inflection points when the flap is opened.

The inner package also includes a flap. Preferably, the first layer of the multilayer inner package includes flaps. The flap may be attached to the interior surface of the lid with a resealable label comprising one or more adhesive areas.

The resealable label may be configured to attach the flap to the interior surface of the lid as well as reseal the interior package. In this embodiment, opening the lid and inner package causes the portion of the second layer attached to the flap and the sealing area to separate from each other along each of the first and second cut lines, exposing the access opening. The resealable label may be attached to the lid using any suitable technique, such as mechanical attachment, adhesive, thermal or ultrasonic bonding. Preferably, the resealable label may be attached to the lid using an adhesive, more preferably a permanent adhesive. The resealable label allows the flap to be configured to reattach to the second layer when the flap and the lid of the container are in the closed position.

As mentioned above, advantageously, the additional space can be used to facilitate easier access to the insert. Additionally, the use of additional communication space is possible. Resealable labels allow the inner package to be opened and closed repeatedly to provide individual access to consumer goods. Preferably, the resealable label provides sufficient adhesive force to allow the flap to be reattached as many times as there is a consumable product within the inner package. Preferably, the resealable label allows the consumer to open and reseal the package until the package is empty.

A resealable label has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The outer surface of the resealable label may be configured to permanently attach the label and flap of the inner package to the inner surface of the front wall of the lid.

The interior surface of the resealable label may include at least a sealed area and an unsealed area. The sealing region may be such that movement of the lid between the open and closed positions causes simultaneous movement of the flap and the access opening of the inner package between the open and closed positions. In the closed position, the flap and label cover the access opening of the inner package and are resealably attached to the inner package by a resealable adhesive in the seal area. In the open position, the flap and label are at least partially separated from the inner package and the access opening of the inner package is at least partially exposed or open. For the sealing area of the label, an adhesive, preferably a pressure-sensitive adhesive, can be used, for example. The unsealed area of the inner surface of the label may be positioned on a resealable label so that when attached to the lid, it will be positioned towards the bottom edge of the lid. The unsealed area may allow the adhesive area to be opened more easily. The non-sealed area may contain adhesive, but it should be noted that such adhesive does not contribute to the sealing of the internal package. The adhesive in this embodiment is preferably used to attach the insert to the label so that the insert falls away from the container when the label is opened.

The container also includes an insert. The insert can be used in the flue. The insert may include or be made of any suitable material. For example, the insert may include cardboard, cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. The insert may be printed on its top using, for example, any known printing technique. The insert may be folded to increase available communication space. The insert may be grounded longitudinally or transversely, or both longitudinally and transversely. Preferably, at least one dimension of the insert (whether fully or once folded), for example the height of the insert, may be less than the height of the front wall of the box. Preferably, the length of the insert is between the length of the longest longitudinal length of the front wall within the area of the access area and the length of the front wall. This configuration allows the maximum length of the insert to be used. Preferably, the other dimensions of the insert (whether fully or once folded), for example the width of the insert, may be less than the width of the front wall of the box. Because the insert may be grounded once, twice, or more times, the total surface area of the insert may be larger than the front wall of the box.

The insert is positioned between the inner surface of the front wall of the box and the outer surface of the front wall of the inner package. At least a portion of the insert contacts an unsealed area of the interior surface of the resealable label. The insert may, but need not be, attached to the outer surface of the inner package. This can be accomplished using any suitable technique, such as mechanical attachment, adhesives, heat, ultrasonic bonding, micro-suction features, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the insert is attached to the inner surface of the inner package using an adhesive, microadsorptive properties, or some combination thereof.

The container may also include an optional internal frame disposed within the box. The inner frame may be placed inside the front wall of the box. Alternatively, the inner frame may be disposed within the inner liner. Advantageously, an internal frame with a large surface area is provided adjacent to the front wall of the box, thereby increasing the structural strength of the container. This is particularly advantageous when the container is continuously used when it is no longer full. The container may optionally include an inner liner. The inner liner can wrap a consumer product. The inner liner and consumable may be collectively referred to as the inner package. A carton comprising a lid and at least one side wall may contain multiple containers as described herein.

Methods for manufacturing containers are also disclosed herein. As mentioned above, advantageously, in a configuration where the label at least partially covers the insert, additional space is available for the insert compared to an insert without any overlap. In particular, since the lower edge of the label is attached to the inside of the lid, the insert cannot be placed on top of the label. Otherwise, the connection between the label and the lid will be disrupted. However, for similar containers on the market today, the labels are pre-applied to the inner liner in a converter and placed on a bobbin while the container is being manufactured, which complicates the application of the insert that underlies the label.

The disclosed method may be used in combination with any process for forming a package of bundled consumer goods and forming a container around it. For example, the disclosed methods can be used with standard seal bundling processes, equipment, and systems for performing such processes. In some embodiments, the disclosed methods may utilize two label applicators, one to apply the insert to the inner package and a second to apply the resealable label to the inner package-insert combination.

The disclosed methods may include various steps that may be performed in various orders and may or may not include other steps. The various steps may be performed concurrently with, before, or after transport of the article of interest along the transport belt or transport system. The various steps may be performed by, or in combination with, electronic or robotic control of the article along a transport system to perform the disclosed methods. Other known control steps and movement steps may be used in combination with the specific steps discussed herein. Any step(s) disclosed herein may be performed on a single machine or may be performed using a system of one or more machines configured to work together to perform the step(s).

In some exemplary methods, one step includes cutting the inner liner, which will ultimately be grounded to form an inner package, creating an opening. Exemplary methods may also include cutting an inner liner from a continuous roll of inner liner material. These two cutting steps (as well as any other steps) may occur at the same time or at different times. Any suitable technique or combination of techniques may be used to cut the inner liner. For example, cutting the inner liner or a continuous roll of inner liner (or both) can be accomplished using, for example, a rotating wheel with one or more blades attached, die-cutting tool(s), or any suitable tool. It may be performed using a cutting machine, a separating machine, or both a cutting machine and a separating machine.

Some example methods may include embossing the inner liner. This step can be performed before, after, or both before and after the inner liner is cut. The above step of embossing the inner liner can be used to provide crease lines that will be used to form an inner package around the consumer product. Additionally, the embossing step may be designed to form a pattern that can strengthen or adjust the opening and closing force of the resealable label. When these steps are performed, any suitable technique or combination of techniques may be used to emboss the inner liner.

In some example methods, the insert is applied on the outer surface of the inner liner. This step may be performed before or after the inner liner is cut to form the opening. Preferably, this step is performed after the inner liner has been cut to form the opening. Any suitable technique or combination of techniques may be used to apply the insert to the outer surface of the inner liner. The purpose of this step is to prevent the insert from pulling away from the inner liner during the remaining manufacturing steps. As such, these steps may use adhesives (permanent or temporary), microadsorptive properties (of the insert, inner liner, or both), natural cohesion between the two objects (e.g., electrostatic capacity), or any combination thereof. It can be performed in combination with this. Any suitable technique or combination of techniques may be used to apply the insert to the outer surface of the inner liner. The specific technology(s) used may vary, at least in part, depending on the specific manner, if any, such that the insert and inner liner are in contact (e.g., by an adhesive, microadhesive properties, or a combination thereof). will remain as is.

In some embodiments, the insert can be applied to the inner liner using a label applicator. The label applicator places the insert on the outer surface of the inner liner, more preferably on a portion of the outer surface of the inner liner that will ultimately become the front panel of the inner package. In some embodiments, the label applicator may be configured with steps or machines to influence how contact is maintained between the insert and the inner liner. Note that the bond between the insert and the inner liner must be strong enough to maintain contact during manufacturing, but not so strong, long-lasting, or strong and long-lasting that the insert cannot be removed from the outer surface of the inner liner during use. Should be. For example, an adhesive (permanent or temporary) can be placed between the insert and the inner liner, on the insert, on the inner liner, or on some combination thereof. Alternatively, one or both of the inner liner and the insert may have microadsorbent properties formed on or within them. Alternatively, a droplet, for example water, may be placed on top of the insert, the inner liner, or both, and van der Waals forces ( Contact between the insert and the inner liner can be maintained until the liquid evaporates due to van-der-Waals forces. It is preferred that the liquid used to induce van der Waals forces is a liquid that does not substantially deteriorate the insert, the inner liner, or both.

The next step involves applying a resealable label to the insert-inner liner combination. This step may be performed after the insert has been applied on the outer surface of the inner liner. The resealable label is applied over part of the outer surface of the inner liner and part of the insert. Only the unsealed area of the resealable label is placed on or in contact with the insert. Preferably, the resealable label can be applied to the inner liner-insert combination using a label applicator. The label applicator places the inner surface of the resealable label, more preferably the sealing area of the resealable label, on the outer surface of the inner liner, or even more preferably the inner liner that is ultimately attached to the inner surface of the container lid. placed on part of the outer surface of. In some embodiments, a label applicator may be configured with a step or machine (or both) to effect placement of a resealable label. Resealable labels may be provided at the manufacturing stage with a release liner (such as paper or similar material coated with a release or non-adhesive material) that contacts at least the seal area of the interior surface of the resealable label. It should be noted that there is. The methods disclosed herein may optionally include providing a release liner before the resealable label is placed in contact with the insert and inner liner.

Once the inner liner-insert-label combination has been formed, a bundle of consumables can be formed by wrapping the consumables with the inner liner-insert-label combination. The bundle is formed such that the insert-label is on the outside of the bundle. These steps may be performed using any suitable technique or combination of techniques, including cutting techniques, folding techniques, wrapping techniques, or combinations thereof. After the bundle of consumables is formed, a container may be formed around the bundle. The container ultimately comprises a box and a lid hingedly attached to the box. These steps may be performed using any suitable technique or combination of techniques, including cutting techniques, folding techniques, wrapping techniques, etc.

The term “internal surface” is used throughout this specification to refer to the surface of a component of an assembled container that faces the interior of the container, such as toward the consumable when the container is in the closed position. For example, the outer film includes an inner surface facing the housing of the container.

The term “external surface” is used throughout this specification to refer to the surface of a component of a container that faces the exterior of the container. For example, the outer film includes an outer surface facing away from the housing of the container. It should be noted that the inner or outer surface is not necessarily equivalent to the particular side of the blank used in the assembly of the container. Depending on how the blank is folded around the consumable, the areas on the same side of the container may face inward or outward of the container.

The terms “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “top,” “bottom,” and “side” mean that the container is in an upright position, the lid of the housing is in the closed position, and the hinge line is at the bottom of the container. When at the rear, it refers to the relative position of the parts of the container according to the invention and its components. When describing containers according to the invention, these terms are used regardless of the orientation of the container being described. The rear or rear wall of the container includes a hinge line.

Referring now to the drawings, some aspects of the invention are described.

1 and 2, a schematic perspective view (and a cross-sectional view in FIG. 2) of an embodiment of a container 10 for a consumer product is shown. The container includes a housing 12 including a box 14 and a lid 20 hingedly attached to the box by hinge lines (not shown). The box has a front wall 16 and a rear wall 18. The front wall of the box has an upper edge 21. Additionally, the box has an inner surface 17 and an outer surface 19. The hinge line extends across the rear wall 18 of the box 14 of the container 10 and allows the lid 20 to be moved from the closed position (Figure 3) to the open position as shown in Figure 1. It works. Lid 20 has a front wall 24 having an interior surface 22 and an exterior surface 26 (Figure 2).

The internal package 30 is disposed within the housing 12 . The internal package 30 at least partially defines an internal volume for receiving the consumer product. The inner package 30 is made of materials or barrier materials to hermetically seal the consumer product before the container is first opened. The barrier material may be a metal foil or a thin layer of plastic and metal. The inner package 30 includes a front wall 32 and a rear wall 34 (shown in Figure 2). The inner package 30 includes an outer surface 33. The inner package also includes a first layer 40 and a second layer 50 attached to the interior surface of the first layer.

The inner package 30 includes an access opening 54 through which consumables (not shown) may be removed. Access opening 54 is covered by flap 44 when the flap is in the closed position (Figure 3). Additionally, the access opening 54 is at least partially exposed when the flap 44 is in the open position. The flap may be attached to the interior surface of the lid with a resealable label (45). Resealable label 45 has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The inner surface includes a sealed area and a non-sealed area (shown in more detail in Figure 4). Flap 44 may be attached to first layer 40 along hinge line 49 (Figure 2). When the lid is opened, the flap and a portion 55 of the second layer 50 attached to the flap separate from the inner package 30 along first and second perforations (not shown herein) to provide an access opening 54. A flap 44 is also attached to the inner surface 22 of the front wall 24 of the lid 20 (FIG. 2) to expose the flap 44. The flap 44 is configured to overlap the access opening 54 to the sealing area 72 such that the flap is attached to the second layer 50 within the sealing area 72 when the flap is in the closed position.

2, a schematic cross-sectional view of the container 10 of FIG. 1 is shown with lid 20 and flap 44 in the open position. Internal package 30 is shown disposed within box 14 of housing 12 . Flap 44 is attached to lid 20. In the open position, the flap 44 forms an S-shape. The geometry of the container 10 allows the flap 44 to automatically reseal to the inner package 30 when the flap (and lid 20) are returned to the closed position.

All figures also show insert 60. The insert 60 is positioned between the inner surface 17 of the box front wall 18 and the outer surface 32 of the front wall 31 of the inner package 30. The insert has an upper edge 35 accessible through an access area 62 . The insert may be made of any useful material, may have any useful dimensions, and may be optionally grounded in a transverse or longitudinal direction. The insert is positioned entirely below the sealing area 72 of the second layer 50 . If the insert is positioned below the sealing area 72, the adhesive portion of the label functioning to close the inner package will adhere to the insert and the inner package will no longer be resealable.

3, a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the container in a closed position is shown. As can be seen from this figure, the label 45 is on the inside of the lid and is in contact with the inner surface of the lid. The inner surface of the label includes a sealed area (46) and an unsealed area (47). As can be seen from this figure, the insert 60 between the inner liner and the container is in contact only with the unsealed area 47 of the label 45 and not with the sealed area 46.

Referring to Figure 4, a cross-sectional view of a portion of the vessel is shown. The portions shown include an inner liner (30), an insert (60), and a resealable label (45). As can be seen from Figure 4, insert 60 is positioned between inner liner 30 and resealable label 45. Resealable label 45 has an inner surface 53 and an outer surface 51. Insert 60 is in contact with inner surface 53. Only the unsealed area 47 of the label 45 is in contact with the insert 60, and the sealed area 43 is in contact with the inner liner 30. It is also noted that the sealing area 43 is on the inner surface 53 while the outer surface 51 includes a permanent adhesive area 52 that attaches the resealable label 45 to the inner surface of the lid 24. You can.

5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a container 10 for a consumer product that includes some of the same features as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 but also includes an insert adhesive 71 that functions to attach the insert to the inner liner. A perspective view is shown. It can be seen that the insert adhesive portion 71 is located between the inner liner and the insert. These adhesives can be applied to keep the insert in contact with the inner liner during manufacturing. The adhesive (or other fixative) is preferably not so strong or long-lasting that the insert cannot be removed from the container. Figure 6 shows the same vessel with the insert removed from the vessel, showing that the insert 64 can optionally be grounded.

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Claims (15)

cutting the inner liner having an outer surface (33) and an inner surface to form an opening (54) in the inner package (30);
first applying an insert (60) to the outer surface of the inner liner;
Thereafter, a resealable label (45) is applied to both a portion of the insert and a portion of the outer surface of the inner liner to cover the incision forming the opening, wherein the resealable label is adjacent to the inner surface (53). having an outer surface (51), the inner surface comprising a sealed area (46) and a non-sealed area (47), wherein only the unsealed area of the inner surface is disposed on the insert;
Wrapping a consumable with the inner liner to form a bundle of consumables; and
forming a container (10) around the bundle of consumables, wherein the insert is positioned between the inner liner and the container, the container comprising a box (14) and a lid (10) hingedly attached to the box. 20), including the method. The method of claim 1, wherein applying an insert on the exterior surface of the inner liner includes applying an adhesive. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein applying an insert on the exterior surface of the inner liner includes using micro-adsorption properties. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the microadsorption properties are directed to the inner liner. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the micro-adsorption properties are relative to the insert. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the insert is applied to the outer surface of the inner liner front wall (32). The method of claim 1 further comprising embossing the inner liner before the opening is cut. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising attaching an exterior surface of the resealable label to an interior surface (22) of the lid. The method of claim 1 further comprising forming an internal frame around the consumable before forming the bundle with the internal liner. delete delete delete delete delete delete