Packaging and method of opening
First Claim
1. Ovoid confectionery packaging for a confectionery product that is ovoid in shape, the packaging comprising a first preformed part that is rigid and a second preformed part that is rigid, wherein the first and second preformed parts are sealed together about the confectionery product at flanges that extend away from main surfaces of each of the first and second preformed parts,wherein the first and second preformed parts are joined only by the sealing,wherein said main surfaces of each of the first part and second part are shaped so that a formed internal space substantially conforms to the ovoid shape and size of the confectionery packaging, andwherein the flanges extend parallel to a minor waist axis of the confectionery product;
- the flanges being arranged to provide a distinct gripping portion that allows a consumer to grip the packaging in order to apply a separating force to separate the first and second preformed parts through the seal between the flanges.
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Abstract
A confectionery packaging is provided comprising a first part formed from a preformed shell that is substantially rigid so that the part maintains it shape. The first part holds the product to be packaged, which in the Figures is shown as a confectionery egg. Main surfaces of the first part are shaped so as to substantially conform to the shape of the confectionery egg. Consequently an open mouth to the part is provided. The egg is accessible through the open mouth. A flange is formed about the perimeter of the open mouth. The flange extends away from the main surfaces and continuously about the perimeter of the mouth and extends a substantial distance therefrom in order to provide a surface against which a second part. The confectionery packaging forms a sealed enclosure about the egg by sealing a second part to the flange. To open the packaging, the film is separated from the first part, for instance by peeling back the film. There is therefore provided a packaging which provides an improved protection to the egg and to which graphics can be more reliably applied and reproduced. The preformed part also provides a convenient holder for the egg to allow the user to consume the egg without having to touch the egg itself.
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20 Claims
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1. Ovoid confectionery packaging for a confectionery product that is ovoid in shape, the packaging comprising a first preformed part that is rigid and a second preformed part that is rigid, wherein the first and second preformed parts are sealed together about the confectionery product at flanges that extend away from main surfaces of each of the first and second preformed parts,
wherein the first and second preformed parts are joined only by the sealing, wherein said main surfaces of each of the first part and second part are shaped so that a formed internal space substantially conforms to the ovoid shape and size of the confectionery packaging, and wherein the flanges extend parallel to a minor waist axis of the confectionery product; the flanges being arranged to provide a distinct gripping portion that allows a consumer to grip the packaging in order to apply a separating force to separate the first and second preformed parts through the seal between the flanges. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of forming ovoid confectionery packaging for a confectionery product that is ovoid in shape, the method comprising:
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preforming a first part that is rigid and includes a main surfaces that substantially conform to part of the shape of a confectionery product to be packaged and a first flange that extends about a mouth of the first preformed part, the first flange extending parallel to a minor, waist, axis of the confectionery packaging; preforming a second part that is rigid and includes a main surface that substantially conform to part of the shape of a confectionery product to be packaged and a second flange that extends about a mouth of the second preformed part, the second flange extending parallel to a minor, waist, axis of the confectionery packaging; placing the preformed confectionery product in the first part; and sealing the second flange of the second part to the first flange of the first part such that the two preformed parts are joined only by the sealing, and such that at least one distinct gripping portion is formed, wherein the gripping portion allows a consumer to grip the packaging in order to apply a separating force to separate one part from the other through the seal between the flanges, wherein said preforming of said first part and said second part includes forming said main surfaces of each of said first part and said second part such that said sealing results in an internal space that substantially conforms to the ovoid shape and size of the confectionery product. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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