Recloseable paperboard carton with thermoformed closure

摘要

A recloseable container comprising a substantially rectilinear, paperboard-based carton and a plastic recloseable device is provided. The carton defines a container interior and has a face panel defining an opening. The opening has a perimeter sized to receive the recloseable device. The recloseable device may be a plastic unitary structure similar to a clamshell type blister pack and may comprise a frame attached to the carton and a door hingedly attached to the frame.

主权项

1. A container comprising:
a carton comprising two opposing side panels, two opposing end panels, a planar face panel extending inwardly from the side panels and the end panels, and a rear panel opposite the face panel, the carton defining an interior, the face panel defining a carton opening, the carton opening having a perimeter sized to receive a recloseable device; and a unitary, plastic, hinged recloseable device, the recloseable device comprising: a frame sized to fit snugly within the opening and comprising a planar securing flange extending around the perimeter of the carton opening and having an underside abutting the face panel, a frame annular side wall extending perpendicularly from the securing flange into the carton opening, and a planar bottom wall extending peripherally inwardly from the annular side wall and defining a dispensing opening; and a door comprising a planar peripheral portion attached to the securing flange by one or more integrally formed hinges, a door annular side wall extending perpendicularly from the peripheral portion, and a cover extending from the peripheral portion and configured to cover the dispensing opening.