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Finger tab

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-16
THE PROCTER & GAMBNE CO
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The present disclosure aims to provide a technical solution for a specific problem. The "technical effects" of the patent text will become clear to those working in the field of information technology from the details provided.

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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 user may view the overall product negatively as lacking quality or as opening to allow contaminants to enter the carton.
However, if the finger tab is difficult to open, the user may become frustrated with the packaging experience and may view of the overall product negatively as lacking quality.

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[0035]User data (via consumer testing) comparing the inventive carton and that of comparative examples is summarized. Stacking transportation tests for the inventive carton are also summarized. The carton comprising the finger tab of FIGS. 1 and 2 is an example of the present invention. The inventive carton is compared to comparative examples (A-G) of FIGS. 4-9. The dimensions of the carton (229 mm×55 mm×44 mm), type of paperboard (i.e., 350 g / m2) of virgin material, and ½ cut line of weakness (opposing blades 5 mm apart) defining the flap, are the same for each of cartons (i.e., inventive and comparative), except for the finger tab.

[0036]The finger tab (3) of the invention of FIG. 2 comprises a first intersection (31) formed by a first ½ cut line of weakness (11) intersecting a first perforation (21) wherein the perforation is 3.8 mm long and the linkage immediately adjacent the (7A) the first perforation (21) is 1 mm in length. A second intersection (32) is formed by a second ½ cu...

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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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