Packaging and packaging materials

Abstract

This application relates to packages and wrapping materials for delivery systems. One package comprises an outer container having an access and an inner container comprising a wrapping material configured to surround at least one delivery system. The wrapping material is sealed by closing its opening. The wrapping material comprises a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a pull-out area within the wrapping material. The inner container further comprises a resealable label, the resealable label configured to cover the pull-out area and having a periphery that extends beyond the pull-out area such that the pull-out area of ​​the inner container is sealed when the label covers the pull-out area. The label is peelable from the wrapping material during use to open the pull-out area. Another package comprises an outer container having an access and an outer wrapping material configured to surround the outer container of the package.

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, comprising an outer container with an access portion, and an inner container comprising a wrapping material configured to surround at least one delivery system, the wrapping material being sealed by closure of an opening in the wrapping material, the wrapping material comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a pull-out area within the wrapping material, the inner container comprising a resealable label, the resealable label configured to cover the pull-out area and having a periphery extending beyond the pull-out area such that when the label covers the pull-out area the pull-out area of ​​the inner container is sealed, and the label is peelable from the wrapping material in use to open the pull-out area to provide access to the at least one delivery system.

[0005] The label may include a tab configured to be grasped by a consumer to open the inner container.The label may include a tab attached to an inner surface of the lid.

[0006] The paper-based material may be a coated paper. The coated paper may include a paper layer having a barrier coating. The barrier coating may be a metallized layer. The barrier coating may be a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0007] The paper-based material may be a barrier paper. The barrier paper may include a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material. The barrier material may be interspersed throughout the paper layer. The barrier material may be a plastic, varnish, or metal.

[0008] The wrapper may further include a second layer. The second layer may include a metallized layer.

[0009] The packaging material may further include a third layer, which may include a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0010] The package may further include an inner frame positioned within the inner container.

[0011] Each component of the package may be formed from a material including a first layer of a paper-based material. Each component of the package may be formed from a recyclable paper-based material.

[0012] The paper-based material may have a paper weight of less than 80 gsm, optionally less than 70 gsm, optionally less than 50 gsm, and optionally less than 45 gsm.

[0013] The wrapper may further include 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.

[0014] One of the second layer and the third layer may be applied to an inner surface of the first clay layer. The other of the second layer and the third layer may be applied to an inner surface of the second or third layer on the inner surface of the first clay layer.

[0015] The wrapping material may have a water vapour permeability of less than 8 g / m2 / 24 hours.

[0016] The wrapper may be sealed at its overlapping edges.The wrapper may be sealed by adhering the overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container.

[0017] 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 the inner container.

[0018] The wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends around the entire periphery of the inner surface of the wrapper.

[0019] The sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper may form an air-tight seal so that the inner package is hermetically sealed prior to its initial opening.

[0020] The package may further comprise an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package, the outer wrapper being sealed by closure of the opening thereof, the outer wrapper comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material.

[0021] The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may be a coated paper comprising a paper layer having a barrier coating. The barrier coating may be a metallized layer. The barrier coating may be a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0022] The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may be a barrier paper comprising a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material, which may be a plastic, varnish, or metal.

[0023] The outer wrapper may further include a second layer, which may optionally include a metallized layer.

[0024] The outer wrapper may further include a third layer, optionally comprising a plastic film coating or varnish layer.

[0025] The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may have a paper weight of less than 80 gsm. The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may have a paper weight of less than 70 gsm. The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may have a paper weight of less than 50 gsm. The paper-based material of the outer wrapper may have a paper weight of less than 45 gsm.

[0026] The outer wrapper may further comprise a clay layer. The outer wrapper may comprise 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.

[0027] The second layer or the third layer may be applied to the inner surface of the first clay layer. 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.

[0028] The outer wrapping may have a water vapour permeability of less than 8 g / m2 / 24 hours.

[0029] The outer wrapper may be sealed at its overlapping edges.The outer wrapper may be sealed by adhering the overlapping edges of the outer wrapper together when the wrapper is folded around the outer container.

[0030] The outer wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends along each of the overlapping edges of the wrapper when the wrapper is folded about the outer container.The outer wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends around the entire periphery of the inner surface of the outer wrapper.

[0031] The sealed overlapping edges of the outer wrapper may form an air-tight seal such that the outer wrapper, and the outer container therein, is hermetically sealed prior to its initial opening.

[0032] The package may further comprise a tamper evident means. The tamper evident means may be located on the base and the lid, the lid having a portion of a front lid wall flap attached to the front wall of the base. The portion of the front lid wall flap may include a line of weakness.

[0033] The tamper evident means may be located on the inner container. The tamper evident means may comprise a stamp located partially on the label and extending across the periphery on the wrapper. The stamp may comprise a line of weakness.

[0034] In another aspect of the invention, a package for a delivery system is provided, the package comprising: an outer container having an access portion; and an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package, the outer wrapper being sealed by closure of an opening in the outer wrapper, the outer wrapper including a first layer comprising a paper-based material.

[0035] The package may further include an inner frame positioned within the outer container.

[0036] The package may not include an inner container.The package may not include an inner container formed by a wrapping material.

[0037] The outer wrapper may be formed as described in relation to the outer wrapper of the previous aspect of the invention.

[0038] In another aspect of the invention, a wrapper for a container of a package for a delivery system is provided, the wrapper comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a barrier material.

[0039] The paper-based material may be a coated paper comprising a paper layer coated with a barrier coating formed from a barrier material. The barrier material forming the barrier coating may comprise a metallized layer. The barrier material forming the barrier coating may comprise a plastic coating or a varnish layer.

[0040] The paper-based material may be a barrier paper comprising a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material, which may be a plastic, varnish, or metal.

[0041] The wrapper may further include a second layer, which may be formed by a metallized layer.

[0042] The packaging material may further include a third layer, which may be formed by a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

[0043] The packaging material may further include a first clay layer on the inner surface of the first layer. One of the second layer and the third layer may be applied to the inner surface of the first clay layer. 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.

[0044] The wrapper may further include a second clay layer on an outer surface of the first layer.

[0045] The wrapping material may have a water vapour permeability of less than 8 g / m2 / 24 hours.

[0046] When the wrapper is folded onto the inner container, it may be sealed at its overlapping edges.

[0047] The wrapper may be sealed by adhering overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container.

[0048] 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 the inner container.

[0049] The wrapper may include a continuous portion of adhesive that extends around the entire periphery of the inner surface of the wrapper.

[0050] The sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper may form an air-tight seal so that the inner package is hermetically sealed prior to its initial opening.

[0051] The wrapping material may be configured to surround the at least one delivery system and be positioned within an outer container of the package.

[0052] The wrapping material may be configured to surround an outer container of the package.

[0053] 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]

[0054] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a general embodiment of a package according to the present invention, with its lid pivoted to an open position. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a packaging material. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 shows the inner surface of the packaging blank of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 shows the outer surface of the packaging blank of FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is 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. 2 shows the inner frame in an unfolded state. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 shows a modified package according to the present invention with a label attached to the lid and in an open position. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional side view of the package shown in FIG. 10 with the lid in an open position. [Figure 12] FIG. 5 is the same view as FIG. 4, except with the lid in the 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 feature on the outer container of the package. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a tamper evident feature on the outer container of the package. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a tamper evident feature on the outer container of the package. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a tamper evident feature on the inner container of the package. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0055] [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:

[0056] 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.

[0057] According to the present disclosure, a "combustion-based" aerosol delivery system is a system 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustion aerosol delivery system, such as a powered non-combustion aerosol delivery system.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] In some embodiments, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system, such as a non-combustion aerosol delivery device, 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 includes 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 proximate to the heat generating power source.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises an active agent.

[0073] 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.

[0074] In some embodiments, the active agent comprises nicotine, hi some embodiments, the active agent comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] In some embodiments, the substance delivered comprises a fragrance.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] The aerosol-generating film may comprise or be a sheet, optionally chopped to form chopped sheets.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] The one or more other functional materials may include one or more of a pH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a package 1 for a delivery system. The delivery system may be an aerosol delivery system. The package 1 comprises an outer container 2. In this embodiment, the outer container 2 comprises a base 3 and a lid 4 mounted to the base 3 for rotation between an open position and a closed position. The lid 4 is mounted to the base 3 for rotation about a hinge line 5.

[0099] The package further comprises an inner container 6. The outer container 2 comprises an access through which the inner container 6 can be accessed. The access in the illustrated embodiment can be found by rotating the lid 4 away from the base 3 from a closed position to an open position. However, it will be appreciated that in alternative embodiments the package 1 may take forms other than a hinged lid box.

[0100] The inner container 6 is located within the outer container 2. The inner container 6 comprises a wrapper 7 configured to surround at least one aerosol delivery system 8, shown in FIG. 9. The wrapper 7 forms a packaged bundle of the aerosol delivery systems 8. The wrapper 7 may include a barrier material 9. The wrapper 7 is sealed by closure of an opening therein. The opening may refer to an access area or aperture in the wrapper 7, as described in more detail below, or an opening formed in the process of wrapping the wrapper 7 around the delivery system and a subsequent flap formed by folding the wrapper 7 to close the opening.

[0101] 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 or impregnated 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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 aroma 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 or any other suitable metal.

[0104] 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, paper layer 11 may be provided and second layer 12 may be applied to paper layer 12 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 paper layer 11.

[0105] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2, the third layer 13 is a barrier coating and is provided on the second layer 12, in this example a metallized layer 12. The second layer 12 provides a smooth surface to allow for 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 example is a paper layer. Thus, the barrier coating can be applied as a tight film that increases the impermeability of the packaging material 7.

[0106] 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 outer container 2.

[0107] As mentioned above, the wrapper 7 is sealed by closing its opening, for example by adhesively sealing its 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 inner container 6. The adhesive 10 may be provided such that when the wrapper 7 is folded to form the inner 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 the adhesive 10 is not visible when the wrapper 7 is folded to form the inner container 6.

[0108] The seal helps to keep the contents fresh. The seal can also ensure that the wrapper is sealed such that water vapor and / or air cannot freely flow into the inner 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 thus presents openings or gaps through which the free flow of air is permitted. In such configurations, limited application of adhesive, such as spot adhesive, can 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.

[0109] It should be noted that the packaging material 7 may be sealed such that water vapor and / or air cannot freely flow into the inner 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 into the inner container 6, however, this is not considered to be a free flow of water vapor and / or air or other gases since the movement of water vapor and / or air or other gases is hindered by the material of the packaging material. That is, the adhesive seal along the overlapping edges 10a of the packaging material 7 is sealed such that water vapor and / or air or other gases cannot pass between the overlapping portions of the packaging material 7, but air may still pass through the packaging material 7 to some extent.

[0110] In some embodiments, the packaging material 7 is sealed such that the inner container 6 is airtight sealed. A hermetically sealed inner container 6 keeps the contents fresher for longer. The inner container 6 may be hermetically sealed at least prior to its initial opening 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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).

[0113] 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.

[0114] 5, 6, 7 and 8, various different embodiments of packaging material 7 are shown. It will be understood that the terms first layer, second layer, and third layer are used to distinguish features of packaging material 7 and are not necessarily provided in the order implied by the ordinal adverb. That is, the present application may refer to a packaging material 7 having two layers, in the form of a first layer and a third layer, where there is no second layer. Thus, the feature referred to as the third layer is physically the second layer.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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 with a dotted line. In the illustrated embodiment, the edge 16 of the withdrawal area 15 extends from the rear side of the wrapper 7 across the top of the inner container 6 and down the front side to the withdrawal area edge 16a of the lower front wall.

[0122] The inner 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 inner 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 within the inner container 6.

[0123] A resealable label 18 is located on the withdrawal area 15 for sealingly closing the inner container 6. The label 18 may also be formed from the same sheet of 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. The re-sticky adhesive 20 may also be present on the outer surface of 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.

[0124] 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, which a user may use to flip up and pull the label 18 to open the inner container 6.

[0125] 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 is separated 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 inner container 6 through 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 line of separation, which is covered by the adhesive edge of the label 18. It will be understood that in some embodiments of the package, the package may not include a peelable label, but may instead have some other form of opening, i.e., an adhesive flap.

[0126] 9, the package 1 may optionally further comprise an inner frame 25. The inner frame 25 may be located inside the wrapping material 7 of the inner container 6. To ensure efficient bonding, the inner frame 25 may be provided within the inner container 6 such that the inner frame 25 extends around the aerosol delivery system 8 underneath the wrapping material 7.

[0127] The inner frame 25 provides a reaction surface under the wrapper 7 against resealing pressure exerted by the label 18 around the perimeter of the withdrawal area 15. As shown in FIG. 5, 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 when the side flap 27 is folded at a right angle to the panel 26, as seen in FIG. 9. The top flap 28 is also folded at a right angle. When the inner frame 25 is folded, it can be seen that an aperture 31 is formed which allows access to the aerosol delivery system 8, as shown in FIG. 9. The aperture 31 extends to the base edge 33 of the front panel 26.

[0128] Because it is relatively difficult to grasp tab 22 to remove label 18, in a modified embodiment shown in Figure 10, label 18 and / or tab 22 may be attached to the inner surface 35 of the front wall of lid 4, such that when lid 4 is opened, label 18 is simultaneously peeled back to expose withdrawal area 15. In particular, as shown in Figure 10, when lid 4 is in the open position, removable area 7a of wrapper 7 is pulled back to expose withdrawal area 15, allowing the consumer to easily withdraw delivery system 8 from inner container 6.

[0129] To accomplish simultaneous opening of the lid 4 and label 18, the label 18 includes a tab 37 on a lower edge of the label 18. The tab 37 may be folded about a fold line 38 to separate the tab 37 from the remainder of the label 18, such that a surface 39 of the tab 37, shown in Figure 11, abuts or faces the exterior surface 36 of the label 18 when the lid 4 is closed. An opposite surface 40 of the tab 37, which faces outward, may be attached to an interior surface 41 of the lid 4 using a permanent adhesive in the manner and location as shown in Figures 10 and 11.

[0130] It will also be appreciated that the outer surface of the tab 37 can be permanently adhered to the inner surface 41 of the lid 4 without being folded over prior to adhesion. In such a configuration, the tab 37 is folded over against the remainder of the label 18 when the lid is in the open position.

[0131] When the lid 4 is pivoted to its open position about the hinge 5, the label 18 is also pulled by the connection between the tab 37 and the lid 4. This causes the label 18 to be peeled or rolled up from the withdrawal area 15 along with the portion 7a of the wrapper 7. When the package 1 is opened for the first time, the area 7a is also separated from the remainder of the wrapper 7 along the line of weakness that separates the area 7a from the remainder of the wrapper 7 when the lid 4 is opened. When the lid 4 is opened, the tab 37 pivots relative to the remainder of the label 18 about the fold line 38.

[0132] It will be appreciated that as the lid 4 rotates about the hinge 5 back to its closed position, as shown in Figure 12, the label 18 retracts across the drawer area 15 and the area 7a of the wrapper 7 repositions itself within the drawer area 15. The peelable adhesive coating on the peripheral area of ​​the label 18 also re-adheres to the wrapper 7 surrounding the drawer area 15, thereby sealingly closing the inner container 6 and closing the package 1.

[0133] Furthermore, each component of the package is formed from a paper-based material, i.e., the outer container 2 and the inner container 6, as well as the inner frame, if included, are all 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 construction of the wrapper 7 means that no plastic overwrap is required to keep the contents of the package 1 fresh.

[0134] In some embodiments, the wrapping material 7 has a weight of less than 80 grams per square meter (gsm). In some embodiments, the wrapping material 7 has a weight of less than 70 gsm. In some embodiments, the wrapping material 7 has a weight of less than 50 gsm. In some embodiments, the wrapping material 7 has a weight of less than 45 gsm. In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 has a paper weight of less than 70 grams per square meter (gsm). In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 has a paper weight of less than 50 gsm. In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 has a paper weight of less than 45 gsm.

[0135] Having a packaging material 7 that is light weight, i.e., low gsm, i.e., less than 80 gsm, means that the thickness of the packaging material 7 is smaller. The lighter the packaging material 7, the less material is used. This is better for the environment in terms of resources needed to manufacture the packaging material 7 and for recycling purposes. A thinner packaging material 7 reduces the resistance of the packaging material 7 to folding. This helps to avoid the build-up of thick layers of material at the folded corners of the container 6 and to avoid puncturing the seals of the packaging material in these areas of material build-up. Thus, a lower gsm barrier material helps to keep the contents fresher for longer by reducing gaps in the seals.

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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 inner container 6 can keep its contents fresher for longer.

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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, even more preferably less than 1 g / m2 / 24 hours under the same conditions as above. The lower the water vapor permeability of the first material, the longer the components and / or articles and / or delivery system in the inner container 6 can remain fresh.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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 that forms the inner 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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 inner 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] The packaging material 7 may further include a second clay layer 50b on an outer surface of the first layer 11. The second clay layer 50b may form an outer surface of the packaging material 7 upon which indicia may be printed.

[0148] It was noted above that the construction of the wrapper 7 results in the package 1 not needing a plastic overwrap. Thus, the package 1 may not include an overwrap or outermost wrapper that extends around the base 3 and lid 4 of the outer container 2.

[0149] It will be appreciated, however, that package 1 may be provided with an outer wrapper formed from the same material as wrapper 7. That is, in some embodiments, package 1 may further include wrapper 7 as previously described, and may further include an outer wrapper having the same structure as the embodiments of wrapper 7 described above. The outer wrapper may be formed from a paper-based material. It will be further appreciated that wrapper 7 within package 1 and the outer wrapper positioned about the exterior surface of package 1 need not be of the same structure or configuration.

[0150] The outer wrapper may include a first layer 11 formed of a paper-based material. The first layer may be a paper-based material including a paper layer 11a, coated paper, or a barrier layer 9. The paper-based material may form an outer surface of the outer wrapper.

[0151] The outer wrapper may further include a second layer 12 and / or a third layer 13. The second layer 12 may be a metallized layer provided on the first layer 11. The metallized layer may provide an initial barrier to the first layer to prevent, or at least reduce, the passage of moisture and / or aromas through the outer wrapper. Thus, the first and second layers combined may effectively form a type of barrier coated paper.

[0152] The third layer 13 may be a barrier coating that may be provided on the first layer or the second layer. If present, the second layer may prevent the barrier coating from penetrating into the paper-based layer. The barrier coating may be applied as a solid film, thereby increasing the impermeability of the outer packaging material.

[0153] The outer wrapper may be sealed by closing its opening, for example by adhesively sealing the opening. The outer wrapper may be sealed at its overlapping edges 10a. The adhesive may be provided such that when the outer wrapper is folded around the outer container 2, there is a continuous portion of adhesive extending along each of the overlapping edges 10a of the outer wrapper. In some embodiments, the outer wrapper may be sealed such that the package 1 is hermetically sealed. The adhesive 10 used may be the same type of adhesive as described above with respect to the adhesive 10 used for the wrapper 7.

[0154] In an exemplary embodiment, the outer wrapper may include a first layer 11. The first layer 11 may include 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. The barrier material 9 may be located on an inner surface of the paper layer 11a.

[0155] In the alternative, the outer wrapper may include a first layer 11 formed from a paper-based material in the form of a barrier paper 11b, with the 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.

[0156] In another example, the outer wrapper may include a first layer 11 formed by paper layer 11a and a second layer located on the inner surface of paper layer 11a. In yet another example, the outer wrapper may include a first layer formed by paper layer 11a without a second layer and a third layer 13 on paper layer 11a. The third layer 13 may be located on the inner surface of paper layer 11a.

[0157] With a paper-based outer packaging, each component of the package is formed from paper-based materials, i.e., the outer container 2, the inner container 6, the outer packaging, and the inner frame, if included, are all formed from paper-based materials, so the entire package 1 can be reused.

[0158] The outer wrapper may have a weight of less than 80, 70, 50, or 45 gsm. In some embodiments, the paper-based material 11 may have a paper weight of less than 70, 50, or 45 gsm.

[0159] In some embodiments, the outer wrapper may comprise at least 90%, 92.5%, 95%, or 98.5% of the first material. The first material may be a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the outer wrapper may have a water vapor permeability of less than 8 or 6 mg / m2 / 24 hours when tested to ASTM F1249 at 38° and 90% relative humidity. Preferably, the water vapor permeability of the first material of the outer wrapper is less than 6, 5, 3, or 1 g / m2 / 24 hours at 30° C. and 90% relative humidity (1249 ASTM).

[0160] The outer packaging material may be recyclable. The outer packaging material may be compostable. In some embodiments, the outer packaging material may further include a second material. The second material may be metal. The outer packaging material may include less than 10%, 5%, or 2.5% by weight of the second material. In some embodiments, the outer packaging material may include a third material. The third material may be plastic. The outer packaging material may include less than 10%, 5%, or 2.5% by weight of the third material. In some embodiments, the percentage of the second material is calculated based on the mass of the second and / or third material and the outer packaging material.

[0161] In some embodiments, the outer wrapper may further include a clay layer 50, similar to that described above with reference to wrapper 7. The outer wrapper may include a first clay layer 50a and a second clay layer 50b.

[0162] It will be further appreciated that in some embodiments, the presence of a paper-based outer wrap eliminates the requirement for package 1 to require an inner container 6 formed by wrapping material 7. Thus, in some embodiments, package 1 may omit inner container 6 as described above. Package 1 may include an outer container 2 comprising a base 3 and a lid 4 mounted to base 3 for rotation between open and closed positions. Lid 4 may be mounted to base 3 for rotation about hinge line 5. Package 1 may further include an outer wrapping material configured to surround outer container 2 of package 1, the outer wrapping material being sealed by closure of an opening therein. The outer wrapping material may include a first layer comprising a paper-based material. The outer wrapping material may include additional layers as previously described.

[0163] A package 1 comprising an outer wrapping material and no inner container 6 may further comprise an inner frame located within the outer container 2, as previously described.

[0164] The package 1 may further include a tamper evident means 60. More specifically, the outer container 2 may include a tamper evident means 60, as shown in Figures 10 and 11. It will be appreciated that a tamper evident means 60 similar to that described herein may be used with a variety of other types of packages other than hinged lid boxes. The tamper evident means 60 may be attached to both the base 3 and the lid 4 such that the tamper evident means indicates whether the outer container 2 has previously been opened or whether an attempt has been made to open the outer container 2.

[0165] The tamper evident means 60 on the outer container 2 may be formed from the front lid wall flap 61 of the lid 4. The tamper evident means provides an indication to the user whether the package 1 has been previously opened, which is required in the present invention so that the entire package 1 can be recycled by removing the outer plastic wrap that normally provides the tamper indication. The portion 62 of the front lid wall flap 62 may be separated from the remainder of the front lid wall flap 62 by a tear line. The tear line may be generally U-shaped, starting and ending at a fold line 63 between the front wall of the lid 4 and the front lid wall flap 61.

[0166] A portion 62 of the front lid wall flap 62 is rotated outwardly so that it extends parallel to the front wall of the lid 4 and is adhered to the front wall of the base 3 of the outer container 2. The portion 62 may include a line of weakness 65, as shown in FIG. 10. The line of weakness 65 may extend along the fold line 63. Thus, upon initial opening of the lid 4, the line of weakness 65 may be at least partially broken to indicate that an attempt has been made to open the outer container 2.

[0167] 11, portion 62 may include a second line of weakness 66 that is parallel to but extends away from first line of weakness 66 to form a tear tape 67. Tear tape 67 may include a tab 68 at one end for the consumer to pull.

[0168] Alternatively or additionally, the tamper evident means 60 may include a stamp or sticker 69 having at least a portion adhered to the base 3 and at least a portion adhered to the lid 4, as shown in Figure 12. The stamp 69 may include the line of weakness 65 or tear tape 67 described above.

[0169] In some embodiments, the inner container 6 of the package 1 may alternatively or additionally comprise a tamper evident means 70, as shown in Figure 13. The tamper evident means 70 may include a stamp 71 located on the label 18 and extending across a periphery on the wrapper 7. That is, the stamp 71 has at least a portion that is adhered to the label 18 and at least a portion that is adhered to the wrapper 7. The stamp 71 may include a line of weakness 72 that coincides with an edge of the label 18.

[0170] 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: an outer container having an access portion; an inner container comprising a packaging material configured to surround at least one delivery system, the packaging material being sealed by closure of an opening of the packaging material; Equipped with the wrapper includes a first layer including a paper-based material and a withdrawal region within the wrapper; the inner container comprises a resealable label, the resealable label configured to cover the withdrawal area and having a periphery extending beyond the withdrawal area such that the withdrawal area of ​​the inner container is sealed when the label covers the withdrawal area; and A package, wherein the label is peelable from the wrapper during use to open the access area and provide access to the at least one delivery system.

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

3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the label comprises a tab attached to an inner surface of the lid.

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

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. The package of any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising an inner frame located within the inner container.

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. 17. The package of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the paper-based material has a paper weight of less than 80 gsm, optionally less than 70 gsm, optionally less than 50 gsm, and optionally less than 45 gsm.

18. 18. The package of any one of claims 1 to 17, 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.

19. 20. The package of claim 18, wherein one of the second layer and the third layer is applied to an inner surface of the first clay layer.

20. 20. The package of claim 19, 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.

21. 21. The package of any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the wrapping material has a water vapour permeability of less than 8g / m2 / 24h.

22. 22. The package of claim 21, wherein the wrapper is sealed at overlapping edges of the wrapper.

23. 23. The package of claim 22, wherein the wrapper is sealed by adhering overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container.

24. 24. The package of claim 22 or 23, 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 inner container.

25. 25. The package of claim 24, wherein the wrapper includes a continuous portion of adhesive extending around an entire periphery of the inner surface of the wrapper.

26. 26. The package of any one of claims 22 to 25, wherein the sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper form an air-tight seal such that the inner container is hermetically sealed prior to initial opening of the inner container.

27. 27. The package of any one of claims 1 to 26, further comprising an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package, the outer wrapper being sealed by closure of an opening in the outer wrapper, the outer wrapper comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material.

28. A package for a delivery system comprising: an outer container having an access portion; an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package, the outer wrapper being sealed by a closure of an opening in the outer wrapper, the outer wrapper including a first layer including a paper-based material; A package comprising:

29. 30. The package of claim 28, further comprising an inner frame located within the outer container.

30. The package according to any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the paper-based material is a coated paper comprising a paper layer having a barrier coating.

31. 31. The package of claim 30, wherein the barrier coating is a metallized layer.

32. 31. The package of claim 30, wherein the barrier coating is a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

33. 30. The package of any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the paper-based material is a barrier paper comprising a paper layer impregnated with a barrier material.

34. 34. The package of claim 33, wherein the barrier material is a plastic, varnish, or metal.

35. The package of any one of claims 27 to 34, wherein the outer wrapper further comprises a second layer, optionally the second layer comprising a metallized layer.

36. A package according to any one of claims 27 to 35, wherein the outer wrapper further comprises a third layer, optionally the third layer comprising a plastic film coating or a varnish layer.

37. A package according to any one of claims 27 to 36, wherein the outer wrapper further comprises a clay layer.

38. A package according to any preceding claim further comprising a tamper evident means.

39. 40. The package of claim 38, wherein the tamper evident means is located on the base and the lid, the lid having a portion of a front lid wall flap attached to a front wall of the base.

40. 40. The package of claim 39, wherein said portion of said front lid wall flap includes a line of weakness.

41. 40. The package of claim 38, wherein the tamper evident means is located on the inner container.

42. 42. The package of claim 41, wherein the tamper evident means comprises a stamp located partially on the label and extending across the perimeter on the wrapper.

43. 43. The package of claim 42, wherein the stamp includes a line of weakness.

44. A wrapping material for a container of a package for a delivery system, the wrapping material comprising a first layer comprising a paper-based material and a barrier material.

45. 45. The packaging material of claim 44, wherein the paper-based material is a coated paper comprising a paper layer coated with a barrier coating formed from the barrier material.

46. 46. ​​The packaging material of claim 45, wherein the barrier material forming the barrier coating comprises a metallized layer.

47. 46. ​​The packaging material of claim 45, wherein the barrier material forming the barrier coating comprises a plastic coating or a varnish layer.

48. 45. The packaging material of claim 44, wherein the paper-based material is a barrier paper comprising a paper layer impregnated with the barrier material.

49. 49. The packaging material of claim 48, wherein the barrier material is a plastic, varnish, or metal.

50. 50. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 49, further comprising a second layer.

51. The packaging material of claim 450, wherein the second layer is formed by a metallized layer.

52. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 51, further comprising a third layer.

53. 53. The packaging material of claim 52, wherein the third layer is formed by a plastic film coating or varnish layer.

54. 54. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 53, further comprising a first clay layer on an inner surface of the first layer.

55. 55. The wrapper of claim 54, wherein one of the second layer and the third layer is applied to an inner surface of the first clay layer.

56. 56. The packaging material of claim 55, 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.

57. 57. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 56, further comprising a second clay layer on an outer surface of the first layer.

58. 57. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 56, having a water vapour permeability of less than 8g / m2 / 24h.

59. 59. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 58, wherein overlapping edges of the packaging material are sealed when folded onto an inner container.

60. 60. The wrapper of claim 59, wherein the wrapper is sealed by adhering the overlapping edges of the wrapper together when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container.

61. 61. The wrapper of claim 59 or 60, including a continuous portion of adhesive extending along each of the overlapping edges of the wrapper when the wrapper is folded to form the inner container.

62. 62. The wrapper of claim 61 including a continuous portion of adhesive extending around the entire periphery of the interior surface of the wrapper.

63. 63. The package of any one of claims 59 to 62, wherein the sealed overlapping edges of the wrapper form an air-tight seal such that the inner package is hermetically sealed prior to initial opening of the inner package.

64. 64. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 63, configured to surround at least one delivery system and to be located within an outer container of a package.

65. 64. The packaging material of any one of claims 44 to 63, configured to surround an outer container of a package.

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