Tobacco package

Nov. 24, 1942.

2,302,784

L. F. LYTTON ET AL

TOBACCO PACKAGE

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Patented Nov. 24, 1942

2,302,784

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE

2,302,784

TOBACCO PACKAGE

Lawrence F. Lytton and Bert Cecil Pettit, Washington, Pa.

Application June 19,1941, Serial No. 398,828

Claims.

This invention relates to tobacco packages, and particularly to packages designed for packaging loose tobacco usually sold in metal· cans.

By way of explanation, it might be stated that when the tobacco in the usual package or can, has been used, so. that the tobacco level in the can nears the bottom of the can, it becomes a difficult matter to remove the tobacco, unless a device such as a knife blade or the like is used to loosen the tobacco.

It is therefore the primary object of the invention to provide means for raising the tobacco package within the can, to a level where the tobacco may be easily loosened and removed by the fingers of the user. 1.5

An important object of the invention is to provide a device of this character, which will support the usual paper-wrapped tobacco, at a point in spaced relation with the bottom of the can, the supporting means being of a construction 20 which will not in any way interfere with the wrapping of the tobacco, by the usual tobacco wrapping machines.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a supporting means which will not interfere with the placing of the packaged tobacco within the usual can or container, in which the tobacco is sold.

Another object of the invention is to provide a supporting device which, when in its active or supporting position, will not interfere with the closing of the usual can cover, thereby rendering it unnecessary for the person using the tobacco from the can, replacing the package to the bottom of the can, when a quantity of tobacco has been removed for smoking purposes.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein described, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view through a can used in containing tobacco, illustrating the paper-wrapped package of tobacco within the can.

(CI. 206—41.1) elevated to remove the tobacco at the bottom of the package.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3—3 of Figure 2.

₅ Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4—4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a view illustrating one form of supporting clip used with the package.

Figure 6 is a view illustrating the paper blank lo of which the tobacco wrapping or package is formed.

Figure 7 is a modified form of the paper wrapping.

Figure 8 is a view illustrating a further modified form of the clip used with the package.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 designates the usual metal can of a construction commonly used in containing loose tobacco.

The package in which the tobacco is wrapped, and which forms the essence of the present invention, embodies a length of paper material, suitably treated to render the same waterproof, so that the natural moisture of the tobacco will be 25 retained in the package.

As shown by Figure 6 of the drawing, the wrapper of which the package is formed, is indicated by the reference character 6, the wrapper being of a length so that when it is folded or 30 formed to receive the tobacco, the adjacent edges of the wrapper will overlap, as shown by Figure 1, and the tab, which is indicated at 7 and which extends from the lower edge of the wrapper, will be extended upwardly overlying the edges of 35 the wrapper. The length of the tab 7 is such that it will extend to a point above a line drawn horizontally, through the central portion of the wrapper.

The wrapper is also formed with a line of 40 perforations indicated at 8, dividing the wrapperinto sections, so that when the package becomes substantially one-half empty, the upper section may be torn from the lower section, along the line of perforations. This tab, affords means 45 whereby the person using the package may grip the wrapper, to elevate it to the position as shown by Figure 2 of the drawing, thereby permitting ready access to the loose tobacco contained in the lower section of the wrapper. The reference 60 character 9 designates a metal clip which is provided with an extension 10 formed along one edge thereof, and another extension II formed along the opposite edge, the extensions being disposed directly opposite to each other.· A lateral on the clip,

Figure 2 is an elevational view, a portion of the can having been removed, illustrating the position of the packaged tobacco, after it has been ¢5 extension indicated at 12 is formed

2,302,784 and when the clip is positioned on the wrapper, the clip is positioned adjacent to one edge of the wrapper and the extension 12 bent around the edge, and secured in place by punching portions of the metal clip into engagement with the extension 12. When the clip is positioned, the extension i I is extended through the slot 13 formed in the tab 7, holding the clip in its proper position with respect to the wrapper.

As shown by Figure 7, the wrapper, which is indicated by the reference character 14, is provided with a tab 15 which is formed separately from the wrapper, and is secured to the wrapper in any suitable manner.

Another form of clip, indicated by Figure 8 of the drawing, is substantially the same as the clip shown by Figure 5, except for the absence of the extension ί I as shown in Figure 5. In this form of clip, an extension 16 is provided on one edge of the clip adjacent to one end thereof, and the portion (7 of the clip is folded rearwardly to clamp one edge of the wrapper against the main portion of the clip.

The clip provides means whereby, when the wrapper or package of tobacco, has been elevated the extension at the upper edge of the clip, may be bent over the edge of the can, in which the wrapper or package is held. Thus it will be seen that the package containing the tobacco, will be elevated to a position so that easy access may be had thereto, permitting the removal of the tobacco by the fingers of the user.

It might be further stated that due to the construction of the tabs, the usual hinged cover of the can, may be moved to its closed position, over the tabs, eliminating the necessity of returning the package containing the tobacco, to the bottom of the can, with each operation to remove the tobacco.

In view of the foregoing detail disclosure, it is believed that a further description as to the use of the package, is unnecessary.