Packet for smoking articles

The cellulose-based packet design with a transverse tear tape and moisture barrier coating addresses the sustainability and access issues of smoking article packets, offering an environmentally friendly and easy-to-open solution.

EP4768404A2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-01JT INTERNATIONAL SA
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
JT INTERNATIONAL SA
Filing Date
2023-05-10
Publication Date
2026-07-01

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Technical Problem

Existing smoking article packets are not biodegradable and lack sustainability due to the use of impermeable materials like plastic or metal, which are difficult to recycle, and they struggle to balance ease of access with environmental sealing.

Method used

A packet design using a cellulose-based wrapper with a transverse tear tape and a hinge configuration, combined with a moisture barrier coating, to provide easy access while maintaining environmental friendliness and sealing properties.

Benefits of technology

The cellulose-based solution provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly packet with cellulose-based solution that is environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly packet with cellulose-based solution that is environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly packet that is easy to open and access while maintaining the integrity of the contents.

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Abstract

A packet for smoking articles is disclosed. The packet comprises an outer casing comprising a main body and a lid. The main body comprises: a front panel; a rear panel; a bottom panel; a first side panel; and a second side panel which cooperatively define a main compartment having an opening opposite to the bottom panel. A hinge is formed between the lid and the rear panel of the main body such that the lid is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The packet further comprises a substantially cuboidal pouch comprising: a front major portion; a rear major portion; a top minor portion; a bottom minor portion; a first side portion; and a second side portion, wherein the pouch is received within the main compartment such that the pouch protrudes from the main compartment through the opening, wherein the pouch is completely contained within the outer casing when the lid is in the closed position, and wherein the pouch comprises a cellulose-based wrapper. A tear tape attached to the pouch and arranged to extend around the pouch in a transverse direction with respect to the length of the pouch such that the tear tape is positioned above the hinge. The tear tape is configured to be pulled by a user to separate a top section of the pouch from a bottom section of the pouch.
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