Package

Abstract

A package comprises a container and a wrapper of flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material surrounding the container. The wrapper comprises a first layer and a second layer outside the first layer. A first cut line in the first layer defines a first region of the first layer which overlies a lid of the container. A second cut line in the second layer is offset from the first cut line. The second cut line defines a second region of the second layer. The second region overlies the lid and includes a peripheral portion where the second layer extends beyond the lid. The peripheral portion of the second layer is separable from the first layer and can be used to lift the lid into the open position. The peripheral portion can be resealed against the first layer.

1 . A package comprising:
 a container comprising a body and a lid, wherein the lid is attached to the body by a hinge, the lid being movable between a closed position in which the lid meets the body along a line of contact and an open position;   a wrapper of flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material surrounding the container, the wrapper comprising:
 a first layer; 
 a second layer outside the first layer; 
 a first cut line in the first layer but not the second layer, the first cut line defining a first region of the first layer which overlies the lid; 
 a second cut line in the second layer but not the first layer, wherein at least part of the second cut line is offset from the first cut line, the second cut line defining a second region of the second layer, wherein the second region overlies the lid and includes a peripheral portion where the second layer extends beyond the lid; 
 a resealable adhesive between the peripheral portion of the second layer and the first layer; 
   wherein the peripheral portion of the second layer is separable from the first layer and can be used to lift the lid into the open position, and wherein the peripheral portion can be resealed against the first layer.   
     
     
         2 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the first cut line is aligned with the line of contact between the lid and the body. 
     
     
         3 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the container comprises a front face, a rear face and two side faces, the hinge is located on the rear face, and wherein the line of contact extends along the front face and the two side faces of the container. 
     
     
         4 . A package according to  claim 3  wherein the first cut line is offset from the second cut line by a smaller amount on the side faces of the container compared to on the front face of the container. 
     
     
         5 . A package according to  claim 3  wherein the first cut line is co-located with the second cut line on the side faces of the container. 
     
     
         6 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the container comprises a front face, a rear face, two side faces and a top face, wherein the lid is a flap comprising at least part of the top face and a cut-out part of the front face of the container. 
     
     
         7 . A package according to  claim 6  wherein the flap is attached to the first region of the wrapper and is movable with the flap portion when the peripheral portion of the second layer is lifted. 
     
     
         8 . A package according to  claim 6  wherein the hinge is located on an edge of the container between the top face and the rear face. 
     
     
         9 . A package according to  claim 6  wherein the second cut line is offset from the first cut line on the top face and the front face of the container to provide the peripheral region around a perimeter of the flap. 
     
     
         10 . A package according to  claim 6  wherein the line of contact is offset inwardly from side edges of the top face and side edges of the front face. 
     
     
         11 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the wrapper is attached to the lid of the container. 
     
     
         12 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the wrapper is attached to the body of the container. 
     
     
         13 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the first cut line is a line of weakness which requires an opening force to separate the first layer along the line of weakness. 
     
     
         14 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the second cut line is a line of weakness which requires an opening force to separate the second layer along the line of weakness. 
     
     
         15 . A package according to  claim 13  wherein the line of weakness is one of: a perforated line, a score line, a scribe line, a crenellated line. 
     
     
         16 . A wrapper of flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material for forming a package around a container of the type comprising a body and a lid, wherein the lid is attached to the body by a hinge, the lid being movable between a closed position in which the lid lies against the body along a line of contact and an open position, the wrapper comprising a flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material to surround the container, the wrapper comprising:
 a first layer;   a second layer outside the first layer;   a first cut line in the first layer but not the second layer, the first cut line defining a first region of the first layer to overlie the lid;   a second cut line in the second layer but not the first layer, wherein at least part of the second cut line is offset from the first cut line, the second cut line defining a second region of the second layer, wherein the second region is configured to overlie the lid and includes a peripheral portion where the second layer extends beyond the lid;   a resealable adhesive between the peripheral portion of the second layer and the first layer;   wherein the peripheral portion of the second layer is separable from the first layer and can be used to lift the lid into the open position, and wherein the peripheral portion can be resealed against the first layer.   
     
     
         17 . A method of forming a package comprising:
 providing a container comprising a body and a lid, wherein the lid is attached to the body by a hinge, the lid being movable between a closed position in which the lid lies against the body along a line of contact and an open position;   fitting a wrapper of flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material around the container, the wrapper comprising:
 a first layer; 
 a second layer outside the first layer; 
 a first cut line in the first layer but not the second layer, the first cut line defining a first region of the first layer which overlies the lid; 
 a second cut line in the second layer but not the first layer, wherein at least part of the second cut line is offset from the first cut line, the second cut line defining a second region of the second layer, wherein the second region overlies the lid and includes a peripheral portion where the second layer extends beyond the lid; 
 a resealable adhesive between the peripheral portion of the second layer and the first layer; 
   wherein the peripheral portion of the second layer is separable from the first layer and can be used to lift the lid into the open position, and wherein the peripheral portion can be resealed against the first layer.