Resealable container including insert and method of manufacturing

Abstract

Methods include cutting an inner liner (30) that has an outer surface and an inner surface to form an opening (54) of an inner package. First, an insert (60) is applied to the outer surface of the inner liner. Thereafter, a resealable label (45) is applied over both a portion of the insert and a portion of the outer surface of the inner liner. The inner surface of the resealable label has a sealing area (46) and a non-sealing area (47) and only the non-sealing area is disposed on the insert. A bundle of consumer goods is formed by wrapping the consumer goods with the inner liner. A container (10) is formed around the bundle of consumer goods so that the insert is positioned between the inner liner and the container. Containers formed using such methods are also disclosed.

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         16 . A method comprising:
 cutting an inner liner to form an opening ( 54 ) of an inner package ( 30 ), the inner liner comprising an outer surface ( 33 ) and an inner surface;   first applying an insert ( 60 ) onto the outer surface of the inner liner;   thereafter applying a resealable label ( 45 ) so as to cover the cut forming the opening over both a portion of the insert and a portion of the outer surface of the inner liner, wherein the resealable label has an inner surface ( 53 ) and an outer surface ( 51 ) and the inner surface comprises a sealing area ( 46 ) and a non-sealing area ( 47 ), and wherein only the non-sealing area of the inner surface is disposed on the insert;   wrapping consumer goods with the inner liner to form a bundle of consumer goods; and   forming a container ( 10 ) around the bundle of consumer goods wherein the insert is positioned between the inner liner and the container, and wherein the container comprises a box ( 14 ) and a lid ( 20 ) hingedly attached to the box.   
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the step of applying an insert onto the outer surface of the inner liner comprises application of an adhesive. 
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the step of applying an insert onto the outer surface of the inner liner comprises use of micro-suction features. 
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the micro-suction features are on the inner liner. 
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the micro-suction features are on the insert. 
     
     
         21 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the insert is applied to the outer surface of a front wall ( 32 ) of the inner liner. 
     
     
         22 . The method according to  claim 16  further comprising embossing the inner liner before the opening is cut. 
     
     
         23 . The method according to  claim 16  further comprising attaching the outer surface of the resealable label to an inner surface ( 22 ) of the lid. 
     
     
         24 . The method according to  claim 16  further comprising forming an inner frame around the consumer goods before the bundle is formed with the inner liner.