JP3067434B2 - Rounded cigarette box - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cigarette pack, and more particularly to a box with a hinge top at the rounded end (cross section) of the cigarette.

[0002] Cigarettes are typically sold as packs of 10 to 25 cigarettes. Two types of packs are commonly used. The first type is a bundle of cigarettes wrapped in foil, usually wrapped with paper on which trademark and other information is printed, and wrapped with a resealed polypropylene layer. The second type is a rigid paperboard box that contains a foil wrapped cigarette bundle and has a lid on its top surface that rotates about a hinge. Typically, the insertion of paperboard surrounding the bundle, if required, at least near the top of the box, includes a friction engagement surface to keep the lid in a closed position. The notch in the insert allows the smoker to easily remove the cigarette from the box. A second type of this pack is also packaged with a sealed polypropylene layer.

Each type of pack has its own strengths and weaknesses. The soft pack has soft corners and is depressed as the cigarette is removed from it, with external signs approximating the number of cigarettes remaining in the pack as the contents are smoked, with the cigarette in the pocket or bag of the smoker. The bulk is reduced within. However, once the soft pack polypropylene package is opened, it cannot be resealed. As a result, cigarettes or loose tobacco in the pack will eventually fall from the pack into the smoker's pocket or storage bag. Cigarettes may also be damaged if the pack is treated wildly. For these reasons, many smokers prefer a hard hinged top box, which indicates that loose cigarettes can be reclosed to prevent them from falling out, and better protect the cigarettes within them. I have.

[0004] A typical hinge-top cigarette box has square pointed corners. This promotes wear of accessories (eg, handbags) or various clothing items (eg, shirt pockets) with which the box is carried.
Many consumers prefer the "soft" feeling of containers that are curved or have rounded edges.

US Pat. No. 4,923,059 discloses one such hinge-top cigarette box with curved edges. However, to provide its curved shape, curved end plugs were used to close the top and bottom of the cigarette box. End plugs can impair the overall "softness" of the cigarette box and can add extra weight and cost to the cigarette box. Further, the cost and complexity of manufacturing the box increases because the paperboard body and end plugs of the cigarette box must be separated separately and then assembled to form the box.

[0006] Despite the provision of cigarette boxes with curved edges and end flaps, the end flaps have not been properly incorporated in the interrelation and within the top and bottom edges of the box.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a lightweight cigarette pack having a rounded end and a hinge top.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cigarette pack that can be formed from a single blank.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cigarette pack having a flat elliptical profile.

Cigarette without separated end plug
It is another object of the invention to prepare the pack.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a box of cigarettes having inner and outer end flaps at both ends facing each other and within the upper and lower edges of the box. .

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a more attractive cigarette box for smokers.

In accordance with the present invention, the rounded hinge top box has an inner sleeve member incorporated within the outer sleeve member and can be opened and closed to contact the cigarette. It is prepared by having a cover member. Inner and outer end flaps are provided at both ends of the rounded box thus formed. Each inner end flap is made slightly smaller than each outer end flap. Each inner end flap is also placed approximately 0.012 inches below the inside of the cigarette box body than the respective outer end flap when the cigarette box is formed. The inner and outer end flaps help the rounded cigarette box maintain the proper cross-sectional shape and also protect the cigarette or loose tobacco from falling off the rounded cigarette box.

[00014] an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member,
Preferably, the cover member and the end flap are formed from the same blank. The inner sleeve member has a height substantially equal to the length of the cigarette, a width substantially equal to an integer multiple of the diameter of the cigarette, and a depth sufficient to accommodate a plurality of rows of cigarettes. A notch for withdrawing the cigarette is provided on the top surface of the inner sleeve member and on the forward facing portion. The outer sleeve member is cut substantially across its width near its top and is cut from both ends of the cut toward the end of the outer sleeve member. This profile comprises a cover member hinged on the top surface of the outer sleeve member. The outer sleeve member is positioned to represent a cut-out portion of the inner sleeve member when the cover member is rotated from the inner sleeve member. This serves to facilitate removal of the cigarettes stored in the rounded cigarette box.

The outer sleeve member also has a rear panel portion at its upper and lower edges that is recessed approximately 0.012 inches toward the center of the blank. This retraction places the top and bottom outer end flaps flush with the upper and lower edges of the formed rounded box as well as the respective inner end flaps. This arrangement helps to match the flat oval shape to ensure proper formation of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention. The height of the outer sleeve member with the cover member formed therein is preferably greater than the length of the cigarette. The inner and outer flaps are used to cover both ends of the rounded cigarette box thus formed. The end flaps help keep the rounded end cigarette boxes in proper cross-section.

The rounded cigarette boxes may alternatively be formed from separated blanks. For example, one for the inner sleeve member, one for the outer sleeve member and both the bottom inner and outer end flaps, and one for the cover member and both the top inner and outer end flaps. Three blanks may be used. In this embodiment, the cover member is preferably adhered to flexible tabs at the top and rear portions of the inner sleeve member.

A rounded cigarette box may also be formed from two blanks. One is the inner sleeve member and the other is the combined blank of the outer sleeve member, the cover member and the top and low end flaps.

In all of these embodiments, the rounded cigarette box can have any cross-sectional shape, such as polygonal or circular or elliptical. The arched cross section gives the smoker a more pleasing appearance, avoiding the hard, square edges of a typical hinge-top cigarette box. The cross-sectional shape of the rounded end cigarette box is limited only by the shape of the core bar used to fold the laminated blank into the required shape.

The foregoing and other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like parts throughout. Will be.

A preferred embodiment of a rounded cigarette box according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. In a preferred embodiment, the rounded cigarette box 10 has a flattened elliptical cross-sectional shape. This contour avoids the hard, square edges of a typical hinge-top cigarette box. The rounded cigarette box 10 is the outer sleeve member 1
1, an inner sleeve member 12 and a cover member 13 are included. The inner sleeve member 12 is incorporated into the inner outer sleeve member 11 and includes a notch 20 to facilitate removal of the cigarette from the rounded cigarette box 10. Preferably, inner sleeve member 12 has a height substantially equal to the length of the cigarette. Outer sleeve member 1
The combined height of 1 and cover member 13 is preferably higher than the height of the cigarette. The cover member 13 is hingedly connected to the outer sleeve member 13 so that the cigarette stored therein can be easily contacted and the rounded cigarette box 10 can be closed.

[0002] The end flaps 14 and 15 may be folded inward and glued together with glue or other suitable adhesive to form the bottom of the rounded end cigarette box 10. Similarly, end flaps 16 and 17 may be folded inward to form the top of rounded cigarette box 10 and adhered to each other in a similar manner.
Once glued in place, the end flaps 14, 15,
16 and 17 prevent the loosened cigarettes or cigarettes from falling out of the rounded-end cigarette box 10 and also maintain the shape of the box. In order to eliminate the hydraulic effect created by loading a plurality of cigarettes into the rounded cigarette box 10, for example, the back pressure caused by the cigarettes being loaded too quickly into the rounded cigarette box 10. End flap 1 to minimize
Holes may be drilled in 4 and 15. The holes also serve as a means of properly aligning the rounded cigarette box for cigarette insertion.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the end flaps 14 and 15 are combined with a member 21 and fit within the bottom of the outer sleeve member 11 where there is a gap between the inner end flap 14 and the member 21. To define the space. This space may be filled with a material that transmits moisture, flavor, or aroma to cigarettes stored in the rounded cigarette box 10. The member 21 may be perforated. The holes allow fluid communication between the space formed between the end flap 14 and the member 21 and the cigarette stored in the rounded cigarette box 10. A permeable membrane 23 is placed over the holes in member 21 to control the fluid transfer between the cigarette and the material located within the space formed between end flap 14 and member 21. May be. The invention described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,459 describes an apparatus for controlling the relative humidity in a substantially sealed container such as a cigarette pack suitable for use as described above. .

[0002] A preferred embodiment of a blank used to form a rounded cigarette box 10 is shown in FIG. Inner end flaps 14 and 16 are smaller than respective outer end flaps 15 and 17. In addition, score lines 115 and 117 defining where each inner flap is folded are recessed approximately 0.012 inches toward the center of the blank with respect to the top and bottom edges of the blank. When the blank is folded to form the rounded end cigarette box 10, the retraction causes the inner end flap to be flush with the outer end flap and the rounded end of the thus formed rounded cigarette box. It fits within the upper and lower edges.

[0002] As shown in FIG.
1, inner sleeve member 12, cover member 13, and end flaps 14, 15, 16 and 17 are all preferably formed from the same blank 100. The blank is preferably a paperboard blank. The blank 100 is formed on a mandrel and may have the required number of plies.
The blank from which the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention can be made is the standard paperboard (hard bleached sulfate pulp with a clay coating) typically used in conventional cigarette boxes.

The inner sleeve member 12 of the blank 100
Is defined by edge 103 and line 112. As shown in FIG. 4, the inner sleeve member 12 has a height smaller than the combined height of the cover member 13 and the outer sleeve member 11. Preferably inner sleeve member 1
2 is ribbed to weaken the blank and facilitate folding. Outer sleeve member 11 is defined by edge 104 and line 112. Outer sleeve member 1
1 is embossed or labeled with a trademark or other information on the side that is ribbed or exposed to the smoker. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the rear panel portion 18 has approximately 0.012 at its top and bottom edges.
10 inch recessed, rounded end cigarette box
Facilitates folding the inner end flaps 14 and 16 beyond the rear panel portion 18 to form
The cutting lines 105 and 106 and the score lines 107 and 108 define the cover member 13. The score line 107 is preferably perforated to further weaken the line. The score lines 115 and 116 define the inner ends of the top inner and outer end flaps 16 and 17, which are connected to the cover member 13. The score lines 117 and 118 have bottom inner and outer end flaps 14 and 1 respectively.
5 which are connected to the outer sleeve member 11.

The inner end flaps 14 and 16 are preferably smaller than the outer end flaps 15 and 17.
The score lines 115 and 117 defining where the inner end flaps 14 and 16 are folded are shown in FIGS.
About 0.012 inches toward the center of the blank with respect to the upper and lower edges of the blank as shown in FIG. Blank 100 is a rounded cigarette box 10
The score lines 107 and 108 are folded around to form a hinge around which the cover member 13 rotates when folded to form a hinge. The cutting line 105 causes the cover member 13 to perform a hinge action. Preferably cutting line 105
Extends a short distance below the score line 107 to facilitate the hinge action of the cover member 13. This distance is preferably about one millimeter. The cutting line 106 forms an opening therethrough that allows contact of the cigarette.

The cigarette box 10 having a rounded end is a blank 1
00 is appropriately bent. Edge 1
03 is also clockwise until it borders line 112,
Or it can be wound counterclockwise. Edge 104 is then wrapped past edge 103 until it touches line 113. Preferably, the rim 104 is wrapped over the rim 103 in a direction opposite to the wrap of the rim 103. The direction of rotation of the rim 103 is determined by which side of the outer sleeve member 11 of the blank 100 is viewed by the smoker. The portion of the blank 100 limited by the line 111 and the edge 103 is the line 113 and the line 112
Adhered to that portion of the blank 100 which is limited by the Adhesion can be achieved by any conventional method of joining layers of standard paperboard. For example, a hot melt or liquid adhesive may be used, or the paperboard may be coated or bonded to adjacent paperboard by thermal or ultrasonic vibration. Edge 104 is preferably edge 1
The score lines 107 and 108 are wound until they touch the line 113 so that the score lines 107 and 108 overlap each other beyond 03. The area defined by the edges 104 and lines 114 of the blank 100 is the lines 112 and 1 of the blank 100
It is glued to the part restricted by 13. Also, the portion of the blank 100 bounded by the lines 202 and 203 is preferably glued to the portion of the outer member 11 bounded by the lines 200 and 201. Top and bottom inner end flaps 16 and 14 are score lines 115 and 1
17 are respectively bent inward. Top and bottom inner end flaps 17 and 15 have score lines 11
6 and 118, respectively, and are also folded inwardly and also with respective inner end flaps 16 and 14
Bend over. Inner end flaps 14 and 1
Adhesion of the 6 to the outer end flaps 15 and 17 may each be performed by any of the conventional techniques described above. The rounded cigarette box 10 is thus formed and the cover member 13 is hinged along the overlap of the score lines 107 and 108. The cover member 13 is the inner sleeve member 1
When rotated from 2, the notch 20 is exposed so that it can contact the cigarette stored in the rounded cigarette box 10.

[0002] The rounded cigarette box 10 can also be formed from separated blanks. For example, three blanks may be used. The blank 300, which is folded into the inner sleeve member 12, converts the blank 100 to line 11
2 can be formed. Thus, the blank 300 has a shape as shown in FIG. Inner sleeve member 12 may be formed by folding edge 103 'clockwise or counterclockwise until it touches line 112'. The portion of the blank 300 bounded by the edge 103 'and the line 111' may be glued to the portion of the blank 300 bounded by the line 112 '.

Blank 3 for outer sleeve member 11 and bottom inner and outer end flaps 14 and 15
02 can be formed by cutting the blank 100 along lines 112, 105, 106, 107 and 108 so as to have the shape shown in FIG. Outer sleeve member 11 can be formed by folding edge 150 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction such that it touches line 114 '. The direction in which the rim 150 is folded is determined by which side of the blank 302 is viewed by the smoker. Edge 150 and line 151
The portion of the blank 302 bounded by the edge of the laminate blank 302 is adhered to the portion bounded by the edge 104 'and line 114' of the laminate blank 302.

The blank 301 for the cover member 13 and the top inner and outer end flaps 16 and 17 is such that another blank 100 has the shape shown in FIG.
It can be formed by cutting along lines 105, 106, 107 and 108. Cover member 13
Moves edge 152 clockwise or counterclockwise to line 12
1 and can be formed by folding it. The direction in which the cover member 13 is folded is determined by which side of the blank 301 is seen by the smoker. The tab portion 40 of the blank 301 defined by the rim 152 and the line 120 may be glued to the tab portion 41 of the blank 301 defined by the rim 140 and the line 121. Overlap tab portions 40 and 41
May be adhered to the inner sleeve member formed by the blank 300. The area of the inner sleeve member 12 defined by the lines 202 'and 203' is preferably glued to the area of the outer sleeve member 11 defined by the lines 200 'and 201'. As described previously, the inner end flaps 14 and 16 each have a score 11
Folded inward along 5 and 117. The outer end flaps 15 and 17 are then folded along score lines 116 and 118 onto the inner end flaps 14 and 16, respectively, and glued to form the rounded end cigarette box 10 as previously described. .

[0003] The rounded end cigarette box 10 may be formed from two blanks. Blank 100 may be cut along line 112 to form one blank for cover member 13, outer sleeve member 11, top end flaps 16 and 17, and bottom end flaps 14 and 15. Other laminate blanks 100 can also be cut to form inner sleeve member 12 along lines 112 or 113. These two blanks can then be joined and folded to form a rounded end cigarette box 10 as described above.

The rounded cigarette box described herein provides a hinged top box formed from a single blank and having inner and outer end flaps at both ends. In addition, (1) the retraction of the score line defining where each inner end flap is folded, and (2) the rear panel portion of the blank allows the inner end flap to be moved against the outer end flap and above the box. Within the rim and lower edge, a recess is provided which allows it to be flush with the outer end flap. Ultimately, a single blank for forming a rounded-end cigarette box reduces cost and complexity in the manufacture of the cigarette box.

[0003] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein has been presented for purposes of reference, not limitation, and may be practiced with other embodiments than those set forth above. Will be understood to be limited only by the appended claims.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention in a closed position.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention in the open position.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a one-piece blank of a rounded cigarette box of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial view of an area “A” surrounded by a circle in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a view showing most parts of a “B” area surrounded by a circle in FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken generally along the line 7-7 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the inner sleeve member blank of the rounded cigarette box of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a cover member and a blank for both top inner and outer end flaps of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of an outer sleeve member and a blank for the bottom inner and outer end flaps of the rounded end cigarette box of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Outer sleeve 12 Inner sleeve 13 Cover member 14 1st end flap member 16 1st end flap member 15 2nd end flap member 17 2nd end flap member 100 Blank 107 1st short notch line 108 2nd short notch Glance

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-62-16334 (JP, A) JP-A-3-69483 (JP, A) JP-A-62-72975 (JP, U) US Patent 4,230,059 (US, A) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B65D 3/02 A24F 15/12

Claims (21)

(57) [Claims] 1. A blank (100) having a first panel and a second panel in a rounded, hinged top box (10).
An outer sleeve (12) formed from the blank and surrounding the inner sleeve (11) formed from the blank and joined to the outer sleeve by a flexible hinge A cover (13), a first (16) and a second (17) top flap joined to a top edge of the blank, a first (14) and a second (15) bottom end joined to a bottom edge of the blank A flap, wherein the first panel comprises a first edge (103) of the blank;
Forming the inner sleeve defined by a short cutting line (105) at an intermediate position along the width of the blank that is parallel to the first edge; and wherein the second panel includes the outer sleeve, the cover, And defining the end flap, defined by a second edge (104) of the blank parallel to the first edge and the short cutting line, the second panel comprising: (a) the short cutting line (10);
5) a first short score line (107) located perpendicularly thereto at the end and extending in a direction towards the second edge (104) of the blank, the first short score line (107) being aligned with the short score line (107); A second short score line (108) extending from two edges (104) toward said first short score line;
A cutting line (106) connecting the short notch line of the first and second short notches, (b) the first (16) and the second end (1).
7) The first (115) along the top edge to define where the top flap is located along the top edge fold
And (116) a top score line, and (c) at the bottom edge to define where the first (14) and second (15) bottom edge flaps are located along the bottom edge fold. A box with a rounded end and a hinge top, characterized by having first (117) and second (118) bottom score lines along. 2. An inner sleeve (12) formed from a first blank, an outer sleeve (11) formed from a second blank surrounding said inner sleeve, in a box (10) with a rounded end and a hinge top. A cover formed from the second blank and connected to the outer sleeve by a flexible hinge; first and second end flaps connected to a top edge of the second blank; First and second end flaps connected to a bottom edge of the blank, wherein the second blank is defined by a first edge and a second edge, a first score line is positioned adjacent the first edge and the second Extending in the direction toward the two edges, the second score line
And a cutting line extending from the second edge toward the first scoring line and connecting the first short scoring line and the second short scoring line. Hinged top box with rounded edges. 3. A box (10) with a rounded edge and a hinge top defined by a first edge (103 ') and a second edge and a short score line extending from said second edge defining a flexible hinge. An inner sleeve (12) formed from a first blank (300); an outer sleeve (11) formed from a second blank (302) surrounding the inner sleeve; formed from a third blank (301). A cover (13) connected to the inner sleeve by the flexible hinge, first (16) and second (17) end flaps connected to a top edge of the third blank; and A rounded and hinged top box having first (14) and second (15) end flaps connected to the bottom edge of two blanks. 4. A rounded, hinged top box according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said blanks (100) or blanks (300, 301, 302) is a paperboard blank. 5. A rounded, hinged top box according to claim 1, wherein said first end flaps (14, 16) are smaller than said second end flaps (15, 17). . 6. A hinge at a rounded end according to claim 1, wherein said first end flaps (14, 16) are bent inwardly of said second end flaps (15, 17). Top box. 7. Each first end flap (14, 1).
The score line (11) that defines where the 6) is folded
5,117) with respect to the edge of the blank carrying the flap the blank (100,301,
0.3) (0.01 mm) toward the center of (302).
7. A box with a rounded end and a hinged top according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the box is retracted. 8. The blank (100, 301, 30)
2) The rear panel portion (18, 40) is approximately 0.3 mm (0.012 inches) toward the center of the blank with respect to the top and bottom edges of the blank carrying the flap.
8. The rounded, hinged top box of claim 7, wherein said box is retracted. 9. A hinge at the rounded end according to claim 1, further comprising a plate (21) placed on said first bottom end flap (14) and defining a gap therebetween. Top box. 10. The rounded, hinged top box of claim 9, wherein said plate (21) is perforated. 11. The plate (21) comprises a permeable membrane (23).
10. The rounded and hinged top box of claim 9, wherein the box is covered with a. 12. The first (14) and second (16).
12. The rounded and hinged top box of any of claims 1 to 11, wherein the bottom end flap is perforated. 13. A blank (100) for forming a hinge-top box (10) with rounded ends, an inner sleeve (12), an outer sleeve (11) surrounding said inner sleeve, a flexible hinge. Cover (13) connected to the outer sleeve, first (16) and second (17) top flaps connected to the top edge of the blank, and first (16) connected to the bottom edge of the blank. 14) and a second (15) bottom end flap, wherein the inner blank (100) has a first edge (1
03) and a front panel forming said inner sleeve (12) defined by a short cutting line (105) at an intermediate position along the width of said blank parallel to said first edge; The two panels include the outer sleeve (11), the cover (13), and the end flaps (14, 15, 1).
6, 17), defined by a second edge (104) of the blank parallel to the first edge and the short cutting line, the second panel comprising: (a) the short cutting line (105);
A first short score line (107) extending perpendicularly to the second edge (104) of the blank at one end thereof, the second short edge line being aligned with the first short score line; A second short score line (108) extending from the second short score line to the first short score line; a cutting line (106) connecting the second short score line to the first short score line; First (115) and second (116) along the top edge to define where the first (16) and second (17) top flaps are located along the top edge fold line
Score lines, and (c) the first (14) and second
(15) A first (1) along the bottom edge to define where the bottom edge flap is located along the bottom edge fold line.
17) and a second (118) blank for forming a hinge top box with rounded edges, characterized by having a bottom score line. 14. A first and second blank forming a hinge-top box (10) with rounded ends, an inner sleeve (12) formed from the first blank, a second surround surrounding the inner sleeve. An outer sleeve (11) formed from a blank; a cover (13) formed from the second blank and connected to the outer sleeve by a flexible hinge; connected to a top edge of the second blank First and second top flaps; first and second bottom flaps connected to a bottom edge of the second blank; the second blank is defined by first and second edges; A second short score line is positioned adjacent the first edge and extends toward the second edge, the second short score line being
Having a cutting line that is in line with the short scribe line and extends from a second edge toward the first short scribe line and connects the first short scribe line and the second short scribe line. First and second blanks for forming a hinge top box with featured rounded edges. 15. A first (300), second (302) and third (301) blank for forming a hinge top box (10) with rounded ends, wherein the first edge (103 ′) and the third An inner sleeve (12) formed from a first blank (300), defined by two edges and a short score line extending from the second edge defining a flexible hinge, the second sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve An outer sleeve (11) formed from a blank (302); a cover (13) formed from the third blank (301) and connected to the inner sleeve by the flexible hinge; Having first (16) and second (17) top flaps connected to the top edge of the first and second (15) bottom flaps connected to the bottom edge of the second blank. First, second and third blank for forming a box hinge Top rounded end, characterized. 16. The blank (100, 300, 30)
13. The method according to claim 13, wherein (1,302) is paperboard.
Blank of any one of 1 to 15. 17. Blank according to claim 13, wherein the first end flap (14, 16) is smaller than the second end flap (15, 17). 18. The blank according to claim 13, wherein the first end flaps (14, 16) are bent inward of the second end flaps (15, 17). 19. A score line (115, 11) defining where each first end flap (14, 16) is folded.
20. The blank of claim 18, wherein 7) is recessed about 0.32 mm (0.012 inches) toward the center of the blank with respect to the top and bottom edges of the blank. 20. The blank of claim 13, wherein the rear panel portion of the blank is recessed about 0.012 inches toward the center of the blank with respect to the top and bottom edges of the blank. . 21. An inner sleeve (1) surrounded by an outer sleeve (11) in a box (10) with a rounded end and a hinge top.
2) a cover (13) joined by flexible hinges to an inner or outer sleeve along a bottom edge; an inner (16) and outer (17) top end joined to a top edge of said cover. A rounded, hinged top box comprising a panel and an inner (14) and outer (15) bottom end panel coupled to a bottom edge of said outer sleeve.