Scored candy bar wrapper and method of opening same
US12338050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process of forming a candy bar wrapper includes forming a primary score line in a film material and cutting the film material to form the candy bar wrapper. The primary score line extends in a predetermined direction. The film material comprising at least one film layer, a film thickness, a first film surface, and a second film surface opposite the first film surface. The candy bar wrapper has a film length, a film width from a first end of the candy bar wrapper to a second end of the candy bar wrapper. The primary score line is located to permit the simultaneous breaking of a candy bar and splitting of the candy bar wrapper to separate the candy bar wrapper into two pieces in a wrapped candy bar product. A candy bar wrapper and a wrapped candy bar product are also disclosed.
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