Abstract: An improved storage bag with moisture emitting pad is disclosed. The bag has a first outer panel, a second outer panel, and an inner panel constructed from plastic film, the panels all being connected together to form a storage bag with a first compartment and a second compartment. Located in the first compartment is a hydrated absorbent pad for emitting moisture vapor that is transmitted through the inner layer into the second compartment. The second compartment is for storing products requiring humidity conditioning. Either or both of the bag compartments could have an opening which could be equipped with a reclosable fastener.

Abstract: A rolling paper dispenser includes a cover defining an inner periphery, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet is sized to receive the booklet of rolling paper. The outlet is configured to dispense individual rolling papers from the booklet of rolling paper. When the inlet receives a rolling paper booklet, the enclosure holds a rolling paper booklet by the edges of the booklet. Preferably, the rolling paper booklet is held by an inner rim integrated with the inner periphery of the enclosure. The inner rim is precisely sized to hold a booklet of rolling paper in a press-fit.

Abstract: A cigar enhancing humidor is airtight and nonporous and has a flavor additive chamber which is controllable to release moisture and flavoring into the humidor which are absorbed by the cigars to enhance their flavor.

Abstract: A cigar package has an outer package with walls, a top and a bottom, where the outer package of a size adapted for use in a vending machine. The cigar package includes an interior cigar-supporting insert having a cigar-supporting portion and a mounting portion. The cigar-supporting portion contains an aperture and extends across the outer package at a point between a bottom-supporting wall and a top-supporting wall such that a plane formed by the aperture is oriented transversely to a longitudinal axis of the cigar package. The mounting portion of the insert is secured to a side-supporting wall of the cigar package. The package also includes an ash compartment separate from a main storage compartment. A lid of the ash compartment is hingedly connected to a rear wall. The package includes means for securely fastening the lid to the compartment when the lid is rotated upon the lid hinge to a closed position so that the lid remains closed when the package is inverted.

Abstract: A liquid container having a vessel integrally formed and recessed within the container for holding cigars of various sizes, and a sealable opening in the container's bottom.The vessel extends vertically into the chamber from the opening in the bottom of the bottle and includes tapered sidewalls. The diameter at the top end of the vessel is smaller than the vessel's diameter at the bottom at the point of the opening to enable the cigar to be easily extracted from the vessel and, if desired, an unfinished cigar to be reinserted into the vessel. The vessel can be closed and sealed at the bottom to keep the cigar fresh and humidified. A device is inserted into the vessel behind the cigar for use in holding the cigar securely in place when the vessel is closed. To provide humidification, a device comprised of a porous material containing water can be inserted into the vessel along with the cigar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable humidor that allows for convenient storage and transport of cigars. A three-piece, rigid structure protects the cigars during transport and also includes a humidifying element that maintains the proper humidity level within the device. The humidifying element is housed in a receptacle at the bottom of the container, while a lid at the top of the container provides easy access to the cigars.

Abstract: A cigarette box insert of such width, depth and height to snugly fit within a cigarette box, having a stepped top, a first receptacle being a smoking material receptacle for holding smoking material and one or more second receptacles for holding one or more pipes or cigarettes.

Abstract: In a portable humidor, a base includes a first interior area, and a cover includes a second interior area and is connected to the base via at least one hinge for movement between an open and a closed position. A permeable-shock-absorbing insert is positioned in the first interior area and includes a plurality of channels, each adapt to receive and isolate a cigar from adjacent cigars. A permeable-shock-absorbing liner is positioned in the second interior area and defines at least two cutouts for receiving a humidifier and a hygrometer. A seal is provided between the cover and the base, such that when the humidor is in the closed position it is vapor tight. At least two shelves can be positioned in the first interior area and are linked to each other and the humidor, such that when the cover is opened the two shelves move to an offset spaced apart position. A tray having a permeable-shock-absorbing tray insert defining a plurality of channels can be located on the shelves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for hand made cigarettes using loose tobacco and pre-made, filter tipped cigarette tubes. The packaging system includes a reusable container with a bottom section and a top section. Loose tobacco is stored in the bottom section and is separated by a divider from the top section. A removable storage canister holds the empty cigarette tubes and fits within the top portion of the reusable container.

Abstract: The invention provides a package for accommodating product having at least two components, which package has at least two self-contained chambers in which the individual components of the product can be stored in such a manner that they are hermetically separated from one another. The end regions of the chamber walls are in the form of a common closure for the individual chambers such the individual chambers can only be opened simultaneously.

Abstract: An airtight cigar package made up of rectangular, transparent front and rear sheets, which are made of 3 mil gauge polyethylene. The sheets are heat-sealed together to form an airtight envelope. The envelope has a head portion where a paper label is affixed. Sealingly stored within the envelope are four individually wrapped cigars with support members between and alongside the cigars to prevent crushing of the cigars during package transport and storage.

Abstract: Pack, namely hinge-lid pack, made from thin cardboard, for cigarettes or other smoker's articles. Hinge-lid packs are conventionally structured in such a way that a lid (14, 15) is pivotably connected to a pack part (12, 13). To increase the receiving capacity, a double pack consisting of two individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) is formed from a common one-piece blank. This is designed in such a way that the double pack is folded on the cross-winding principle and thereafter two end regions are each provided with a lid (14, 15). The lids (14, 15) are to be opened in opposite directions. Within the double pack, the individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) are separated from one another approximately centrally by means of bottom walls (34, 35). The bottom walls (34, 35) are parts (bottom tabs 67) of the collar (36, 37).

Abstract: A combination cigarette pack and lighter holder of the type having a base member insertable within a top member is provided. The combination cigarette pack and lighter holder comprises: a base member having a first section defining a cigarette compartment adapted for disposing a cigarette pack therein and a second section defining a lighter compartment adapted for disposing a cigarette lighter therein, the second section being substantially centered along the vertical axis of the front wall of the first section and extending outwardly therefrom; and a top member adapted for removably inserting the base section therein, in a manner such that the cigarette pack and lighter are contained within the combination cigarette pack and lighter holder.

Abstract: A cigar humidor is provided. The humidor includes first and second cigar storage compartments. The first compartment includes a humidifier such that cigars stored in the first compartment communicate with the humidifier and are capable of long-term storage. The second compartment is isolated from all sources of humidity and is substantially smaller than the first compartment. Cigars intended for long-term storage are contained in the first compartment. Cigars intended for smoking in the near term future are moved from the first compartment to the second compartment and are permitted to undergo a controlled dehumidification and to be in optimum condition for smoking shortly after being placed in the isolated second compartment.

Abstract: To improve the possibility of extracting cigarettes from the pack, the bottom wall of the pack is made to be bevelled, that is, oblique, with respect to the from and back walls of the pack. The cigarettes stand respectively to the bottom wall and are thereby offset in height relative to one another. The cigarettes are supported by an upper supporting wall and a lower supporting wall which have recesses aligned with one another for receiving the cigarettes therethrough. The support provided by the supporting walls maintains the cigarettes at a distance from one another and from the walls of the pack.

Abstract: A package for cigarettes and the like comprises a honey-comb structure which defines a plurality of elongated parallel cells each for receiving a respective cigarette. The structure includes two opposite walls which close said cells at their ends, one of these end walls being adapted to be opened to low access to the cells containing the cigarettes.

Abstract: Step-shaped innerframes and blanks for forming such innerframes are provided to permit shorter than conventional cigarettes to be packaged in a conventionally sized hinged lid box. A front panel is foldably connected to a substantially perpendicular step bottom panel which in turn is foldably connected to a substantially perpendicular back panel, such that the front and back panels extend in opposite directions and lie in substantially parallel planes to form an integral step configuration. When the inner frame is located within a hinged lid box, a receptacle is formed for a short cigarette bundle. A lower receptacle is defined below the step bottom panel to store discarded cigarettes which are inserted into the lower receptacle via a hole located in one of the box walls and any associated underlying innerframe panel.

Abstract: Pack for stick-shaped articles, especially cigarettes. Hinge-lid packs are a customary form of packaging for cigarettes or similar articles (29). To arrange a plurality of articles (29) within the pack at a distance from one another, supporting walls (32, 33) are arranged at a distance from one another in a pack part (10) of the pack. The articles (29) pass through coaxially arranged recesses (35, 35) of the supporting walls (32, 33) and are thereby positioned in an exact relative position in relation to one another. The supporting walls (32, 33) are part of a supporting insert (42) which consists of a blank and which at the same time also forms a collar (38) arranged within the pack part (10).

Abstract: Pack, namely hinge-lid pack, made from thin cardboard, for cigarettes or other smoker's articles. Hinge-lid packs are conventionally constructed in such a way that a lid (14, 15) is pivotably connected to a pack part (12, 13). To increase the receiving capacity, a double pack consisting of two individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) is formed from a common one-piece blank. This is designed in such a way that the double pack is folded on the cross-winding principle and thereafter two end regions are each provided with a lid (14, 15). The lids (14, 15) are to be opened in opposite directions. Within the double pack, the individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) are separated from one another approximately centrally by means of bottom walls (34, 35). The bottom walls (34, 35) are parts (bottom tabs 67) of the collar (36, 37).

Abstract: Step-shaped innerframes and blanks for forming such innerframes are provided to permit shorter than conventional cigarettes to be packaged in a conventionally sized hinged lid box. A front panel is foldably connected to a substantially perpendicular step bottom panel which in turn is foldably connected to a substantially perpendicular back panel, such that the front and back panels extend in opposite directions and lie in substantially parallel planes to form an integral step configuration. When the inner frame is located within a hinged lid box, a receptacle is formed for a short cigarette bundle. A lower receptacle is defined below the step bottom panel to store discarded cigarettes which are inserted into the lower receptacle via a hole located in one of the box walls and any associated underlying innerframe panel.

Abstract: A rigid, hinged-lid packet, particularly for cigarettes, wherein a cu-shaped container is closed by a hinged lid and houses a substantially rigid reinforcing structure having a number of seats engaged by respective cigarettes; the reinforcing structure being defined by a number of independent, substantially rigid sleeves, each having a seat for a respective cigarette; and the sleeves contacting one another, and being made integral with one another and with the container.

Abstract: A rigid, hinged-lid packet, particularly for cigarettes, presenting an intermediate portion closed at opposite ends by two hinged lids and housing two opposite orderly groups of cigarettes, each accessible by opening a respective lid; the intermediate portion housing at least one substantially rigid reinforcing structure having a number of seats engaged by respective cigarettes.

Abstract: A smoking system for holding a smoking device, tobacco, filters and a cleaning rod, all in a convenient compact container. The smoking system includes a receptacle having bored within it a number of cavities to hold the smoking device, tobacco, filters and cleaning rod. The cavities containing the smoking device and tobacco are accessible from the top of the receptacle and may be opened or closed by an upper cover. The cavities containing the filters and cleaning rod are accessible from the bottom of the receptacle and may be opened or closed by a lower cover.

Abstract: A package for cigarettes comprising an outer housing and a partitioned pouch fitted into the outer housing so that the front wall of the housing the bottom of the housing and spaced apart end walls of the housing form a forst compartment in which cigarettes are placed and means to releasably seal said first compartment and with the rear wall, bottom and end walls of the outer housing forming a second releasably sealed compartment to receive articles placed therein for storage.

Abstract: A cigarette packet of the rigid type having a hinged lid is fashioned in a mold, composed of a bottom die and a top die which combine to create two distinct voids and a slender channel by which the voids are interconnected. A moldable material is directed between the bottom die and top die, filling the voids and the channel completely and resulting in the formation respectively of a container, a lid, and a hinge connecting the lid to the container.

Abstract: A hinge-lid pack made from thin cardboard with a pack part and a lid connected pivotably to the pack part. A one-piece collar consisting of a collar front wall and collar side tabs is arranged in the pack part. The collar partly projects from the pack part and is surrounded by the lid in the closing position. The collar side tabs extend in the region of the inner sides of the side walls of the pack part. At least a middle part region of the collar front wall is set back with respect to the front wall of the pack part, and is arranged inside of the pack part at a distance from the front wall and parallel to the front wall, so that inside the pack part, two upright chambers are created. At least one article is accommodated in each of the upright chambers, which are separated from one another by the collar front wall, and which extend along the entire height of the pack part.

Abstract: A pack, namely a hinge-lid pack, for storing stick-shaped articles, such as cigarettes. A spacing within the pack separates a number of the stick-shaped articles from each other. The spacing includes a supporting member arranged between rows of the articles, and includes holding troughs or holding tongues for holding the articles in position. The holding tongues are formed by special punchings and foldings.

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.

Abstract: A bundle pack, especially a cigarette carton, formed from a plurality of cuboid packages which are wrapped in an outer wrapper made of cardboard, paper or plastic film has to be designed such that the individual cigarette packages can be easily marked on one outer side without opening the outer wrapper. For this purpose, the outer wrapper is provided with cut-outs which are located in the region of the outer sides of the packages. Adjacent cut-outs (17) are delimited from one another by narrow webs (19) of the outer wrapper (14).

Abstract: A cigarette package comprises a plurality of packs, and a binder member bonded to adjoining edge faces of the packs. A releasable retainer normally holds the packs together. Upon release of the retainer, the packs can be fanned-out about axes coinciding with adjoining corners of the packs. Any number of the packs can be detached by the user for individual use.

Abstract: In a cigarette packet appearing essentially as a parallelepiped body capable of accommodating at least two groups of cigarettes enveloped in respective wrappers surrounded by at least one internal collar, the body and wrappers each exhibit a front face, a rear face and two flank faces; the individually wrapped groups of cigarettes are positioned one adjacent to the other with the relative wrappers in mutual contact by way of the broader front and rear faces rather than by way of the flanks.

Abstract: A container for carrying cigarettes and a cigarette lighter having two open compartments wherein one open compartment slidably engages the second open compartment to form a sealed interior. The container includes a clip structure for attaching the container to another object. The container's surface preferably includes a raised area, a portion of that area being ribbed, as well as a cloth pouch for enclosing the entire container.

Abstract: A method of attaching two containers wherein two containers faced toward each other are secured by cooperation of at least one tab on the front wall of one container and at least one slot on the front wall of the other container, and the dual container structure formed thereby. The slot and tab act to securely attach the two containers such that the containers may easily be separated for later sale as independent units.

Abstract: A multiple unit carton composed of a plurality of individual cartons joined by carrier means. Each carton holds at least one pair of cigarette packs aligned with their long walls abutting, and their short walls coplanar. The multiple unit carton is preferably dimensioned to resemble a ten-pack cigarette carton so that the multiple unit carton may be passed through commercially available tax-stamping machinery, which is commonly designed to process ten-pack cigarette cartons. The individual cartons are joined with adhesive bearing carrier means such that the cartons remain securely connected when being passed through tax-stamping machinery.

Abstract: A dual cigarette carton formed from two substantially identical single cigarette cartons. A label bearing indicia encoded for the automatic pricing of the dual carton is placed across adjacent coplanar walls of the two single cartons. The indicia are positioned such that they are rendered unreadable by automatic equipment when the two single cartons are separated for individual sale. Each single carton further includes indicia encoded for the automatic pricing of a single carton, the indicia being positioned such that they are not readily visible when the single cartons are connected to form a dual carton.

Abstract: A cigarette carton assembly for 10 packages of cigarettes can be tax stamped using automated tax stamping machinery; and later divided into 2 half carton assemblies, each containing 5 packages of cigarettes. Each of the half carton assemblies have cigarette packages positioned therein in a 1 by 5 configuration. The carton assembly includes a collar which acts as a top portion of the carton assembly, and allows the carton assembly to be taxed stamped using automated tax stamping machinery. Then, the collar can be removed from the carton assembly, and the remaining carton assembly can be subdivided into two half carton assemblies.

Abstract: A method of attaching two containers wherein a releasable attachment insert is placed during assembly between the side walls and side flaps at each end of two containers faced toward each other, and the dual container structure formed thereby. The insert acts to securely attach the two containers such that they may easily be separated for later sale as independent units.

Abstract: A dual carton formed from two cartons each having at least one pair of opposed top flaps. One carton has an extended top flap which extends over the other carton when the cartons are positioned adjacent one another such that the extended top flap may be secured to the top flaps of the other carton to thereby join the two cartons to form a dual carton. The extended portion of the extended top flap is joined to the remainder of the extended top flap along a weakened line to facilitate later separation of the two joined cartons. The dual carton may be a cigarette carton of dimensions compatible with tax-stamping machinery and temporarily sealed in such a manner as to facilitate the opening and later resealing of the carton for tax-stamping purposes.

Abstract: A cigarette carton comprising two half-cartons, each containing five cigarette packs, which may be sold as one standard 10-pack cigarette carton or may be separated and sold as individual half-cartons. The dual half-carton configuration permits the use of existing tax-stamping machines without significant modifications. Each half-carton is formed from a single blank and has a perforated extension tab extending from one side wall, and a top closure. Two half-cartons are joined together by positioning the walls from which the top closures are foldably attached remote from each other and by gluing each extension tab to the side wall of the other half-carton.

Abstract: A cigarette carton formed from a blank in which the front and rear long walls of the carton are joined along a side wall instead of along a top or bottom wall. The carton thus has two sets of closure flaps, one set along the top end and another set along the bottom end. At least one set of closure flaps is a set of lap flaps, which are easily opened by a tax-stamping machine and easily closed by a machine. Preferably the other set of closure flaps is a tuck-in flap which is easily openable and reclosable by a consumer. Also disclosed is a multiple unit carton formed by applying adhesive bearing carrier means across top and bottom walls of the adjoining cartons. The multiple unit carton may be separated by a retailer or consumer for purchase of the individual component cartons.

Abstract: A dual cigarette carton formed from two substantially identical single cigarette cartons. The two cartons are connected along their front walls, which face one another, with releasable adhesive, and along their bottom walls with a label such that the two cartons remain securely connected when in the dual carton configuration and hence can be processed for tax-stamping through standard machinery and distributed to the consumer as a dual unit. The cartons can readily be separated by the consumer for the sale of an individual carton.

Abstract: A dual carton formed from two substantially identical single cartons adhered to one another with adhesive which remains tacky after the cartons are separated. Each carton has a top and tuck-in flap, and the flaps of the two joined cartons are overlapped to seal the dual carton. The tuck-in portion of the flap of one carton is adhered to the top portion of the flap of the other carton with similar adhesive as used to join the cartons. After the cartons are separated, the cartons may be individually sealed by reusing the adhesive on the wall of one carton and on the tuck-in portion of the flap of the other carton to adhere the tuck-in portion of the flaps of the cartons to the outside of the wall opposite the wall from which the flaps extend. The dual carton may be a cigarette carton of dimensions compatible with tax-stamping machinery and temporarily sealed in such a manner as to facilitate the opening and later resealing of the carton for tax-stamping purposes.

Abstract: A carton having a tuck-in flap extending from each wall which travels substantially parallel to the path of travel through a tax-stamping machine. At least one tuck-in flap is provided with a tapered tuck-in portion which is positioned and dimensioned so that the hold-down guide positioned to hold down the shorter of a pair of lap flaps of a conventional cigarette carton will hold down the tuck-in flap having the taper as if it were a short lap flap. Moreover, the longer portion of the tapered tuck-in flap is properly held down as well, without being snagged by the hold-down guide. An additional extension panel may be provided along the free edge of the tuck-in portion of either or both tuck-in flaps. The tuck-in portion may be folded under the top closure portion of the tuck-in flap, and the additional extension panel tucked between the cigarette packs in the carton and the wall from which the folded tuck-in flap extends.

Abstract: A dual carton formed from two substantially identical individual cartons secured together along their top flaps such that the means for securing the cartons is not readily apparent to a consumer. An additional means for securing the individual cartons together is provided across the bottom walls of the individual cartons. A dual cigarette carton of dimensions compatible with tax-stamping machinery is also shown.

Abstract: A cigarette carton adapted to contain two rows of five cigarette packs per row. The carton is formed from two substantially identical cartons which are each adapted to contain one row of five cigarette packs. The two cartons are connected along their front walls, which face one another, with a joining strip which is placed over or between the tops of the front walls. The cartons are also connected along their bottom walls with a label. These connections keep the two cartons securely connected when in the ten-pack configuration so that they can be processed through standard machinery for processing ten-pack cartons, such as tax-stamping machinery. The cartons can readily be separated by a consumer for the sale of an individual five-pack carton.

Abstract: A cigarette carton assembly for ten packages of cigarettes can be tax stamped using automated tax machinery; and later divided into two half carton assemblies, each containing five packages of cigarettes. Each of the half carton assemblies has cigarette packages positioned therein in a two/three configuration, that is, three packages are positioned side-by-side on the right side of the carton assembly, and two packages are positioned side-by-side on the left side of the carton assembly. Each of the half carton assemblies is provided using materials which (i) provide a portion of standard and half carton assemblies, as well as (ii) function to attach the half carton assemblies together.

Abstract: A cigarette carton providing pull tabs which allow for convenient opening of the carton and later convenient access to cigarette packs contained within the carton. Windows for conveniently accessing cigarette packs contained within the carton during tax-stamping such that the cartons do not need to be opened for tax-stamping are also shown. The carton may be dimensioned to contain five cigarette packs and joined to a similar carton to form a dual carton which can be passed through tax-stamping machinery.

Abstract: A dual cigarette carton is formed from two identical single cartons. The two cartons are connected together with adhesive bearing carrier means such that the two cartons remain securely connected when in the dual configuration and can hence be processed for tax-stamping through standard machinery and distributed to the consumer as a dual unit. The use of adhesive bearing carrier means such as stickers allows for convenient and acceptable methods of separation of the dual carton for individual purchase of the single cartons.

Abstract: A cottonbud case having a lid and a case body provided with a plurality of rooms for storing cottonbuds horizontally and middle portions of the rooms being vacant for fingers to insert to put in or pick up cottonbuds so as to keep clean cotton balls at both ends of sticks.

Abstract: A box for smoking articles having closures at both the top and bottom of the box. The box is provided with a divider substantially midway of the box dividing the box into two compartments. The divider is transversely disposed between front, back, and side panels of the box. Smoking articles are disposed on opposite sides of the divider. Cigarettes contained in the box would be about one-half the length of the box, each cigarette in one compartment of the box being in axial alignment with a cigarette in the other compartment, wherein one-half of the smoking articles are removable through the top closure and the other half are removable through the bottom closure.