For Folded Sheetlike Article Patents (Class 206/494)
  • Publication number: 20090071859
    Abstract: A ribbon of packaging comprises individual packages (11) adjacently and separably arranged for separation prior to filling. The ribbon is preferably drawn under tension from a reel, and the packages are linked by mechanical couplers (FIG. 11) which are separable in a direction orthogonally to the traction force. The packages have a closure (FIG. 8) which is removed and replaced to permit filling. Also disclosed are preferred package couplers, and filling and dispensing arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Douglas, Gavin Barnett
  • Publication number: 20090057329
    Abstract: A dispenser system for dispensing a clip of stack sheets of a web material includes an upright carton body with a clip of the stacked sheets carried within the carton body. A first lid is non-removably attached to the carton body such that the first lid cannot be removed from the carton body without permanent deformation of the first lid or the carton body. The first lid includes a sacrificial separation portion configured to allow a user to separate at least a section of the first lid from the carton body after depletion of the initial clip. A replacement lid assembly includes lid structure and a replacement clip of stacked sheets of web material. The lid structure is attachable to the carton body or a remaining portion of the first lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Jane L. Clough, Cynthia W. Henderson, Robert S. Schlaupitz, Daniel S. Grubb, JR., Leslie T. Long
  • Publication number: 20090050507
    Abstract: Each package in a plurality of packages includes a plurality of absorbent articles and at least one premium located within an interior space. Each package further includes at least one opening means to transition the package from a closed condition to an open condition and create an opening to access the interior space. The premium in each package is not directly attached to the absorbent articles or the package and the premium is consistently positioned and is immediately accessible through the opening when the package is first transitioned from the closed condition to the open condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Barry John Jadin, David Francis Chauvette, Stephen Christopher Cole, Scott Leslie Williams, Robert Ernest Bryson, Douglas D. Sweere
  • Publication number: 20090050503
    Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: DIAPEROOS, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kay Snell
  • Publication number: 20090050504
    Abstract: An array of wipes products that includes two or more different packages of wipes products displayed in different areas of a retail environment. The wipes products include wipes containers, which have functional and/or structural features tailored to children in a particular stage of development. The wipes containers in the array are structurally and/or functionally different from each other. The wipes products include substantially the same kind of wipe and may include a common source identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey James Stechschulte, Philip Andrew Sawin, Jared Dean Simmons, Sarah Louise Thielman, Sarah Ann Dressel
  • Publication number: 20090038964
    Abstract: A chewing gum pocket having a flexible sheet with a smooth surface with a first surface, an obverse second surface, a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. Tacky adhesive is applied as transverse bands at opposing ends of said first side of said sheet. Said sheet is scored along a generally transverse axis, generally bisecting said sheet. The sheet can then be folded so as to form a pocket with a smooth surface for temporarily store previously chewed gum for continued use or a tacky interior surface for disposal of said chewing gum. Said pocket is manufactured in a sterile environment. Releaseable sheets cover said first and second sides of said sheet and are enclosed in an envelope for convenient distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Joy B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7487906
    Abstract: A towelette dispensing carton is provided which includes a deck panel with an elongate through-cut slot, a front panel adjoining the deck panel, a rear panel adjacent the deck panel, a bottom panel flanked on opposite edges by the front and rear panels, and a lid panel partially covering the deck panel. Right and left side panel systems close off ends of the carton. The lid panel features curved and straight sections along a leading edge, the respective sections being formed on opposite sides of a tab projecting from the leading edge, the tab being at a lesser distance (L1) from one of right or left side panel systems than a distance from the other side panel system (L2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Molinare, Matthew Scott Okin
  • Patent number: 7487873
    Abstract: A packing for a stack of tissue paper or nonwoven, where the top and/or bottom layer is provided on its outside with at least one glue layer, which packing comprises a packing wrapper. The packing wrapper has, at least within the area of each glue layer, a small capacity to adhere to the glue layer(s) of the stack on at least the side which faces the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Bjorn Larsson, Inger Andersson
  • Patent number: 7481393
    Abstract: Produce bags are delivered with less waste and in more sanitary condition through a container holding a roll of bags having overlapping but separate ends. Adhesion between the bags and ultimate separation of the bags may be flexibly controlled with an interfolding of the bags and control of an orifice which applies drag to the bags and compression as they are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Trinko, Dominic Trinko
  • Patent number: 7475781
    Abstract: A package is presented from which contents can be easily taken out. This package includes a film with a soft packaging material. On the surface of the soft packaging material is a cut line, such that, inside the cut line, an openable region is formed for taking contents out from the package. Further, inside the openable region, dashed lines are provided. When a lid member adhering to cover the openable region is peeled, the openable region easily adheres to the lid member side owing to the dashed lines to reliably form the opened portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichiro Kobayashi, Ikuya Saito, Sachi Sugiura
  • Publication number: 20080308446
    Abstract: In summary, this invention Fly Girl/Guy Perfume/Aftershave Towelettes for Air Travelers, is basically, perfume/aftershave soaked towelettes, in a clear plastic jar. The jar holds 10-20, 1? inch square perfume/aftershave towelettes, folded and interlapping, with the fragrance of your choice. Containers and Contents amount to 0.75 ounces, 23 ml. up to 1.5 ounces, 45 ml. These small jars can be carried when traveling, in your pocket, purse or carry on luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Brenda Ingram
  • Patent number: 7451874
    Abstract: A consumer package having a viewing angle dependent image. The consumer package includes an image that provides a perception of at least two attributes selected from among motion, depth of field, image flip, and image zoom. The perception provided by the image changes according to the viewing angle the image is observed at. The consumer package may comprise a portion of a kit that also includes a consumer product at least partially enclosed in the consumer package. The kit may further include a package holder that may cooperate with the package to enhance the perception provided by the viewing angle dependent package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Randy James Kleinsmith
  • Publication number: 20080237078
    Abstract: A gabion deployment system comprising: a container (30) for retaining a gabion (22) and a gabion (22) of the folding type comprising hingedly attached, connected side walls (16 & 18) and cross-members (12) such that it can be folded for storage and deployed for use; a retaining means (50) associated with the container (30) for retaining the gabion (20) in the container; and at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentive engaging means (66) for attaching, connecting or retentively engaging at least one part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50); wherein the at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentively engaging means (66) is adapted to attach, connect or retentively engage a part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is folded but to release the gabion (22) from the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: HESCO BASTION LIMITED
    Inventor: James Heselden
  • Patent number: 7426994
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article comprises an individually packaged sanitizing wipe, a second package, a graspable member and means for attaching the second package to a different article. The individually packaged sanitizing wipe includes a first package having a sanitizing wipe contained therein. The second package has the individually packaged sanitizing wipe contained therein. The graspable member is attached to a surface of the package in a manner enabling grasping and pulling of the graspable member to at least one of open the package and detach the package from the different article. The means for attaching the second package to a different article is attached to the second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: David Odell Simmons
  • Patent number: 7424757
    Abstract: A disposable or limited use sleeping bag kit including a sleeping bag made of a multi-layered material, an inflatable pillow and storage pouch from which air may be evacuated. The layered material of the sleeping bag may be made of an inner layer for contacting a user, an outer layer providing water and abrasion resistance, and a middle insulating layer between the inner and outer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Little Rapids Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald T. Paul, John C. Zacek
  • Publication number: 20080210704
    Abstract: A container including: a container top having a dispensing opening formed from a plurality of top flaps; a container bottom disposed opposite the container top formed from a plurality of bottom flaps; and a plurality of decorative panels forming a sidewall of the container having a continuous decorative surface. The container is formed from a substantially symmetrical blank. As a result, the container can be loaded from either end on a cartoner. The container's continuous decorative surface on the sidewall allows for graphics on the container's sidewall to continue unimpeded. Advantageously, the container is designed for use on high speed cartoners and can be filled from either the top or the bottom as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Leslie Thomas Lomg, Daniel Studd Grubb, Michael Alan Hermans
  • Publication number: 20080202952
    Abstract: A portable or disposable package of tissues includes a reflective surface. The surface may be directly associated with the package. In another embodiment, the reflective surface is associated with another body which is connected to the package. That body may be removable from the package, so that it may be used with successive packages after the tissues in prior packages have been exhausted and the package disposed of.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Rick Rowe
  • Patent number: 7416083
    Abstract: A container for housing a package includes a case made of a flexible sheet. The package is adhered to a frame around a dispensing opening of the container through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The frame has a lid. When the lid is opened, wet sheets can be taken out of the package. Since the frame is adhered to the package around the dispensing opening, a simple fastener can be used for keeping the case in an unopened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventor: Takeshi Bando
  • Patent number: 7413079
    Abstract: A packing wrap for enclosing an individual packed absorbent article, such as a sanitary towel, a panty liner or an incontinence pad, including a first material piece arranged over the first surface of the absorbent article and a second material piece arranged over the second surface of the absorbent article, an opening location having a longitudinal extent, and a region capable of tactile detection of the opening location, the region being arranged adjacent to the opening location. The region has a longitudinal extent, and is arranged essentially parallel to the longitudinal extent of the opening location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Sofia Hermansson, Anders Stenberg, Kent Hermansson
  • Patent number: 7410052
    Abstract: A portable free-standing kit which can serve as a functional trial product, particularly for children, includes a combination of dry toilet paper and moist wipes. A roll of toilet paper is rotatably mounted on a functional spindle housed within the kit. The moist wipes are provided in a container which is supported by either a shelf or the bottom of the kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: James Jeffrey Cook, Richard Stephen Holschuh, Craig William Kirouac, Benjamin Charles Sarbo, Heather Anne Sorebo
  • Publication number: 20080156683
    Abstract: A gabion deployment system comprising: a container (30) for retaining a gabion (22) and a gabion (22) of the folding type comprising hingedly attached, connected side walls (16 & 18) and cross-members (12) such that it can be folded for storage and deployed for use; a retaining means (50) associated with the container (30) for retaining the gabion (20) in the container; and at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentive engaging means (66) for attaching, connecting or retentively engaging at least one part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50); wherein the at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentively engaging means (66) is adapted to attach, connect or retentively engage a part of the gabion (22) to the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is folded but to release the gabion (22) from the retaining means (50) when the gabion (22) is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: HESCO BASTION LIMITED
    Inventor: James Heselden
  • Publication number: 20080147035
    Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: DIAPEROOS, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kay Snell
  • Publication number: 20080128308
    Abstract: A merchandise system for disposable absorbent articles is provided. The merchandise display system includes a first line-up and second line-up of disposable absorbent articles designed to match a wearer's stage of development. The system also includes various color schemes associated with the first and second line-ups in order to facilitate consumers' identification and selection of the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a particular wearer. A merchandise system for baby care articles is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Tysonn Yuievonn Betts
  • Patent number: 7377395
    Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a packet for carrying and dispensing of sanitary articles needed in toilet hygiene. Restroom facilities do not always offer toilet seat covers for use to the patrons of the establishment. Sometimes the supplies at various toilet stations are depleted. The article of this invention comprises a sealed packet of useful toiletry materials that easily fits in the pocket or purse of a traveler, and which opens to supply a toilet seat cover, as well as tissues, towels, temporary underwear, or undergarment liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin Mak
  • Patent number: 7377391
    Abstract: A container including: a container top having a dispensing opening formed from a plurality of top flaps; a container bottom disposed opposite the container top formed from a plurality of bottom flaps; and a plurality of decorative panels forming a sidewall of the container having a continuous decorative surface. The container is formed from a substantially symmetrical blank. As a result, the container can be loaded from either end on a cartoner. The container's continuous decorative surface on the sidewall allows for graphics on the container's sidewall to continue unimpeded. Advantageously, the container is designed for use on high speed cartoners and can be filled from either the top or the bottom as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Thomas Long, Daniel Studd Grubb, Jr., Michael Alan Hermans
  • Publication number: 20080110783
    Abstract: An array of packages is provided wherein each package has non-visual property indicators. The non-visual property indicators can be any indicator suitable for visually communicating to a consumer, the non-visual property of the absorbent articles contained in a package, in relation to other absorbent articles contained in other packages within an array of packages. The packages can comprise an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defining an interior space. Absorbent articles can be disposed within the interior space and the exterior surface can include non-visual property indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Kenneth Burgdorf, Gabriela Valerio Gonzalez, Jessica Lee Hansman, Jean Marie Knuth, Signe Christina Larson, Eduardo Enrique Souchon
  • Publication number: 20080110787
    Abstract: An apparatus for creating a pocket structure includes a sheet configured to be folded upon itself such that a first panel of the sheet is disposed over one or more remaining panels of the sheet. A punched out portion is included in the first panel. The punched out portion may have a semi-circular, triangular, or rectangular shaped contour. The apparatus may further include a tapered out portion of the punched out portion adjacent to an upper edge of the first panel. The punched out portion may be spaced from an upper edge of the first panel by a distance between ? and ? the height of the first panel. The punched out portion may be centrally located between the side edges of the first panel. The sheet may further be configured to be folded along a plurality of folding lines which may be depicted on the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Lothar Hummerich
  • Patent number: 7370760
    Abstract: Some example embodiments of the present invention relate to a package that includes a bag and a plurality of absorbent articles that are stored within the bag. The bag includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom portion that is connected to each of the sidewalls. The bag further includes a resilient member that extends through each sidewall such that the resilient member forms an adjustable opening in the bag. In some forms, the absorbent articles are diapers that are folded and arranged in a parallel configuration within the bag. Some other example absorbent articles include diapers, feminine hygiene articles, pull-ups, incontinent pads and training pants (among others). The package is able to adequately store disposable absorbent articles once the package has been opened. Therefore, the package eliminates the labor which is typically required to move the disposable absorbent articles from the opened package to another container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Jane Clough
  • Patent number: 7353949
    Abstract: Packaging unit (17) for absorbent articles (1) including a number of folded articles (1), the folded parts (11) of the articles being arranged towards one of the sides (18) of the packaging unit, but at different distances from the side (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Eje Osterdahl, Pontus Winqvist, Roy Hansson
  • Publication number: 20080053859
    Abstract: A package for carrying and dispensing wipes is described. The package has a wallet-like configuration and includes a first compartment separated from a second compartment along a foldable seam. The package can be configured to carry any suitable wipes including facial tissue, bath tissue, and any suitable pre-moistened wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jeremy Thaddeus Gauger, Robert Samuel Schlaupitz, Paul R. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080053860
    Abstract: A container particularly well suited to hold premoistened wipes is described. The container can be formed primarily from flat polymeric sheets. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be formed and loaded with a stack of wipes all in a single process. Further, the flat polymeric sheets used to form the container can be printed with various graphics during formation of the container so as to apply any suitable graphics to the container. Through the process of the present disclosure, containers can be formed having a sleek and compact design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Duane Lyle McDonald
  • Publication number: 20080053861
    Abstract: A pack of tissues, such as a pack of paper handkerchiefs or of other disposable absorbing articles, is described. The pack comprises a reseal tape facilitating the reversible closure and opening of the dispensing orifice. The reseal tape comprises an indicia that is not visible to an observer when the dispensing orifice is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Andre Mellin
  • Publication number: 20080053863
    Abstract: A packaging assembly supports and dispenses a plurality of retail products, such as confectionary products. The assembly includes a housing having a plurality of package sleeves that are removably attached to the housing. A blister tray attachment is slidably insertable into one or more of the package sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: James A. Glydon, Simon Richard Gainey, Thomas E. Wells
  • Patent number: 7334682
    Abstract: A pack for products that can be dispensed from the pack, such as a pack for paper handkerchiefs and a method of making such a pack. The pack includes a flexible film material wherein the body of the pack has a first thickness and overlapping portions of film material providing the orifice have second and third thicknesses. The second and third thicknesses are each less than the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Sandra Goepfert
  • Patent number: 7335190
    Abstract: A method of providing a series of types of pant-like garments and corresponding information to consumers. The series includes two or more pant-like garments, each of the garments corresponding to a stage of toilet training. Each of the garments in the series may differ from one another in terms of absorbent capacity, size, and/or features. The information provided to the consumer helps the consumer discern which garment from the series is most appropriate for a child in a specific stage of the toilet training process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Louis Underhill, Rebecca Suzanne Walter, Christopher Peter Olson, Shirlee Ann Weber
  • Publication number: 20080041755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product package assembly comprising: a plurality of fibrous structure products wherein each fibrous structure product comprises a textured surface; one or more inner packages that surrounds the plurality of fibrous structure products; an outer sleeve fitted over the inner package, the outer sleeve comprising: a. an outside face intended to be displayed to a consumer when the package is displayed for sale, the outside face comprising one or more product feature display areas that represent a product feature of the fibrous structure product; b. an inside face; and c. one or more open sides forming at least one inner package receiving pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Kristine Gail Noschang, Stephen Kreg Newby, Frederick Mason Mariani, William Richard Rempe, Charles Ernest Wolf
  • Publication number: 20080025651
    Abstract: A bag having a closeable access zone is provided. The access zone includes an access to the interior of the bag and a first portion and a second portion enabling closure of the access zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Barry Robert Feist, Philip Andrew Sawin
  • Patent number: 7303069
    Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality of cleaning wipes are disposed inside the container. The wipes are pre-moistened with a solvent. A seal extends over the container opening and is sealed to the container at the periphery. The seal has a frangible portion therein to define an opening. A lid is fitted to the container over the open end. The lid has an opening for cooperating with the frangible portion of the seal. Cleaning wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening in the seal and the opening in the lid, and are placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic component. The wipes are formed from a non-woven material such as a blend of a natural and a synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Forrest, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070267322
    Abstract: A packaged absorbent product including a package having at least one window and a plurality of absorbent articles contained in the package. At least one of the absorbent articles has a first graphic printed on a part of the article. The window has a background area and a second graphic. The first and second graphics have a common visual configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Kazushige Kishida, Chisako Tsunawaki, Mami Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20070246390
    Abstract: A container for wipes includes a tub of thermoformed material. The tub comprises at least one side wall and a top integrally formed with the side wall. The container also includes a recess centrally located with respect to the top, and a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening. The first flange is substantially parallel to the top. The container also includes a second opening defined by a periphery of the at least one side wall, and a second flange extending from the periphery of the at least one side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Guy & O'Neill, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • Publication number: 20070221529
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for tool maintenance. The packet includes a towelette having a fungicide, bactericide, or disinfectant. After the towelette is used on a pruning tool, it can be returned to the packet for easy disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Marlene Gioia-Smickle, Marta Lynne Smickle
  • Publication number: 20070221528
    Abstract: This package is made up of a sheet (1) that once having been die cut, folded and assembled, makes a prismatic rectangular shaped package that has longitudinal slots (18) for the successive extraction of the sheets of paper to roll cigarettes (21) that are stored in two or more wads of paper (2) housed on the inside of the package and supported on a reinforcing card (3) placed on the inner surface of the lower wall (14) of the package. This reinforcing card (3) has, at least two tabs (31) to retain the wads of paper (2), placed between the wads of paper (2), orientated towards the upper area, respectively inclined towards the front and rear walls of the package, and hinged on both fold lines (32) coinciding with a longitudinal X-X axis, parallel to the wads of paper (2) and the slots (18) for the extraction of the sheets of paper (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Carlos Portella Bobe, Antoni Albareda Soteras
  • Patent number: 7252195
    Abstract: A container for storing cleaning pads which includes as part of the lid, a used cleaning pad storage area in which a used cleaning pad may be stored between uses. A packaging system for the container having an anti-tampering feature is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, IV
  • Patent number: 7237370
    Abstract: A method transforming by eliminating with vacuum bulk and size of a marketplace diaper to a substantially size-reduced condition, preparatory to a traveled-to site of use, wherein the reduced size adds to convenience value during the travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventors: Lynn Garone, LeeAnn Piazzola, Lori Wallace
  • Patent number: 7228968
    Abstract: A stick-on, flexible peel and seal, wet wipes package includes a flexible package body having a front surface, a rear surface, and an internal space sized to contain a plurality of removable wet wipes. An elongated opening extends through the package body to the internal space for accessing and permitting dispensing of the removable wet wipes. A substantially self-closing, resealable label flap is positioned on the front surface of the package body to cover the opening formed therein. The label flap has a bottom surface provided with a sealing adhesive that creates a seal entirely around the periphery of the opening and permits repeated application and removal of the label flap relative to the package body. The label flap further has a starting tab non-adhesively positionable in contact with the front surface of the package body. An adhesive layer structure is provided on the rear surface of the package body for adhering the package body to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Starliner, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Burgess
  • Patent number: 7216760
    Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality of cleaning wipes are disposed inside the container. The wipes are pre-moistened with a solvent. A seal extends over the container opening and is sealed to the container at the periphery. The seal has a frangible portion therein to define an opening. A lid is fitted to the container over the open end. The lid has an opening for cooperating with the frangible portion of the seal. Cleaning wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening in the seal and the opening in the lid, and are placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Forrest, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7213710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for compressible flat articles according to the preamble of claim 1. Moreover, the present invention is related to a method for filling such a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Filiz Cotert
  • Patent number: 7211071
    Abstract: A diaper package is composed of a plurality of disposable diapers and a flexible packing bag forming top and bottom walls, and front, rear and laterally opposed walls printed with display elements. These diapers are arranged between the laterally opposed walls to form a row extending between these laterally opposed walls in such a manner that respective crotch regions of these diapers face the rear wall while respective waist-surrounding end portions of these diapers face the front wall. A radius of curvature of the corners is longer than a radius of curvature of the corners so that a range in which the package can be visually recognized from the side of the front wall is larger than a range in which the package can be visually recognized from the side of the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Mishima, Tomoharu Hino
  • Patent number: 7201271
    Abstract: A storage case includes a housing including a base section and a top section pivotally connected thereto. The base section has a substantially planar bottom surface for receiving an oral care device thereon and further has an outer wall integral with the base section and extending upwardly therefrom. The top section includes a compartment including a door pivotally connected thereto. Such a compartment is spaced from the bottom surface when the housing is adapted to a closed position. A plurality of sanitizing towelettes are stored within the compartment and are selectively removable therefrom. Such towelettes are impregnated with predetermined artificial flavors for providing a pleasant taste after the oral care device is wiped between uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventor: Jody L. Saad
  • Patent number: 7198154
    Abstract: A package is disclosed having an enclosed compartment with a pair of oppositely aligned walls and a perimeter. An array of compressible articles is retained in the enclosed compartment. The package also includes an expansion mechanism for allowing the enclosed compartment to be enlarged. The expansion mechanism includes a pliable member positioned about the perimeter. A release strip is positioned across the expansion mechanism. The release strip is capable of being at least partially removed to allow the enclosed compartment to be enlarged as the pliable member expands or stretches. The package can also contain an opening mechanism for allowing the package to be opened so that the articles can be removed from the enlarged compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Darold Dean Tippey