A container comprising a base and a lid defining a first compartment therebetween for storing unused consumable product portions, wherein at least the lid or the base includes a separating element which is stretchable to enable a user to form or enlarge a second compartment for storing used consumable product portions on the other side of said separating element to the first compartment.

The present invention relates to a cigarette butt wrapping paper which comprises: a body having a planar shape approximately similar to the shape of a cigarette pack; a flame-retardant coated surface which is formed on the inside of the body, has a transverse length approximately similar to the circumferential length of a cigarette butt, and is coated with a material having a heat resisting function; an adhesive applied surface onto which an adhesive has been applied, wherein the adhesive applied surface is an area surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the flame-retardant coated surface; and opening forming parts which are formed in such a manner that the opposite side ends of the lower end of the body are inwardly recessed and form an entrance, through which the cigarette butt can be input, when the opposite side ends are matched and boned to each other.

A shipping container is configured to transport goods from a distribution center, to a retail location, and onto the sales floor of the retail location. The shipping container glides on wheels and is stackable. The shipping container is configured to receive forklift forks from multiple sides. At least one of the channels includes a surrounding framework to safeguard against tilting. The lid is selectively mountable in two orientations to close the container or to provide handles for propelling and/or steering the shipping container. An expandable storage location for empty packaging is provided at an exterior of the shipping container.

A container including a lid, a first body, a second body and a latch is provided. The first body connects to the lid by a first hinge for pivoting between a lid closed position and a lid open position. The first body defines a storage cavity. The second body connects to the first body by a second hinge for pivoting the first body relative to the second body between a first body closed position and a first body open position. The second body defines a storage cavity. The latch is attached to the second body. The latch is transitionable between a latched position in which the latch engages the lid and prevents transitioning either the lid or the first body to the corresponding open positions.

A container comprising a base and a lid defining a first compartment therebetween for storing unused snus, wherein at least the lid or the base includes a separating element which is stretchable to enable a user to form or enlarge a second compartment for storing used snus on the other side of said separating element to the first compartment.

An integrated system that includes a container configured to store a consumable liquid and a flexible, expandable straw secured to the inside of the container for consumption of the liquid. The straw can assume a first collapsed position inside the container and a second expanded position (e.g., when pulled) that extends away from the bottom of the container and past an upper rim of the container for consumption of the liquid through the straw. Use of a flexible, expandable straw in the above manner facilitates stackability of a plurality of such containers by allowing the straw to initially be compactly stored adjacent an inside bottom of the container before being pulled outwardly to allow for consumption of the beverage in the container. Securement of the straw to the inside of the container reduces the likelihood of ingestion by animals and the like.

Arrangements are provided for smart functionality with dumb containers, such as for determining medication adherence, tracking product use, and validating product authenticity. An acoustic emitter is engaged with a container or other vehicle. Opening the container causes the acoustic emitter to produce an acoustic emission, without requiring power, processing capacity, or sensors. A cell phone or other station receives and registers acoustic emissions, such as by logging opening of the container, verifying authenticity of the acoustic emission, communicating with an oversight system, or similar. Data as may be encoded in an acoustic emission may include vehicle detection data (e.g., logging a container being opened), vehicle information (e.g., lot number, contents name), vehicle validation (e.g., valid or counterfeit numerical code), and audible user recognition (e.g., brand jingles, warning sounds).

Disclosed is a packaging for storing goods, in particular rod-shaped goods like cigarettes, smoking products with filter inserts, smoking products with tobacco sticks and the like, including an internal box with at least one container-like first receiving area for storing goods and an envelope for receiving the internal box, wherein the envelope includes at least one opening or recess for receiving further items in at least one second receiving area formed by the envelope and separated from the first receiving area by a bottom wall of the internal box. Furthermore, disclosed is an envelope, and a blank therefore, for a box for storing such goods, the envelope including at least one bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall as well as sidewalls connecting the front and rear walls, wherein the walls form a container-like receiving area for receiving the box.

A receptacle system includes a cup configured to hold consumable items and has a bottom surface and an interior. A dividing element is disposed within the cup interior and defines first and second chambers. A receptacle system includes a cup configured to hold consumable items and has a bottom surface and an interior. A dividing element is disposed within the cup interior and is configured to maintain disposable items separate from the consumable items.

The invention provides a device (900) for containing a liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic or pharmaceutical product, the device comprising: a closure (902) comprising a product withdrawing conduit; a rigid container (901) having a first means for engaging with the closure, thereby closing the container; and a cartridge (905) enclosed within the rigid container, the cartridge having a second means for engaging with the closure, thereby forming a substantially airtight seal between the cartridge and the closure; wherein the cartridge comprises a biodegradable or recyclable rigid outer (906) enclosing a collapsible liner (907), the collapsible liner defining a cavity for containing the product, wherein the product withdrawing conduit extends inside the cavity. Also related methods, products and kits.