Patent ID: 8020751
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for at least partially separating at least two container portions of at least one container, the apparatus including: a first container portion including at least one section constructed at least partially of a fibrous material; a second container portion including a cut-out formed by at least one edge of said second container portion; at least one tear line extending at least partially between said first and second container portions and at least partially defining said first container portion, said at least one tear line being disposed in at least close proximity to at least one said edge of said second container portion; at least one patch extending at least partially across said cut-out and partially secured to said second container portion, wherein at least one said patch is unsecured to said second container portion proximate to said first container portion; at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among said first container portion and said at least one patch proximate to said cut-out, said at least one adhesive spot being releasably engageable between said at least one patch and said section of said first container portion that is constructed at least partially of a fibrous material, whereby said first container portion is releasable from said at least one patch at said at least one adhesive spot and at least partially separable from said second container portion along said at least one tear line; and further including at least one weakened area formed into said first container portion and associated with said at least one adhesive spot, wherein said at least one weakened area is capable of assisting in easing the separation and release of said first container portion and said at least one patch proximate to said at least one adhesive spot.