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Soft pack, especially cuboid paper tissue pack

Assignee: Focke and Co GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1992-06-24
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Granted: 1994-08-02
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Expires: 2012-06-24
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Abstract

Abstract Soft packs for paper tissues are usually made of a thin foil. A tear-open flap is formed from weakening lines and can be torn with an attached adhesive tape (22) in order to open the pack. To avoid a further accidental tearing of the pack, reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper are arranged in the region of weakening line ends (21).

Inventors

  • 👤 Heinz Focke
  • 👤 Harald Gosebruch

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 00:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5827; B65D75/5833; B65D75/5838; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/52; B65D2575/58; B65D2575/586; B65G; B65G2209/00; B65G2209/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim 212 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, wherein the outer wrapper has a narrow end panel (16) and a corresponding bottom panel (15), a wide front panel (11) adjacent the end panel (16), and a corresponding rear panel (12), and side panels (13, 14); said pack comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36), and which is formed in a region of the narrow end panel (16) and extends therefrom up to the adjacent front panel (11); an adhesive strip (22, 39), which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesives strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located in said front panel (11) adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 212 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, wherein the outer wrapper has a narrow end panel (16) and a corresponding bottom panel (15), a wide front panel (11) adjacent the end panel (16), and a corresponding rear panel (12), and side panels (13, 14); said pack comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36), and which is formed in a region of the narrow end panel (16) and extends therefrom up to the adjacent front panel (11); an adhesive strip (22, 39), which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesives strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located in said front panel (11) adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement means are tear-resistant foils that are bonded to the wrapper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 48 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip (22) has dimensions and a geometric design and arrangement such that the adhesive tape extends to the free ends (21) of the weakening lines (22) and forms the tear-resistant reinforcement when the tear-open flap (1) is opened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein said free ends are delimited by the adhesive strip (22).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 33 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip (22) has a T-shaped design and extends with a long leg (24) beyond the weakening lines (20) of the tear-open flap (18).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 36 words
The pack as claimed in claim 5, wherein the weakening lines (20) are delimited by the adhesive strip (22) in a curved transition region (27) between short side legs (25, 26) and the long leg (24).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 35 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein the local reinforcements are in the form of coatings (40) which are made of hot-melt material, and which are applied in a deformable state and then harden.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 34 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcements have a curved shape and are arranged transverse to the end regions (37) of the weakening lines (36) and delimit said weakening lines (36).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 40 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, wherein said local reinforcements (25, 26, 40) are formed by edges of the adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) that are adjacent the free ends (21, 37) of the weakening lines (20, 36, 44).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 50 words
The pack as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the adhesive strip has second weakening lines which at least adjoin the first weakening lines delimiting the tear-open flap, and which extend approximately in the tear-open direction and end at a distance from an outer edge of the adhesive strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 36 words
The pack as claimed in claim 10, wherein the weakening lines (47) are formed in the adhesive strip (43) at least in a region of the wider front panel (11) which adjoins the end panel (16).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 42 words
The pack as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tear-open flap (42) is formed from two adjoining curved cuts (44), and wherein a residual connection (45) is left between said curved cuts (44) to prevent an accidental lifting of the tear-open flap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 18 words
The pack as claimed in claim 10, wherein the adhesive strip (43) completely covers the tear-open flap (42).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 161 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the reinforcement means are tear-resistant foils that are bonded to the wrapper.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 161 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the reinforcement means are tear-resistant foils that are bonded to the wrapper.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 189 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the adhesive strip (22) has dimensions and a geometric design and arrangement such that the adhesive strip extends to the free ends (21) of the weakening lines (22) and forms a tear-resistant reinforcement when the tear-open flap (18) is opened.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 189 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite end regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the adhesive strip (22) has dimensions and a geometric design and arrangement such that the adhesive strip extends to the free ends (21) of the weakening lines (22) and forms a tear-resistant reinforcement when the tear-open flap (18) is opened.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 159 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein said free ends are delimited by the adhesive strip (22).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 159 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein said free ends are delimited by the adhesive strip (22).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 204 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the adhesive strip (22) has a T-shaped design and extends with a long leg (24) beyond the weakening lines (20) of the tear-open flat (18); and wherein the weakening lines (20) are delimited by the adhesive strip (22) in a curved transition region (27) between short side legs (25, 26) and the long leg (24).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 204 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the adhesive strip (22) has a T-shaped design and extends with a long leg (24) beyond the weakening lines (20) of the tear-open flat (18); and wherein the weakening lines (20) are delimited by the adhesive strip (22) in a curved transition region (27) between short side legs (25, 26) and the long leg (24).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 176 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the reinforcements have a cured shape and are arranged transverse to the end regions (37) of the weakening lines (36) and delimit said weakening lines (36).
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 176 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the reinforcements have a cured shape and are arranged transverse to the end regions (37) of the weakening lines (36) and delimit said weakening lines (36).
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 214 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the tear-open flap (18, 38) is formed in the region of a narrow end panel (16) of the pack (10); and wherein the tear-open flap (18, 38) continues from the end panel (16) into a wider front panel (11) which adjoins the end panel, and wherein reinforcements (25, 26; 40) which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper are located in the front panel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 214 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear-open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein the tear-open flap (18, 38) is formed in the region of a narrow end panel (16) of the pack (10); and wherein the tear-open flap (18, 38) continues from the end panel (16) into a wider front panel (11) which adjoins the end panel, and wherein reinforcements (25, 26; 40) which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper are located in the front panel.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 182 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein said local reinforcements (25, 26, 40) are formed by edges of the adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) that are adjacent the free ends (21, 37) of the weakening lines (20, 36, 44).
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 182 words
A cuboid paper tissue soft pack with an outer wrapper, comprising: a tear open flap (18, 38, 42) which is defined in the outer wrapper by first weakening lines (20, 36, 44); an adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) which is disposed on the outer wrapper, which at least partially covers the tear-open flap and the weakening lines, which partially projects beyond the tear-open flap, and by means of which the tear-open flap is movable between an open and a closed position, the adhesive strip and the tear-open flap being connected to one another, wherein the weakening lines (20, 36, 44) have opposite ends regions which are not covered by the adhesive strip; and reinforcement means (25, 26, 40), which are respectively located adjacent opposite free ends (21, 37) of said end regions of the weakening lines, for forming local reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper; wherein said local reinforcements (25, 26, 40) are formed by edges of the adhesive strip (22, 39, 43) that are adjacent the free ends (21, 37) of the weakening lines (20, 36, 44).

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