# US 2010/0163447 A1 · Device for containing and releasing a sample material

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- Number: US 2010/0163447 A1
- Document ID: US20100163447A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 12/648,324
- Filed: 2009-12-29
- Published: 2010-07-01
- Earliest claimed: 2008-12-31
- Assignees: AKI, Inc.
- Inventors: Steven J. Greenland
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20100163447A1

## CPC

- G09F 5/04: Cards of samples; Books of samples (packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets, or webs for removal therefrom B65D73/00)
- A45D 40/0087: {for samples}
- B32B 3/02: characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions {(non-uniform thickness B32B3/263)}
- B32B 7/06: permitting easy separation
- B32B 7/12: using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
- B32B 25/08: of synthetic resin
- B32B 27/08: of synthetic resin
- B32B 27/10: of paper or cardboard
- B32B 27/283: {comprising polysiloxanes}
- B32B 27/304: {comprising vinyl halide (co)polymers, e.g. PVC, PVDC, PVF, PVDF}
- B32B 27/36: comprising polyesters
- B32B 2307/31: Heat sealable
- B32B 2307/412: Transparent
- B32B 2307/518: bi-axially
- B32B 2307/7246: Water vapor barrier
- B32B 2307/748: Releasability
- B32B 2439/00: Containers; Receptacles
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

## Abstract

A device for containing and releasing a sample material having a first structural layer, a second structural layer, and a frangible layer containing a sample material attaching the first structural layer to the second structural layer. The sample material may be a fragrance. The device may further include a substrate such as a printed carrier sheet having a first panel and a second panel. The sampler may be placed on the second panel and the first panel is folded over the sampler to form the device. When the substrate is unfolded, the frangible layer separates for access to the sample material.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A device for containing a sample material comprising:
a first structural layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge;
a second structural layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the second structural layer is separate from the first structural layer, and the outer surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer comprise an adhesive;
a frangible layer attaching the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer, wherein the frangible layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a first distance, and the adhesive on the outer surface of the first structural layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a second distance that is less than the first distance; and
a sample material contained in the frangible layer,
wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer each comprise a material that has a Z direction strength that is substantially greater than the Z direction strength of the frangible layer between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, and
wherein upon application of peel force stress between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, the frangible layer breaks for access to the sample material.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive on the outer surface of at least one of the first structural layer and the second structural layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive line within the periphery of the inner surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer thereby forming an enclosure, and the sample material is disposed within the enclosure.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive admixed with the sample material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer are resealable.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the sample material comprises a fragrance.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the device is planar.

### Claim 8

A device for containing a sample material comprising:
a first structural layer having an inner surface an outer surface, and an edge;
a second structural layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the second structural layer is separate from the first structural layer, and wherein the outer surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer comprise an adhesive;
a frangible layer attaching the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer to form a sampler, wherein the frangible layer is set back from the first structural layer edge a first distance, and the adhesive on the outer surface of the first structural layer is set back from the first structural layer edge a second distance that is less than the first distance;
a sample material contained in the frangible layer; and
a printed carrier substrate comprising a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel are continuous and divided by a fold line, and the outer surface of the second structural layer of the sampler is attached to the second panel of the substrate such that the edge of the first structural layer is the side of the first structural layer that is furthest from the fold line,
wherein when the substrate is folded at the fold line the adhesive on the outer surface of the first structural layer contacts the first panel thereby attaching the first panel of the substrate to the outer surface of the first structural layer, and
wherein upon application of peel force stress between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, the frangible layer breaks for access to the sample material.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer each comprise a material that has a Z direction strength that is substantially greater than the Z direction strength of the frangible layer between the first structural layer and the second structural layer.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the frangible layer forms a first bond between the inner surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer, and the adhesive between the first panel and the outer surface of the first structural layer forms a second bond, wherein the Z direction tensile strength of the second bond is stronger than the Z direction tensile strength of the first bond.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the adhesive on the outer surface of at least one of the first structural layer and the second structural layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive line within the periphery of the inner surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer thereby forming an enclosure, and the sample material is disposed within the enclosure.

### Claim 13 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive admixed with the sample material.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the sample material comprises a fragrance.

### Claim 15 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first structural layer and the second structural layer is substantially transparent to light such that type face or graphics may be viewed therethrough.

### Claim 16 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer are resealable.

### Claim 17 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the sampler is planar.

### Claim 18

A device for containing a sample material comprising:
a first structural layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge;
a second structural layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the second structural layer is separate from the first structural layer;
a frangible layer attaching the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer to form a sampler,
a sample material contained in the frangible layer;
a printed carrier substrate comprising a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel are continuous and divided by a fold line, wherein the outer surface of the second structural layer of the sampler is attached to the second panel of the substrate, and the edge of the first structural layer is the side of the first structural layer furthest from the fold line; and
a permanent adhesive applied to a portion of the first panel of the substrate such that the adhesive contacts the outer surface of the first structural layer thereby attaching the first panel of the substrate to the outer surface of the first structural layer when the carrier is folded at the fold line, wherein the area covered by the adhesive on the first panel is less than the area of the outer surface of the first structural layer, the frangible layer is set back from the first structural layer edge a first distance, and when the substrate is folded at the fold line, the adhesive on the first panel is set back from the first structural layer edge a second distance that is less than the first distance,
wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer each comprise a material that has a Z direction strength that is substantially greater than the Z direction strength of the frangible layer between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, and
wherein one panel acts as a lift tab for unfolding the substrate at the fold line thereby separating the first structural layer from the second structural layer and breaking the frangible layer for access to the sample material.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive near the periphery of the inner surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer thereby forming an enclosure, and the sample material is disposed within the enclosure.

### Claim 20 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the frangible layer comprises an adhesive admixed with the sample material.

### Claim 21 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the sample material comprises a fragrance.

### Claim 22 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein at least one of the first structural layer and the second structural layer is substantially transparent to light such that type face or graphic images may be viewed therethrough.

### Claim 23 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer are resealable.

### Claim 24 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the sampler is planar.

### Claim 25

A method for making a device for containing a sample material comprising:
(a) providing a first structural layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge;
(b) providing a second structural layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the second structural layer is separate from the first structural layer;
(c) forming a frangible layer between the inner surface of the first structural layer and the inner surface of the second structural layer to attach the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer, wherein the frangible layer includes a sample material;
(d) applying an adhesive to the outer surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer;
wherein the frangible layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a first distance, and the adhesive on the outer surface of the first structural layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a second distance that is less than the first distance;
wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer each comprise a material that has a Z direction strength that is substantially greater than the Z direction strength of the frangible layer between the first structural layer and the second structural layer; and
wherein upon application of peel force stress between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, the frangible layer breaks for access to the sample material.

### Claim 26 (depends on 25)

The method of claim 25, further comprising the step of applying release liners to the adhesive applied to the outer surfaces of the first structural layer and the second structural layer.

### Claim 27 (depends on 25)

The method of claim 25, wherein the frangible layer attaches the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer by a heat seal.

### Claim 28 (depends on 25)

The method of claim 25, further comprising attaching the device to a substrate.

### Claim 29 (depends on 28)

The method of claim 28, wherein the substrate comprises a first panel and a second panel; and wherein the outer surface of the second structural layer is attached to the second panel.

### Claim 30 (depends on 29)

The method of claim 29, wherein the outer surface of the second structural layer is attached to the second panel by the adhesive applied to the outer surface of the second structural layer.

### Claim 31 (depends on 29)

The method of claim 29, wherein the first panel and second panel of the substrate are continuous and divided by a fold line; and wherein the method further comprises folding the substrate at the fold line to attach the first panel of the substrate to the outer surface of the first structural layer.

### Claim 32 (depends on 25)

The method of claim 25, wherein the adhesive covers less than the entire area of the outer surface of the first structural layer.

### Claim 33

A method for making a device for containing a sample material comprising:
(a) providing a substrate comprising a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and second panel are continuous and divided by a fold line;
(b) providing a first structural layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge;
(c) providing a second structural layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the second structural layer is separate from the first structural layer;
(d) applying an adhesive to the first panel of the substrate;
(e) forming a frangible layer between the inner surface of the first structural layer and the inner surface of the second structural layer to attach the inner surface of the first structural layer to the inner surface of the second structural layer, wherein the frangible layer includes a sample material;
(f) attaching the outer surface of the second structural layer to the second panel of the substrate;
(g) folding the substrate at the fold line to attach the first panel of the substrate to the outer surface of the first structural layer using the adhesive applied to the first panel of the substrate;
wherein the frangible layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a first distance, and the adhesive attaching the first panel to the substrate to the outer surface of the first structural layer is set back from the edge of the first structural layer a second distance that is less than the first distance;
wherein upon application of peel force stress between the first structural layer and the second structural layer, the frangible layer breaks for access to the sample material.

### Claim 34 (depends on 33)

The method of claim 33, wherein the area of the first panel covered by the adhesive is less than the area of the outer surface of the first structural layer.

### Claim 35 (depends on 33)

The method of claim 33, wherein the outer surface of the second structural layer is attached to the second panel of the substrate such that the edge of the first structural layer is the side of the first structural layer that is furthest from the fold line.

### Claim 36 (depends on 33)

The method of claim 33, wherein the first structural layer and the second structural layer each comprise a material that has a Z direction strength that is substantially greater than the Z direction strength of the frangible layer between the first structural layer and the second structural layer.