Tub for wipes with resealable closure and printable back

Abstract

A container for wipes includes a tub of thermoformed material. The tub comprises at least one side wall and a top integrally formed with the side wall. The container also includes a recess centrally located with respect to the top, and a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening. The first flange is substantially parallel to the top. The container also includes a second opening defined by a periphery of the at least one side wall, and a second flange extending from the periphery of the at least one side wall.

1 . A container for wipes including:
 a tub of thermoformed material, the tub comprising at least one side wall and a top integrally formed with the side wall;   a recess centrally located with respect to the top;   a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening, the first flange being substantially parallel to the top;   a second opening opposite to the first opening and defined by a periphery of the at least one side wall; and   a second flange extending from the periphery of the at least one side wall.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first flange is placed between the top and the second flange. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a backing substantially adjacent to the second opening and coupled to the second flange. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the backing includes a flap extending away from the tub, the flap operable to support the weight of the container. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a closure with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion permanently coupled to the tub. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the closure is coupled to the top of the tub such that the second portion at least partially seals the first opening. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the closure is substantially parallel to the first flange. 
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a closure with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion fitted at least partially within the recess of the tub. 
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 8 , the closure further comprising a spring actuating the second portion from a close position to an open position with respect to the first portion, such that in the close position the second portion at least partially seals the first opening. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first flange includes an edge defined by at least one smooth edge portion and at least one toothed edge portion. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a support including at least one rail, the support operable to engage the second flange of the tub with the at least one rail. 
   
   
       12 . A container operable to support wetted tissue material, the container comprising:
 a tub formed of thermoformed material, the tub including at least one side wall and a top integral to the at least one side wall;   a recess extending from the top;   a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening; and   a periphery defining the first opening, the periphery including at least one substantially smooth edge portion and at least one toothed edge portion.   
   
   
       13 . The container of  claim 12 , further comprising a second flange extending from the at least one side wall, the second flange being opposite with respect to the top. 
   
   
       14 . The container of  claim 13 , further comprising a coupling portion including a rail operable to receive at least a portion of the container, the coupling portion operable to slide with respect to the tub to a mounted position and engage the second flange of the tub with the rail. 
   
   
       15 . The container of  claim 13 , further comprising a backing substantially coupled to the second flange. 
   
   
       16 . The container of  claim 12 , further comprising a closure with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion permanently coupled to the tub and the second portion operable to pivot with respect to the first portion. 
   
   
       17 . The container for  claim 12 , further comprising at least one protrusion extending from the at least one side wall, the at least one protrusion operable to support the container on a substantially upright position. 
   
   
       18 . A method for forming a container to support a number of wipes, the method comprising:
 thermoforming a one-piece tub including at least one side wall, a top integral with the at least one side wall, a recess extending from the top, and a substantially flat surface defined within the recess; and   forming a contour for a first opening on the substantially flat surface, forming the contour includes
 defining at least one edge of a first flange, 
 forming at least one substantially smooth cut portion, and 
 forming at least one toothed cut portion. 
   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising coupling a closure to the top to at least partially cover the recess. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein thermoforming the tub includes forming a second flange opposite to the top and extending outwardly from the at least one side wall. 
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 20 , further comprising coupling a backing to the second flange.