IP Library Granted Patent US 6,932,219
Granted Patent B2
US 6,932,219 · App. 10/243,278 · Granted Aug 23, 2005

Multi-pack packaging sleeve

Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 6,932,219
App. No.
10/243,278
Granted
Aug 23, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A multi-pack packaging sleeve comprising first and second pack receiving pockets each having at least one open end for insertion of product packs. A vertical hinge line is positioned between the pockets, and a vertical slotted opening between the pockets extends from one end of the hinge line. Each pack receiving pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack, or multiple packs may be received within at least one of the pockets. Closure flaps may be provided to close one end of each pocket.

Claims (14)

1. A multi-pack packaging sleeve comprising front, back and side wall panels forming first and second pack receiving pockets each having at least one open end, a vertical hinge line between the pockets in the front wall panels, and a vertical slotted opening in the front wall panels defining a gap of given width between the pack receiving pockets wider than the hinge line and extending from one end of the hinge line whereby the gap is constructed and arranged to fit over a rail of a display rack.

2. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 1 wherein the first pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack and the second pocket is constructed and arranged to receive multiple product packs.

3. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 2 wherein the second pack receiving pocket is constructed and arranged to receive two product packs in back-to-back relationship.

4. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 2 wherein the second pack receiving pocket is constructed and arranged to receive two product packs in side-to-side relationship.

5. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 1 wherein each pocket has one open end, and first and second closure flaps connected to the first and second pack receiving pockets closing the other end of the first and second pockets.

6. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 5 wherein the first pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack and the second pocket is constructed and arranged to receive multiple product packs.

7. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 1 in combination with at least one product pack in each of the pack receiving pockets.

8. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 2 in combination with product pack in the first pocket and multiple product packs in the second pocket.

9. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 3 in combination with product pack in the first pocket and two product packs in the second pocket.

10. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 4 in combination with product pack in the first pocket and two product packs in the second pocket.

11. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 5 in combination with at least one product pack in each of the pack receiving pockets.

12. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 6 in combination with one product pack in the first pocket and multiple product packs in the second pocket.

13. A multi-pack packaging sleeve comprising front, back and side wall panels forming first and second pack receiving pockets each having at least one open end, a vertical hinge line between the pockets in the front wall panels, and a vertical slotted opening in the front wall panels defining a gap of given width wider than the hinge line and between the pack receiving pockets extending from one end of the hinge line, and wherein the first pocket is constructed and arranged to receive a single product pack and the second pocket is constructed and arranged to receive multiple product packs and the second pack receiving pocket includes side-by-side portions, each portion for receiving a product pack, and a second vertical slotted opening defining a second gap of given width between the side-by-side portions whereby the gaps are constructed and arranged to fit over spaced apart rails of a display rack.

14. A multi-pack packaging sleeve as in claim 13 wherein each pocket has one open end, and first and second closure flaps connected to the first and second pack receiving pockets closing the other end of the first and second pockets.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jul 6, 2005
From: PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED
To: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Reel/Frame 016470/0292 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 17, 2003
From: CHACKO, BOBBY J.; MOORE, PAMELA D.; WALCHAK, MARK K.; KOVACH, BARBARA A.; BLITSHTEIN, BORIS; ZARETT, MARTY; GIUSTO, ANTONIO; REGANTE, GENINE E.
To: PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 013841/0172 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 6032306400 · Sep 18, 2001
Related Publication 20030121805A1 · Jul 3, 2003