Abrégé

Track and trace packaging is disclosed which may also be damage indicating. Track and trace functionality may be incorporated on, in or near the packaging at various stages of a supply chain. A damage indicating material can be incorporated into a variety of packaging substrates, which may change color when exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure. An anti-counterfeiting taggant material may be used to provide track and trace capabilities. Exemplary products with which the present track and trace packaging may be used include packaged condoms, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cannabis and the like.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 75/30 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage
• G09F 3/00 - ENSEIGNEMENT; CRYPTOGRAPHIE; PRÉSENTATION; PUBLICITÉ; SCEAUX ÉTIQUETTES OU PLAQUES D'IDENTIFICATION; SCEAUX Étiquettes, fiches ou moyens analogues d'identification ou d'indication; Sceaux; Timbres-poste ou timbres analogues

Abrégé

Track and trace packaging is disclosed which may also be damage indicating. Track and trace functionality may be incorporated on, in or near the packaging at various stages of a supply chain. A damage indicating material can be incorporated into a variety of packaging substrates, which may change color when exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure. An anti-counterfeiting taggant material may be used to provide track and trace capabilities. Exemplary products with which the present track and trace packaging may be used include packaged condoms, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cannabis and the like.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 75/30 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage
• G09F 3/00 - ENSEIGNEMENT; CRYPTOGRAPHIE; PRÉSENTATION; PUBLICITÉ; SCEAUX ÉTIQUETTES OU PLAQUES D'IDENTIFICATION; SCEAUX Étiquettes, fiches ou moyens analogues d'identification ou d'indication; Sceaux; Timbres-poste ou timbres analogues
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p.ex. entreposage, chargement ou distribution; Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks

Abrégé

Damage indicating packaging is disclosed. A damage indicating material (615) may be applied between inner (630) and outer (610) wrapper layers. When the damage indicating material (615) is exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure, the material changes in appearance to thereby alert the user that the package may be compromised. The damage indicating material (615) may include an anti-counterfeiting taggant material. Active and intelligent tamper-evident packaging is thus provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 75/30 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage
• A61F 6/04 - Condoms, gaines ou similaires
• B65D 33/34 - Dispositifs de fermeture de l'extrémité ou de l'ouverture avec moyens particuliers pour signaler l'ouverture non autorisée
• B65D 65/22 - Enveloppes ou emballages souples - Détails
• B65D 65/42 - Emploi de substances enduites ou imprégnées
• A61F 6/00 - Dispositifs de contraception; Pessaires; Dispositifs pour les introduire

Abrégé

Damage evident condom packaging is disclosed. A damage indicating material may be applied between inner and outer wrapper layers. When the damage indicating material is exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure, the material changes in appearance to thereby alert the user that the condom package may be compromised. Active and intelligent tamper-evident condom packaging is thus provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 6/00 - Dispositifs de contraception; Pessaires; Dispositifs pour les introduire
• B65D 55/06 - Fils métalliques, cordons ou bandes déformables ou déchirables ; Utilisation de sceaux