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Resealable container for consumer articles with improved moisture control

US10377548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2016
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/10568
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package (18) of consumer goods has an opening for removing the goods and a reclosable adhesive label (22) occluding the opening. The label (22) comprises a bottom layer (24) and a top layer (26). The bottom layer (24) is affixed to the package (18) by means of permanent adhesive provided on a first area (30) of the inner surface of the bottom layer extending about the periphery of the opening, the bottom layer comprising a cut-out portion (28) at least partly aligned with the opening of the package. The top layer (26) is at least partly affixed to the bottom layer (24) by permanent adhesive provided on a back hinge area (32) of the inner surface of the top layer, and at least partly releasably affixed to the bottom layer by means of a second adhesive provided on a peeling area (34) of the inner surface of the top layer extending distal from the hinge area (32). Thus, the top layer (26) is movable from a closed position, wherein it overlies at least the access opening, and an open position, wherein it is lifted off the bottom layer (24) to reveal the cut-out portion (28). The second adhesive is a permanent or semi-permanent adhesive and a layer of a release agent is provided betwe…

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