Packaging for articles such as cigarettes

US5344008A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Philip Morris Inc. · US

Inventors

• James A. DeBlasio · Midlothian, US
• Donald Brookman · Richmond, US
• James B. Draucker · Midlothian, US
• Donald H. Evers · Richmond, US
• Charles D. Hansen · Richmond, US
• Pamela D. Moore · Gloucester Courthouse, US
• Reginald W. Newsome · Richmond, US
• William Rech · Midlothian, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 1993
• Grant date: Sep 6, 1994
• Expiry date: Jun 2, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D85/1072
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cigarette package comprises a plurality of packs, and a binder member bonded to adjoining edge faces of the packs. A releasable retainer normally holds the packs together. Upon release of the retainer, the packs can be fanned-out about axes coinciding with adjoining corners of the packs. Any number of the packs can be detached by the user for individual use.