EMBALAGEM COM TAMPA ARTICULADA PARA SISTEMAS DE ENTREGA

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is disclosed. The hinge-lid pack comprises a base containing a group of tobacco industry products wrapped in a barrier layer to form a bundle; a lid mounted to the base for rotation between open and closed positions; a section in the barrier layer defined by a line of weakness; and a label having a first portion that extends over and is attached to the section, the first portion of the label including a peripheral region, and a second portion attached to an inside surface of the lid such that, when the lid is rotated into its open position, the peripheral region of the label is peeled away from the barrier material and the section in the barrier layer lifts together with the label to define an extraction opening in the barrier material. A part of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is attached to the barrier material so that the peripheral region of the first portion provides an indication that the lid has previously been rotated into an open position when the lid is subsequently closed.

Description

1 / 25 PACKAGING WITH HINGED LID FOR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a hinged lid packaging for release systems. BACKGROUND

[0002] Smoking articles, such as cigarettes, are sold in packages. The known packages generally consist of an outer box made of cardboard with a base and a hinged lid. The base typically contains a tobacco product, and the lid rotates relative to the base between the open and closed positions. SUMMARY

[0003] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a hinged-lid packaging for dispensing systems is provided, the hinged-lid packaging comprising: a base containing a group of tobacco industry products wrapped in a barrier layer to form a bundle; a lid mounted on the base for rotation between the open and closed positions; a section in the barrier layer defined by a weakening line; and a label with a first portion extending over the section and affixed to it, the first portion including a peripheral region and a second portion affixed to an inner surface of the lid so that, when the lid is rotated to its open position, the peripheral region of the label is removed from the barrier material and the section in the layer of Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 14 / 52 2 / 25 The barrier rises along with the label to define an extraction opening in the barrier material, wherein a portion of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is fixed to the barrier material so that the peripheral region provides an indication that the cap was previously rotated to an open position when the cap is subsequently closed.

[0004] The peripheral region in the first portion of the label can be removablely attached using removable adhesive to the barrier material surrounding the section.

[0005] The weakening line can be configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the lid is first rotated to the open position.

[0006] The weakening line may be a cut that extends partially through the thickness of the barrier layer material and / or a line of perforations in the barrier layer material.

[0007] Part of the weakening line may include a cut that extends entirely through the thickness of the barrier layer material.

[0008] The bundle may have a top face and a front wall that meet at an edge. The section in the barrier layer may comprise at least one pair of spaced parallel weakening lines extending on said top face, over said edge and down the front wall, and a lateral weakening line on the front wall extending between said pair of parallel weakening lines.

[0009] Spaced parallel weakening lines may each comprise a line of perforations, and the lateral weakening line may comprise a cut that... Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 15 / 52 3 / 25 extends partially or completely through the thickness of the barrier material.

[0010] Only the portion of the spaced parallel weakening lines that extend across the front wall of the bundle may comprise a perforation line; the portion of the spaced parallel weakening lines formed on the upper face may comprise a cut that extends partially or completely through the thickness of the barrier material.

[0011] The peripheral region of the first portion of the label attached to the barrier material may comprise at least one area configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the cap is first rotated to the open position.

[0012] The area or each area can be defined and delimited by a weakening line on the label. The area or each area can remain attached to the barrier material when the lid is opened, with a window or opening being formed in the label.

[0013] There may be a plurality of areas on the label, each area equally spaced from the other.

[0014] The plurality of areas may be arranged in a row extending in a direction parallel to an edge of the label.

[0015] At least one area may be fixed to the barrier material with adhesive. The adhesive may be permanent or semi-permanent. Alternatively, at least one area may be fixed to the barrier material with varnish.

[0016] If the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is attached to the barrier layer with an adhesive, then at least one area may be attached to the barrier material with an adhesive different from that which attaches the remainder of the region. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 16 / 52 4 / 25 of the peripheral area of ​​the first portion of the label to the barrier material. The adhesive that secures this area(s) to the barrier material may be permanent, semi-permanent, or simply a stronger adhesive than the adhesive that secures the remainder of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label to the barrier material. Instead of adhesive, a varnish may be used. Even if there is no weakening line, the different adhesive that secures at least one area to the barrier material will result in the label tearing, forming at least one window or opening in the label, with at least one area remaining attached to the barrier material.

[0017] The peripheral region of the first portion of the label attached to the barrier material may comprise at least one weakening line. This weakening line may be configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the cap is first rotated to the open position.

[0018] The peripheral region of the first portion of the label may define an area of ​​the label's edge delimited by the weakening line. The adhesive that secures the edge area to the barrier material may be different from the adhesive that secures the remainder of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label to the barrier material.

[0019] The adhesive that secures the edge area to the barrier material may be a stronger adhesive than the adhesive that can be resealed.

[0020] Alternatively, the adhesive that secures the edge area to the barrier material can be a semi-permanent or permanent adhesive. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 17 / 52 5 / 25

[0021] At least one line of weakening may comprise a cut that extends partially through the thickness of the label material and / or a line of perforations in the label material.

[0022] Part of the line of weakness may include a cut that extends entirely through the thickness of the barrier layer material.

[0023] At least one weakening line may extend from one edge of the label to the other edge of the label.

[0024] The peripheral region of the first portion of the label may comprise a pair of elongated lateral portions, each of which extends from the weakening line that defines the section in the barrier layer toward a side of the package, and a lateral section that extends between said pair of elongated lateral portions. In this case, the weakening line on the label may be formed in one or both of the elongated lateral portions.

[0025] The weakening line in one or both of the elongated lateral portions may extend parallel to the weakening line that defines the section in the barrier layer from which the elongated lateral portions extend toward the side of the packaging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0026] The embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 18 / 52 6 / 25 Figure 1 is an isometric view of a package with a hinged lid, according to an embodiment of the invention, with the lid in the open position; and Figures 2 to 5 are front elevation views of packages with hinged lids, according to embodiments of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] As used herein, the term “delivery system” encompasses systems that deliver at least one substance to a user and includes: Combustible aerosol delivery systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own cigarettes or for hand-rolled cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokable material); Non-combustible aerosol delivery systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without burning the aerosol-generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems for generating aerosols using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and non-aerosol delivery systems that administer at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including, but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles containing inhalable powders, and oral products such as oral tobacco, which includes snuff or moist snus, wherein at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 19 / 52 7 / 25

[0028] According to the present disclosure, a “fuel” aerosol delivery system is one in which an aerosol-generating material constituting the aerosol delivery system (or a component thereof) is burned during use to facilitate the release of at least one substance to a user.

[0029] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a fuel aerosol delivery system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.

[0030] According to this disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol delivery system is one in which an aerosol-generating material constituting the aerosol delivery system (or a component thereof) is not burned or incinerated to facilitate the release of at least one substance to a user.

[0031] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a motorized non-combustible aerosol delivery system.

[0032] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol delivery system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery (END) system, although it is noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol generating material is not a requirement.

[0033] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol release system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a system of Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 20 / 52 8 / 25 Heating without combustion. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0034] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system for generating aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, one or more of which may be heated. Each of the aerosol-generating materials may be, for example, in solid, liquid or gel form and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material may comprise, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco-derived product.

[0035] Typically, the non-combustible aerosol delivery system may comprise a non-combustible aerosol delivery device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol delivery device.

[0036] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol release system, such as a non-combustible aerosol release device thereof, may comprise a power source and a controller. The power source may, for example, be an electrical power source or an exothermic power source. In some embodiments, the exothermic power source comprises a carbon substrate that can be energized so as to distribute energy in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or to a heat transfer material near the exothermic power source.

[0037] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol delivery system may comprise an area for receiving the consumable, an aerosol generator, a generation area of Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 21 / 52 9 / 25 aerosol, a casing, a nozzle, a filter and / or an aerosol modifying agent.

[0038] In some embodiments, the consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol release device may comprise an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material transfer component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, an enclosure, a filter, a nozzle and / or an aerosol modifying agent.

[0039] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including, but not limited to, lozenges, gums, patches, articles comprising inhalable powders and oral products such as oral tobacco, which includes snus or wet snuff, wherein at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine.

[0040] In some embodiments, the substance to be released may be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. As appropriate, any material may comprise one or more active constituents, one or more flavors, one or more aerosol-forming materials and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0041] In some embodiments, the substance to be released comprises an active substance.

[0042] The active substance, as used herein, may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance may, for example, be selected from Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 22 / 52 10 / 25 nutraceuticals, nootropics and psychoactive substances. The active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance may include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as B6, B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids or constituents, derivatives or combinations thereof. The active substance may include one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of tobacco, cannabis or other botanicals.

[0043] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.

[0044] As noted in this document, the active substance may comprise one or more constituents, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.

[0045] As noted in this document, the active substance may comprise or be derived from one or more botanicals or their constituents, derivatives or extracts. As used in this document, the term botanical includes any material derived from plants, including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, straw, shells or the like. Alternatively, the material may comprise an active compound naturally present in a botanical, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, spheres, strips, leaves or the like. Examples of botanicals include tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flaxseed, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay leaf, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, clove, Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 23 / 52 11 / 25 cinnamon, coffee, anise, basil, bay leaves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, wintergreen, shiso, turmeric, ground saffron, sandalwood, coriander, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pepper, mace, damian, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, caraway, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab or any combination of these. Mint can be chosen from the following varieties: Mentha arventis, Mentha cv, Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata cv, Mentha piperita cv, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cardifolia, Mentha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata cv and Mentha suaveolens.

[0046] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises, or is derived from, one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the botanical is tobacco.

[0047] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises, or is derived from, one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the botanical is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa and hemp.

[0048] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises, or is derived from, one or more botanicals or constituents, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the botanical is selected from rooibos and fennel.

[0049] In some embodiments, the substance to be released comprises an aroma. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 24 / 52 12 / 25

[0050] As used in this document, the terms flavor and flavoring refer to materials that, where local regulations permit, may be used to create a desired flavor, aroma, or other somatosensory sensation in a product for adult consumers. They may include natural flavor materials, botanicals, extracts of botanicals, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese white magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, anise (fennel), cinnamon, saffron, Indian spices, Asian spices, herb, wintergreen, cherry, berry, redberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, blackberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, Scotch whisky, whisky, gin, tequila, rum, mint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla,nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, chicha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, cumin, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint oil of any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazelnut, hibiscus, evergreen, mate, orange peel, rose, teas such as green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, perilla, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, bell pepper, mace, damison, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, basil, Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 25 / 52 13 / 25 -lemon, chives, carvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitterness receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulators, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamates, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol) and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, vegetables, or breath fresheners. They may be imitation, synthetic, or natural ingredients or mixtures thereof. They may be in any suitable form, e.g., liquid, such as an oil, solid, such as a powder, or gas.

[0051] In some embodiments, the flavor comprises menthol, mint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavor comprises flavor components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits, and / or redberry. In some embodiments, the flavor comprises eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavor comprises flavor components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavor comprises flavor components extracted from cannabis.

[0052] In some embodiments, taste may comprise a sensation, which is intended to achieve a somatosensory sensation that is generally chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), in addition to or in place of the aromatic or gustatory nerves, and may include agents that provide warming, cooling, tingling, and numbing effects. A suitable warming agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillylethyl ether, and a suitable cooling agent may be, but is not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 26 / 52 14 / 25

[0053] Figure 1 illustrates a package according to the embodiments of the invention. The package comprises a rigid cardboard package 1 with a hinged lid 2 and a base 3 containing a group of cigarettes 4 wrapped in a barrier layer 5 to form a pack 6 that projects from an open end of the base 3 of the package 1 when the lid 2 is in its open position. The limits or edges 7 of an extraction opening 8 form a removable tab or section 5a in the barrier layer 5 to allow access to the cigarettes 4 and extends from the back side of the barrier layer 5 through the top or upper face of the pack 6, over an edge of the pack 6 between the upper face and a front wall, and down the front wall to a side edge of the extraction opening of the lower front wall 7a.

[0054] The section in barrier layer 5 may be defined by at least one pair of spaced parallel weakening lines extending on said upper face, over said edge and down the front wall, and a lateral weakening line on the front wall extending between said pair of parallel weakening lines. In some embodiments, only part of the weakening line defining the section may be formed by perforations. For example, the spaced parallel weakening lines may each comprise a line of perforations, and the lateral weakening line may comprise a cut extending partially or entirely through the thickness of the barrier layer 5 material. It is also possible that only the part of the spaced parallel weakening lines extending down the front wall of the bundle 6 comprises a line of perforations, while the part of the parallel weakening lines Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 27 / 52 The 15 / 25 spaced pattern formed on the upper face comprises a cut that extends partially or completely through the thickness of the barrier layer material.

[0055] In addition to a thin cut or a line of perforations, part of the weakening line may be formed by a cut that extends through the entire thickness of the barrier layer material. It should be understood that, regardless of whether the weakening line is formed by a thin cut in the barrier material, by a line of perforations, or by a combination of both, the consumer will feel a different response when the package is first opened compared to subsequent openings. In particular, the consumer will feel greater resistance as the remaining material breaks along the cut or perforation line during the first opening of the package. An audible sound may also be heard when the perforations break.

[0056] The barrier layer 5, which surrounds the cigarettes 4, can be made of metallized plastic or a plastic laminate / metal foil. A label 9 is provided to lift the tab 5a, as will be explained below.

[0057] Label 9 is made of a thin, flexible sheet of material and comprises a first portion overlapping extraction opening 8 and section 5a, before a first opening of the packaging 1. The first portion 10 of label 9 overlaps extraction opening 8 and extends beyond it, so that a peripheral region of the first portion 10 extends beyond extraction opening 8. In some embodiments, this allows for removable adhesion of label 9 to the bundle 6. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 28 / 52 16 / 25

[0058] In some embodiments, a portion of a first surface formed by the first portion 10 of the label 9 facing the barrier layer 5 and section 5a is coated with a removable or resealable adhesive. For the avoidance of doubt, the first surface of the label 9 is the underside of the label, i.e., the side of the label 9 facing the barrier material.

[0059] Alternatively, a permanent bonding adhesive may be applied to the lower part of the first portion 10 of the label 9 that overlaps section 5a but does not extend beyond it, with a resealable adhesive layer applied to the peripheral region. During use, the label 9 is progressively peeled away from a lower edge 27, moving away from the bundle 6, to reveal the extraction opening 8, as described below. If resealable adhesive is used to secure the label to the removable section 5a, the strength of that adhesive will be selected so that the label always remains adhered to the removable section 5a, so that the latter always lifts up together with the label 9.

[0060] The cover 2 is hinged to the base 3 along a lower edge 13 of a rear wall 14 and further comprises a front wall 15 disposed opposite the rear wall 14 and separated by side panels 16, 17. The lower edges of the front wall 15, the rear wall 14 and the side panels 16, 17 define an opening through which the protruding part of the bundle 6 is received when the cover 2 is in the closed position.

[0061] A portion of a second surface formed by a second portion 12 of label 9 is permanently adhered to Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 29 / 52 17 / 25 inner surface of the front wall 15 of the cover 2, so that the label 9 is detached from the barrier layer 5 simultaneously with the opening of the cover 2. It should be noted that the second surface of the label 9 is the opposite side of the label 9 to the first surface, so that the second surface faces the opposite side of the barrier layer 5.

[0062] When cover 2 is rotated around its hinge to the open position, label 9 is also pulled due to the connection between the second portion 12 of label 9 and cover 2. This results in label 9 being detached or rolled away from the extraction opening 8, with section 5a of the barrier layer 5 also being lifted away from the extraction opening 8 along with label 9, as illustrated more clearly by Figure 1.

[0063] In the first opening, the edge 7 of the extraction opening 8 separating section 5a from the rest of the barrier layer 5 can be defined by weakening lines in the barrier material 5 or by actual cuts, so that when the label 9 is pulled back, section 5a of the barrier layer 5, which remains adhered to the lower part of the first region 10 of the label 9, separates from the rest of the barrier layer 5 along the weakening lines or cuts to open the extraction opening 8. The consumer is then free to remove the cigarettes 4 from the pack 6 through the extraction opening 8. To reseal or close the extraction opening 8, the consumer moves the cap to the closed position and the label 9 is rolled back over the extraction opening 8 so that the peripheral region of the label 9 adheres again to the barrier layer 5 in a region around the periphery of the opening. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 30 / 52 18 / 25 extraction 8. Section 5a of barrier layer 5 formed by separation when label 9 is pulled back is returned to its previous position within extraction opening 8. Although there is a separation line in barrier layer 5, it is covered by the adhered peripheral region of label 9.

[0064] In embodiments where the edge 7 of the extraction opening 8, which separates section 5a from the remainder of the barrier layer 5, is defined by weakening lines in the barrier material 5, the weakening lines can be configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the lid 2 is rotated to the open position for the first time. The audible and / or resistive feedback can provide the consumer with an indication of whether the package 1 has been previously opened. Because the weakening line will break on the first opening of the package 1, during subsequent openings of the package 1 the consumer will not receive audible and / or resistive feedback from the breaking of the weakening line. Furthermore, as seen in Figure 1, the edge 7 of the extraction opening 8 comprises a pair of spaced vertical or parallel portions and a horizontal or lateral portion extending between the pair of vertical portions.It should be noted that, in some embodiments, only at least one of the vertical portions of the pair is defined by a weakening line configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback. Alternatively, both vertical portions, or even the entire edge 7, may be configured to provide such feedback.

[0065] The weakening line may be formed by perforations, in which case the tactile sensation and / or sound of the perforations breaking may provide the consumer with a Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 31 / 52 19 / 25 indicates that he is opening the packaging for the first time. Alternatively, if the weakening line is formed by a cut, the cut may not extend through the entire thickness of the barrier layer and therefore additional resistance may be felt when the packaging is first opened compared to subsequent openings of the packaging. The resistance is generated by the need to apply sufficiently greater force to break or tear the remaining material that forms the cut as the lid is opened.

[0066] As seen in Figure 1, part of the peripheral region of the first portion 10 of the label 9 is fixed to the barrier material 5, such that the peripheral region provides an indication that the cap 2 has been previously rotated to the open position when the cap 2 is subsequently closed. In particular, the part of the peripheral region fixed to the barrier material 5 comprises at least one zone or area 18 configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback to the consumer when the cap 2 is rotated to the open position for the first time. The at least one area 18 is fixed to the barrier material 5 by means of a substance configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the packaging 1 is first opened, but which will not re-adhere to the barrier material 5 when the cap 2 is subsequently closed. Thus, the substance is configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback to the consumer only on the first opening of the packaging 1.

[0067] In some embodiments, only at least one area 18 of the label is adhered to the barrier material with adhesive, which may be of the permanent or semi-permanent type. The remainder of the peripheral region may not be attached to the material. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 32 / 52 20 / 25 barrier. When the label is lifted due to the lid being opened, it tears or breaks due to the permanent connection between at least one area 18 and the barrier material.

[0068] In embodiments where the peripheral region is adhered to the barrier material, the substance adhering to at least one area 18 may be a different adhesive, preferably stronger, than the adhesive adhering the remainder of the label's peripheral region to the barrier material. It may also be a permanent or semi-permanent adhesive. The area(s) may be defined by a pattern of weakening lines that form a closed shape and that break when the cap is first opened, leaving a portion of the label delimited by the weakening lines behind, i.e., remaining adhered to the barrier material and forming an opening in the label.Even if the area(s) is / are attached to the barrier using the same adhesive as the rest of the label, the weakening lines may be such that they exhibit minimal resistance, so that they break before the label separates from the barrier material as the label is peeled off; that is, the weakening lines are weaker than the removable adhesive. Instead of adhesive, areas 18 can be attached to the barrier layer using varnish.

[0069] At least one region 18 has a substantially circular shape; however, it should be noted that at least one region 18 may have any suitable shape. In some embodiments, at least one region 18 has the shape of an elongated strip.

[0070] Figure 2 illustrates a front elevation view of a package according to an embodiment of the invention. Here, Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 33 / 52 21 / 25 The peripheral region of the first portion 10 of label 9 comprises a plurality of areas 18 configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the cover 2 is first rotated to the open position. In some embodiments, the plurality of areas 18 may be adhered to barrier 5, as described above. The plurality of regions 18 is equally spaced from each other. However, the plurality of areas 18 may be randomly arranged within the peripheral region of the first portion 10 of label 9. In some embodiments, the plurality of areas 18 is arranged so that a continuous adhesive pattern is formed. Alternatively, the plurality of areas 18 is arranged in separate, discrete, random regions. As seen in Figure 2, the plurality of areas 18 comprises three areas equally spaced from each other and arranged in a substantially triangular formation.It should be noted that the plurality of areas 18 may comprise any number of areas, such as two, three, four, five or six areas, arranged in any suitable manner so as to provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the package 1 is first opened.

[0071] In an alternative embodiment, illustrated in Figure 3, the plurality of areas 18 is arranged in a row extending in a direction parallel to an edge of the label 9, lateral to edge 7 of the extraction opening 8. In some embodiments, the row may extend at an angle to edge 7 of the extraction opening 8, so that the row converges or diverges toward or away from edge 7. When the package 1 was first opened, the consumer would hear and / or feel a sequence of sound and / or indications. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 34 / 52 22 / 25 resistive. Therefore, upon subsequent opening of package 1, the consumer would not receive any indication and would know that package 1 had already been opened.

[0072] Figure 4 illustrates another embodiment of a hinged-lid packaging. Here, the peripheral region of the first portion of the label attached to the barrier material 5 comprises at least one weakening line 19. When the lid 2 is rotated to the open position for the first time, the at least one weakening line 19 is configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback to indicate that the packaging 1 is being opened for the first time. In some embodiments, the at least one weakening line 19 is provided with perforations in the label material 9 that break discontinuously and thus provide audible and resistive feedback. Alternatively, the at least one weakening line 19 may be defined by a region of reduced thickness in the label material 9 that tears to provide audible and resistive feedback.In some embodiments, the peripheral region of the first portion of the label defines a border area 20 bounded by the label edge and the weakening line. The adhesive that secures the border area to the barrier material may be different from the adhesive that secures the remainder of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label to the barrier material. The adhesive that secures the border area 20 to the barrier material may be a stronger adhesive than the adhesive that can be resealed. Alternatively, the adhesive that secures the border area to the barrier material is a semi-permanent or permanent adhesive. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 35 / 52 23 / 25

[0073] At least one area of ​​edge 20 is fixed to barrier material 5 such that, when weakening line 19 breaks, at least one area of ​​edge 20 remains fixed to barrier material 5. In particular, a portion of weakening line 19 extends parallel to an edge of label 9, so that when the cap 2 is first opened and weakening line 19 breaks, the width of label 9 is reduced.

[0074] It should be noted that the portion of the peripheral region of the label 9 fixed to the barrier material 5 may comprise a plurality of weakening lines 19, defining a plurality of edge areas 20 configured to remain fixed to the barrier material 5 when the cap is rotated to the open position for the first time. For example, the peripheral portion of the label 9 may comprise a pair of weakening lines 19 extending parallel to an edge of the label 9 on each side of the extraction opening 8.

[0075] In addition to a thin cut or perforation line, part of the weakening line may be formed by a cut that extends through the entire thickness of the label material. Furthermore, it should be understood that regardless of whether the weakening line 19 is formed by a thin cut in the label, by a perforation line, or by a combination of both, the consumer will feel a different response when the packaging is first opened compared to when the packaging is opened later. In particular, the consumer will feel greater resistance as the remaining label material tears along the cut or perforation line during opening. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 36 / 52 24 / 25 pack for the first time. An audible sound can also be heard as the perforations break.

[0076] Figure 5 illustrates another package with a hinged lid according to an embodiment of the invention. At least one area, or area 20, is a completely closed shape, limited by at least one weakening line 19. At least one area 20 is fixed to the barrier material 5 by means of a permanent adhesive, or at least an adhesive stronger than the adhesive that fixes the rest of the label to the barrier material, so that when the lid 2 is rotated to the open position for the first time, at least one weakening line 19 breaks and at least one area 20 remains fixed to the barrier material 5. This forms at least one window in the label 9.

[0077] In some embodiments, the peripheral region of the first portion of the label 9 comprises a plurality of weakening lines 19 that break to form a plurality of windows in the label 9 when the cover 2 is first rotated to the open position. For example, the peripheral region of the first portion of the label 9 attached to the barrier material 5 can be configured so that a pair of windows are formed on each side of the extraction opening 8 when the cover 2 is first rotated to an open position.

[0078] Furthermore, it should be noted that the peripheral region of the first portion of label 9 attached to the barrier material may comprise any combination of the embodiments described above. For example, the peripheral region attached to label 9 may comprise at least Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, page 37 / 52 25 / 25 an area 18 described above, located on one side of extraction opening 8, and at least one area 20 bounded by at least one weakening line 19 on the other side of extraction opening 8.

[0079] The various embodiments described herein are presented only to aid in understanding and teaching the claimed features. These embodiments are provided only as a representative sample of embodiments and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive. It should be understood that advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures and / or other aspects described herein should not be considered limitations to the scope of the invention as defined by the claims, or limitations to equivalents of the claims, and that other embodiments may be used and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. Various embodiments of the invention may comprise, consist of, or essentially consist of appropriate combinations of the elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc. disclosed in addition to those specifically described herein.Furthermore, this disclosure may include other inventions not currently claimed, but which may be claimed in the future. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 38 / 52

Claims

1 / 6 CLAIMS 1. Hinged-lid packaging for delivery systems, the hinged-lid packaging characterized by comprising: a base containing a group of tobacco industry products wrapped in a barrier layer to form a bundle; a lid mounted on the base for rotation between the open and closed positions; a section in the barrier layer defined by a weakening line;and a label with a first portion extending over the section and attached to it, the first portion including a peripheral region and a second portion attached to an inner surface of the lid such that, when the lid is rotated to its open position, the peripheral region of the label is detached from the barrier material and the section in the barrier layer lifts up along with the label to define an extraction opening in the barrier material, wherein a portion of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is attached to the barrier material so that the peripheral region provides an indication that the lid was previously rotated to an open position when the lid is subsequently closed.

2. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 1, characterized in that the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is removablely attached by means of removable adhesive to the barrier material surrounding the section. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 39 / 52 2 / 6 3. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the weakening line is configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the lid is rotated to the open position for the first time.

4. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 1, characterized in that the weakening line comprises a cut that extends partially through the thickness of the barrier layer material and / or a line of perforations in the barrier layer material.

5. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 4, characterized by a portion of the weakening line including a cut that extends entirely through the thickness of the barrier layer material.

6. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the bundle has an upper face and a front wall that meet at an edge, and the section in the barrier layer comprises at least one pair of spaced parallel weakening lines extending on said upper face, over said edge and down the front wall, and a lateral weakening line on the front wall extending between said pair of parallel weakening lines.

7. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 6, characterized in that the spaced parallel weakening lines each comprise a line of perforations, and the lateral weakening line comprises a cut extending partially or totally through the thickness of the barrier material.

8. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 7, characterized in that only the part of the spaced parallel weakening lines extending downwards on the front wall of the pack comprises a line of perforations, wherein the part of the spaced parallel weakening lines formed on the upper face comprises a cut that extends partially or completely through the thickness of the barrier material.

9. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the peripheral region of the first portion of the label attached to the barrier material comprises at least one area configured to provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the lid is first rotated to the open position.

10. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 9, characterized in that one or more areas are defined and delimited by a weakening line on the label.

11. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 9 or 10, characterized by comprising a plurality of areas, each area being spaced from the other.

12. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 11, characterized in that the plurality of areas are arranged in a row extending in a direction parallel to an edge of the label. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, pp. 41 / 52 4 / 6 13. Packaging with a hinged lid according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that at least one area is fixed to the barrier material with adhesive, preferably a permanent or semi-permanent adhesive.

14. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 13, when dependent on claim 2, characterized by at least one area being fixed to the barrier material with an adhesive other than the resealable adhesive that fixes the remainder of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label to the barrier material.

15. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 14, characterized in that the adhesive that secures at least one area to the barrier material is a stronger adhesive than the adhesive that can be resealed.

16. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 15, characterized in that the adhesive that secures at least one area to the barrier material is a semi-permanent or permanent adhesive.

17. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the peripheral region of the first portion of the label attached to the barrier material comprises at least one weakening line, said weakening line being configured to break and provide audible and / or resistive feedback when the lid is rotated to the open position for the first time.

18. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 17, characterized in that the peripheral region of the first portion of the label defines an area of ​​the label's edge delimited by the weakening line, and in which the adhesive that fixes the edge area to the barrier material is different from the adhesive that fixes the rest of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label to the barrier material.

19. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 18, characterized in that the adhesive that secures the edge area to the barrier material is a stronger adhesive than the adhesive that can be resealed.

20. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 19, characterized in that the adhesive that secures the edge area to the barrier material is a semi-permanent or permanent adhesive.

21. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized by at least one weakening line comprising a cut extending partially through the thickness of the label material and / or a line of perforations in the label material.

22. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 21, characterized by a portion of the weakening line including a cut that extends entirely through the thickness of the barrier layer material.

23. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 17 to 22, characterized by at least one weakening line extending from one edge of the label to the other edge of the label. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 43 / 52 6 / 6 24. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to any one of claims 17 to 23, characterized in that the peripheral region of the first portion of the label comprises a pair of elongated lateral portions, each of which extends from the weakening line that defines the section in the barrier layer towards one side of the packaging, and a lateral section that extends between said pair of elongated lateral portions and in which the weakening line in the label is formed in one or both of the elongated lateral portions.

25. Packaging with a hinged lid, according to claim 24, characterized in that the weakening line on one or both elongated lateral portions extends parallel to the weakening line that defines the section in the barrier layer from which the elongated lateral portions extend towards the side of the packaging. Petition 870250079913, dated 05 / 09 / 2025, p. 44 / 52

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