Finger tab

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-16
THE PROCTER & GAMBNE CO
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[0004]The present invention is based on the surprising discovery, at least in part, that a finger tab comprising a first intersection, wherein the first intersection is formed by a first ½ cut of weakness intersecting a first perforation that is at least 1 mm in length, provides for the finger tab that is easy to open by the user but does not open prematurely (under typical shipping and handling conditions). Accordingly, one aspect of the invention provides a carton comprising a finger tab for initiating the opening of a flap, wherein the finger tab comprises a first interse

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Users report being frustrated in opening a side panel and further frustrated by sometimes having to shake the carton to jostle the contents free from the interior of the carton (given the relatively small opening that is provided by the side panel).
If the finger tab opens prematurely, potential

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[0040]FIG. 5 is another comparative finger tab (303) C. Example C is analogous to previous example B, but the dimensions of the linkages (309A-309E) and perforations (333, 390A-390D, 344) of the second perforation line (342) are different. The first and second ½ cut lines of weakness (311, 312) are analogous to those of the invention (of FIG. 2). However, notably there is neither a first intersection nor a second intersection. The first perforation line (341) is essentially a single perforation in the middle ⅓ of first perforation line (341) and a linkage (307A, 307B) on either side of the first perforation line (341). The second perforation line (341) has a total of six perforations (333, 390A-390D, 344) each about 4 mm in length (measured along the arc) and a total of five linkages (309A-309E) in-between these perforations each of about 2 mm in length (vs. 1 mm comparatively to example B). Results indicate that users (through consumer testing) are not able to easily push into the ...

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[0041]FIG. 6 is another comparative finger tab (403) D. Example D neither has a first intersection nor a second intersection. The first (linear) perforation line (441) and the second (arced) perforation line (442) fail to intersect with each other and fail to intersect with the respective ½ cut lines of weakness (411, 412). There is about a 1 mm gap on either end of the first perforation line (441) to otherwise intersecting either respective end of the second perforation line (442). Furthermore, the first and second ½ cut lines of weakness (411, 412) are also each have about 1 mm gap to otherwise intersect either respective end of the second perforation line (442). The first perforation line (441) has a total of six perforations (421, 470A-470D, 422) each of about 2.8 mm in length, and a total of five linkages (407A-407E) in-between each about 2 mm in length. The second (arced) perforation line (442) has a total five perforations (433, 490A-490C, 444) each about 5.2 mm in length (al...

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[0043]FIG. 8 is another comparative finger tab (603) F. Example F neither has a first intersection nor a second intersection. The first (linear) perforation line (641) fails to intersection the second (arced) perforation line (642). There is about a 1 mm gap on either end of the first perforation line (641) to otherwise intersecting either respective end of the second perforation line (642). Furthermore, the first and second ½ cut lines of weakness (611, 612) are also each have about 1 mm gap to otherwise intersect either respective end of the second perforation line (642). The first perforation line (641) has a total of six perforations (621, 670A-670D, 622) each of about 2.8 mm in length, and a total of five linkages (607A-607E) in-between each 2 mm in length. The second (arced) perforation line (642) has a total six perforations (633, 690A-690D, 644) each of about 4 mm in length (along the arc), and a total of five linkages (609A-609E) in-between, each 2 mm in length (along the a...

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Abstract

A carton having a finger tab of a flap is easily opened by users but is also able to withstand the rigors of shipping and handling.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a carton comprising a finger tab for an openable flap.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Rectangular cartons containing, for example a tube of toothpaste, are ubiquitous. Users often open the carton to access the contents of the carton from either end (i.e., smallest dimension of the sides). Users report being frustrated in opening a side panel and further frustrated by sometimes having to shake the carton to jostle the contents free from the interior of the carton (given the relatively small opening that is provided by the side panel). There is a need for users to more easily access the tube of toothpaste contained in the carton. Moreover, there is a need by manufacturers to connote a premium package and opening experience to users to provide a premium product and experience.[0003]On approach to address the need is the use of a flap that on one or more sides of the carton, i.e., along the length. In one example, the fla...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D5/42B65D5/54
CPCB65D5/4266B65D5/542B65D5/54
Inventor GENG, XIAOJIEQI, MING
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBNE CO
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