Package with flip-open closure
US9694933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package for containing items having a flip-open package closure is provided. In some embodiments, the package includes a rigid package body and a flexible closure flap. The flexible closure flap is coupled to a hangtab portion of the package body such that the flexible closure flap moves from a closed position to an open position with respect to the package body based on a position of the hangtab portion. An upper edge of a front side of the package body engages the lower portion of the closure flap when the package is closed, while the lower edge of the closure flap is released from the upper edge upon pivoting backward of the hangtab portion. Such pivoting of the hangtab portion, and corresponding manipulation of the closure flap, may occur without directly contacting the closure flap.
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