Packages

US8413805B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited · GB

Inventors

• Andrew Jonathan Bray · London, GB
• Alan Douglas Tearle · Southampton, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: May 12, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2013
• Expiry date: May 12, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B31B2105/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A package comprises first and second packs each capable of containing items. The packs are connected in a Jacob's ladder arrangement by straps which are initially joined together by a line of weakness, and which separate along the line of weakness upon first movement of the first and second packs relative to each other.