package

Abstract

The present application relates to a package for a delivery system. The package comprises a container comprising a packaging material configured to enclose at least one delivery system and a resealable label. The packaging material is sealed by closure of an opening thereof, and an exterior surface of the packaging material forms an exterior surface of the package. The package comprises an inner frame located inside the container. The packaging material comprises a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a drawer area within the packaging material. The label is configured to cover the drawer area and includes a peripheral edge extending beyond the drawer area such that the drawer area of ​​the packaging material is sealed. The label is peelable from the packaging material during use to open the drawer area to provide access to the interior of the packaging material.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to packaging for a delivery system. [Background technology]

[0002] Delivery systems such as cigarettes are sold in packs. Known packs often comprise an outer carton made of cardboard with a base and a hinged lid. The base contains a bundle of delivery systems. The delivery systems are encased in a flexible barrier layer made of metallized plastic or a plastic / metal foil laminate.

[0003] Such known packs include an outer plastic wrapper configured to keep the delivery system fresh within the package, which is torn open to access the outer carton and discarded. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In one aspect of the invention, a package for a delivery system is provided, the package comprising a container comprising a wrapper configured to enclose at least one delivery system and a resealable label, the wrapper being sealed by closure of an opening of the wrapper and an outer surface of the wrapper forming an outer surface of the package, and an inner frame located inside the container, the wrapper comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a pull-out area within the wrapper, the label being configured to cover the pull-out area and including a periphery extending beyond the pull-out area such that the pull-out area of ​​the wrapper is sealed, and the label being peelable from the wrapper in use to open the pull-out area to provide access to the inside of the wrapper.

[0005] In some embodiments, the label includes a tab configured to be grasped by a consumer to open the container.

[0006] In some embodiments, the label may be configured to cover a peripheral area around the drawer region when in the closed position such that the drawer region is configured to be sealed closed and impermeable.

[0007] In some embodiments, the paper-based material may be a coated paper. In some embodiments, the coated paper may include a paper layer having a barrier coating. In some embodiments, the barrier coating may be a metallized layer. In some embodiments, the barrier coating may be a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the paper-based material may be a barrier paper. In some embodiments, the barrier paper may include a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material. In some embodiments, the barrier material may be a plastic, a varnish, or a metal.

[0009] In some embodiments, the wrapper may further include a second layer, hi some embodiments, the second layer may include a metallized layer.

[0010] In some embodiments, the wrapper may further include a third layer, hi some embodiments, the third layer may include a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0011] In some embodiments, the inner frame may extend substantially the length of the wrapper.

[0012] In some embodiments, each component of the package may be formed from a material that includes a first layer of a paper-based material. Each component of the package may be formed from a recyclable paper-based material.

[0013] In some embodiments, the wrapper may have a weight of greater than 70 grams per square meter. In some embodiments, the paper-based material of the wrapper may have a weight of greater than 70 grams per square meter.

[0014] In some embodiments, the outer flaps of the overlapping edges of the wrapper may have a rectangular shape.

[0015] In some embodiments, the overlapping edge outer flaps may extend across the entire surface of the package.

[0016] In some embodiments, the wrapper may further include a first clay layer on an inner surface of the first paper layer, and optionally a second clay layer on an outer surface of the first paper layer.

[0017] In some embodiments, one of the second layer and the third layer may be applied to the inner surface of the first clay layer. In some embodiments, the other of the second layer and the third layer may be applied to the inner surface of the second or third layer on the inner surface of the first clay layer.

[0018] In some embodiments, the wrapper may be sealed at its overlapping edges, hi some embodiments, the wrapper may be sealed by adhering the overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the container.

[0019] In some embodiments, the wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends along each of the overlapping edges of the wrapper when the wrapper is folded to form a container. In some embodiments, the wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends around the entire periphery of the inner surface of the wrapper. In some embodiments, the sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper may form an airtight seal such that the container is hermetically sealed prior to its initial opening.

[0020] In some embodiments, the container may be provided with a tamper evident means.

[0021] In some embodiments, the tamper evident means may be located on the packaging material, hi some embodiments, the tamper evident means may comprise a stamp, which may be located partially on the label and may extend across the periphery of the packaging material.

[0022] In some embodiments, the stamp may include a line of weakness. In some embodiments, the stamp may include a tear strip formed from a plurality of lines of weakness and, optionally, a pull tab.

[0023] In some embodiments, the packaging material may comprise at least 90% of the first material and have a water vapor permeability of less than 6 g / m2 / 24 hours. In some embodiments, the packaging material may comprise at least 92.5% of the first material. In some embodiments, the packaging material may comprise at least 95% of the first material. In some embodiments, the packaging material may comprise at least 98.5% of the first material. In some embodiments, the packaging material may comprise a percentage of the first material by weight.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first material may be reusable. In some embodiments, the first material may be compostable. In some embodiments, the first material may be a non-plastic material. In some embodiments, the first material is paper.

[0025] In some embodiments, the packaging material may further comprise a second material.

[0026] In some embodiments, the package may consist essentially of a container comprising a wrapping material and a resealable label, and an inner frame positioned inside the container, the wrapping material including a drawer area within the wrapping material, and the wrapping material comprising a paper-based material.

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a package according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the packaging material of the container. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 shows the inner surface of a packaging blank. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 shows the outer surface of a packaging blank. [Diagram 5] 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of an inner frame in a deployed state. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the package with the label removed in an open position. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a package with the label in an open position. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a package with the label in a closed position. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a tamper evident means on a container. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 shows another embodiment of a tamper evident means on a container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0029] [Detailed Description] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that delivers at least one substance to a user, including:

[0030] Combustion aerosol delivery systems such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes, or other smokable materials) for pipes for roll-up or hand-rolled cigarettes; Non-combustion aerosol delivery systems that release compounds from an aerosol-generating material without burning the aerosol-generating material, such as e-cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems that generate aerosols using a combination of aerosol-generating materials; and Aerosol-free delivery systems that deliver at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including, but not limited to, oral products such as lozenges, gums, patches, articles containing inhalable powders, and oral tobacco products, including snus or moist snuff, where the at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine.

[0031] According to the present disclosure, a "combustion-based" aerosol delivery system is one in which the constituent aerosol-generating materials (or components thereof) of the aerosol delivery system are combusted or burned during use to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0032] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustion aerosol delivery system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, and a cigar.

[0033] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to components for use in combustion aerosol delivery systems, for example, aerosol modifier-releasing components such as filters, filter rods, filter segments, tobacco rods, spills, capsules, threads or beads, or papers such as plug wrap, tipping paper or cigarette paper.

[0034] According to the present disclosure, a "non-combustion" aerosol delivery system is one in which the constituent aerosol-generating materials (or components thereof) of the aerosol delivery system are not combusted or burned to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0035] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustion aerosol delivery system, such as a powered non-combustion aerosol delivery system.

[0036] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement.

[0037] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a non-combustion heating system. One example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0038] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system that generates an 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 includes a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material may include, for example, tobacco or a non-tobacco product.

[0039] Typically, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system may include a non-combustion aerosol delivery device and a consumable for use with the non-combustion aerosol delivery device.

[0040] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include an aerosol generating material and are configured for use with a non-combustion aerosol delivery device. These consumables may be referred to as articles throughout this disclosure.

[0041] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system, such as the non-combustion aerosol delivery device thp, comprises: The system may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, an electrical power source or a heat generating power source. In some embodiments, the heat generating power source comprises a carbon substrate that can be energized to deliver power in the form of heat to an aerosol generating material or a heat transfer material in proximity to the heat generating power source.

[0042] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system may include an area for receiving a consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol-generating area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0043] In some embodiments, consumables for use with non-combustion aerosol delivery devices may include aerosol generating materials, aerosol generating material storage areas, aerosol generating material transport components, aerosol generators, aerosol generating areas, housings, packaging materials, filters, mouthpieces, and / or aerosol modifiers.

[0044] In some embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance orally, nasally, transdermally or otherwise to a user without forming an aerosol, including, but not limited to, oral products such as lozenges, gums, patches, articles containing inhalable powders, and oral tobacco, including snus or moist snuff, where the at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine.

[0045] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered may be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Optionally, either material may include one or more active ingredients, one or more flavorings, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0046] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises an active agent.

[0047] As used herein, an active substance may be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance may be selected from, for example, dietary supplements, nootropics, and psychoactive agents. 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 or B12 or C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or components, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The active substance may include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco, cannabis, or another botanical substance.

[0048] In some embodiments, the active agent comprises nicotine, hi some embodiments, the active agent comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0049] As described herein, the active substance may include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes.

[0050] As described herein, the active material may include or be derived from one or more botanical materials or their components, derivatives, or extracts. As used herein, the term "botanical material" includes any material derived from a plant, including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husks, or shells. Alternatively, the material may include active compounds naturally occurring in plants that are synthetically obtained. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, chips, strips, or sheets, etc. Exemplary botanicals include tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, cannabis, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazel, hibiscus, bay, licorice, matcha, yerba mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea, such as green or black tea, thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed, basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, and lavender. The mint may be selected from the following mint varieties: lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, wintergreen, shiso, curcuma, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, damiane, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, caraway, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof.Mentha arventis, Mentha cv, Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata cv, Mentha piperita cv, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cardifolia, Memtha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata cv and Mentha suaveolens.

[0051] In some embodiments, the active agent comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the botanical substance is tobacco.

[0052] In some embodiments, the active agent comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the botanical substances are selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, and hemp.

[0053] In some embodiments, the active agent comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the botanical substances are selected from rooibos and fennel.

[0054] In some embodiments, the substance delivered comprises a fragrance.

[0055] As used herein, the terms "flavor" and "flavoring agent" refer to materials that may be used, where local regulations permit, to create a desired taste, odor, or other somatic sensation in products intended for adult consumers.They may be naturally derived flavoring materials, botanical substances, extracts of botanical substances, synthetically derived materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese peppermint, aniseed, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tomato, thyme, thyme leaf, thyme syrup ... Tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grapes, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascaria, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel nut, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, Ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, pimenta, ginger, coffee, hemp, peppermint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo, hazel, hibiscus, bay, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea such as green or black tea, thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, shiso, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, black currant, valerian, pimento, mace, damienne, majorana The composition may also include other additives such as oleaginous compounds such as oleic acid, stearyl alcohol ...They may be of imitation, synthetic or natural origin, or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, for example liquids such as oils, solids such as powders, or gases.

[0056] In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises cucumber, blueberry, citrus, and / or red berry flavoring ingredients. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises flavoring ingredients extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises flavoring ingredients extracted from cannabis.

[0057] In some embodiments, the fragrance may include a sensory elicitor, which is intended to achieve somatic sensations that are usually chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) in addition to or instead of the aroma or taste nerves, and may include agents that produce a heating, cooling, tingling, or numbing effect. A suitable heating agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and a suitable cooling agent may be, but is not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0058] An aerosol-generating material is a material that can generate an aerosol when, for example, heated, irradiated, or in any other way energized. The aerosol-generating material may be in the form of, for example, a solid, liquid, or semi-solid (such as a gel), which may or may not contain active substances and / or flavorings.

[0059] The aerosol-generating material may include a binder and an aerosol-forming agent. Optionally, an active agent and / or a filler may also be present. Optionally, a solvent, such as water, is also present, and one or more other components of the aerosol-generating material may or may not be soluble in the solvent. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material is substantially free of plant material. In particular, in some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material is substantially free of tobacco.

[0060] The aerosol-generating material may include or be an "amorphous solid." An amorphous solid may be a "monolithic solid." In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can hold some fluid, such as a liquid, within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may include, for example, about 50%, 60%, or 70% amorphous solid by weight, up to about 90%, 95%, or 100% amorphous solid by weight.

[0061] The aerosol-generating material may include or be an aerosol-generating film. The aerosol-generating film may be formed by combining a binder, such as a gelling agent, with one or more other components, such as a solvent, such as water, an aerosol-forming agent, and an active agent, to form a slurry, and then heating the slurry to volatilize at least a portion of the solvent to form the aerosol-generating film. At least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, or 90% by weight of the solvent may be removed by heating the slurry. The aerosol-generating film may be a continuous film or a discontinuous film, such as an arrangement of discontinuous portions of a film on a substrate. The aerosol-generating film may be substantially free of tobacco.

[0062] The aerosol-generating film may comprise or be a sheet, optionally chopped to form chopped sheets.

[0063] The aerosol-generating materials may include one or more active agents and / or flavorants, one or more aerosol former materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0064] The aerosol-forming material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, mesoerythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0065] The one or more other functional ingredients may include one or more of an aPH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant.

[0066] The material may be on or in a support to form a substrate. The support may be or include, for example, paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the support includes a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded in the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or both sides of the material.

[0067] A consumable is an article that includes or consists of an aerosol-generating material, some or all of which are intended to be consumed during use by a user. A consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material delivery component, an aerosol-generating area, a housing, a packaging material, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. A consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater that emits heat to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol upon use. The heater may include, for example, a combustible material, a material heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0068] The susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetration of a varying magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor may be a conductive material, such that penetration of the conductive material by the varying magnetic field causes inductive heating of the heating material. The heating material may be a magnetic material, such that penetration of the magnetic material by the varying magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material. The susceptor may be both conductive and magnetic, such that the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

[0069] An aerosol modifier is a substance that is typically located downstream of the aerosol-generation region and is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or other property of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier may be provided within an aerosol modifier-emitting component that is operable to selectively emit the aerosol modifier.

[0070] The aerosol modifier may be, for example, an additive or an adsorbent. The aerosol modifier may include, for example, one or more of a flavoring, a colorant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. The aerosol modifier may be, for example, a solid, liquid, or gel. The aerosol modifier may be in the form of a powder, a string, or granules. The aerosol modifier may not include a filtration material.

[0071] The aerosol generator is a device configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to thermal energy to release one or more volatile substances from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, pressure increase, or electrostatic energy.

[0072] 1 shows a perspective view of a package 1 for an aerosol delivery system. Package 1 does not include a standard outer rigid pack.

[0073] The package 1 further comprises a container 6. The container 6 is generally similar to the inner container of a standard pack that is usually located within the outer container. The container 6 includes a wrapping material 7 configured to enclose at least one aerosol delivery system 8, shown in FIG. 5. The outer surface of the wrapping material forms the outer surface of the package 1. The wrapping material 7 may be formed from a flexible material. The term flexible material is used to describe a material that is more flexible or less rigid than the material from which a standard rigid outer container for an aerosol delivery system is formed. The wrapping material 7 forms a wrapped bundle of the aerosol delivery system 8. The wrapping material 7 may include a barrier material 9. The wrapping material 7 is sealed by closure of its opening. The opening may refer to an ejection area or aperture of the wrapping material 7, as described in more detail below, or an opening formed in the process of wrapping the wrapping material 7 around the delivery system and a subsequent flap formed by folding the wrapping material 7 to close the opening.

[0074] The packaging material 7 includes a first layer 11. The first layer 11 includes a paper-based material. The first layer 11 may be a paper layer 11a. In some embodiments, the paper layer may be a coated paper or a barrier paper. That is, the first layer 11 may be a paper-based material including a barrier material 9. The barrier material 9 may be applied to the paper layer as a coating or may be interspersed within the paper layer as a single layer. The barrier material 9 may be a plastic or metal and may be applied to the paper layer 11a as a coating 11b or within the paper material as a single layer 11.

[0075] In some embodiments, the packaging material 7 may further include a second layer 12, as shown in Figure 2. In some embodiments, the packaging material 7 may further include a third layer 13, as shown in Figure 2.

[0076] In this embodiment, the second layer 12 is a metallized layer 12. The metallized layer 12 is provided on the first layer 11, which is a paper-based material 11. That is, the metallized layer may be deposited or otherwise applied to the paper-based material 11. In this embodiment, the metallized layer 12 provides an initial barrier for the paper-based material 11 to prevent or at least reduce the passage of moisture and / or aromas through the wrapper 7. That is, the metallized layer 12 is substantially impermeable. The metallized layer may have a weight of about 0.1 grams per meter. In some embodiments, the metallized layer may be aluminum.

[0077] Thus, in this embodiment, the first and second layers combined effectively form a type of barrier coated paper. It will be appreciated that during the manufacture of the packaging material 7, the paper layer 11 may be provided and the second layer 12 may be applied to the paper layer 11 to form a coated or barrier paper. Alternatively, the manufacture of the packaging material 7 may begin with a coated or barrier paper, thereby eliminating the step of providing a barrier material or coating to the paper layer 11.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as shown in Figure 2, the third layer is a barrier coating 13, which is provided on the second layer 12, in this example a metallized layer 12. The second layer 12 provides a smooth surface to allow application of the barrier coating 13. The metallized layer 12 as the second layer provides a barrier to prevent penetration of the barrier coating 13 into the first layer 11, which in this embodiment is a paper layer. Thus, the barrier coating can be applied as a tight film that increases the impermeability of the packaging material 7.

[0079] Preferably, the barrier coating of the third layer 13 forms the inner surface of the wrapper 7. Thus, the barrier coating 13 faces inwards and cannot be damaged by contact with the consumer or the environment.

[0080] As previously mentioned, the wrapper 7 is sealed by closing its opening, for example by adhesively sealing the opening. In this embodiment, the wrapper 7 is sealed at its overlapping edges 10a. The wrapper 7 may be sealed by gluing the overlapping edges 10a of the wrapper 7 together when it is folded to form the container 6. The adhesive 10 may be provided such that when the wrapper 7 is folded to form the container 6, there is a continuous portion of adhesive extending along each of the overlapping edges 10a of the wrapper 7. The adhesive 10 may be provided on the wrapper 7 such that when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container 6, the adhesive 10 is not visible.

[0081] The seal helps to keep the contents fresh. The seal can also ensure that the wrapper 7 is sealed such that water vapor and / or air cannot freely flow into the container 6 (except through the drawer area once opened to access the at least one aerosol delivery system 8). This is in contrast to configurations where the wrapper is formed to surround the at least one aerosol delivery system, for example by application of folds and limited application of adhesive, but is not sealed by closure of that opening, and therefore presents openings or gaps through which the free flow of water vapor and / or air may be permitted. In such configurations, limited application of adhesive, such as spot adhesive, may be used to keep the folds in place, but does not necessarily preclude the free flow of water vapor and / or air through any openings or gaps presented by the shape of the folds.

[0082] It should be noted that the packaging material 7 may be sealed such that water vapor and / or air cannot freely flow into the container 6, but need not necessarily be airtightly sealed. For example, water vapor and / or air or other gases may still be able to diffuse through the material of the packaging material 7 into the container 6; however, this is not considered to be a free flow of water vapor and / or air or other gases because the movement of water vapor and / or air or other gases is impeded by the material of the packaging material 7. That is, the adhesive seals along the overlapping edges 10a of the packaging material 7 are sealed such that water vapor and / or air or other gases cannot pass between the overlapping portions of the packaging material 7, but water vapor and / or air or other gases may still pass through the packaging material 7 to some extent.

[0083] In some embodiments, the packaging material 7 is sealed such that the inner container 6 is airtight sealed. A hermetically sealed container 6 keeps the contents fresher for longer. The inner container 6 may be hermetically sealed by providing an adhesive 10, 20 on at least one of the outer surfaces of the packaging material 7. In this embodiment, an adhesive 10 is provided on the outer surface of the packaging material 7 and an adhesive 10 is provided on the inner surface of the packaging material 7, as described in more detail below.

[0084] The adhesive 10 may be, for example, but is not limited to, a glue, lacquer, or heat seal adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive is configured to have a sealing temperature in the range of greater than about 50° C., for example, about 60° C. to about 65° C. This allows the activation temperature of the adhesive to be achieved in the short time that the packaging material 7 and adhesive 10 are between the sealing plates of a manufacturing apparatus (not shown), for example, approximately 0.2 seconds. Furthermore, this sealing temperature is sufficiently higher than the operating temperature of the apparatus to prevent undesirable significant premature activation of the adhesive.

[0085] In some embodiments, the overlapping edges of the wrapper 7 may be sealed using an adhesive, although the seal need not be airtight. In some conditions, for example tropical conditions such as 30° C. and 90% relative humidity (1249 ASTM), the wrapper 7 may have a water vapor permeability of less than 8 g / m2 / 24hr. In some conditions, the wrapper 7 may have a water vapor permeability of less than 6 g / m2 / 24hr at 30° C. and 90% relative humidity (1249 ASTM).

[0086] For example, a blank 45 for forming a wrapper 7 is shown in Figures 3 and 4. The wrapper 7 may include adhesive extending around the entire perimeter or edge 47 of its inner surface 46, as shown in Figure 3, and may also include adhesive extending around at least a portion of the perimeter or edge 49 of its outer surface 48, as shown in Figure 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the blank 46 includes adhesive 10 on its front base flap forming edge 49a and rear side flap forming edges 49b, 49c.

[0087] Furthermore, when the blank 45 is folded and sealed to form the package 7, the overlapping edge outer flaps of the package have a rectangular shape. Preferably, the overlapping edge outer flaps extend across the entire surface of the package 7. Thus, each side and optionally the bottom surface of the package is formed by a single flap of barrier material 9. As a result, each of the outer flaps provides an entire surface onto which indicia, branding, and the like can be printed.

[0088] 5, 6, 7 and 8, various different embodiments of a packaging material 7 are shown. For example, FIG. 5 shows an exemplary packaging material 7 that includes a first layer 11. The first layer 11 includes a paper-based material in the form of a barrier paper. That is, the first layer 11 includes a paper layer 11a and a barrier material 9 in the form of a metallic coating. In this embodiment, the barrier material 9 is located on an inner surface of the paper layer 11a.

[0089] An alternative example shown in Figure 6 shows a packaging material including a first layer 11 formed from a paper-based material in the form of a barrier paper 11b, with a barrier material 9 within the paper layer 11a such that they form a single layer of material. The barrier material 9 may be, for example but not limited to, metal or plastic.

[0090] 7, there is shown a wrapper 7 including a first layer 11 formed by a paper layer 11a and a second layer 12. In this embodiment, the second layer 12 is located on the inner surface of the paper layer 11a.

[0091] 8, there is shown a wrapper 7 including a first layer 11 formed by a paper layer 11a and a third layer 13 on the paper layer 11a. In this embodiment, the third layer 13 is located on the inner surface of the paper layer 11a. The second layer 12 is not required.

[0092] As discussed above with respect to the second layer, it will be appreciated that in some embodiments the first layer 11 and the third layer 13 may be combined to effectively form a type of barrier coated paper. It will be appreciated that during the manufacture of the packaging material 7, the paper layer 11 may be provided and the third layer 13 may be applied to the paper layer 11 to form a plastic or varnish coated paper or barrier paper. Alternatively, the manufacture of the packaging material 7 may begin with a plastic or varnish coated paper or barrier paper, thereby eliminating the step of providing the paper layer 11 with a plastic barrier material or coating.

[0093] It will further be understood that in some embodiments, the second and / or third layers 12, 13 may be located on an outer surface of the first layer 11. It will further be understood that in some embodiments, the second layer 12 may be on one side of the first layer 11 and the third layer may be on the other side of the first layer 11.

[0094] 1, the wrapper 7 includes a withdrawal area 15 formed from a removable region 7a of the wrapper 7. A boundary or edge 16 of the withdrawal area 15 formed from the removable region 7a of the wrapper 7 to allow access to the aerosol delivery system 8 is shown in dotted line. In the illustrated embodiment, the edge 16 of the withdrawal area 15 extends from the rear side of the wrapper 7 forward across the top of the container 6 and down to the withdrawal area edge 16a in the lower front wall.

[0095] The container 6 further comprises a resealable label 18. The resealable label 18 is configured to cover the withdrawal area 15. The resealable label 18 includes a periphery 19 that extends beyond the withdrawal area 15 such that the container 6 is sealed when the label 18 covers the withdrawal area 15. The resealable label 18 is peelable from the wrapper 7 during use to open the withdrawal area 15 and provide access to the at least one aerosol delivery system 8 in the container 6.

[0096] A resealable label 18 is placed on the withdrawal area 15 to seal and close the container 6. The seal formed between the peripheral edge 19 of the label 18 and the portion of the wrapper 7 surrounding the withdrawal area 15 may be impermeable. The label 18 may also be formed from a sheet of the same material as the wrapper 7. The sheet of material forming the label 18 has a re-sticky adhesive on its underside closer to the wrapper 7. Alternatively, there may be a permanent bonding adhesive on the underside of the label 18 in the portion that does not overlap the edge of the sheet of material of the label 18, i.e., the portion that overlaps the removable area 7a of the wrapper 7. However, if the label 18 extends beyond the edge 16 of the withdrawal area 15, the underside is provided with a re-sticky adhesive.

[0097] In one embodiment, beyond one lower front wall edge 21 of the label 18 is a tab 22 that is at least partially free of re-sticky adhesive that a user may use to flip up and pull the label 18 to open the inner container 6. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments of the package, the package may not include a peelable label, but instead have some other form of opening, i.e., an adhesive flap.

[0098] Upon first use, the edge 16 of the withdrawal area 15 may be defined by a line of weakness in the wrapper 7. The line of weakness in the wrapper 7 may be formed by at least one partial cut through the thickness of the wrapper 7. When the label 18 is pulled back, the portion 7a of the wrapper 7 separates from the remainder of the wrapper 7 to open the withdrawal area 15, and the consumer is then free to remove the aerosol delivery device 8 from the container 6 via the withdrawal area 15, after which the withdrawal area 15 is resealed or closed by depressing the tab 22, and the edge of the label 18 reattaches to the adjacent portion of the wrapper 7 surrounding the withdrawal area 15. The area 7a of the wrapper 7 formed by the separation when the tab 22 is lifted is returned to its previous position. The wrapper 7 has a separation line, which is covered by the adhesive edge of the label 18.

[0099] 9, the package 1 may further include an inner frame 25. The inner frame 25 may be located inside the wrapping material 7 of the container 6. To ensure efficient adhesion, the inner frame 25 may be provided within the container 6, such that the inner frame 25 extends around the aerosol delivery system 8 below the wrapping material 7. The inner frame 25 is configured to support the wrapping material 7. The inner frame 25 supports the wrapping material 7 to prevent deformation of the container 6 and to prevent damage to the contents.

[0100] The inner frame 25 provides a reaction surface under the package 7 against the resealing pressure exerted by the label 18 around the perimeter of the withdrawal area 15. By providing a reaction surface, the inner frame 25 counters the closing force applied by the user, preventing damage to the item and protecting the integrity of the item. The reaction surface provided by the inner frame allows for the use of a "soft" package as the outermost container, and also results in less material being used compared to a "hard" outer pack, resulting in a lighter pack.

[0101] As shown in Figure 9, the inner frame 25 has a front panel 26, two side flaps 27, and a top flap 28. A score or fold line 30 forms a corner as seen in Figure 9 when the side flap 27 is folded at a right angle to the panel 26. The top flap 28 is also folded at a right angle. It can be seen that when the inner frame 25 is folded, an aperture 31 is formed which allows access to the aerosol delivery system 8, as shown in Figure 5. The aperture 31 extends to the base edge 33 of the front panel 26.

[0102] At least the front panel 26 of the inner frame 25 may extend the length of the container 6 to provide the greatest reaction force possible. The front panel 26 and each of the side flaps 27 may extend the length of the container 6. In some embodiments, the inner frame 25 may further include a rear panel configured to extend the length of the container 6. In some embodiments, the inner frame 25 may further include a bottom panel. In these embodiments, at least some of the panels and flaps may be bonded together to provide greater reaction force and help maintain the shape of the wrapper 7. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments of the package, the package may not include an inner frame.

[0103] A consumer may grasp tab 22 and lift tab 22, thereby peeling away label 18 and exposing withdrawal area 15. In particular, as shown in FIG. 10 , with label 18 in the open position, removable area 7a of wrapper 7 is pulled back to expose withdrawal area 15, allowing a consumer to easily withdraw aerosol delivery system 8 from container 6.

[0104] To accomplish opening of label 18, label 18 includes a tab 22 at a lower edge of label 18. Tab 22 may be folded about fold line 38 to separate tab 22 from the remainder of label 18 such that an inner surface 39 of tab 22, which normally abuts or faces outer surface 36 of packaging material 7 of container 6, as shown in FIG. 11, can be moved away from packaging material 7 by a holding user.

[0105] As tab 22 is pivoted about fold line 38, it can be pulled upward and / or away from fold line 38. Label 18 is also pulled due to the connection between tab 22 and label 18. This causes label 18 to be peeled or rolled up from withdrawal region 15 along with portion 7a of wrapper 7. When package 1 is opened for the first time, region 7a is also separated from the remainder of wrapper 7 along the line of weakness that separates region 7a from the remainder of wrapper 7 when container 6 is opened.

[0106] 12, it will be appreciated that when container 6 is closed, label 18 unrolls across withdrawal area 15 and area 7a of wrapper 7 repositions itself within withdrawal area 15. The peelable adhesive coating on the peripheral area of ​​label 18 also re-adheres to wrapper 7 surrounding withdrawal area 15, thereby sealingly closing container 6 and closing package 1.

[0107] Furthermore, each component of the package is formed from a paper-based material, i.e., both the container 6 and the inner frame 25 are formed from a paper-based material. Furthermore, this means that the package 1 does not include a plastic overwrap as is common in known packages. In fact, the structure of the wrapper 7 means that no plastic overwrap is required to keep the contents of the package 1 fresh.

[0108] In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 has a weight greater than 70 grams per square meter (gsm). In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 has a weight greater than 100 gsm. In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 has a paper weight greater than 70 grams per square meter (gsm). In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 has a paper weight greater than 100 gsm.

[0109] In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 comprises at least 90% of the first material. The first material may be a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 may also have a water vapor permeability of less than 8 g / m2 / 24 hours or less than 6 g / m2 / 24 hours, tested to ASTM F1249 at 38° and 90% relative humidity.

[0110] A large percentage of a single material increases the likelihood that the material is easily recyclable. Additionally, low water vapor permeability prevents water vapor from passing through the packaging material 7 so that the container 6 can keep its contents fresher for longer.

[0111] In some embodiments, packaging material 7 comprises at least 92.5% of the first material. In other embodiments, packaging material 7 comprises at least 95% of the first material. In yet other embodiments, packaging material 7 comprises at least 98.5% of the first material. In some embodiments, the percentage of the first material is calculated based on the weight of the first material and packaging material 7.

[0112] Preferably, the water vapor permeability of the first material is less than 6 g / m2 / 24 hours at 30° C. and 90% relative humidity (1249 ASTM). More preferably, the water vapor permeability of the first material is less than 5 g / m2 / 24 hours, more preferably less than 3 g / m2 / 24 hours, and even more preferably less than 1 g / m2 / 24 hours under the same conditions. The lower the water vapor permeability of the first material, the longer the components and / or articles and / or delivery system in the container 6 can remain fresh.

[0113] Preferably, the packaging material 7 is recyclable. Preferably, the first material is compostable. Preferably, the first material is a non-plastic material. The first material may be, for example, but is not limited to, paper.

[0114] In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 may include a second material. The second material may be metal. The first and second materials may be arranged in layers to form the wrapper 7 that forms the container 6. Preferably, the second material forming the second layer is applied as a coating to the first material forming the first layer. The metal layer may protect the paper layer from damage.

[0115] The packaging material 7 may include less than 10% by weight of the second material. In other embodiments, the packaging material 7 includes less than 5% of the second material. In yet other embodiments, the packaging material 7 includes less than 2.5% of the second material. In some embodiments, the percentage of the second material is calculated based on the mass of the second material and the packaging material 7.

[0116] In some embodiments, the wrapper 7 may include a third material. The third material may be plastic. The first, second, and third materials may be arranged in layers to form the wrapper 7 that forms the container 6, as described above. Preferably, the third material forming the third layer is applied as a coating to the second material forming the second layer. The third material may be a plastic coating.

[0117] The second layer of metal may be partially absorbed by the first paper layer so as to form a good connection with the first layer to provide a smooth outer surface. A plastic coating layer may be applied to the second metal layer. Because the metal layer is smooth, the plastic coating layer does not have holes in it. This prevents air and water vapor from passing through the third layer of plastic. The plastic coating may be impermeable.

[0118] The wrapping material 7 may include less than 10% by weight of the third material. In other embodiments, the wrapping material 7 includes less than 5% of the third material. In yet other embodiments, the wrapping material 7 includes less than 2.5% of the third material. In some embodiments, the percentage of the third material is calculated based on the mass of the third material and the wrapping material 7.

[0119] In some embodiments, the packaging material 7 may further comprise a clay layer 50, as shown in FIG. 13. The packaging material 7 may comprise a first clay layer 50a on the inner surface of the first layer, which in this embodiment is a paper-based material 11, such as paper. The first clay layer 50a may be located between the first layer 11 and a second layer, which in this embodiment is a metallized layer 12. Alternatively, the first clay layer 50a may be located between the first layer 11 and a third layer 13, which may be a plastic or varnish coating. Thus, the metallized layer 12 or barrier coating 13 is applied to the inner surface of the first clay layer 50a. The first clay layer 50a forms a layer onto which the metallized layer can be more easily attached.

[0120] The wrapping material 7 may further include a second clay layer 50b on an outer surface of the paper-based material 11. The second clay layer 50b may form an outer surface of the wrapping material 7 upon which indicia may be printed.

[0121] The package 1 may further comprise a tamper evident means 70. More specifically, the container 6 may comprise a tamper evident means 70, as shown in Figures 14 and 15. The tamper evident means 70 may be attached to both the label 18 and the wrapper 7 such that the tamper evident means indicates whether the container 6 has previously been opened or whether an attempt has been made to open the container 6.

[0122] The tamper evident means provides an indication to the user whether the package 1 has been previously opened, and is required in the present invention so that the entire package 1 can be recycled by removing the outer plastic wrap which normally provides an indication of tampering.

[0123] The tamper evident means 70 may include a stamp or sticker 71. The stamp 71 may be located on the label 18 and extend across a periphery on the wrapper 7. That is, the stamp 71 has at least a portion adhered to the label 18 and at least a portion adhered to the wrapper 7.

[0124] Stamp 71 may include a line of weakness 75, as shown in Figure 14. Line of weakness 75 may extend along an edge of label 18. Thus, upon initial opening of container 6, line of weakness 75 may be at least partially broken to indicate that an attempt has been made to open container 6.

[0125] 15, stamp 71 may include a second line of weakness 76 that is parallel to but extends away from first line of weakness 75 to form tear tape 77. Tear tape 77 may include a tab 78 at one end for the consumer to pull.

[0126] The various embodiments described herein are presented only to aid in the understanding and teaching of the claimed features. These embodiments are provided only as a representative sample of embodiments and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive. The advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and / or other aspects described herein should not be considered as limitations on the scope of the invention as defined by the claims or limitations on the equivalents of the claims, and it is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. Various embodiments of the present invention may suitably include, consist of, or consist essentially of any suitable combination of the disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc., other than those specifically described herein. Furthermore, the present disclosure may include other inventions that are not currently claimed but may be claimed in the future.

Claims

1. A package for a delivery system comprising: a container comprising a wrapper configured to enclose at least one delivery system and a resealable label, the wrapper being sealed by closure of an opening in the wrapper and an exterior surface of the wrapper forming an exterior surface of the package; an inner frame positioned inside the container; Equipped with the wrapper includes a first layer including a paper-based material and a withdrawal region within the wrapper; the label is configured to cover the withdrawal area and includes a peripheral edge that extends beyond the withdrawal area such that the withdrawal area of ​​the wrapper is sealed; and A package, wherein the label is peelable from the wrapper during use to open the pull-out area and provide access to the inside of the wrapper.

2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the label includes a tab configured to be grasped by a consumer to open the container.

3. 3. The package of claim 1 or 2, wherein the label is configured to cover a peripheral area around the withdrawal area when in a closed position such that the withdrawal area is sealed closed and configured to be impermeable.

4. The package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the paper-based material is a coated paper.

5. The package of claim 4 , wherein the coated paper comprises a paper layer having a barrier coating.

6. The package of claim 5 , wherein the barrier coating is a metallized layer.

7. 6. The package of claim 5, wherein the barrier coating is a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

8. The package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the paper-based material is a barrier paper.

9. The package of claim 8 , wherein the barrier paper comprises a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material.

10. 10. The package of claim 9, wherein the barrier material is a plastic, varnish, or metal.

11. The package of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the packaging material further comprises a second layer.

12. The package of claim 11 , wherein the second layer comprises a metallization layer.

13. The package of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the packaging material further comprises a third layer.

14. 14. The package of claim 13, wherein the third layer comprises a plastic film coating or varnish layer.

15. A package according to any preceding claim, wherein the inner frame extends substantially the length of the wrapper.

16. The package of any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein each component of the package is formed from a material that comprises the first layer of paper-based material.

17. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapping material has a weight of more than 70 grams per square meter.

18. The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the paper-based material of the wrapper has a weight of more than 70 grams per square meter.

19. The package of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the overlapping edge outer flaps of the wrapper have a rectangular shape.

20. 20. The package of claim 19, wherein the outer flap of the overlapping edge extends across the entire surface of the package.

21. 21. The package of any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the wrapping material further comprises a first clay layer on an inner surface of the first layer and, optionally, a second clay layer on an outer surface of the first layer.

22. 22. The package of claim 21, wherein one of the second layer and the third layer is applied to an inner surface of the first clay layer.

23. 20. The package of claim 17, wherein the other of the second layer and the third layer is applied to the inner surface of the second or third layer on the inner surface of the first clay layer.

24. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wrapper is sealed at its overlapping edges.

25. 25. The package of claim 24, wherein the wrapper is sealed by adhering overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the container.

26. 26. The package of claim 24 or 25, wherein the wrapper includes a continuous portion of adhesive that extends along each of the overlapping edges of the wrapper when the wrapper is folded to form the container.

27. 27. The package of claim 26, wherein the wrapper includes a continuous portion of adhesive extending around an entire periphery of the inner surface of the wrapper.

28. 28. The package of any one of claims 24 to 27, wherein the sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper form an air-tight seal such that the container is hermetically sealed prior to initial opening of the container.

29. A package according to any preceding claim, wherein the container is provided with tamper evident means.

30. 30. The package of claim 29, wherein the tamper evident means is located on the wrapper.

31. 31. The package of claim 30, wherein the tamper evident means includes a stamp, the stamp being located partially on the label and extending across the perimeter on the wrapper.

32. 32. The package of claim 31, wherein the stamp includes a line of weakness.

33. 33. The package of claim 32, wherein the stamp includes a tear strip formed from a plurality of lines of weakness and, optionally, a pull tab.

34. 34. The package of any one of claims 1 to 33, wherein the wrapping material comprises at least 90% of a first material and has a water vapour permeability of less than 6g / m2 / 24h.

35. 35. The package of claim 34, wherein the wrapping material comprises at least 92.5% of the first material.

36. 36. The package of claim 35, wherein the wrapping material comprises at least 95% of the first material.

37. 37. The package of claim 36, wherein the wrapping material comprises at least 98.5% of the first material.

38. 38. The package of any one of claims 34 to 37, wherein the wrapping material comprises a percentage of the first material by weight.

39. The package of any one of claims 34 to 38, wherein the first material is recyclable.

40. 40. The package of claim 39, wherein the first material is compostable.

41. A package according to any one of claims 34 to 40, wherein the first material is a non-plastic material.

42. 42. The package of claim 41, wherein the first material is paper.

43. The package of any one of claims 34 to 42, wherein the packaging material further comprises a second material.

44. 13. The package of claim 1, consisting essentially of the container with a wrapper and a resealable label, and an inner frame positioned inside the container, the wrapper including a pull-out area therein, and the wrapper comprising a paper-based material.

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