Abstract: A separable container for storing a plurality of articles is formed from a pair of partially enclosed members arranged in adjacent relationship. A third member is secured to the first and second members so as to form with the first member a first walled enclosure and with the second member a second walled enclosure, each for storing a plurality of articles. A line of perforations arranged in association with the third member enables separating the first and second walled enclosures from each other. The separable container is particularly advantageous in enabling a retailer to sell less than a total quantity of stored articles within the original container, such as cigarette packs and the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 1994
Date of Patent:
May 30, 1995
Assignees:
Gerhardt Schubert GmbH, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Rodico, Inc.
Inventors:
Dieter Neuber, Larry D. Cobler, Gerhardt Schubert