Patent · US Active

Packet sleeve including pocket

US8910784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2010
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/4204
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combined article package includes a sleeve having a pocket formed integrally therein with a cigarette package in the sleeve and an insert in the pocket. The sleeve can be formed from a single piece blank. The insert can be a coupon or a separate consumer product, such as smoking articles, smokeless tobacco, and the like. For instance, the insert can be a foil pack containing one or more promotional smokeless tobacco products. The combined article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like.

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