Packaging and method of opening

Packaging for a confectionery product, the packaging comprising:

• a first part;
• a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• a second part;
• and
• a second flange extending at an angle from the second part,
• wherein the first flange is sealed to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product to be packaged in the packaging such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts of the packaging;
• an opening-propagation line, wherein at least a part of the opening-propagation line is separate to the seal;
• and
• a first tab along the first flange and a second tab along the second flange, the first tab and the second tab being spaced in a direction parallel to a plane of the seal, wherein the opening-propagation line extends away from the seal,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts, and
• wherein the part including the opening-propagation line is formed from a first layer and a second layer, and the opening-propagation line is not formed in one of the layers.

A method of forming packaging for a confectionery product, the method, comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to create a seal between the first part and the second part, wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts, and
• wherein the part including the opening-propagation line is formed from a first layer and a second layer, and the opening-propagation line is not formed in one of the layers.

A method of packaging a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• arranging the confectionery product in the first part such that the first and second parts substantially closely conform to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part, and
• wherein the part including the opening-propagation line is formed from a first layer and a second layer, and the opening-propagation line is not formed in one of the layers.

A method of producing packaging for a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• arranging a confectionery product in the first part;
• sealing the second flange to the first flange to provide a closed package with a seal between the first part and the second part;
• wherein one of the first or second parts includes an opening-propagation line formed therein;
• and
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part, and
• wherein the part including the opening-propagation line is formed from a first layer and a second layer, and the opening-propagation line is not formed in one of the layers.

Packaging for a confectionery product, including a confectionery product packaged within the packaging, the packaging comprising:

• a first part;
• a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• a second part;
• and
• a second flange extending at an angle from the second part,
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface the confectionery product to be packaged in the packaging such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts of the packaging;
• an opening-propagation line formed in at least a portion of at least one of the parts, the opening-propagation line being arranged to break to form an opening to the confectionery packaging,
• wherein the first flange is sealed to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein at least a part of the opening-propagation line is separate from the seal, such that the packaging is openable while leaving the seal substantially unaffected,
• wherein the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein first and second pieces formed either side of the opening-propagation line are pliable and able to bend along a fold line formed or formable between, and connecting, the two ends of the opening-propagation line.

Packaging for a confectionery product, including a confectionery product packaged within the packaging, the packaging comprising:

• a first part;
• a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• a second part;
• and
• a second flange extending at an angle from the second part,
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface the confectionery product to be packaged in the packaging such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts of the packaging;
• an opening-propagation line formed in at least a portion of at least one of the parts, the opening-propagation line being arranged to break to form an opening to the confectionery packaging,
• wherein the first flange is sealed to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein at least a part of the opening-propagation line is separate from the seal, such that the packaging is openable while leaving the seal substantially unaffected,
• wherein the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein the two ends allow a flexible crease to be formed between the two ends in order to allow a piece to be folded out of the way to enable packaged confectionery to be removed.

Packaging for a confectionery product, the packaging comprising:

• a first part;
• a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• a second part;
• and
• a second flange extending at an angle from the second part,
• wherein the first flange is sealed to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product to be packaged in the packaging such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts of the packaging;
• an opening-propagation line, wherein at least a part of the opening-propagation line is separate to the seal;
• and
• a first tab along the first flange and a second tab along the second flange, the first tab and the second tab being spaced in a direction parallel to a plane of the seal, wherein the opening-propagation line extends away from the seal,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein first and second pieces formed either side of the opening-propagation line are pliable and able to bend along a fold line formed or formable between, and connecting, the two ends of the opening-propagation line.

Packaging for a confectionery product, the packaging comprising:

• a first part;
• a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• a second part;
• and
• a second flange extending at an angle from the second part,
• wherein the first flange is sealed to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product to be packaged in the packaging such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts of the packaging;
• an opening-propagation line, wherein at least a part of the opening-propagation line is separate to the seal;
• and
• a first tab along the first flange and a second tab along the second flange, the first tab and the second tab being spaced in a direction parallel to a plane of the seal, wherein the opening-propagation line extends away from the seal,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein the two ends allow a flexible crease to be formed between the two ends in order to allow a piece to be folded out of the way to enable packaged confectionery to be removed.

A method of forming packaging for a confectionery product, the method, comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to create a seal between the first part and the second part, wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein first and second pieces formed either side of the opening-propagation line are pliable and able to bend along a fold line formed or formable between, and connecting, the two ends of the opening-propagation line.

A method of forming packaging for a confectionery product, the method, comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to create a seal between the first part and the second part, wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein the two ends allow a flexible crease to be formed between the two ends in order to allow a piece to be folded out of the way to enable packaged confectionery to be removed.

A method of packaging a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• arranging the confectionery product in the first part such that the first and second parts substantially closely conform to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein first and second pieces formed either side of the opening-propagation line are pliable and able to bend along a fold line formed or formable between, and connecting, the two ends of the opening-propagation line.

A method of packaging a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• creating an opening-propagation line in at least a portion of at least one of the parts;
• arranging the confectionery product in the first part such that the first and second parts substantially closely conform to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts;
• and
• sealing the first flange to the second flange to form a seal between the first part and the second part,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein the two ends allow a flexible crease to be formed between the two ends in order to allow a piece to be folded out of the way to enable packaged confectionery to be removed.

A method of producing packaging for a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• arranging a confectionery product in the first part;
• sealing the second flange to the first flange to provide a closed package with a seal between the first part and the second part;
• wherein one of the first or second parts includes an opening-propagation line formed therein;
• and
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein first and second pieces formed either side of the opening-propagation line are pliable and able to bend along a fold line formed or formable between, and connecting, the two ends of the opening-propagation line.

A method of producing packaging for a confectionery product, the method comprising:

• forming a first part and a first flange extending at an angle from the first part;
• forming a second part and a second flange extending at an angle from the second part;
• arranging a confectionery product in the first part;
• sealing the second flange to the first flange to provide a closed package with a seal between the first part and the second part;
• wherein one of the first or second parts includes an opening-propagation line formed therein;
• and
• wherein the first and second parts substantially conform closely to the shape and contour of an outer surface of the confectionery product such that the confectionery product substantially fills the first and second parts,
• wherein the seal is where the first part and the second part initially separate to one another, have been joined to one another, and the opening-propagation line is a weakening in at least a portion of at least one of the parts,
• wherein the opening propagation line is present in both the first part and the second part,
• wherein the opening-propagation line terminates in at least two ends, and
• wherein the two ends allow a flexible crease to be formed between the two ends in order to allow a piece to be folded out of the way to enable packaged confectionery to be removed.