Cigarette package

US7823731B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY · US

Inventor

• Xuan Wu · Longbeilingcun, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2005
• Grant date: Nov 2, 2010
• Expiry date: Sep 30, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2583/0454
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cigarette package, in some embodiments, can comprise a tray, a cover coupled to the tray, and a cigarette holder secured to the tray and adapted to move between a first position substantially inside the tray and a second position substantially outside the tray. In some embodiments, a cigarette package can comprise a tray, a cover adapted to slide on the tray between a closed position and an open position, and a cigarette holder coupled to a first wall of the tray and adapted to move between a first position and a second position as the cover slides on the tray. In some embodiments, a consumer can operate a cigarette package of the present application with one hand to dispense at least one cigarette.