Patent Publication Number: US-9888713-B1

Title: Method and apparatus for making a custom made cigar using resealable packaging unit or pouch having multiple cigar wrappers

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/296,335, filed Nov. 15, 2011 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,032,969 on May 19, 2015), which claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/413,534, filed Nov. 15, 2010, each of which applications are incorporated herein by reference and to which priority is claimed. 
    
    
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     BACKGROUND 
     As the smoking market is increasingly requiring greater numbers of cigar wrappers or smokable units to be sold to consumers in single pouches. Conventionally available packaging for such cigar wrappers do not provide the user with the flexibility of quickly and easily opening the pouch to retrieve a tobacco product or cigar wrapper and then reseal the pouch preventing the tobacco products or cigar wrappers remaining in the pouch from becoming dried out. 
     Zip lock sealing elements have been placed in prior art pouches however these sealing elements have been found to be difficult to open. 
     While certain novel features of this invention shown and described below are pointed out in the annexed claims, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details specified, since a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. No feature of the invention is critical or essential unless it is expressly stated as being “critical” or “essential.” 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     One embodiment provides an improved method of constructing a cigarette or cigar. 
     One embodiment relates to an improved method of fabricating multiple cigarettes or cigars using an improved packaging. 
     In one embodiment a pouch with multiple tearing areas is provided. 
     In one embodiment is provided on the pouch instructions for using the multiple tearing areas. 
     In one embodiment is provided on the pouch instructions for resealing the pouch using heat after opening the pouch using one of the multiple tearing areas. 
     In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of 
     (a) provide a plurality of cigar wrappers packaged in a pouch having a plurality of tear areas disposed on one end of the packaging; 
     (b) opening packaging using a first tear area, and a first cigar wrapper being removed from the packaging, 
     (c) resealing the packaging below the first tear area; 
     (d) forming a cigar or cigarette by the addition of tobacco filler to the first cigar wrapper, and rolling the cigar wrapper around the filler. 
     The above method with the following additional steps: 
     (e) opening the packaging a second time using a second tear area, and a second cigar wrapper being removed from packaging; and 
     (f) forming a cigar or cigarette by the addition of tobacco filler to the second cigar wrapper, and rolling the cigar wrapper around the filler. 
     The above method with the following additional steps: 
     (g) resealing the packaging below the second tear area; 
     (h) opening the packaging a third time using a third tear area, and a third cigar wrapper being removed from packaging; and 
     (i) forming a cigar or cigarette by the addition of tobacco filler to the third cigar wrapper, and rolling the cigar wrapper around the filler. 
     The above method with the following additional steps: 
     (j) opening the packaging a fourth time using a fourth tear area, and a fourth cigar wrapper being removed from packaging; and 
     (k) forming a cigar or cigarette by the addition of tobacco filler to the fourth cigar wrapper, and rolling the cigar wrapper around the filler. 
     In various embodiments a resealable zip lock system can replace the first, second, third, and/or fourth tear area. 
     In one embodiment is provided a smokable apparatus comprising a first sheet and second sheets forming a pre-rolled cigar wrappers. The first and second sheets of material can be comprised of tobacco, homogenized tobacco and/or natural leaf materials. First and second sheets of material can be comprised of tobacco, homogenized tobacco and/or natural leaf materials such as plant leaves (e.g., banana, palm leaves, etc.) and the like. 
     The sheets of material are packaged for sale. The packaging can include instructions regarding how to open and/or reseal the packaging using one of the first, second, etc. tear areas. 
     In one embodiment flavoring and/or moisture to the first sheet of flammable material (by methods known to one skilled in the art such as spraying a mist, brushing or dipping the sheets of flammable material into a vat of hydrant or flavor mixture, etc.) may be done at any time prior to packaging. 
     In one embodiment each cone or tube can have proximal and distal end portions, each having an opening. 
     In one embodiment the method can include nesting of one cone or tube inside the other cone or tube. 
     In one embodiment, the nested cones or tubes are partially filled. 
     In one embodiment, the packaging can be cylindrically shaped. 
     In one embodiment, the packaging can be conically shaped. 
     In various embodiments the pouches with the one or more tear areas can be empty of tobacco products. In these embodiments the pouches would be completed some time in the future. The pouches could be unsealed with the one or more tear areas. In such a case a tobacco manufacturer could take the unsealed pouches, insert one or more tobacco products inside, and then seal the pouch (sealing can be accomplished by application of heat). In another case the empty pouches with the one or more tear areas can be marketed to retail establishments (such as tobacco shops), who themselves use the pouches to package one or more tobacco products, and resell the packaged tobacco products to ultimate consumers. 
     In even another case the empty pouches with the one or more tear areas can be marketed to consumers who themselves use the pouches to package one or more tobacco products. Here, the consumer, after filling the pouch with one or more tobacco products, can seal the pouch by application of heat (such as by the flame of a lighter). The consumer can then access the one or more tobacco products by using one of the tear areas, and then reseal the pouch by application of heat. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a pouch with multiple tear areas in which is packaged for sale two sets of tobacco products, where each set includes a single or a plurality of smokable sheets wrapped around a form mandrel or straw. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the pouch of  FIG. 1  being opened using one of the tear areas to provide access to the two sets of tobacco products located in the interior of the pouch. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the pouch of  FIG. 1 , after being opened, showing a user removing one of the set of tobacco products located in the interior of the pouch. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the pouch of  FIG. 1  being resealed by the user with one of the sets of tobacco products remaining in the interior of the pouch, for future use. 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the pouch of  FIG. 4  being opened using one of the tear areas to provide access to the tobacco products located in the interior of the pouch. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a sample tobacco product which can be packaged for sale in the pouch of  FIG. 1 , where this sample tobacco product includes a plurality of smokable sheets wrapped around a form mandrel or straw. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a plurality of sample tobacco products which can be packaged for sale in the pouch of  FIG. 1 , where one of the products is a finished cigarette or cigar, and the second includes a plurality of smokable sheets wrapped around a form mandrel or straw. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a pouch with multiple tear areas in which is packaged for sale two sets of tobacco products, where one set includes a finished cigarette or cigar, and the other set includes a single or a plurality of smokable sheets wrapped around a form mandrel or straw. 
         FIG. 9  is a finished cigar or cigarette either pulled from the pouch of  FIG. 1  or constructed from a tobacco product pulled from the pouch of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 10  is an alternative pouch having a tear area along with a zip lock sealing area located next to the tear area wherein the tear area is between the first end and the zip lock sealing area. 
         FIG. 11  is a sample set of instructions which can include instructions to open by tearing, instructions to reseal by application of heat, and instructions to reseal by use of a zip lock sealing element. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a pouch  100  with multiple tear areas  300 ,  400 ,  500  in which is packaged for sale two sets of tobacco products  1000 ,  2000 , where each set  1000 ,  2000  includes a single  1010  or a plurality of smokable sheets  1010 ,  1020  wrapped around a form mandrel or straw  1100 . 
     Tear area  300  can include a notch on first side  310 , along with a notch on second side  320 . One or both of the notches can be tear slits. A tear line  330  can be included and can span from first side  310  to second side  320 . Tear line can be a marked line, or can be a line of perforations to assist in tearing. If perforated, the perforations should be constructed such that the perforations are substantially impermeable with respect to the interior  134  of pouch. In one alternative the tear line can be an etched portion or portion of reduced thickness to facilitate tearing about the tear line. In one embodiment the notch or slit can be omitted from one of the sides ( 310  or  320 ). 
     Tear area  400  can include a notch on first side  410 , along with a notch on second side  420 . One or both of the notches can be tear slits. A tear line  430  can be included and can span from first side  410  to second side  420 . Tear line can be a marked line, or can be a line of perforations to assist in tearing. If perforated, the perforations should be constructed such that the perforations are substantially impermeable with respect to the interior  134  of pouch. In one alternative the tear line can be an etched portion or portion of reduced thickness to facilitate tearing about the tear line. In one embodiment the notch or slit can be omitted from one of the sides ( 410  or  420 ). 
     Tear area  500  can include a notch on first side  510 , along with a notch on second side  520 . One or both of the notches can be tear slits. A tear line  530  can be included and can span from first side  510  to second side  520 . Tear line can be a marked line, or can be a line of perforations to assist in tearing. If perforated, the perforations should be constructed such that the perforations are substantially impermeable with respect to the interior  134  of pouch. In one alternative the tear line can be an etched portion or portion of reduced thickness to facilitate tearing about the tear line. In one embodiment the notch or slit can be omitted from one of the sides ( 510  or  520 ). 
     In one embodiment the notch or slit can alternate from sides between different tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , and/or  500 ). For example, tear area  300  can include notch or slit on side  310 , but not on side  320 ; and tear area  400  can include notch or slit on side  420 , but not on side  410 ; and tear area  500  can include notch or slit on side  510 , but not on side  520 . 
     In another embodiment the notch or slit can alternate from sides between different tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , and/or  500 ). For example, tear area  300  can include notch or slit on side  320 , but not on side  310 ; and tear area  400  can include notch or slit on side  410 , but not on side  420 ; and tear area  500  can include notch or slit on side  520 , but not on side  510 . 
     In another embodiment the notch or slit can alternate from sides between one of the tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , and/or  500 ). For example, tear area  300  can include notch or slit on side  310 , but not on side  320 ; and tear area  400  can include notches or slits on both sides  410  and  420 ; and tear area  500  can include notches or slits on both sides  510  and  520 . 
     In another embodiment the notch or slit can alternate from sides between one of the tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , and/or  500 ). For example, tear area  400  can include notch or slit on side  410 , but not on side  420 ; and tear area  300  can include notches or slits on both sides  310  and  320 ; and tear area  500  can include notches or slits on both sides  510  and  520 . 
     In another embodiment the notch or slit can alternate from sides between one of the tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , and/or  500 ). For example, tear area  500  can include notch or slit on side  510 , but not on side  520 ; and tear area  300  can include notches or slits on both sides  310  and  320 ; and tear area  400  can include notches or slits on both sides  410  and  420 . 
     With alternative notches the user would open the pouch in the chosen tear area ( 300 , 400 , and/or  500 ) from a notched or slitted side. 
     In one embodiment tear area  300  is closest to first end  110 , and tear area  400  is second closest to first end, and tear area  500  is relatively the farthest from first end  110 . In one embodiment year area  400  is between tear area  300  and tear area  500 . 
     In one embodiment tear area  500  is omitted. 
     In one embodiment one of the tear areas ( 300 ,  400 , or  500 ) are replaced with a zip-lock resealable closing mechanism. In one embodiment the zip lock closing mechanism is open when pouch  100  is offered for sale to the ultimate consumer. In one embodiment the zip lock resealable mechanism is located in the position of tear area  400 . 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the pouch  100  being opened using one of the tear areas  300 ,  400 ,  500  to provide access to the two sets of tobacco products  1000 ,  2000  located in the interior  130  of the pouch  100 . 
     In  FIG. 2  tear area  300  is being used to tear open and gain access to the interior  134  ofpouch  100 . Arrow  350  schematically indicates the application of force and direction of tear along tear line  310 . After tearing open remaining of the notch on tear area  300  is partial notch  300 ′. 
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of pouch  100 , after being opened via tear area  300 , showing a user  10  removing one of the set of tobacco products located in the interior  134  of the pouch. 
     Arrow  1120  schematically indicates the removal of tobacco product  1000 . Tobacco product  1000  can include smokable sheets  1010  and  1020 , one of which can be removed from mandrel  1100 , filled with a tobacco filler and rolled to form a custom cigar or cigarette. Either one or both of smokable sheets  1010 , 1020  can be used to make the custom cigar or cigarette. In this case none of tobacco product  1000  was inserted back into interior  134  of pouch  100 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, sheet  1010  is removed from tobacco product  1000 , and sheet  1020  wrapped around straw  1100  is inserted back into pouch  100  (making this tobacco product  1000 ′). 
       FIG. 4  is a perspective view of pouch  100  being resealed by user  10  with one of the sets of tobacco products  2000  remaining in the interior  134  of the pouch  100 , for future use. To reseal pouch  100 , a lighter  20  with flame  30  can be used. Here flame  30  can be applied to pouch  100  between tearing area  400  and now shortened first end  110 ′ to seal the two faces (front  140  and rear  150 ) of pouch together (e.g., by melting these two faces). Arrows  50  schematically indicates the application of heat via flame  30  applying heat  40  to faces  140  and  150  to melt or fuse these faces together (along arrows  50 ) thereby sealing the interior  134  of pouch  100  (via resealed portion  460 ) and preventing remaining tobacco products (e.g.,  2000 ) from drying out. 
     After resealing, when desired, the tobacco product  2000  remaining in sealed pouch  100  can be accessed by opening tear area  400  (or tear area  500 ). 
       FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the pouch  100 ′ being opened using one of the tear areas  400  or  500  to provide access to the tobacco products located in the interior of the pouch (in this case tobacco product  2000 ). 
     In  FIG. 5  tear area  400  is being used to tear open and gain access to the interior  134  of pouch  100 ′. Arrow  450  schematically indicates the application of force and direction of tear along tear line  410 . After tearing open remaining of the notch on tear area  400  is partial notch  400 ′. After being opened via tear area  400 , a user  10  can remove tobacco product  2000  located in the interior  134  of the pouch, and form a custom cigar or cigarette. 
       FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a sample tobacco product  1000  which can be packaged for sale in pouch  100 , where this sample tobacco product  1000  includes a plurality of smokable sheets  1010 ,  1020  wrapped around a form mandrel or straw  1100 . Smokable sheets can be sheets comprised of smokable materials chosen from any combination of the following materials: natural leaf, homogenized tobacco, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, cellulose (clear, opaque, or colored), paper, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus,  salvia, salvia eivinorm , wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John&#39;s Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba LennaYesca,  Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus  Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah,  Heimia salicifolia , Kava Kava,  Avena Sativa , scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga,  Leonurus sibiricus , Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or  lactuca virosa.    
     In various embodiments the interleaved sheets are comprised of smokable materials chosen from any combination of the following materials: natural leaf, homogenized tobacco paper, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, cellulose (clear, opaque, or colored), paper, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus,  salvia, salvia eivinorm , wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John&#39;s Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca,  Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus  Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah,  Heimia salicifolia , Kava Kava,  Avena Sativa , scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga,  Leonurus sibiricus , Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or  lactuca virosa.    
     Each smokable sheet  1010 ,  1020 , etc. can include an intermediate moisture barrier  1030  (such as cellophane, plastic, foil, wax paper, and/or other materials which can inhibit moisture loss). Also alternatively, an intermediate (and unattached) sheet  1030  can be placed between one or more sheets  1010 ,  1020 , etc. to prevent the sheets from sticking to each other and to themselves. These intermediate sheets can be of the same construction as moisture barrier. The intermediate sheets would preferably be about the same size as sheets  1010 ,  1020 , etc., but would not be connected to such sheets. These intermediate sheets  1030  would assist in the removal of sheets  1010 ,  1020 , etc. from tobacco product  1000  and straw  1100 . Additionally, this intermediate sheet  1030  would inhibit moisture loss from tobacco product  1000 . When making the custom cigar or cigarette, the intermediate sheet  1030  would be removed and discarded after sheet  1010  was removed from tobacco product  1000 . In one embodiment, if an intermediate sheet  1030  is used, it should be removed from sheets  1010  and/or  1020  because this intermediate sheet  1030  is not smokable. 
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a plurality of sample tobacco products  1000 ,  3000  which can be packaged for sale in pouch  100 , where one of the products  3000  is a finished cigarette or cigar, and the second  1000  includes a plurality of smokable sheets  1010 , 1020  wrapped around a form mandrel or straw  1100  (similar to tobacco product  100  in  FIG. 6 ). 
       FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a pouch  100 ″ with multiple tear areas  300 ,  400 ,  500 ′ in which is packaged for sale two sets of tobacco products  1000 ,  3000 , where one set  3000  includes a finished cigarette or cigar, and the other set  1000  includes a single or a plurality of smokable sheets  1010 ,  1020  wrapped around a form mandrel or straw  1100 . 
     In  FIG. 8 , tear area  500 ′ is now spaced closer to end  120  of pouch  100 ′ than to end  110 , with tear areas  300  and  400  both spaced closer to end  110 . Configuring tear area  500 ′ to be spaced closer to end  120  allows the user to choose when end ( 110  or  120 ) of pouch  100 ′ can be opened. Opening and heat sealing can be accomplished as substantially before. In one embodiment another tear area  600  can be spaced closed to tear area  500 ′. 
     Those skilled in the art will understand that various materials for the pouches can be used which include, but are not limited to, Low &amp; High Density Polyethylene with EVA additive, Linear Low Density Poly, Polypropylene, Orientated Polypropylene, Cast Polypropylene, PVC, Polyester, Vaper Barrier packaging, Moisture Barrier packaging, Laminated packaging, Shrink film, Stretch Film, Foil Films (which can be translucent or opaque), Metalized Film, Cellophane, and Polyethylene Terephthalat. In addition to an “EVA” additive a barrier foil lamination can be used being either coated or metallized. The packaging, whether plastic, aluminum, or glass, keeps moisture in or dramatically slows down moisture loss from the sets of the tobacco products such as the pre-rolled sheet(s). It is preferable that the wrapping material have adequate moisture resistant properties so that the set of pre-rolled sheet(s) does not dry out before use by consumers. 
     The pouches can themselves be packaged in any appropriate manner. For example, they can be individually packaged in a bag or box. The box itself can be covered by a wrapper and include a window for viewing the contents. 
       FIG. 9  is a finished cigar or cigarette  3500  either pulled from pouch  100  or constructed from a tobacco product  1000  pulled from pouch  100 . 
       FIG. 10  is an alternative pouch  100 ″ having a tear area  300  along with a zip lock sealing element  600  located in the interior  134  of pouch  100 ″, next to the tear area  300 , wherein the tear area  300  is between the first end  110  and the zip lock sealing element  600 . 
       FIG. 11  is a sample set of instructions which can include instructions to open by tearing, instructions to reseal by application of heat, and instructions to reseal by use of a zip lock sealing element. 
     Instructions  4000  for opening pouch  100  using tear area  300 ,  400 , and/or  500  can be placed on pouch  100 . 
     Instructions  4100  for resealing pouch  100  with application of heat can be placed on pouch  100 . 
     Instructions  4200  for resealing pouch  100  with zip lock be placed on pouch  100 . 
     In various embodiment packaged in pouch  100  can be any combination of one or more of the following tobacco products: cigar(s), tobacco filler material, pipe tobacco, tubes, cones, paper cones, tobacco cones, and/or snuff. 
     Method 
     In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: 
     (a) provide a plurality of cigar wrappers packaged in a pouch  100  having a plurality of tear areas  300 ,  400  disposed on one end  110  of the pouch  100 ; 
     (b) opening pouch using a first tear area  300 , and a first cigar wrapper  1000  being removed from the pouch  100 , 
     (c) resealing the pouch  100  between the second tear area  400  and the end  110 ′ of the pouch  100 ; 
     (d) forming a cigar or cigarette  3500  by the addition of tobacco filler to the first cigar wrapper  1000 , and rolling the cigar wrapper around the filler. 
     The above method with the following additional steps: 
     (e) opening the pouch  100  a second time using a second tear area  400 , and a second cigar wrapper  2000  being removed from the pouch  100 ; and 
     (f) forming a cigar or cigarette  3500 ′ by the addition of tobacco filler to the second cigar wrapper  2000 , and rolling the cigar wrapper  2000  around the filler. 
     The above method with the following additional steps: 
     (g) resealing the pouch  100  between the third tear area  500  and the end  110 ″ of the pouch  100 ; 
     (h) opening the pouch a third time using a third tear area  500 , and a third cigar wrapper  2000 ′ being removed from the pouch  100 ; and 
     (i) forming a cigar or cigarette  3500 ″ by the addition of tobacco filler to the third cigar wrapper  2000 ′, and rolling the cigar wrapper  2000 ′ around the filler. 
     In any of the above methods instructions  4000  and/or  4100  can be provided. In other embodiments instructions are printed on the pouch  100 . 
     The following is a list of reference numerals used in this application. 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                   
               
               
                 LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 Reference Number 
                 Description 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 10 
                 user 
               
               
                 20 
                 lighter 
               
               
                 30 
                 flame 
               
               
                 40 
                 heat 
               
               
                 50 
                 arrow 
               
               
                 100 
                 pouch 
               
               
                 110 
                 first end 
               
               
                 120 
                 second end 
               
               
                 130 
                 interior space 
               
               
                 140 
                 front face 
               
               
                 150 
                 rear face 
               
               
                 300 
                 first tear area 
               
               
                 310 
                 first side 
               
               
                 320 
                 second side 
               
               
                 330 
                 tear line (area of reduced thickness) 
               
               
                 340 
                 arrow indicating direction of tear 
               
               
                 350 
                 torn portion 
               
               
                 400 
                 second tear area 
               
               
                 420 
                 second side 
               
               
                 430 
                 tear line (area of reduced thickness) 
               
               
                 440 
                 arrow indicating direction of tear 
               
               
                 450 
                 torn portion 
               
               
                 460 
                 resealed portion (melted) 
               
               
                 500 
                 third tear area 
               
               
                 520 
                 second side 
               
               
                 530 
                 tear line (area of reduced thickness) 
               
               
                 540 
                 arrow indicating direction of tear 
               
               
                 550 
                 torn portion 
               
               
                 560 
                 resealed portion (melted) 
               
               
                 1000 
                 first cigar wrapper or wrappers 
               
               
                 1010 
                 first sheet 
               
               
                 1020 
                 second sheet 
               
               
                 1030 
                 intermediate sheet 
               
               
                 1100 
                 form mandrel or support straw 
               
               
                 1120 
                 arrow 
               
               
                 2000 
                 second cigar wrapper or wrappers 
               
               
                 2100 
                 form mandrel or support straw 
               
               
                 3000 
                 finished tobacco product 
               
               
                 3500 
                 custom made cigar or cigarette 
               
               
                 4000 
                 opening by tear 
               
               
                 4100 
                 resealing with heat application 
               
               
                 4200 
                 resealing with zip lock resealable system 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise. All materials used or intended to be used in a human being are biocompatible, unless indicated otherwise. 
     The foregoing description of presently preferred and other aspects of this invention has been presented by way of illustration and example. It does not present, nor is it intended to present, an exhaustive catalog of all structural and procedural forms by which the invention can be embodied. Variations upon and alterations of the described structures and procedures can be pursued without departing from the fair substance and scope of the invention consistent with the foregoing descriptions, and the following claims which are to be read and interpreted liberally in the context of the state of the art from which this invention has advanced.