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Packaging and method for packaging

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-01-27
MONDELEZ UK HLDG & SERVICES
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It is a particular object of the invention to provide a package for a generally block-shaped product whi

Problems solved by technology

However, because the material from which the sheet is made is quite tough, the known package can be difficult to open.
However, it has been found that the tabs, which are of double thickness when compared to the remainder of the sheet, tend to jam when used in conventional packaging machinery.
However, the flaps have been found to be not entirely satisfactory to consumers as a means of opening of the packaging.

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An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of the inner surface of a sheet for forming a package in accordance with the invention;

FIG. 2 shows the sheet of FIG. 1, which one side edge folded over to form a tab;

FIG. 3 is a schematic lateral cross section view through a package in accordance with the invention, shown on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a finished package in accordance with the invention;

FIGS. 5 and 6 are views similar to those of FIGS. 1 and 2 but showing an alternative embodiment of a sheet for forming a package in accordance with the invention.

FIG. 1 shows schematically a flat sheet 10 of foldable material for forming a package 11 in accordance with the invention. The sheet can be made of any foldable material suitable for packaging food products. Preferably, the material is substantially moisture and gas impervious. For...

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Abstract

A package (11) for a generally block-shaped food product comprises a sheet (10) of foldable material. The sheet has an inner portion (16) for enclosing the product and a frame-shaped sealing portion (18) surrounding the inner portion for sealing the package. Two side portions (24, 26) of the sealing portion abut one another to form a longitudinal seal and opposing end portions (20, 22) of the sealing portion abut each other to form seals along respective ends. A flap (28) is provided along one side of the sheet adjacent an outer edge of the respective side portion, and an outer edge region (32) of the other side of the sheet is folded inwardly to form a tab (36), the inner and outer surfaces of the flap portion and the tab are accessible.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to packaging, and in particular to improved packaging for packaging generally block-shaped food products. The present invention is also directed to a method of packaging such food products.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTIONIt is known to package generally block-shaped food products, such as chocolate bars and other snack type confectionery products, in a wrapper that is fabricated from a material that is substantially gas and moisture impervious, in order to maintain the freshness of the product.Such known wrappers comprise a sheet of flat, foldable material. The sheet is often rectangular and has an inner surface directed to the food product and an outer surface. The outer surface may be printed on or otherwise be provided with information for the consumer. An adhesive or a pressure sealable and re-sealable coating is applied to the inner surface of the sheet. The sheet is folded about the product so that an inner portion enclo...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D75/12
CPCB65D75/20B65D75/12
Inventor CHEEMA, PARBINDER
Owner MONDELEZ UK HLDG & SERVICES
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