Pouch with sound strip

Abstract

The present invention is directed to package having a sound generating. The sound generating device including a grooved strip, a sounding board and a mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves. The sound generating device can be incorporated into the opening mechanism in which the device produces sound when the opening mechanism is activated to open and close the package.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A sound generating opening device for a package comprising: 
 a sound generating device incorporated into an opening mechanism for a package;    the sound generating device including a grooved strip, a sounding board and a mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves;    wherein the sound generating device produces sound when the opening mechanism is activated to open and close the package.    
     
     
         2 . The opening mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism is recloseable.  
     
     
         3 . The opening mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the recloseable opening mechanism includes male and female interlocking members.  
     
     
         4 . The opening mechanism of  claim 3 , wherein the male and female interlocking members are opened and closed by pressure.  
     
     
         5 . The opening mechanism of  claim 3 , wherein the male and female interlocking members are opened and closed by a slider mechanism.  
     
     
         6 . The opening mechanism of  claim 3 , wherein the grooved strip is incorporated into the female member and the male member incorporates the mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves.  
     
     
         7 . The opening mechanism of  claim 3 , wherein the grooved strip is incorporated into an outside portion of the male and female members and a slider mechanism incorporates the mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves.  
     
     
         8 . The opening mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism is non-recloseable.  
     
     
         9 . The opening mechanism of  claim 8 , wherein the non-recloseable opening mechanism is a tear strip or a peel strip.  
     
     
         10 . A package including a sound generating opening mechanism comprising: 
 a package including an opening mechanism;    a sound generating device incorporated into the opening mechanism;    the sound generating device including a grooved strip, a sounding board and a mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves;    wherein the sound generating device produces sound when the opening mechanism is activated to open and close the package.    
     
     
         11 . The package of  claim 10 , wherein the opening mechanism is recloseable.  
     
     
         12 . The package of  claim 11 , wherein the recloseable opening mechanism includes male and female interlocking members.  
     
     
         13 . The package of  claim 12 , wherein the male and female interlocking members are opened and closed by pressure.  
     
     
         14 . The package of  claim 12 , wherein the male and female interlocking members are opened and closed by a slider mechanism.  
     
     
         15 . The package of  claim 12 , wherein the grooved strip is incorporated into the female member and the male member incorporates the mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves.  
     
     
         16 . The package of  claim 12 , wherein the grooved strip is incorporated into an outside portion of the male and female members and a slider mechanism incorporates the mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves.  
     
     
         17 . The package of  claim 10 , wherein the opening mechanism is non-recloseable.  
     
     
         18 . The package of  claim 17 , wherein the non-recloseable opening mechanism is a tear strip or a peel strip.  
     
     
         19 . The package of  claim 10 , wherein the package is formed from flexible or semi-rigid material.  
     
     
         20 . A package including a sound generating mechanism comprising: 
 a package including a sound generating device incorporated into a surface of the package;    the sound generating device including a grooved strip and a sounding board;    wherein the sound generating device produces sound when an object is activated to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves.    
     
     
         21 . The package of  claim 20 , wherein at least a portion of a top, bottom and parallel side edges of the package are sealed.  
     
     
         22 . The package of  claim 21 , wherein at least a portion of the sealed top, bottom or side edges includes the grooved strip.  
     
     
         23 . The package of  claim 20 , wherein the sound generating device is positioned on an outer surface of the package.  
     
     
         24 . The package of  claim 20 , wherein the object to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves is a fingernail of a consumer.