A package is disclosed defining an interior compartment formed by pressing together two laminae. A breachable bubble is formed between the two opposing laminae. The breachable bubble contains a breaching fluid within the breachable bubble. The breachable bubble is defined by a bubble seal having a width, and wherein the bubble seal includes a weakened portion where the width of the seal has been narrowed by removal of a portion of the seal. When pressure is applied to the bubble, the bubble breaches along the weakened portion, to facilitate opening of the package to expose the interior.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
2.
PACKAGE WITH BREACHABLE BUBBLE INCLUDING BREACHING MARKS
An apparatus for discharging a stored fluid out to the ambient is disclosed. The apparatus includes a storage chamber for containing the stored fluid and a breachable bubble formed between two opposing laminae. The breachable bubble defines at least one breaching mark on a surface, wherein the breaching mark produces a weakened portion on the bubble that facilitates breaching the bubble.
A one-piece package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-closing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can include at least one breachable bubble. The at least one breachable bubble can be formed by a seal along a perimeter and/or fluid channel of the package. The package includes a fluid channel with a self-closing valve that can be opened by breaching the breachable bubble. After the package is opened, the self-closing valve prevents fluid from flowing through the fluid channel until pressure is applied to the package, such as pressure through squeezing . Thus, when a user applies pressure to the package, the contents of the package can be dispensed through the fluid channel in a controlled manner.
A package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-sealing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can comprise a breachable bubble. The breachable bubble can be in communication with a fluid channel that operates in conjunction with the self-sealing valve. The package can include a folded portion for sealing the fluid channel and allowing the bubble to be breached when a user applies pressure. Once the bubble is breached, the folded portion can be unfolded for dispensing a fluid.
B65D 33/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
5.
MULTI-USE, REUSABLE, SPILL PROOF PACKAGE FOR FLUIDS WITHOUT A REMOVABLE OR SEPARABLE CLOSURE
A one-piece package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-closing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can include at least one breachable bubble. The at least one breachable bubble can be formed by a seal along a perimeter and/or fluid channel of the package. The package includes a fluid channel with a self-closing valve that can be opened by breaching the breachable bubble. After the package is opened, the self-closing valve prevents fluid from flowing through the fluid channel until pressure is applied to the package, such as pressure through squeezing. Thus, when a user applies pressure to the package, the contents of the package can be dispensed through the fluid channel in a controlled manner.
A one-piece package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-closing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can include at least one breachable bubble. The at least one breachable bubble can be formed by a seal along a perimeter and/or fluid channel of the package. The package includes a fluid channel with a self-closing valve that can be opened by breaching the breachable bubble. After the package is opened, the self-closing valve prevents fluid from flowing through the fluid channel until pressure is applied to the package, such as pressure through squeezing. Thus, when a user applies pressure to the package, the contents of the package can be dispensed through the fluid channel in a controlled manner.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging in the nature of a pouch for packaging consumer food products and industrial and commercial non-food products featuring a pressure sensitive opening device
8.
Easy to open package with controlled dispensing device
A package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-sealing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can comprise a breachable bubble. The breachable bubble can be in communication with a fluid channel that operates in conjunction with the self-sealing valve. The package can include a folded portion for sealing the fluid channel and allowing the bubble to be breached when a user applies pressure. Once the bubble is breached, the folded portion can be unfolded for dispensing a fluid.
B65D 33/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
9.
Package with unique opening device and method of producing packages
A package and a method for producing the packages are provided. The packages may comprise an enclosure configured to receive at least one product, the enclosure being sealed from the surrounding environment by two tab areas, one tab area formed at one side of the enclosure and the other tab area formed at the opposite side of the enclosure. The two tab areas are formed by selectively sealing two opposing films, each of the two tab areas comprising at least one breachable bubble configured to be breached upon application of pressure by a user, separating a sealed portion of the two films that form the surrounding tab area, allowing access to the enclosure from either or both sides of the enclosure.
B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers - Details
B65D 75/12 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes with the ends of the tube closed by flattening and heat-sealing
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging; packaging material; plastic bags for packaging in the nature of a pouch for packaging consumer food products and industrial and commercial non-food products featuring a pressure sensitive opening device.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging in the nature of a pouch for packaging consumer food products and industrial and commercial non-food products featuring a pressure sensitive opening device
12.
Rigid holding container with breachable perimeter bubble
A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for sealing the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 77/30 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during filling or closing of containers
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
A package and method for opening the package are disclosed. The package includes a first film and a second film forming an enclosure and at least one tab area and defining a package periphery, the enclosure defining an interior volume configured to receive a product. The package further includes first and second breachable bubbles formed within first and second tab portions of the at least one tab area. Upon application of pressure by a user, the first and second breachable bubbles breach. The package may be alternated between a first position, wherein the first tab portion and the second tab portion are substantially sealed from each other to facilitate breaching, and a second position, wherein the first tab portion and the second tab portion are in fluid communication with each other.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 47/10 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure by vacuum
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B31B 70/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
B31B 160/10 - Shape of flexible containers rectangular and flat, i.e. without structural provision for thickness of contents
A package including a unique bubble seal apparatus is disclosed. The package includes a sealed container including a first layer and a second layer, the container including a hollow enclosure for holding a product. The package further includes a fluid filled bubble, a first passage separated from the bubble by a first breachable seal, the bubble sealed from the hollow enclosure by a second breachable seal. The breachable seals are located along the perimeter of the bubble at an angle of less than about 150° with respect to the center of the bubble. Upon pressure applied to the fluid filled bubble, both breachable seals may breach, allowing fluid communication between the hollow enclosure and the first passage.
A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for sealing the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet.
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 77/30 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during filling or closing of containers
A package and method for opening the package are disclosed. The package includes a first film (11) and a second film (12) forming an enclosure and at least one tab area (16) and defining a package periphery (18), the enclosure defining an interior volume configured to receive a product. The package further includes first and second breachable bubbles (20, 22) formed within first and second tab portions (24, 26) of the at least one tab area (16). Upon application of pressure by a user, the first and second breachable bubbles (20, 22) breach. The package may be alternated between a first position, wherein the first tab portion (24) and the second tab portion (26) are substantially sealed from each other to facilitate breaching, and a second position, wherein the first tab portion (24) and the second tab portion (26) are in fluid communication with each other.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 47/10 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure by vacuum
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
18.
PACKAGE WITH UNIQUE OPENING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING PACKAGE
A package and method for opening the package are disclosed. The package includes a first film (11) and a second film (12) forming an enclosure and at least one tab area (16) and defining a package periphery (18), the enclosure defining an interior volume configured to receive a product. The package further includes first and second breachable bubbles (20, 22) formed within first and second tab portions (24, 26) of the at least one tab area (16). Upon application of pressure by a user, the first and second breachable bubbles (20, 22) breach. The package may be alternated between a first position, wherein the first tab portion (24) and the second tab portion (26) are substantially sealed from each other to facilitate breaching, and a second position, wherein the first tab portion (24) and the second tab portion (26) are in fluid communication with each other.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 47/10 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure by vacuum
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
A package and a process for forming the package are provided. The process may include providing a first flexible polymer film and a second flexible polymer film, sealing the first film and the second film together to form an enclosure and at least one tab area, and trapping fluid within a discrete portion of the tab area to form a breachable bubble. The enclosure may define an interior volume configured to receive a consumer product. Fluid trapped within a discrete portion of the tab area to form a breachable bubble may be sufficient to cause the bubble to breach upon application of minimal pressure by a user, separating a sealed portion of the first film from the second film.
B65B 31/00 - Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B29C 65/76 - Making non-permanent or releasable joints
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-metal pressure sensitive seals for use in opening a package; non-metal pressure sensitive seals for use in opening a package sold as an integral component of packaging Plastic packaging containers for food products and non-food products featuring a pressure sensitive opening device
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging in the nature of a pouch for packaging consumer food products and industrial and commercial non-food products featuring a pressure sensitive opening device
23.
Pour channel with cohesive closure valve and locking bubble
A container for dispensing various compositions includes a pourable spout located within a breachable bubble. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be made from flexible polymer films. The container can include a sealed perimeter that defines an opening where a pourable spout is located. A locking bubble can be located over the opening for preventing liquids from being dispensed from the container prior to opening the bubble. When it is desired to dispense the container, the bubble can be breached which therefore allows the contents of the container to be dispensed through the opening.
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
24.
PACKAGE WITH ONE OR MORE ACCESS POINTS FOR BREAKING ONE OR MORE SEALS AND ACCESSING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
An easy to open package is described. The package includes a sealed compartment having a tab region. The tab region is formed by connecting together a first panel to a second panel. Within the tab region, however, are a pair of opposing peel tabs. The peel tabs comprise an area within the tab region where the first panel is not sealed to the second panel. The peel tabs extend from the tab region to an edge of the package. In this manner, a user can peel apart the peel tabs to separate the first panel from the second panel and open the sealed compartment. In one embodiment, at least one of the peel tabs can be coated with a material to prevent the first panel from sealing to the second panel.
A package (10) is made from a polymer film that includes a breachable bubble (28,30). The package can be flexible. The breachable bubble is for opening the package. In particular, the bubble, once breached, causes two opposing layers (12,14) to separate. The separated layers form peelable portions that can be peeled apart in order to access the contents of the package.
A container for dispensing various compositions includes a pourable spout located within a breachable bubble. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be made from flexible polymer films. The container can include a sealed perimeter that defines an opening where a pourable spout is located. A locking bubble can be located over the opening for preventing liquids from being dispensed from the container prior to opening the bubble. When it is desired to dispense the container, the bubble can be breached which therefore allows the contents of the container to be dispensed through the opening.
A container for dispensing various compositions includes a pourable spout located within a breachable bubble. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be made from flexible polymer films. The container can include a sealed perimeter that defines an opening where a pourable spout is located. A locking bubble can be located over the opening for preventing liquids from being dispensed from the container prior to opening the bubble. When it is desired to dispense the container, the bubble can be breached which therefore allows the contents of the container to be dispensed through the opening.
A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for sealing the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 77/30 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during filling or closing of containers
34.
RIGID HOLDING CONTAINER WITH BREACHABLE PERIMETER BUBBLE
A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for sealing the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 77/30 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during filling or closing of containers
35.
BUBBLE-SEAL APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A DEBRIS FLUID BLAST FOR PROVIDING A CLEAN ZONE
A breachable access structure for providing access to contents stored in a storage package is disclosed. The access structure includes two opposing laminae and a breachable edge. A breachable bubble is formed between the opposing laminae and has breaching fluid located within the breachable bubble. The breachable bubble is expandable under applied pressure towards the edge of the access structure, the expansion separating the opposing laminae until the breachable bubble creates a breach through the edge. The breachable bubble is adapted to cause an exit blast of the breaching fluid when the breaching fluid is pressured out of the breachable bubble. The exit blast ejects debris from a zone adjacent the breachable access structure.
B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
A system and method for providing a poppable bubble to a consumer at a retail outlet is disclosed. The system includes a supply of opposing laminae, an inflation device adapted to generate a poppable bubble from the opposing laminae, and a start button operatively connected to the inflation device. The inflation device dispenses a poppable bubble to a consumer at a location adjacent to a product having a breachable bubbles access structure when the consumer engages the start button. The method include providing a supply of opposing laminae; forming a poppable bubble between the opposing laminae; and dispensing the poppable bubble to a consumer at a location adjacent to a product having a breachable bubble access structure.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
B65B 11/50 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins
Pressure-sensitive non-metal and non-paper opening devices for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubbles embedded in or near the opening of the package, sold as an integral component of consumer food packaging and industrial and commercial non-food packaging
Secure product container (10) has opposed closure shells (10P,10A) forming product chamber (IOC). The shells may be separated into an open accessible state (see FIG. IA), in which the closure shells are uncaptured and product (1OG) is accessible. The closure shells may be placed together in a closed state along closure interface (12C) (see FIG. IB), in which the closure shells are captured to enclose the product. A closure capture between the closure shells holds the shells in the closed state. Closure capture (26) has a secured condition (see FIG. 2B) in which the closure shells are captured together in the closed state, and a released condition (see FIG. 2A) in which the closure shells may be uncaptured in the accessible state. Capture release device (12) on active shell (10A) is pressure responsive for releasing the closure capture from the secured condition into the released condition when pressurized. When depressurized, the release device permits the closure capture to be secure from the released condition into the secured condition. Pressure system (14) (shown in FIG. IA) is in fluid communication with the release device for pressurizing the release device to release the closure capture and uncapture the closure shells. The pressure system also depressurizes the release device to permit securing the closure capture and capturing the closure shells.
Apparatus 10 has breachable flow conduit 12 for discharging stored fluid 12F contained in storage chamber 10C out to the ambient. Chamber access region 10R is positioned proximate perimeter 10P of the apparatus. The breachable flow conduit is within the access region, and has an inner end 12C proximate the storage chamber and an outer end 12P proximate the perimeter of the apparatus. The flow conduit has outer pressed seal 14P between the outer end of the flow conduit and the perimeter of the apparatus. The flow conduit also has inner pressed seal 14C between the inner end of the flow conduit and the edge of the storage chamber. The flow conduit expands towards the perimeter of the apparatus under external pressure, typically applied by the consumer. The pressure causes the flow conduit to breach at the perimeter of the apparatus. The flow conduit also expands towards the storage chamber. The pressure causes the flow conduit to breach at the edge of the storage chamber. Breached flow conduit 13B establishes fluid communication between the storage chamber and the ambient for discharge of the stored fluid.
B65D 33/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Packaging films used as packaging with a means of opening the package, metalized plastic films used as packaging with a means for opening the package; plastic bags for packaging with a means for opening the package; packs made of paper, cardboard, plastic, foil or other synthetic materials, for wrapping or packaging; bubble packs; blister packs for packaging; plastic bubble packs for packaging and/or wrapping; pads of plastics film for packaging; plastics for packing or wrapping; protective packing materials for wrapping; plastics for modeling; plastics in the form of films or sheets for packaging food, pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; bags [envelopes, pouches] of rubber for packaging. Packaging containers for packaging food and consumer products having integrated opening technology; closures, not of metal, for containers; containers of plastic and non-metallic materials (packaging); plastic packing boxes or containers.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging with a means for opening the package; bubble packs; packs made of paper, cardboard, plastic, foil or other synthetic materials, for wrapping or packaging; blister packs for packaging; packing tissue; pads of plastics film for packing; plastic bubble packs for packaging and/or wrapping; plastics for packing or wrapping; protective packing materials for wrappingphotographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. Bags [envelopes, pouches] of rubber for packaging; packaging [cushioning, stuffing] materials of rubber or plastic; padding matrerials of rubber or plastic rings of rubber; packaging [cushioning, stuffing] materials of rubber or plastic padding materials of rubber or plastic; rings of rubber; adhesive tape for industrial or commercial packing use; cotton wool for packing [caulking]; materials for packing, stopping or insulating; hydraulic packing; joint packing; packing, insulating and stopping materials; packing containers of rubber; plastics and plastics materials for packing; rubber packing [padding]; rubber sheets for packing; valve packing sets; valve packing sets. Packaging containers for packaging food and consumer products having integrated opening technology; closures, not of metal, for containers; containers of plastic, wood or made of thermoplastics materials and non-metallic materials (packaging); plastic packing boxes or containers.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
non-metal seals for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubbles embedded in or near the seal, sold as an integral component of flexible film packaging for food and non-food commercial use; plastic packaging having a pressure sensitive opening device used for consumer food packaging and for industrial and commercial non-food packaging
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Non-metal pressure sensitive seals for use in opening a package; non-metal pressure sensitive seals for use in opening a package sold as an integral component of flexible film packaging for consumer food packaging and for industrial and commercial non-food packaging Plastic packaging containers having a pressure sensitive opening device used for consumer food packaging and for industrial and commercial non-food packaging
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
non-metal seals for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubbles embedded in or near the seal, sold as an integral component of packaging for food and non-food commercial use; plastic packaging having a pressure sensitive opening device used for consumer food packaging and for industrial and commercial non-food packaging
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Packs, made of plastic, foil or other synthetic materials, for wrapping or packaging; sealed packs for wrapping or packaging; non-metal seals for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubbles imbedded in or near the seal, sold as an integrated component of packaging for commercial use; packages, made of plastic, foil, or other synthetic materials, with a means in the package seal for opening the package. Licensing of Intellectual Property; licensing of packaging technology.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Plastic film with a pressure sensitive opening device used for industrial and commercial packaging; plastic barrier film with a pressure sensitive opening device used as packaging for food and for industrial and commercial non-food packaging
51.
DISPERSING BUBBLE WITH COMPRESSIBLE TRANSPORT FLUID AND METHOD
Bubble device 10 permits a user to directionally disperse a product under compressive pressure toward zone of concern 10Z. Opposed webs 10S and 10C are pressed together to form sealed perimeter 1OP around a central enclosure, forming dispersing bubble 12. The perimeter has a breaching seal 10B for product dispersion and a non-breaching seal 10N along the remaining perimeter. Product 1OP for dispersion and compressible product transport fluid 12F are contained within the dispersing bubble. The transport fluid is compressed and the force of compression causes the bubble (12) to bulge toward the frangible breaching seal (see FIG. 1C). The web separation occurs inside the dispersing bubble, forcing an edge breach 12E in the breaching seal. The compressed transport fluid rapidly escapes as a released blast through the edge breach. The stored energy of compression within the bubble (12) is released as kinetic energy of the escaping transport fluid. Opposed peel tabs 12S and 12C are formed by the enclosure material of the opposed webs proximate the edge breach as the bubble breaches. The opposed webs 10S and 10C may be completely separated forming application pads (see FIG. 1E) for applying any product residue 12R remaining on the webs after the dispersion.
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging with a means for opening the package Plastic packaging containers, namely, tubs for food and consumer products packaging with a means for opening the package
53.
Dispersing bubble with compressible transport fluid and method
Bubble device 10 permits a user to directionally disperse a product under compressive pressure toward zone of concern 10Z. Opposed webs 10S and 10C are pressed together to form sealed perimeter 10P around a central enclosure, forming dispersing bubble 12. The perimeter has a breaching seal 10B for product dispersion and a non-breaching seal 10N along the remaining perimeter. Product 10P for dispersion and compressible product transport fluid 12F are contained within the dispersing bubble. The transport fluid is compressed and the force of compression causes the bubble to bulge toward the frangible breaching seal (see FIG. 1C). The web separation occurs inside the dispersing bubble, forcing an edge breach 12E in the breaching seal. The compressed transport fluid rapidly escapes as a released blast through the edge breach. The stored energy of compression within the bubble is released as kinetic energy of the escaping transport fluid. Opposed peel tabs 12S and 12C are formed by the enclosure material of the opposed webs proximate the edge breach as the bubble breaches. The opposed webs 10S and 10C may be completely separated forming application pads (see FIG. 1E) for applying any product residue 12R remaining on the webs after the dispersion.
Secure product container 10 has opposed closure shells 10P and 10A forming product chamber 10C. The shells may be separated into an open accessible state (see FIG. 1A), in which the closure shells are uncaptured and product 10G is accessible. The closure shells may be placed together in a closed state along closure interface 12C (see FIG. 1B), in which the closure shells are captured to enclose the product. A closure capture between the closure shells holds the shells in the closed state. Closure capture 26 has a secured condition (see FIG. 2B) in which the closure shells are captured together in the closed state, and a released condition (see FIG. 2A) in which the closure shells may be uncaptured in the accessible state. Capture release device 12 on active shell 10A is pressure responsive for releasing the closure capture from the secured condition into the released condition when pressurized. When depressurized, the release device permits the closure capture to be secure from the released condition into the secured condition. Pressure system 14 (shown in FIG. 1A) is in fluid communication with the release device for pressurizing the release device to release the closure capture and uncapture the closure shells. The pressure system also depressurizes the release device to permit securing the closure capture and capturing the closure shells.
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 53/00 - Sealing or packing elements; Sealings formed by liquid or plastic material
Sealed delivery unit 10 (shown in exploded format in FIG. 1A) contains medication 10M, and is formed by a generally flat member 10F pressed into selective engagement with an opposed shaped member 10S. Pumping chamber 12P, enclosed between the members generates a rupturing pressure in response to an external force applied by the user (indicated by arrow F shown in FIG. 1B). Enclosed Medication chamber 12M contains the medication to be delivered. Tunnel conduit 14 provides fluid communication between the chambers for rupturing the medication chamber in response to the rupturing pressure. Perimeter seal 16 extends around the pumping chamber and the medication chamber and the tunnel conduit. The perimeter seal is secure enough to withstand the internal rupturing pressure generated during delivery. Delivery port 18 with pull-away closure 18C (see FIG. 1C) delivers the medication out of medication chamber 12M. Rupture site 18S is proximate the delivery port. Rupture flap 18F produced by the rupturing at the rupture site, is connected to the pull-away closure. The flap projects outward permitting the user to grasp the pull-away the closure and open the delivery port for delivery of the medication.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
56.
EDGE VOIDS IN A WRAPPED CONTAINER FOR CREATING LOOSE TEAR-AWAY MATERIAL
Product container (10) has base (10B) carrying collapse voids (12A) and (12B) and (12C). The collapse voids are located in the perimeter of the container, and intrude into the container defining open span faces (14A) and (14B) and (14C). Tear-off skin wrap (10W) encloses the container and extends unsupported across the span faces of the collapse voids. A stress site proximate each collapse void, engage the material of the skin wrap spanning the span faces, causing initial tensile failure of the spanning material. Cover (10C) may be hinge connected to the base at side points (10L) and (10R). The cover pivots over the base forming a closure or protective jacket having three rigid dimensions. Product (10P) is contained within the closure. Product insert (10I) is mounted on the base and may be custom shaped for holding the product during shipment and later during consumer storage.
Sealed delivery unit 10 contains medication 10M, and is formed by a generally flat member 10F pressed into selective engagement with an opposed shaped member 10S. Pumping chamber 12P, enclosed between the members generates a rupturing pressure in response to an external force applied by the user Enclosed Medication chamber 12M contains the medication to be delivered. Tunnel conduit 14 provides fluid communication between the chambers for rupturing the medication chamber in response to the rupturing pressure. Perimeter seal 16 extends around the pumping chamber and the medication chamber and the tunnel conduit. The perimeter seal is secure enough to withstand the internal rupturing pressure generated during delivery. Delivery port 18 with pull-away closure 18C (see FIG. 1C) delivers the medication out of medication chamber 12M. Rupture site 18S is proximate the delivery port. Rupture flap 18F produced by the rupturing at the rupture site, is connected to the pull-away closure. The flap projects outward permitting the user to grasp the pull-away the closure and open the delivery port for delivery of the medication.
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
58.
SHAPED BREACHING BUBBLE WITH INWARD INCURSION BREACHING FOCUS
Merchandise container (10) has location specific breaching at breaching focus (12F) when shaped breaching bubble (12S) is in compression. Base lamina (10B) and opposed cover lamina (10C) are selectively pressed together into a double convex receptacle (see FIG. 1B). Product chamber (12P) and the breaching bubble are included within a perimeter seal (14P). Inner seal (141) extends across the container, isolating the product chamber from the breaching bubble. Bubble incursion zone (12Z) shifts the perimeter seal inward toward the breaching bubble. Breaching focus (12F) initiates the breach at the inward most point or location of the incursion zone. Breaching flanks (14K) adjacent to the breaching focus form the breaching edge. The breaching bubble is compressed under external pressure applied by the end user, indicated by arrows (12C) and (12B) in FIG. 1B, causing the opposed laminae to separate. Opposed peel flaps, cover peel flap (14C) and base peel flap (14B) (see FIG. 1C) are provided by the separated opposed laminae proximate the incursion zone after the location specific breach at the breaching focus.
Breachable product container (10) is formed by first lamina (10B) and opposed second lamina (10C) selectively pressed together. Perimeter seal (10S) extends around the perimeter of the container. Product chamber (12P) and inflatable breaching bubble (12) are between the selectively pressed opposed laminae, within the perimeter seal. Product (16) is contained within the product chamber. Inner divider (14D) extends between the product chamber and the breaching bubble. Transfer passage (14) through the inner divider permits inflation of the breaching bubble in response to moderate pressure applied to the product chamber during an extended inflation period. Breaching edge (12E) forms part of the perimeter seal around the breaching bubble. The breaching edge provides an edge breach by separating the opposed laminae along the breaching edge in response to substantial pressure applied to the breaching bubble during a brief breaching period. Opposed peel flaps (12C and 12B) are formed along the edge breach by the separated opposed laminae. The end-user pulls the peel flaps apart causing detachment of the inner divider for permitting access to the product chamber.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
Flexible cover lamina 12C is pressed into selective engagement base lamina 12B defining a series of sequential storage units 10X and 10Y and 10Z with frangible seal 14F (no hatching) and destruct seal 14D (double hatching). Sealed medication chamber 16M is proximate the destruct seal within each storage unit. Chamber access region 16R is proximate the frangible seal within each storage unit. Breachable bubble 16B is positioned within each chamber access region and expands under applied pressure towards the frangible seal of the storage unit (see FIG. 1A and 1B). The expansion separates the opposed laminae. Flexible peel flap 14C is formed by the flexible cover lamina along the breached frangible seal as the bubble breaches. The flap is peeled away from the base lamina by the user, parting the chamber seal to open the medication chamber.
B65D 75/34 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents and having several recesses to accommodate a series of articles or quantities of material
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
Breaching access structure 10S provides easy access to sealed interior 10I containing contents 10C. Access region 12A proximate edge 12E of package 10, provides entrance into the interior and access to the contents. Band seal 14 formed by upper lamina 14U and lower lamina 14L extends along the access region, enclosing breaching bubble 16. The band seal has inner seal portion 14I between the bubble and the interior, and outer seal portion 14O between the bubble and edge 12E of the package. The bubble is expandable to open the package in response to bursting detonator 18. The detonator is burst by external pressure applied by a user. Opposed pair of peel flaps, upper flap 16U and lower flap 16L, are formed by the opposed laminae of the outer seal along the edge breach as the bubble breaches. These small initial flaps are grasped by the user and manually peeled apart to initiate opening the band seal.
B65D 33/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
non-metal seals for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubbles imbedded in or near the seal, sold as an integral component of packaging for commercial use
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Non-metal seals for use in opening a package by means of popping one or more bubles imbedded in or near the seal, sold as an integral component of flexible film packaging for commercial use
