US20170066580A1 - Multipack packaging assemblies - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to multipack packaging assemblies, and more particularly to packaging assemblies that include a plurality of containers retained by a film.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a packaging assembly
- FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the packaging assembly of FIG. 1 , depicting a plurality of containers in phantom;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the packaging assembly of FIG. 1 , depicting the packaging assembly after the removal of a plurality of containers and a segment or portion of the assembly;
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the packaging assembly of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is cross-sectional view of the packaging assembly of FIG. 4 , taken along the view line 5 - 5 in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the packaging assembly of FIG. 4 , taken along the view line 6 A- 6 A in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the packaging assembly of FIG. 4 , taken along the view line 6 A- 6 A in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of another embodiment of a packaging assembly.
- FIGS. 1-2 depict an embodiment of a packaging assembly 100 , according to the present disclosure. More specifically, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the packaging assembly 100 ; and FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the packaging assembly 100 , depicting a plurality of containers 110 in phantom. As shown in FIGS. 1-2 , the packaging assembly 100 comprises a plurality of containers 110 and a film 120 . The packaging assembly 100 further comprises one or more tear lines 130 . In some embodiments, the packaging assembly 100 further comprises a handle 140 .
- the film 120 is configured to retain the plurality of containers 110 within the packaging assembly 100 .
- the film 120 retains the plurality of containers 110 in a substantially fixed position within the packaging assembly 100 .
- the plurality of containers 110 can be retained by the film 120 such that they are not free to move about or exit the interior region 122 of the packaging assembly 100 .
- the packaging assembly 100 can be referred to as a multipack packaging assembly 100 .
- the film 120 can retain the plurality of containers 110 in various ways. For example, in some embodiments, the film 120 is wrapped or otherwise disposed around the plurality of containers 110 . In other embodiments, the film 120 is wrapped or otherwise disposed around at least a portion of the plurality of containers 110 . Further, in some embodiments, the film 120 is shrink wrapped around the plurality of containers 110 . For example, the film 120 can be wrapped or otherwise disposed around the plurality of containers 110 , and then, using any suitable shrink wrap process and equipment, the film 120 can be made to shrink around the plurality of containers 110 . In some embodiments, shrinking the film 120 around the plurality of containers 110 can cause the film 120 to substantially conform to the shape of the plurality of containers 110 , minimizing the amount of excess space within the packaging assembly 100 .
- the film 120 comprises plastic and/or other polymeric materials.
- plastic and/or polymeric materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, polyolefin polymers and copolymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers and copolymers, polyethylene polymers and copolymers, polypropylene polymers and copolymers, and mixtures thereof.
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- the film 120 comprises one or more thermoplastic materials or resins.
- the film 120 comprises a shrinkable film.
- film 120 packaging materials offer significant cost savings as compared to traditional paperboard packaging materials.
- the cost of film 120 packaging materials can be up to 75% less than the cost of paperboard packaging materials.
- Film 120 packaging materials are also advantageous when placing the packaging assembly 100 in a cooler or other environment with ice and/or water.
- the film 120 disclosed herein is not substantially affected by ice or the water derived therefrom.
- Other advantages of using film 120 packaging materials are also contemplated.
- the packaging assembly 100 further comprises one or more tear lines 130 .
- the tear lines 130 are disposed in the machine direction of the film 120 .
- Various types of tear lines 130 can be used, including, but not limited to, scored tear lines and perforated tear lines.
- the tear lines 130 can be laser scored or laser perforated tear lines.
- Other mechanical means can also be used to create the scored or perforated tear lines, including blades or other implements.
- Scored tear lines, including laser scored tear lines can extend partially through the film 120 .
- a laser, blade, or other implement can be used to create a taper, or channel, along a surface of the film 120 .
- Perforated tear lines can extend completely through the film 120 .
- a laser, blade, or other implement can be used to create a series of perforations that extend completely through the film 120 .
- the tear lines 130 can be disposed on the film 120 in one or more locations. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, for example, one or more tear lines 130 can be disposed between adjacent containers 110 (e.g., between a first container and a second container). In further embodiments, one or more tear lines 130 can be disposed between adjacent rows of containers 110 (e.g., between a first row of containers and a second row of containers).
- the tear lines 130 are disposed around a perimeter of the film 120 .
- the tear lines 130 can substantially extend around a perimeter of the film 120 (i.e., about 360° around the perimeter).
- the tear lines 130 can extend around a portion of the perimeter of the film 120 .
- the tear lines 130 can extend for about 120°, about 180°, about 240° (or more or less as desired) around a perimeter of the film 120 .
- the tear lines 130 can also extend continuously or discontinuously.
- discontinuous tear lines 130 can include one or more tear lines 130 that are spaced apart from each other along the perimeter of the film 120 .
- the tear lines 130 can facilitate removal of one or more containers 110 from the packaging assembly 100 .
- a user can puncture the film 120 (e.g., via insertion of one or more fingers) at a tear line 130 .
- the user can then grasp the one or more containers 110 to be removed (including the portion of the film 120 disposed around them), and pull them away from the remainder of the packaging assembly 100 .
- the film 120 is torn along the tear line 130 until the one or more containers 110 to be removed (including the portion of the film 120 disposed around them) are separated from the remainder of the packaging assembly 100 .
- An illustrative packaging assembly 100 depicted after the removal of one or more containers (including the portion of the film 120 disposed around them) is depicted in FIG. 3 and further discussed below.
- FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a portion of the packaging assembly 100 of FIG. 1 , depicting the packaging assembly 100 after the removal of one or more of containers 110 therefrom.
- the film 120 has been torn along a first tear line 130 a and one or more containers 110 (including the portion of the film 120 disposed around them) have been removed from the packaging assembly 100 .
- the film 120 has been torn along a substantially controlled path located at the tear line 130 a.
- the remainder of the film 120 and packaging assembly 100 is left substantially unaffected.
- the remainder of the containers 100 is retained in the interior region 122 of the packaging assembly 100 .
- one or more additional containers 110 can be removed from the packaging assembly 100 by tearing the film 120 along another tear line 130 , such as tear line 130 b or 130 c.
- another tear line 130 such as tear line 130 b or 130 c.
- two containers 110 can be removed by grasping and tearing the film 120 at tear line 130 b, while four containers 110 can be removed by grasping and tearing the film 120 at tear line 130 c.
- the user can thus remove any number of containers 110 at their discretion by grasping and tearing the film 120 at a desired location.
- the film 120 can comprise printed indicia to indicate the location of the tear lines 130 if desired.
- the size or footprint of the packaging assembly 100 can be decreased by selectively removing the containers 110 from the packaging assembly 100 via tearing the film 120 along the tear lines 130 .
- This is advantageous in many ways.
- traditional paperboard packaging remains the same size regardless of how many containers have been removed from the packaging. This can be inconvenient when there are only a few containers remaining within the packaging.
- the packaging assemblies 100 disclosed herein become smaller as the containers 110 are removed.
- a portion of the film 120 of the packaging assembly 100 can be torn and removed from the packaging assembly 100 along with the containers 110 .
- the size of the remaining portion of the packaging assembly 100 can thus correspond to the number of containers 110 being retained therein.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the packaging assembly 100 of FIGS. 1-2 .
- the packaging assembly 100 comprises a plurality of containers 110 and a film 120 .
- the packaging assembly 100 further comprises one or more tear lines 130 .
- the packaging assembly 100 further comprises a handle 140 .
- the tear lines 130 are disposed between several of the containers 110 .
- a tear line 130 d is disposed between a first container 110 a and a second container 110 b.
- the first container 110 a can be removed from the packaging assembly 100 by tearing the film 120 along the tear line 130 d.
- any number of containers 110 can be retained within the packaging assembly 110 .
- the containers 110 can be arranged within the packaging assembly 100 in a predetermined format.
- the containers 110 can be arranged in row and column format.
- the containers 110 within the packaging assembly 100 can be arranged to form two or more rows 114 and one or more columns 112 a, 112 b.
- the containers 110 are arranged to form six rows 114 and two columns 112 a, 112 b. Arrangements of more or less rows 114 and/or more or less columns 112 a, 112 b are also contemplated.
- the tear lines 130 can be disposed between rows 114 of containers 110 .
- a tear line 130 d is disposed between a first row 114 a of containers 110 and a second row 114 b of containers 110 .
- the first row 114 a of containers 110 can be removed from the packaging assembly 110 by tearing the film 120 along the tear line 130 d.
- a plurality of rows 114 can be removed simultaneously from the packaging assembly 100 by tearing the film 120 along any desired tear line 130 .
- three rows 114 of containers 110 (six containers 110 ) can be removed simultaneously by tearing the film 120 along the tear line 130 e.
- one or more tear lines 130 can be disposed between one or more columns of containers 110 , such as columns 112 a, 112 b. In yet further embodiments, one or more tear lines 130 can be disposed between one or more rows 114 of containers 110 , and one or more columns of containers 110 .
- the containers 110 can also be arranged within the packaging assembly 100 such that they stand upright. As can be appreciated, arranging the containers 110 in an upright configuration can provide increased stability to the packaging assembly 100 , for example, when it is placed on a shelf. In other embodiments, the containers 110 can be arranged within the packaging assembly 100 such that they are disposed on their sides, if desired.
- containers 110 can be packaged in the packaging assemblies 100 disclosed herein, including, but not limited to, beverage containers, food containers, and non-food containers.
- the containers 110 can also be made of various materials, including metals and/or non-metals.
- the containers 110 comprise one or more metals, including, but not limited to, steel, aluminum, tin, and combinations thereof.
- Non-metal materials can also be used.
- the containers 110 comprise one or more plastic and/or other polymeric materials.
- the containers 110 comprise glass materials.
- the containers 110 can also be various shapes and/or sizes.
- the containers 110 are substantially cylindrical in shape.
- the containers 110 are shaped like traditional cans (e.g., beverage cans, canned food, etc.).
- the containers 110 are shaped like traditional bottles (water bottles, beverage bottles, etc.)
- Other shaped containers 110 including both traditionally used shapes and non-traditionally used shapes, are also contemplated.
- the tear lines 130 comprise laser scored tear lines, as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 5 is cross-sectional view of the packaging assembly 100 of FIG. 4 , taken along the view line 5 - 5 in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 5 depicts a portion of a tear line 130 disposed on the film 120 .
- the tear line 130 can comprise a laser scored tear line that extends through a first surface 124 (e.g., an exterior surface) of the film 120 .
- the tear line 130 can be described as a taper or a channel.
- the tear line 130 extends only through a portion of the film 120 such that a second surface 126 (e.g., the interior surface) remains substantially unaffected.
- the tear line 130 can extend all the way through the film 120 .
- the tear line 130 can comprise a series of perforations that can extend through the film 120 .
- the packaging assembly 100 can further comprise a handle 140 .
- the handle 140 can facilitate carrying the packaging assembly 100 .
- one or more additional handles e.g., a second handle, etc.
- the handle 140 can further include printed indicia 141 and can be used for labeling purposes.
- the handle 140 can be coupled to the film 120 .
- a first portion 142 of the handle 140 is coupled to a surface of the film 120 at a first location
- a second portion 144 of the handle 140 is coupled to a surface of the film 120 at a second location.
- a third portion 146 of the handle 140 extends outwardly from the packaging assembly 100 to facilitate grasping and carrying the packaging assembly 100 .
- the handle 140 can securely retain the packaging assembly 100 as it is being carried by the user.
- the handle 140 can be coupled to the packaging assembly 100 at various locations.
- the handle 140 is coupled to a longitudinal end 101 of the packaging assembly 100 .
- the handle 140 also extends from a side of the packaging assembly 100 .
- the printed indicia 141 can thus be clearly viewed when the packaging assembly 100 is placed on a shelf.
- the packaging assembly 100 comprises a bulls-eye region (i.e., a region devoid of film 120 ) that may be formed during a shrink wrap process.
- the absence of film 120 at the bulls-eye region can make it difficult to label the packaging assembly 100 .
- these difficulties can be overcome by placing a handle 140 comprising printed indicia 141 over the bulls-eye region, as shown in the illustrated embodiment.
- a second handle can also be used.
- a second handle can be coupled to the longitudinal end of the packaging assembly 100 that is opposite the longitudinal end 101 wherein the first handle 140 is coupled.
- Coupling handles 140 to each longitudinal end of the packaging assembly 100 can be advantageous in many ways, including handling, packaging, or otherwise moving the packaging assembly 100 .
- a handle may optionally extend upward from the packaging assembly 100 , for example, from a central region of the packaging assembly 100 , if desired. Such a handle could be present alone or in combination with one or more handles placed at longitudinal ends of the packaging assembly 100 .
- FIGS. 6A and 6B depict cross-sectional views of various embodiments of the packaging assembly 100 of FIG. 4 , taken along the view line 6 A- 6 A in FIG. 4 .
- the handle 140 , 240 can be coupled to the packaging assembly in various ways.
- the handle 140 is directly adhered to the film 120 .
- the handle 140 can be heat sealed, or melted to the film 120 .
- the handle 240 is coupled to the film 220 via an adhesive 241 . Any suitable adhesive can be used.
- FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of a packaging assembly 300 that can resemble the packaging assembly 100 described above in certain respects. Accordingly, like features are designated with like reference numerals, with the leading digits incremented to “3.” Relevant disclosure set forth above regarding similarly identified features thus may not be repeated hereafter. Moreover, specific features of the packaging assembly 300 may not be shown or identified by a reference numeral in the drawings or specifically discussed in the written description that follows. However, such features may clearly be the same, or substantially the same, as features depicted in other embodiments and/or described with respect to such embodiments. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features of the packaging assembly 300 .
- the packaging assembly 300 comprises a plurality of containers 310 and a film 320 .
- the packaging assembly further comprises one or more tear lines 330 .
- the tear lines 330 are a series of discontinuous tear lines 330 .
- the tear lines 330 can be scored tear lines, or perforated tear lines.
- the scores or perforations can be formed via a laser, or can be cut with a blade or other implement. Other suitable methods of forming scores or perforations can also be employed.
- the method comprises a step of disposing a film around a plurality of containers.
- the plurality of containers can be arranged in any desired format, including row and column formats.
- the method can further comprise a step of shrinking the film around the containers.
- Exemplary shrink film processes can include applying heat to the film which can cause the film to shrink around the containers.
- the method can further comprise a step of applying tear lines to the film.
- the tear lines can be applied with a laser and can be disposed around a perimeter of the film. Scored tear lines, or perforated tear lines can be used.
- the method can further comprise a step of coupling a handle to the packaging assembly.
- the handle can be coupled to a surface of the film. Additional method steps can be derived from the disclosure herein.
- Any methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for performing the described method.
- the method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another.
- the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified.
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- This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/943,254 entitled MULTIPACK PACKAGING ASSEMBLIES, filed on Feb. 21, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to multipack packaging assemblies, and more particularly to packaging assemblies that include a plurality of containers retained by a film.
- The written disclosure herein describes illustrative embodiments that are non-limiting and non-exhaustive. Reference is made to certain of such illustrative embodiments that are depicted in the figures, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a packaging assembly; -
FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the packaging assembly ofFIG. 1 , depicting a plurality of containers in phantom; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the packaging assembly ofFIG. 1 , depicting the packaging assembly after the removal of a plurality of containers and a segment or portion of the assembly; -
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the packaging assembly ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is cross-sectional view of the packaging assembly ofFIG. 4 , taken along the view line 5-5 inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the packaging assembly ofFIG. 4 , taken along theview line 6A-6A inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the packaging assembly ofFIG. 4 , taken along theview line 6A-6A inFIG. 4 ; and -
FIG. 7 is a plan view of another embodiment of a packaging assembly. - Embodiments may be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the present disclosure, as generally described and illustrated in the drawings herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the apparatus is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, but is merely representative of possible embodiments of the disclosure. In some cases, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail. While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.
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FIGS. 1-2 depict an embodiment of apackaging assembly 100, according to the present disclosure. More specifically,FIG. 1 is a perspective view of thepackaging assembly 100; andFIG. 2 is another perspective view of thepackaging assembly 100, depicting a plurality ofcontainers 110 in phantom. As shown inFIGS. 1-2 , thepackaging assembly 100 comprises a plurality ofcontainers 110 and afilm 120. Thepackaging assembly 100 further comprises one ormore tear lines 130. In some embodiments, thepackaging assembly 100 further comprises ahandle 140. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-2 , thefilm 120 is configured to retain the plurality ofcontainers 110 within thepackaging assembly 100. In some embodiments, thefilm 120 retains the plurality ofcontainers 110 in a substantially fixed position within thepackaging assembly 100. In other words, the plurality ofcontainers 110 can be retained by thefilm 120 such that they are not free to move about or exit theinterior region 122 of thepackaging assembly 100. In some embodiments, thepackaging assembly 100 can be referred to as amultipack packaging assembly 100. - The
film 120 can retain the plurality ofcontainers 110 in various ways. For example, in some embodiments, thefilm 120 is wrapped or otherwise disposed around the plurality ofcontainers 110. In other embodiments, thefilm 120 is wrapped or otherwise disposed around at least a portion of the plurality ofcontainers 110. Further, in some embodiments, thefilm 120 is shrink wrapped around the plurality ofcontainers 110. For example, thefilm 120 can be wrapped or otherwise disposed around the plurality ofcontainers 110, and then, using any suitable shrink wrap process and equipment, thefilm 120 can be made to shrink around the plurality ofcontainers 110. In some embodiments, shrinking thefilm 120 around the plurality ofcontainers 110 can cause thefilm 120 to substantially conform to the shape of the plurality ofcontainers 110, minimizing the amount of excess space within thepackaging assembly 100. - Various types of
films 120 can be used. For example, in some embodiments, thefilm 120 comprises plastic and/or other polymeric materials. Exemplary plastic and/or polymeric materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, polyolefin polymers and copolymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers and copolymers, polyethylene polymers and copolymers, polypropylene polymers and copolymers, and mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, thefilm 120 comprises one or more thermoplastic materials or resins. In some embodiments, thefilm 120 comprises a shrinkable film. - As can be appreciated, the use of a
film 120 packaging material is advantageous in many ways. For example,film 120 packaging materials offer significant cost savings as compared to traditional paperboard packaging materials. In some instances, the cost offilm 120 packaging materials can be up to 75% less than the cost of paperboard packaging materials. -
Film 120 packaging materials are also advantageous when placing thepackaging assembly 100 in a cooler or other environment with ice and/or water. For example, in contrast to traditional paperboard packaging materials, thefilm 120 disclosed herein is not substantially affected by ice or the water derived therefrom. Other advantages of usingfilm 120 packaging materials are also contemplated. - With continued reference to
FIGS. 1-2 , thepackaging assembly 100 further comprises one ormore tear lines 130. In some embodiments, thetear lines 130 are disposed in the machine direction of thefilm 120. Various types oftear lines 130 can be used, including, but not limited to, scored tear lines and perforated tear lines. For example, in some embodiments, thetear lines 130 can be laser scored or laser perforated tear lines. Other mechanical means can also be used to create the scored or perforated tear lines, including blades or other implements. Scored tear lines, including laser scored tear lines, can extend partially through thefilm 120. For example, a laser, blade, or other implement, can be used to create a taper, or channel, along a surface of thefilm 120. Perforated tear lines can extend completely through thefilm 120. For example, a laser, blade, or other implement can be used to create a series of perforations that extend completely through thefilm 120. - The
tear lines 130 can be disposed on thefilm 120 in one or more locations. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, for example, one ormore tear lines 130 can be disposed between adjacent containers 110 (e.g., between a first container and a second container). In further embodiments, one ormore tear lines 130 can be disposed between adjacent rows of containers 110 (e.g., between a first row of containers and a second row of containers). - In some embodiments, the
tear lines 130 are disposed around a perimeter of thefilm 120. For example, thetear lines 130 can substantially extend around a perimeter of the film 120 (i.e., about 360° around the perimeter). In other embodiments, thetear lines 130 can extend around a portion of the perimeter of thefilm 120. For example, thetear lines 130 can extend for about 120°, about 180°, about 240° (or more or less as desired) around a perimeter of thefilm 120. The tear lines 130 can also extend continuously or discontinuously. For example,discontinuous tear lines 130 can include one ormore tear lines 130 that are spaced apart from each other along the perimeter of thefilm 120. - The tear lines 130 can facilitate removal of one or
more containers 110 from thepackaging assembly 100. For example, a user can puncture the film 120 (e.g., via insertion of one or more fingers) at atear line 130. The user can then grasp the one ormore containers 110 to be removed (including the portion of thefilm 120 disposed around them), and pull them away from the remainder of thepackaging assembly 100. As the one or more containers 110 (including the portion of thefilm 120 disposed around them) are pulled away from the remainder of thepackaging assembly 100, thefilm 120 is torn along thetear line 130 until the one ormore containers 110 to be removed (including the portion of thefilm 120 disposed around them) are separated from the remainder of thepackaging assembly 100. Anillustrative packaging assembly 100 depicted after the removal of one or more containers (including the portion of thefilm 120 disposed around them) is depicted inFIG. 3 and further discussed below. -
FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a portion of thepackaging assembly 100 ofFIG. 1 , depicting thepackaging assembly 100 after the removal of one or more ofcontainers 110 therefrom. As shown inFIG. 3 , thefilm 120 has been torn along afirst tear line 130 a and one or more containers 110 (including the portion of thefilm 120 disposed around them) have been removed from thepackaging assembly 100. Further, thefilm 120 has been torn along a substantially controlled path located at thetear line 130 a. The remainder of thefilm 120 andpackaging assembly 100 is left substantially unaffected. Further, the remainder of thecontainers 100 is retained in theinterior region 122 of thepackaging assembly 100. At a later time (e.g., at the user's discretion), one or moreadditional containers 110 can be removed from thepackaging assembly 100 by tearing thefilm 120 along anothertear line 130, such astear line containers 110 can be removed by grasping and tearing thefilm 120 attear line 130 b, while fourcontainers 110 can be removed by grasping and tearing thefilm 120 attear line 130 c. The user can thus remove any number ofcontainers 110 at their discretion by grasping and tearing thefilm 120 at a desired location. Further, in some embodiments, thefilm 120 can comprise printed indicia to indicate the location of thetear lines 130 if desired. - As can be appreciated, the size or footprint of the
packaging assembly 100 can be decreased by selectively removing thecontainers 110 from thepackaging assembly 100 via tearing thefilm 120 along the tear lines 130. This is advantageous in many ways. For example, traditional paperboard packaging remains the same size regardless of how many containers have been removed from the packaging. This can be inconvenient when there are only a few containers remaining within the packaging. In contrast, thepackaging assemblies 100 disclosed herein become smaller as thecontainers 110 are removed. For example, a portion of thefilm 120 of thepackaging assembly 100 can be torn and removed from thepackaging assembly 100 along with thecontainers 110. The size of the remaining portion of thepackaging assembly 100 can thus correspond to the number ofcontainers 110 being retained therein. -
FIG. 4 is a plan view of thepackaging assembly 100 ofFIGS. 1-2 . As shown inFIG. 4 , thepackaging assembly 100 comprises a plurality ofcontainers 110 and afilm 120. Thepackaging assembly 100 further comprises one or more tear lines 130. Thepackaging assembly 100 further comprises ahandle 140. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thetear lines 130 are disposed between several of thecontainers 110. For example, atear line 130 d is disposed between afirst container 110 a and asecond container 110 b. As previously discussed, thefirst container 110 a can be removed from thepackaging assembly 100 by tearing thefilm 120 along thetear line 130 d. - Any number of
containers 110 can be retained within thepackaging assembly 110. Further, in some embodiments, thecontainers 110 can be arranged within thepackaging assembly 100 in a predetermined format. For example, thecontainers 110 can be arranged in row and column format. In some embodiments, thecontainers 110 within thepackaging assembly 100 can be arranged to form two ormore rows 114 and one ormore columns FIG. 4 , for example, thecontainers 110 are arranged to form sixrows 114 and twocolumns less rows 114 and/or more orless columns - As further shown in
FIG. 4 , thetear lines 130 can be disposed betweenrows 114 ofcontainers 110. For example, atear line 130 d is disposed between afirst row 114 a ofcontainers 110 and asecond row 114 b ofcontainers 110. Thefirst row 114 a ofcontainers 110 can be removed from thepackaging assembly 110 by tearing thefilm 120 along thetear line 130 d. If desired, a plurality ofrows 114 can be removed simultaneously from thepackaging assembly 100 by tearing thefilm 120 along any desiredtear line 130. For example, threerows 114 of containers 110 (six containers 110) can be removed simultaneously by tearing thefilm 120 along thetear line 130 e. In further embodiments, one ormore tear lines 130 can be disposed between one or more columns ofcontainers 110, such ascolumns more tear lines 130 can be disposed between one ormore rows 114 ofcontainers 110, and one or more columns ofcontainers 110. - The
containers 110 can also be arranged within thepackaging assembly 100 such that they stand upright. As can be appreciated, arranging thecontainers 110 in an upright configuration can provide increased stability to thepackaging assembly 100, for example, when it is placed on a shelf. In other embodiments, thecontainers 110 can be arranged within thepackaging assembly 100 such that they are disposed on their sides, if desired. - As can be appreciated, various types of
containers 110 can be packaged in thepackaging assemblies 100 disclosed herein, including, but not limited to, beverage containers, food containers, and non-food containers. Thecontainers 110 can also be made of various materials, including metals and/or non-metals. For example, in some embodiments, thecontainers 110 comprise one or more metals, including, but not limited to, steel, aluminum, tin, and combinations thereof. Non-metal materials can also be used. For example, in some embodiments, thecontainers 110 comprise one or more plastic and/or other polymeric materials. Further, in some embodiments, thecontainers 110 comprise glass materials. - The
containers 110 can also be various shapes and/or sizes. For example, in some embodiments, thecontainers 110 are substantially cylindrical in shape. In some embodiments, thecontainers 110 are shaped like traditional cans (e.g., beverage cans, canned food, etc.). In other embodiments, thecontainers 110 are shaped like traditional bottles (water bottles, beverage bottles, etc.) Other shapedcontainers 110, including both traditionally used shapes and non-traditionally used shapes, are also contemplated. - In some embodiments, the
tear lines 130 comprise laser scored tear lines, as illustrated inFIG. 5 . Specifically,FIG. 5 is cross-sectional view of thepackaging assembly 100 ofFIG. 4 , taken along the view line 5-5 inFIG. 4 .FIG. 5 depicts a portion of atear line 130 disposed on thefilm 120. As shown inFIG. 5 , thetear line 130 can comprise a laser scored tear line that extends through a first surface 124 (e.g., an exterior surface) of thefilm 120. In some embodiments, thetear line 130 can be described as a taper or a channel. Further, thetear line 130 extends only through a portion of thefilm 120 such that a second surface 126 (e.g., the interior surface) remains substantially unaffected. In other embodiments, thetear line 130 can extend all the way through thefilm 120. For example, as previously discussed, thetear line 130 can comprise a series of perforations that can extend through thefilm 120. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-2 and 4 , thepackaging assembly 100 can further comprise ahandle 140. Thehandle 140 can facilitate carrying thepackaging assembly 100. Further, in some embodiments, one or more additional handles (e.g., a second handle, etc.) can be used if desired. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, thehandle 140 can further include printedindicia 141 and can be used for labeling purposes. - The
handle 140 can be coupled to thefilm 120. For example, afirst portion 142 of thehandle 140 is coupled to a surface of thefilm 120 at a first location, and asecond portion 144 of thehandle 140 is coupled to a surface of thefilm 120 at a second location. Athird portion 146 of thehandle 140 extends outwardly from thepackaging assembly 100 to facilitate grasping and carrying thepackaging assembly 100. Thehandle 140 can securely retain thepackaging assembly 100 as it is being carried by the user. - The
handle 140 can be coupled to thepackaging assembly 100 at various locations. For example, as shown in the illustrated embodiment, thehandle 140 is coupled to alongitudinal end 101 of thepackaging assembly 100. Thehandle 140 also extends from a side of thepackaging assembly 100. The printedindicia 141 can thus be clearly viewed when thepackaging assembly 100 is placed on a shelf. This can be advantageous when thepackaging assembly 100 comprises a bulls-eye region (i.e., a region devoid of film 120) that may be formed during a shrink wrap process. For example, the absence offilm 120 at the bulls-eye region can make it difficult to label thepackaging assembly 100. However, these difficulties can be overcome by placing ahandle 140 comprising printedindicia 141 over the bulls-eye region, as shown in the illustrated embodiment. - As discussed above, in some embodiments a second handle can also be used. For example, a second handle can be coupled to the longitudinal end of the
packaging assembly 100 that is opposite thelongitudinal end 101 wherein thefirst handle 140 is coupled. Coupling handles 140 to each longitudinal end of thepackaging assembly 100 can be advantageous in many ways, including handling, packaging, or otherwise moving thepackaging assembly 100. In yet further embodiments, a handle may optionally extend upward from thepackaging assembly 100, for example, from a central region of thepackaging assembly 100, if desired. Such a handle could be present alone or in combination with one or more handles placed at longitudinal ends of thepackaging assembly 100. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B depict cross-sectional views of various embodiments of thepackaging assembly 100 ofFIG. 4 , taken along theview line 6A-6A inFIG. 4 . As shown inFIGS. 6A and 6B , thehandle FIG. 6A , thehandle 140 is directly adhered to thefilm 120. For example, thehandle 140 can be heat sealed, or melted to thefilm 120. In other embodiments, such as the embodiment ofFIG. 6B , thehandle 240 is coupled to thefilm 220 via an adhesive 241. Any suitable adhesive can be used. -
FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of apackaging assembly 300 that can resemble thepackaging assembly 100 described above in certain respects. Accordingly, like features are designated with like reference numerals, with the leading digits incremented to “3.” Relevant disclosure set forth above regarding similarly identified features thus may not be repeated hereafter. Moreover, specific features of thepackaging assembly 300 may not be shown or identified by a reference numeral in the drawings or specifically discussed in the written description that follows. However, such features may clearly be the same, or substantially the same, as features depicted in other embodiments and/or described with respect to such embodiments. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features of thepackaging assembly 300. Any suitable combination of the features and variations of the same described with respect to thepackaging assembly 100 can be employed with thepackaging assembly 300, and vice versa. This pattern of disclosure applies equally to further embodiments depicted in subsequent figures and described hereafter, wherein the leading digits may be further incremented. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , thepackaging assembly 300 comprises a plurality ofcontainers 310 and afilm 320. The packaging assembly further comprises one or more tear lines 330. In the illustrated embodiment, thetear lines 330 are a series of discontinuous tear lines 330. The tear lines 330 can be scored tear lines, or perforated tear lines. The scores or perforations can be formed via a laser, or can be cut with a blade or other implement. Other suitable methods of forming scores or perforations can also be employed. - Methods of packaging a plurality of containers are also disclosed herein. For example, in one embodiment, the method comprises a step of disposing a film around a plurality of containers. The plurality of containers can be arranged in any desired format, including row and column formats. The method can further comprise a step of shrinking the film around the containers. Exemplary shrink film processes can include applying heat to the film which can cause the film to shrink around the containers. The method can further comprise a step of applying tear lines to the film. For example, the tear lines can be applied with a laser and can be disposed around a perimeter of the film. Scored tear lines, or perforated tear lines can be used. The method can further comprise a step of coupling a handle to the packaging assembly. For example, the handle can be coupled to a surface of the film. Additional method steps can be derived from the disclosure herein.
- Any methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for performing the described method. The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is required for proper operation of the embodiment, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified.
- References to approximations are made throughout this specification, such as by use of one or more of the terms “about,” “approximately,” “substantially,” and “generally.” For each such reference, it is to be understood that, in some embodiments, the value, feature, or characteristic may be specified without approximation. For example, where such a qualifier is used, the term includes within its scope the qualified word in the absence of the qualifier.
- Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the quoted phrases, or variations thereof, as recited throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the above description of embodiments, various features are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that any embodiment requires every feature shown in a particular drawing.
- Unless otherwise noted, the terms “a” or “an” are to be construed as meaning “at least one of.” In addition, for ease of use, the words “including” and “having” are interchangeable with and have the same meaning as the word “comprising.” Recitation of the term “first” with respect to a feature or element does not necessarily imply the existence of a second or additional such feature or element.
- The claims following this written disclosure are hereby expressly incorporated into the present written disclosure, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment. This disclosure includes all permutations of the independent claims with their dependent claims. Moreover, additional embodiments capable of derivation from the independent and dependent claims that follow are also expressly incorporated into the present written description.
- Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can use the preceding description to utilize the invention to its fullest extent. The claims and embodiments disclosed herein are to be construed as merely illustrative and exemplary, and not a limitation of the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art, with the aid of the present disclosure, that changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the disclosure herein. In other words, various modifications and improvements of the embodiments specifically disclosed in the description above are within the scope of the appended claims. The scope of the invention is therefore defined by the following claims and their equivalents.
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