Tape kit for sealing a package
A tape kit includes an outer packaging; a first end tape strip configured to seal a first end seam of a package; a second end tape strip configured to seal a second end seam of the package; and a transverse tape strip configured to seal a transverse seam of the package, wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip are at least partially surrounded by the outer packaging in a packaged configuration.
1. A tape kit comprising:
an outer packaging;
a first end tape strip configured to seal a first end seam of a package;
a second end tape strip configured to seal a second end seam of the package;
a transverse tape strip configured to seal a transverse seam of the package, wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip are at least partially surrounded by the outer packaging in a packaged configuration; and
an insert disposed within the outer packaging;
wherein;
the transverse tape strip is disposed between the insert and the first and second end tape strips;
the outer packaging comprises an outer sleeve;
the outer sleeve defines an upper sleeve end, a lower sleeve end opposite the upper sleeve end, a first sleeve side, and a second sleeve side opposite the first sleeve side;
the outer sleeve is sealed at at least the first sleeve side, the second sleeve side, and the lower sleeve end;
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip are received within an interior of the outer sleeve;
at least a portion of the outer sleeve comprises a transparent or translucent material for visibility into the interior of the outer sleeve;
a front insert portion of the insert is disposed within the interior of the outer sleeve between a front sleeve portion of the outer sleeve and the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip;
the insert comprises indicia printed thereon;
the indicia comprises instructions for using the tape kit; and
the indicia is visible through the transparent or translucent material of the outer sleeve.
2. The tape kit of claim 1 , wherein the outer sleeve comprises a plastic material.
3. The tape kit of claim 1 , wherein the insert is wrapped around the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip within the interior of the outer sleeve to define the front insert portion and a rear insert portion.
4. The tape kit of claim 1 , further comprising a hang tag fastened to the outer sleeve at the upper sleeve end, wherein:
the hang tag defines a hanger hole therethrough;
the hanger hole is configured to receive a hanger device for hanging the tape kit therefrom; and
the hang tag comprises indicia printed thereon.
5. The tape kit of claim 4 , wherein:
the hang tag comprises a rear hang tag portion and a front hang tag portion folded relative to the rear hang tag portion at a tag fold line; and
the upper sleeve end of the outer sleeve is disposed between the front hang tag portion and the rear hang tag portion.
6. The tape kit of claim 1 , wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip comprise:
a base layer defining a first side and a second side opposite the first side;
an adhesive applied to the first side to form an adhesive side, and wherein the second side is a non-adhesive side; and
a peelable layer applied to the adhesive side to cover the adhesive before use, wherein the peelable layer can be selectively peeled away from the adhesive side to expose the adhesive.
7. The tape kit of claim 6 , wherein:
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip define a longitudinal centerline; and
the peelable layer is cut or weakened along the longitudinal centerline to facilitate removing the peelable layer from the adhesive side.
8. The tape kit of claim 1 , wherein:
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip are configured to seal the package a first package end thereof;
the tape kit further comprises:
a third end tape strip configured to seal a third end seam of the package;
a fourth end tape strip configured to seal a fourth end seam of the package; and
a second transverse tape strip configured to seal a second transverse seam of the package; and
each of the third end tape strip, the fourth end tape strip and the second transverse tape strip are configured to seal the package a second package end thereof, opposite the first package end.
9. A tape kit comprising:
an outer packaging;
a first end tape strip configured to seal a first end seam of a package;
a second end tape strip configured to seal a second end seam of the package;
a transverse tape strip configured to seal a transverse seam of the package, wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip are at least partially surrounded by the outer packaging in a packaged configuration; and
and insert;
wherein:
the outer packaging comprises an outer sleeve comprising a plastic material;
the outer sleeve defines an upper sleeve end, a lower sleeve end opposite the upper sleeve end, a first sleeve side, and a second sleeve side opposite the first sleeve side;
the outer sleeve is heat sealed at at least the first sleeve side, the second sleeve side, and the lower sleeve end;
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip are received within an interior of the outer sleeve;
at least a portion of the outer sleeve comprises a transparent or translucent material for visibility into the interior of the outer sleeve;
a front insert portion of the insert is disposed within the interior of the outer sleeve between a front sleeve portion of the outer sleeve and the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip;
the insert comprises indicia printed thereon;
the indicia comprises instructions for using the tape kit; and
the indicia is visible through the transparent or translucent material of the outer sleeve.
10. The tape kit of claim 9 , wherein the insert is wrapped around the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip within the interior of the outer sleeve to define the front insert portion and a rear insert portion.
11. The tape kit of claim 9 , further comprising a hang tag fastened to the outer sleeve at the upper sleeve end, wherein:
the hang tag defines a hanger hole therethrough;
the hanger hole is configured to receive a hanger device for hanging the tape kit therefrom; and
the hang tag comprises indicia printed thereon.
12. The tape kit of claim 11 , wherein:
the hang tag comprises a rear hang tag portion and a front hang tag portion folded relative to the rear hang tag portion at a tag fold line; and
the upper sleeve end of the outer sleeve is disposed between the front hang tag portion and the rear hang tag portion.
13. The tape kit of claim 9 , wherein each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip and the transverse tape strip comprise:
a base layer defining a first side and a second side opposite the first side;
an adhesive applied to the first side to form an adhesive side, and wherein the second side is a non-adhesive side; and
a peelable layer applied to the adhesive side to cover the adhesive before use, wherein the peelable layer can be selectively peeled away from the adhesive side to expose the adhesive.
14. The tape kit of claim 13 , wherein:
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip define a longitudinal centerline; and
the peelable layer is cut or weakened along the longitudinal centerline to facilitate removing the peelable layer from the adhesive side.
15. The tape kit of claim 9 , wherein:
each of the first end tape strip, the second end tape strip, and the transverse tape strip are configured to seal the package a first package end thereof;
the tape kit further comprises:
a third end tape strip configured to seal a third end seam of the package;
a fourth end tape strip configured to seal a fourth end seam of the package; and
a second transverse tape strip configured to seal a second transverse seam of the package; and
each of the third end tape strip, the fourth end tape strip and the second transverse tape strip are configured to seal the package a second package end thereof, opposite the first package end.