# US 10,766,687 B2 · Package of disposable wipes > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,766,687 B2 - Document ID: US10766687B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/046,179 - Filed: 2018-07-26 - Published: 2019-02-07 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-08-02 - Assignees: The Procter & Gamble Company - Applicants: The Procter & Gamble Company - Inventors: John Norman Simmons; Lawrence Andrew Schumacher - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766687B2 ## CPC - B65D 83/0805: {through an aperture in a wall} - A47K 10/421: {dispensing from the top of the dispenser (A47K10/44 takes precedence)} - B65D 43/162: {the container, the lid and the hinge being made of one piece (B65D43/161 takes precedence)} - B65D 75/5833: {for tearing out a portion of the wall} - A47K 2010/3266: {Wet wipes} - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES ## Abstract Disposable wipes packages containing improved opening and closing arrangements are disclosed. The packages are targeted for usage by adult caregivers and can provide reduced waste in comparison to some currently marketed wipe packages. Different forms of the packages disclosed herein include ratios of characteristics of the package closure fitments and those of the package body of wipes contained therein. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A package of disposable wipes, the package comprising: a. a package body comprising a weakened region to facilitate creation of a dispensing opening upon first use of the package of wipes; b. a plurality of stacked wipes, at least some of which being moistened with a liquid composition; and c. a closure fitment situated over the weakened region, the closure fitment comprises a base that is attached to the package body proximate the weakened region and a lid that is moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid is in mechanical engagement with the base in the closed position; d. wherein the weakened region is devoid of an applied adhesive-backed sticker; e. wherein each of the plurality of stacked wipes comprises a wipe width dimension; f. wherein the lid comprises a lid width dimension; and g. wherein a ratio of the lid width dimension to the wipe width dimension is less than or equal to 0.55. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the ratio of the lid width dimension to the wipe width dimension is less than or equal to 0.50. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the weakened region is defined by a score line. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the weakened region is defined by a plurality of discontinuous score units that do not extend all the way through the material defining the packaging body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the weakened region is defined by a laser score. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein at least one of the closure fitment base and the closure fitment lid is injection molded. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the closure lid is not in direct contact with the package body in the closed position. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the closure lid does not comprise adhesive. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the closure lid and the closure base are pivotally connected. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein a hinge is disposed between the closure lid and the closure base. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of wipes comprises cotton fibers. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The package of claim 1, wherein the liquid composition comprises 98.5% or more of water. ### Claim 13 A package of disposable wipes, the package comprising: a. a package body comprising a weakened region to facilitate creation of a dispensing opening upon first use of the package of wipes; b. a plurality of stacked wipes, at least some of which being moistened with a liquid composition; and c. a closure fitment situated over the weakened region, the closure fitment comprises a base that is attached to the package body proximate the weakened region and a lid that is moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid is in mechanical engagement with the base in the closed position; d. wherein the weakened region is devoid of an applied adhesive-backed sticker; e. wherein the package body comprises a package width dimension; f. wherein the lid comprises a lid width dimension; and g. wherein a ratio of the lid width dimension to the package width dimension is less than 0.38. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The package of claim 13, wherein the ratio of the lid width dimension to the package width dimension is less than or equal to 0.35. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The package of claim 13, wherein the weakened region is defined by a laser score. ### Claim 16 A package of disposable wipes, the package comprising: a. a package body comprising a polymeric film and a weakened region to facilitate creation of a dispensing opening upon first use of the package of wipes; b. a plurality of stacked wipes, at least some of which being moistened with a liquid composition; and c. a closure fitment situated over the weakened region, the closure fitment comprises a base that is attached to the package body proximate the weakened region and a lid that is moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lid is in mechanical engagement with the base in the closed position; d. wherein the weakened region is devoid of an applied adhesive-backed sticker; e. wherein the polymeric film defines a package body mass; f. wherein the base and lid together define a closure mass; and g. wherein a ratio of the closure mass to the package body mass is less than or equal to 1.0. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The package of claim 16, wherein the weakened region is defined by a plurality of discontinuous score units that do not extend all the way through the material defining the packaging body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The package of claim 16, wherein the weakened region is defined by a laser score.