Claims
- 1. A packet of cigarettes comprising an outer wrapping (2), an overwrapping (3) of transparent material covering said outer wrapping (2), and a portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) for recording data and connected integrally to said overwrapping (3); the packet being characterized by comprising a pocket (16) formed on said overwrapping (3) and housing said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24).
- 2. The packet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a first portion (12) of strip material defining said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24); and a second portion (15) of strip material larger in size than said first portion (12) and having a surface (13) connected integrally to said overwrapping (3), with the interposition of said first portion (12), to form said pocket (16).
- 3. The packet as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) is connected to a surface of said overwrapping (3) facing said outer wrapping (2).
- 4. The packet as claimed in claim 3, wherein said overwrapping (3) comprises a single-layer portion (10); and a multilayer portion (11) wherein at least two superimposed layers are heat sealed to each other; said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said single-layer portion (10).
- 5. The packet as claimed in claim 4, wherein said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) is connected to an outer surface of said overwrapping (3).
- 6. The packet as claimed in claim 5, wherein said overwrapping (3) comprises a single-layer portion (10); and a multilayer portion (11) wherein at least two superimposed layers are heat sealed to each other; said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said single-layer portion (10).
- 7. A method of manufacturing a packet of cigarettes comprising an outer wrapping (2), an overwrapping (3) of transparent material covering said outer wrapping (2), and a portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) for recording data; the method comprising feeding said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) onto said overwrapping (3), and fixing the portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) irremovably to said overwrapping (3); the method being characterized by forming a pocket (16) on said overwrapping (3) to house said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24).
- 8. The method as claimed in claim 7 and comprising steps of feeding, with a first given spacing, a first succession of first portions (12) of strip material defining said portions (12) of magnetic tape (24); feeding a continuous strip (28) onto said first portions (12) in said first succession, said continuous strip (28) having a cold-gummed surface (29) which is caused to adhere to said first portions (12); cutting said continuous strip (28) between each pair of adjacent said first portions (12) to obtain a second succession of second portions (15), each having a respective first portion (12); and connecting each said second portion (15) to a respective said overwrapping (3) to form a respective said pocket (16).
- 9. The method as claimed in claim 7 or 8, wherein said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) is connected to a surface of said overwrapping (3) facing said outer wrapping (2).
- 10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein said overwrapping (3) comprises a single-layer portion (10); and multilayer portion (11) wherein at least two superimposed layers are heat sealed to each other; said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said single-layer portion (10).
- 11. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein said overwrapping (3) is formed by folding a sheet (19) of transparent material about said outer wrapping (2); said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said sheet (19) before the sheet is folded about said outer wrapping (2).
- 12. The method as claimed in claim 7 or 8, wherein said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) is connected to an outer surface of said overwrapping (3).
- 13. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein said overwrapping (3) comprises a single-layer portion (10); and a multilayer portion (11) wherein at least two superimposed layers are heat sealed to each other; said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said single-layer portion (10).
- 14. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein said overwrapping (3) is formed by folding a sheet (19) of transparent material about said outer wrapping (2); said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said sheet (19) before the sheet is folded about said outer wrapping (2).
- 15. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein said overwrapping (3) is formed by folding a sheet (19) of transparent material about said outer wrapping (2); said portion (12) of magnetic tape (24) being connected to said sheet (19) before the sheet is folded about said outer wrapping (2).
Priority Claims (1)
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation of international application PCT/IT01/00024, filed Jan. 18, 2001.
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Continuations (1)
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