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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2003
Todd H. Huffman, Richmond, VA (US);
Christopher J. Parks, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Christopher J. Hession, Richmond, VA (US);
Jack Leong Hung Lum, Laurel, MD (US);
Todd H. Huffman, Richmond, VA (US);
Christopher J. Parks, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Christopher J. Hession, Richmond, VA (US);
Jack Leong Hung Lum, Laurel, MD (US);
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A reclosable locking container and method for packaging dry materials, comprising a box formed from a foldable substrate and a molded reclosable, locking fitment, said fitment being lockable in the open or closed position. The container of the invention may be adapted to provide barrier packaging of materials to extend the shelf life thereof by incorporating a barrier material, fin seal closure elements and optionally a skived side seam, and a tearable perforated opening.