Patent Grant
10246216
Field
Example embodiments relate to blanks for a display package containing a cartomizer blister pack and/or methods of forming a display package for a cartomizer blister pack using the same.
Related Art
Electronic vaping devices are generally packaged to include a cartomizer. Features (e.g., smell and taste) of the cartomizer can be sensitive to external factors. The external factors may be introduced by accidental opening of the display package or a blister pack containing the cartomizer, tampering of the display package or a blister pack containing the cartomizer by a consumer, etc. These are some factors that are taken into consideration when forming display packages containing a cartomizer blister pack.
Another factor that is taken into consideration is the ability to manufacture a blank for the display package using high-speed equipment.
Some example embodiments relate to blanks for a display package containing a cartomizer blister pack and/or methods of forming a display package for a cartomizer blister pack using the same.
Some example embodiments relate to blanks for a display package having a tamper-evident feature and/or methods of forming a display package using the same.
Some example embodiments relate to blanks for a display package for packaging on high-speed equipment (e.g., equipment configured to manufacture/form about 300 or more display packages per minute) and/or methods of forming a display package for a cartomizer blister pack using the same.
To achieve application for high speed manufacturing, some example embodiments relate to blanks provided in a flat, die-cut manner that allows for the flat, die-cut blanks to be folded and glued in an effective manner (or, alternatively, erected into display packages) while an item is placed inside of the display packages simultaneous with the folding and/or gluing of the blanks.
In accordance with some example embodiments, a blank for a display package, includes a top panel connected to a back panel along a first fold line, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel, a bottom panel connected to the back panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the bottom panel, a front panel connected to the bottom panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a top edge of the front panel, a first glue panel connected to the back panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth fold line extending along a first side edge of the back panel, a second glue panel connected to the back panel front along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along a second side edge of the back panel, a first side panel connected to the front panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a first side edge of the front panel, a second side panel connected to the front panel along a seventh fold line, the seventh fold line extending along a second side edge of the front panel, a first bottom side panel connected to the first glue panel along an eighth fold line, the eighth fold line extending along a lower edge of the first glue panel, and a second bottom side panel connect to the second glue panel along an ninth fold line, the ninth fold line extending along a lower edge of the second glue panel. A plurality of first cut lines extend along lower edges of the first and second bottom side panels so as to separate the first and second bottom side panels from the bottom panel and the first and second side panels.
The blank may further include a lower panel connected to the front panel along a bottom edge of the front panel.
The blank may further include at least one second cut line in a semi-circular shape at an upper portion of back panel.
The blank may be formed of a material selected from cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, and combinations thereof.
In accordance with some example embodiments, a blank for a display package, includes a top panel connected to a front panel along a first fold line, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the front panel, a bottom panel connected to the front panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the bottom panel, a back panel connected to the bottom panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel, a first side panel connected to the front panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth fold line extending along a first side edge of the front panel, a second side panel connected to the front panel along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along a second side edge of the front panel, a first glue panel connected to the back panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a first side edge of the back panel, a second glue panel connected to the back panel along a seventh fold line, the seventh fold line extending along a second side edge of the back panel, a first bottom side panel connected to the first glue panel along an eighth fold line, the eighth fold line extending along a top edge of the first glue panel, and a second bottom side panel connect to the second glue panel along an ninth fold line, the ninth fold line extending along a top edge of the second glue panel. A plurality of first cut lines extend along upper edges of the first and second bottom side panels so as to separate the first and second bottom side panels from the bottom panel and the first and second side panels.
The blank may further include a flap panel connected along a first flap fold line at a top edge of the top panel.
The back panel may include a third glue panel configured to be bonded to an inner surface of the flap panel upon assembly of the display package.
A lower portion of the back panel may include a semi-circular cut-out, and the semi-circular cut-out may be at an upper portion of the back panel upon assembly of the display package.
The blank may further include a first flap panel connected to the first side panel along a tenth fold line, the tenth fold line extending along a top edge of the first side panel, and a second flap panel connected to the second side panel along an eleventh fold line, the eleventh fold line extending along a top edge of the second side panel.
In accordance with some example embodiments, a method of forming a display package, includes erecting the display package from a blank. The blank includes a top panel connected to a back panel along a first fold line, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel, a bottom panel connected to the back panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the bottom panel, a front panel connected to the bottom panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a top edge of the front panel, a first glue panel connected to the back panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth fold line extending along a first side edge of the back panel, a second glue panel connected to the back panel front along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along a second side edge of the back panel, a first side panel connected to the front panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a first side edge of the front panel, a second side panel connected to the front panel along a seventh fold line, the seventh fold line extending along a second side edge of the front panel, a first bottom side panel connected to the first glue panel along an eighth fold line, the eighth fold line extending along a lower edge of the first glue panel, and a second bottom side panel connect to the second glue panel along a ninth fold line, the ninth fold line extending along a lower edge of the second glue panel. A plurality of first cut lines extend along lower edges of the first and second bottom side panels so as to separate the first and second bottom side panels from the bottom panel and the first and second side panels. The erecting the display package includes folding the first glue panel and the second glue panel along the fourth and fifth fold lines, folding the first and second bottom side panels along the eighth and ninth fold lines, folding the front panel along the third fold line, and bonding the first and second side panels to the first and second glue panels.
The method may further include connecting a lower panel to the front panel along a bottom edge of the front panel.
The method may further include forming at least one second cut line in a semi-circular shape at an upper portion of back panel.
The method may further include placing at least one blister pack on the blank before the bonding the first and second side panels.
The at least one blister pack may comprise two- or- four cavities, and each of the cavities may be configured to hold at least one cartomizer.
The method may further include forming the blank into a flat die-cut manner, prior to the erecting the display package.
The method may further include placing at least one blister pack on the blank simultaneously with the folding of the front panel.
The method may further include placing at least one blister pack on the blank simultaneously with the folding the first and second bottom side panels.
In accordance with some example embodiments, a method of forming a display package, includes erecting the display package from a blank. The blank includes a top panel connected to a front panel along a first fold line, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the front panel, a bottom panel connected to the front panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the bottom panel, a back panel connected to the bottom panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel, a first side panel connected to the front panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth fold line extending along a first side edge of the front panel, a second side panel connected to the front panel along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along a second side edge of the front panel, a first glue panel connected to the back panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a first side edge of the back panel, a second glue panel connected to the back panel along a seventh fold line, the seventh fold line extending along a second side edge of the back panel, a first bottom side panel connected to the first glue panel along an eighth fold line, the eighth fold line extending along a top edge of the first glue panel, and a second bottom side panel connect to the second glue panel along an ninth fold line, the ninth fold line extending along a top edge of the second glue panel. A plurality of first cut lines extend along upper edges of the first and second bottom side panels so as to separate the first and second bottom side panels from the bottom panel and the first and second side panels. The erecting the display package includes folding the first side panel and the second glue panel along the fourth and fifth fold lines, folding the first and second bottom side panels along the eighth and ninth fold lines, folding the back panel along the third fold line, and bonding the first and second side panels to the first and second glue panels.
A lower portion of the back panel may include a semi-circular cut-out, and the semi-circular cut-out may be at an upper portion of the back panel upon assembly of the display package.
The blank may further include a flap panel connected along a first flap fold line at a top edge of the top panel, a first flap panel connected to the first side panel along a tenth fold line, the tenth fold line extending along a top edge of the first side panel, and a second flap panel connected to the second side panel along a eleventh fold line, the eleventh fold line extending along a top edge of the second side panel. The erecting the display package may further include folding the first and second flap panels along the tenth and eleventh fold lines, and tucking the flap panel into an inner portion of the display package.
The back panel may include a third glue panel configured to be bonded to an inner surface of the flap panel upon assembly of the display package.
Example embodiments will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Various example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are shown. However, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative for purposes of describing example embodiments. Thus, the invention may be embodied in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to only example embodiments set forth herein. Therefore, it should be understood that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope.
In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions may be exaggerated or under-exaggerated for clarity or scaling, and like numbers refer to like elements throughout the description of the figures.
Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
It will be understood that, if an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected, or coupled, to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, if an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” if used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Spatially relative terms (e.g., “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like) may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or a relationship between a feature and another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, for example, the term “below” can encompass both an orientation that is above, as well as, below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or viewed or referenced at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In order to more specifically describe example embodiments, various features will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, example embodiments described are not limited thereto.
Example embodiments relate to blanks for a display package containing a cartomizer blister pack and/or methods of forming a display package for a cartomizer blister pack using the same.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, a first side panel 132 and a second side panel 134 are connected to the front panel 130 along a first side edge 137 and a second side edge 139 of the front panel 130. A first flap panel 122 and a second flap panel 124 are connected to a top edge 133, 135 of the first and second side panels 132, 134, respectively. Each of the first and second flap panels 122, 124 have a pair of rounded edges 192, 194.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 has a first bottom side panel 142 and a second bottom side panel 144, which extend from a first side edge 147 and second side edge 149 of the bottom panel 140.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 may also include a varnish-free area 184, which may be configured to receive a date code 186. The varnish-free area 184 on the bottom panel 140 may have a rectangular shape and may be located in a lower left corner of the bottom panel 140. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 may have a width of about 25 mm to about 35 mm, and more preferably about 28 mm, and a height of about 6 mm to about 10 mm, and more preferably about 8 mm.
In accordance with some other example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 may not include the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186. In accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186 may be located on another area of the bottom panel 140.
A first glue panel 152 and the second glue panel 154 extend from a first side edge 157 and a second side edge 159 of the back panel 150, respectively. The first and second glue panels 152, 154 have the top edge 153, 155 and a bottom edge 163, 165, respectively. The first and second glue panels 152, 154 can be connected to the first side bottom panel 142 and the second side bottom panel 144 along the top edge 153, 155, respectively, of the first and second glue panels 152, 154. The first and second side bottom panels 142, 144 each have a lower edge 146, 148, and a top edge 143, 145. In accordance with some example embodiments, the top edge 143, 145 are free edges (or cut lines), which have been separated from the lower edge of the first and second side panels 132, 134, respectively. In accordance with some example embodiments, the each of the first and second glue panels 152, 154 may have a varnish-free area 180, 182, which can cover essentially the entire face of the glue panels 152, 154. In accordance with some example embodiments, the back panel 150 can have an optional cutout 174 on a lower edge 161 of the back panel 150. The cutout 174 can be in the shape of a semi-circular shape. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, for example, the cutout 174 can have a radius 170 of about 9 mm to 10 mm, and more preferably about 9.29 mm. In accordance with some example embodiments, a center point of the cutout is about 27.5 mm from the first and the second side edges 157, 159 of the back panel 150. In accordance with some example embodiments, the lower edges 172 of the cutout 174 can be rounded. For example, the lower edges 172 can have a radius of about 3 mm.
In accordance with some example embodiments, each of the first and second glue panels 152, 154 has a free edge 163, 165 on a lower edge of the blank 100. The blank 100 has a pair of free edges 113, 115, which extend from an outer portion of the top edge 133, 135 of the first and second side panels 132, 134 to the free edges 163, 165 of the lower edge of the first and second glue panels 152, 154. In accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196, which transition from the free edges 113, 115 of the blank 100 to the lower free edges 163, 165 of the first and second glue panels 152, 154 can be rounded. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196 can have a radius of about 1 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first side panel 132, the second side panel 134, the first glue panel 152, and the second glue panel 154 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the first side panel 132, the second side panel 134, the first glue panel 152, and the second glue panel 154 can have a width of about 12 mm to 16 mm, and more preferably about 13 mm, and a height of about 105 mm to about 115 mm, and more preferably about 109 mm.
In accordance in with some example embodiments, the top panel 120 and the bottom panel 140 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the top panel 120 and the bottom panel 140 can have a width of about 50 mm to 60 mm, and more preferably a width of about 54.2 mm, and a height of about 10 mm to 15 mm, and more preferably the top panel 120 has a height of about 13.5 mm, and the bottom panel 140 has a height of about 14 mm.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the blank 100 can have an overall height of about 250 mm to about 270 mm, and more preferably about 260.5 mm, and a width of about 75 mm to about 85 mm, and more preferably about 81 mm. In accordance with some example embodiments, the pair of rounded edges 192, 194 can have a radius of about 7 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first bottom side panel 142 and the second bottom side panel 144 are connected to the first and second glue panels 152, 154 along a tenth and an eleventh fold line 330, 340, respectively. The blank 100 also includes a series of cuts 310, 332, 320, 342, which separates the first and second bottom side panels 142, 144 from the bottom panel 140 to assist with the assembly or gluing of the box structure during assembly.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the lower glue panel 510 can have a generally rectangular shape and a pair of angled (or, alternatively, sloped) outer edges 530 with rounded corners 520 on upper portion thereof. In accordance with some example embodiments, for example, the rounded corners 520 can have a radius of about 2 mm to about 4 mm, for example, about 3 mm. In accordance with some example embodiments, the pair of angled outer edges 530 can have an angle of between about 5 degrees to 15 degrees angled (or, alternatively, sloped) inward from the outer edges of the blank 500, or, the angle may be about 10 degrees. In accordance with some example embodiments, a lower portion of the lower glue panel 510 can have a pair of slightly rounded corners 540 on a lower portion of the back panel 150. For example, in accordance with the lower glue panel 510 can have a width of about 40 mm to about 50 mm, and more preferably about 44 mm, and a height of about 10 mm to about 15 mm, and more preferably about 13 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first bottom side panel 142 and the second bottom side panel 144 are connected to the first and second glue panels 152, 154 along a tenth and an eleventh fold line 330, 340, respectively. The blank 500 also includes a series of cuts 310, 332, 320, 342, which separates the first and second bottom side panels 142, 144 from the bottom panel 140 to assist with the assembly or gluing of the box structure during assembly.
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The one or more cut line 640 may collective define a tear line, which can assist and/or provide access for a consumer to the contents enclosed within the box. The tear line can also function as a tamper-evident feature. For instance, upon breaking the tear line provided by the cut lines 640, connectors are formed in a corresponding area as raised portions 656, 658 (shown in
The bottom panel 140 is connected to the bottom panel 140 at a top edge of the bottom panel 141. The front panel 1150 is connected to the bottom panel 140 at a top edge 151 of the front panel 1150. In accordance with some example embodiments, a first glue panel 132 and a second glue panel 134 can be connected to the back panel 1130 along a first side edge 137 and a second side edge 139 of the back panel 1130, respectively. In accordance with some example embodiments, the each of the first and second glue panels 132, 134, have a varnish-free area 180, 182, which can cover essentially the entire face of the glue panels 132, 134.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 has a first bottom side panel 142 and a second bottom side panel 144, which respectively extend from a first side edge 147 and second side edge 149 of the bottom panel 140. The first and second glue panels 132, 134 can be connected to the first side bottom panel 142 and the second side bottom panel 144 along a top edge 143, 145, respectively, of the first and second side bottom panels 142, 144. The first and second side bottom panels 142, 144 each have a lower edge 146, 148. In accordance with some example embodiments, the lower edge 146, 148 are free edges, which have been separated from the upper edge 153, 155 of the first and second side panels 152, 154, respectively.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 may also include a varnish-free area 184, which may be configured to receive a date code 186. The varnish-free area 184 on the bottom panel 140 can have a rectangular shape and can be located in a lower right or left corner of the bottom panel 140. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 can have a width of about 20 mm to about 30 mm, and more preferably about 26 mm, and a height of about 5 mm to about 12 mm, and more preferably about 11 mm.
In accordance with some other example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 may not include the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186. In accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186 may be located on another area of the bottom panel 140.
A first side panel 152 and a second side panel 154 extend from a first side edge 157 and a second side edge 159 of the front panel 1150, respectively. The first and second side panels 152, 154 have a top edge 153, 155 and a bottom edge 163, 165, respectively.
In accordance with some example embodiments, each of the first and second side panels 152, 154 have a free edge 163, 165 on a lower edge of the blank 100. The blank 100 has a pair of free edges 113, 115, which extend from an outer portion of the top edge 133, 135 of the first and second glue panels 132, 134 to the free edges 163, 165 of the lower edge of the first and second side panels 152, 154. In accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196, which transition from the free edges 113, 115 of the blank 600 to the lower free edges 163, 165 of the first and second side panels 152, 154 can be rounded. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196 can have a radius of about 1 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first glue panel 132, the second glue panel 134, the first side panel 152, and the second side panel 154 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the first glue panel 132, the second glue panel 134, the first side panel 152, and the second side panel 154 can have a width of about 12 mm to 16 mm, and more preferably about 13 mm to 13.4 mm, and a height of about 105 mm to about 115 mm, and more preferably about 109 mm.
In accordance in with some example embodiments, the top glue panel 610, the bottom panel 140, and the lower panel 620 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the top glue panel 610, the bottom panel 140, and the lower panel 620 can have a width of about 50 mm to 60 mm, and more preferably a width of about 54.2 mm, and a height of about 10 mm to 15 mm, and more preferably the top glue panel 610 and the lower panel 620 have a height of about 13.5 mm, and the bottom panel 140 has a height of about 14 mm.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the blank 100 can have an overall height of about 250 mm to about 270 mm, and more preferably about 260 mm, and a width of about 75 mm to about 85 mm, and more preferably about 81 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first bottom side panel 142 and the second bottom side panel 144 are connected to the first and second glue panels 132, 134 along a tenth and an eleventh fold line 310, 320. The blank 600 also includes a series of cuts 330, 332, 340, 342, which separates the first and second bottom side panels 142, 144 from the bottom panel 140 to assist with the assembly or gluing of the box structure during assembly.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the top glue panel 610 is connected to the back panel 1130 at a top edge 131 of the back panel 1130. The top glue panel 610 has a varnish-free area 612, which can cover essentially the entire face of the glue panel 610. The back panel 1130 can include one or more cut lines 640, which form a semi-circular tab 642. The one or more cut lines 640, which form the semi-circular tab 642 can assist with opening of the box 400.
The bottom panel 140 is connected to the front panel 1150 at a bottom edge of the bottom panel 141. The front panel 1150 is connected to the bottom panel 140 at a top edge 151 of the front panel 1150. In accordance with some example embodiments, a first glue panel 132 and a second glue panel 134 can be connected to the back panel 1130 along a first side edge 137 and a second side edge 139 of the back panel 1130. In accordance with some example embodiments, the each of the first and second glue panels 132, 134, have a varnish-free area 180, 182, which can cover essentially the entire face of the glue panels 132, 134.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 has a first bottom side panel 142 and a second bottom side panel 144, which extend from a first side edge 147 and second side edge 149 of the bottom panel 140. The first and second glue panels 132, 134 can be connected to the first side bottom panel 142 and the second side bottom panel 144 along a top edge 143, 145, respectively, of the first and second side bottom panels 142, 144. The first and second side bottom panels 142, 144 each have a lower edge 146, 148. In accordance with some example embodiments, the lower edge 146, 148 are free edges, which have been separated from the upper edge 153, 155 of the first and second side panels 152, 154, respectively.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 can also include a varnish-free area 184, which can be configured to receive a date code 186. The varnish-free area 184 on the bottom panel 140 can have a rectangular shape and can be located in a lower right or left corner of the bottom panel 140. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 can have a width of about 20 mm to about 30 mm, and more preferably about 26 mm, and a height of about 5 mm to about 12 mm, and more preferably about 8 mm.
In accordance with some other example embodiments, the bottom panel 140 may not include the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186. In accordance with some example embodiments, the varnish-free area 184 and/or the date code 186 may be located on another area of the bottom panel 140.
A first side panel 152 and a second side panel 154 extend from a first side edge 157 and a second side edge 159 of the front panel 1150, respectively. The first and second side panels 152, 154 have a top edge 153, 155 and a bottom edge 163, 165, respectively.
In accordance with some example embodiments, each of the first and second side panels 152, 154 have a free edge 163, 165 on a lower edge of the blank 100. The blank 700 has a pair of free edges 113, 115, which extend from an outer portion of the top edge 133, 135 of the first and second glue panels 132, 134 to the free edges 163, 165 of the lower edge of the first and second side panels 152, 154. In accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196, which transition from the free edges 113, 115 of the blank 100 to the lower free edges 163, 165 of the first and second side panels 152, 154 can be rounded. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the corners 196 can have a radius of about 1 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first glue panel 132, the second glue panel 134, the first side panel 152, and the second side panel 154 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the first glue panel 132, the first side panel 152, and the second side panel 154 can have a width of about 12 mm to 16 mm, and more preferably about 13 mm to 13.4 mm, and a height of about 70 mm to about 90 mm, and more preferably about 79.5 mm to about 80 mm.
In accordance in with some example embodiments, the top glue panel 610, the bottom panel 140, and the lower panel 620 can have substantially the same height and width. For example, in accordance with some example embodiments, the top glue panel 610, the bottom panel 140, and the lower panel 620 can have a width of about 50 mm to 60 mm, and more preferably a width of about 54.2 mm, and a height of about 10 mm to 15 mm, and more preferably the top glue panel 610 and the lower panel 620 have a height of about 13.5 mm, and the bottom panel 140 has a height of about 14 mm.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the blank 100 can have an overall height of about 190 mm to about 210 mm, and more preferably about 200.5 mm, and a width of about 75 mm to about 85 mm, and more preferably about 81 mm.
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In accordance with some example embodiments, the first bottom side panel 142 and the second bottom side panel 144 are connected to the first and second glue panels 132, 134 along a tenth and an eleventh fold line 310, 320. The blank 100 also includes a series of cuts 330, 332, 340, 342, which separates the first and second bottom side panels 142, 144 from the bottom panel 140 to assist with the assembly or gluing of the box structure during assembly.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the box or package 400 can be erected using a blank 100, 500, 600, 700 by folding the first and the second glue panels 152, 154 (or 132, 134 in
In accordance with some example embodiments, the method can include placing a date code area 186 on an inner portion of the bottom panel 140. In accordance with some example embodiments, the method includes placing a blister tray 420 on the blank 100, 500, 600, 700 before and/or after erecting the blank 100, 500, 600, 700 into a box and/or package 400. In addition, an optional instructions booklet 410 can be placed inside the assembled box or package 400.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the blanks 100, 500, 600, 700 can be formed of a material selected from the group consisting of cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. For example, in a preferred example embodiment, the blanks 100, 500, 600, 700 can be formed of cardboard having a weight ranging from about 100 grams per square meter to about 350 grams per square meter.
In accordance with some example embodiments, the blanks 100, 500, 600, 700 can include one or more of printing, embossing, debossing, embellishments and combinations thereof on an outer surface of the blank.
In some example embodiments, the blanks 100, 500, 600, 700 may be formed from any suitable materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. The blanks 100, 500, 600, 700 are formed from one or more folded laminar cardboard blanks. Also, the cardboard has a weight ranging from about 100 grams per square meter (gsm) to about 350 grams per square meter.
In some example embodiments, exterior surfaces of the sleeve may be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished with manufacturer or brand logos, trademarks, slogans and other consumer information and indicia.
As used herein, the terms “front”, “back”, “upper”, “lower”, “side”, “top”, “bottom”, “left”, “right” and other terms used to describe relative positions of the components of the sleeve refer to the sleeve in an upright position.
As used herein, the term “longitudinal” refers to a direction from bottom to top or vice versa of the box. The term “transverse” refers to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
In this specification, the word “about” is sometimes used in connection with numerical values to indicate that mathematical precision is not intended. Accordingly, where the word “about” is used with a numerical value, that numerical value should be interpreted to include a tolerance ±10% of the stated numerical value.
The foregoing is illustrative of some example embodiments and is not to be construed as limiting thereof. Although a few example embodiments have been described, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in example embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the claims. Therefore, it is to be understood that the foregoing is illustrative of various example embodiments and is not to be construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and that modifications to the disclosed embodiments, as well as other embodiments, are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.
This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/725,601, filed May 29, 2015, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/004,311, filed on May 29, 2014, the entire contents of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
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