Package having integral tab with finger hole opening feature

US10112761B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hollister Incorporated · US

Inventors

• David L. Doerschner · Rolling Meadows, US
• Jerome Henry · Pittsboro, US
• David Hannon · Charleville, IE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 8, 2015
• Grant date: Oct 30, 2018
• Expiry date: Feb 4, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D75/5833
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A package (10) for an elongated article has a sheet material with side (1, 6), upper (2, 5) and lower (3, 4) panels. The side panels are arranged to confront one another at a fin (20) and are at least partially adhered to one another at a longitudinal fin seal (28). The upper and lower panels extend from the fin to define a package body (12) which receives the elongated article. First and second end portions of the sheet material confront one another and are adhered to one another to form first and second end seals (16, 18) which enclose the interior cavity (14) of the package body. A starter line (36) is formed in the fin and extends from a free edge (24) thereof toward non-sealed portions (32) of the panels (1, 6) of the package.