Patent Application
20190300265
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The invention relates to a flavored hookah tobacco package having an improved closure and more particularly to a closure which is sealed clear cans with aluminum lids and plastic screw cover.
Various types of containers for dispensing solid objects, particularly solid products intended for human consumption, are known in the art. Such containers are often characterized by a hand-held size that can be easily stored and transported. Exemplary consumable products that are often packaged in such containers include a wide variety of consumer products, including “smokeless” tobacco-related products.
A desirable feature for certain containers configured to store a product is the protection of the product from environmental effects, particularly those effects that may degrade the product stored in the container. For example, in humid environments, moisture may invade the storage space housing the product, thereby damaging the product or otherwise rendering the product unusable. Conversely, moisture may escape the product and exit the storage space, rendering the product overly dry. It would thus be desirable to provide an improved packaging for smokeless tobacco products and the like, wherein the packaging provides various advantageous features, such as protection from environmental effects.
Snus products have been packaged in tins, “pucks” or “pots” that are manufactured from metal or plastic such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,098,421 to Foster and. U.S. Pat. No. 4,190,170 to Boyd, and U.S. Patent Application Pub. Nos, 2010/0065076 to Bergstrom et al.; and 2010/0065077 to Lofgreen-Ohrn et al.; each of which is incorporated by reference herein. Silicone lids US20060169693A1 are also well known in the prior art.
However, to Applicant's knowledge, none of these prior art methods have been found to be completely suitable to meet these needs and are cumbersome. Thus, there is a need in the prior art which ensures an improved packaging for hookah tobacco products and the like, wherein the packaging provides various advantageous features, such as protection from environmental effects. The present invention provides such a method and the overall combination of these features is nowhere disclosed in the prior art cited above which appears to be representative of the general art in this area although it is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of pertinent prior art patents.
In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
The present invention is an improved sealed clear cans with aluminum lids, and plastic screw cover to store hookah flavored tobacco.
The invention aims at providing a plastic sealing screw cap on top of the can. By using nitrogen N2 it Reduces the oxidation level and also increase the lifespan of the flavored hookah tobacco.
In some embodiments the container may be provided in combination with a plurality of units of a product received in the storage compartment. In one embodiment the product may be selected from the group consisting of smoking products, smokeless tobacco products, and consumable products. In another embodiment the product may be a hookah flavored tobacco product.
The preferred pack, according to this invention, offers the following advantages: lightness in weight; ease of assembly; good stability; excellent durability; and excellent economy. In fact, in many of the preferred embodiments, the factor of durability is optimized to the extent that is considerably higher than heretofore achieved in prior, known packs.
This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.
The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.
Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.
The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
Before explaining the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the detail of application illustrated in the drawings since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed is for the purpose of description only and not of limitation.
The present invention is a sealed clear cans with aluminum lids, and plastic screw cover to store hookah flavored tobacco The invention aims at providing a plastic sealing screw cap on top of the can.
The attractiveness of the invention is readily apparent, firstly, because of the compact size of the can and secondly it provides the benefits of packaging flavored hookah tobacco in a striking, proven, durable can design with a unique process of canning that hermetically seals and preserves the contents. Hermetic sealing is a process of utilizing nitrogen to replace air and moisture, thereby extending shelf life. So the flavored hookah tobacco keeps its flavor for the longest time, one of the greatest advantages that nitrogen packing achieves is allowing a company to strategically play the market. Also it helps the client to see what color of flavored hookah tobacco is inside. The best part is after you open the aluminum lid you can put the screw plastic cover to make sure the flavored hookah tobacco does not dry after user open the lid.
Suitable metals, include without limitation aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel, stainless steel alloys, titanium, titanium alloys, magnesium, magnesium alloys, tin, tin alloys, copper, copper alloys, brasses, and combinations thereof.
The embodiments of containers described in the present application can be used to store a. variety of products, but are particularly well-suited for products designed for oral consumption. Exemplary consumable products that are often packaged in such containers include a wide variety of consumer products, including tobacco products in smokeless form.
The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.
