Cigarette package

Abstract

The cigarette package of the present invention provides a covered service area in which service articles may be stored. In the preferred embodiments described herein, the service article may be a stain removing element, a scent supply element, or a combination of both. Preferred embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to packages that may be constructed by cutting and folding a single sheet of stock.

1 . A cigarette package comprising: 
 (a) a package body at least partially enclosing a cigarette storage volume; and    (b) a covered service area configured in said package body, said covered service area at least partially enclosed by an access lid.    
   
   
       2 . The cigarette package of  claim 1 , wherein said package body includes a package lid attached to said package body, such that said pack body and said package lid together define within them said cigarette storage volume.  
   
   
       3 . The cigarette package of  claim 2 , wherein said covered service area is configured in said package lid.  
   
   
       4 . The cigarette package of  claim 3 , wherein said covered service area is configured as a flat area of said package lid covered by said access lid.  
   
   
       5 . The cigarette package of  claim 3 , wherein said covered service area is configured as a recess in said package lid.  
   
   
       6 . The cigarette package of  claim 3 , wherein said access lid is hingedly attached to said package lid.  
   
   
       7 . The cigarette package of  claim 2 , wherein said package body, said package lid, and said access lid are integrally formed from a single foldable blank.  
   
   
       8 . The cigarette package of  claim 2 , wherein said package body, said package lid, and said access lid are included in an integrally formed molded package.  
   
   
       9 . The cigarette package of  claim 1 , wherein said package body and said access lid are integrally formed from a single foldable sheet.  
   
   
       10 . The cigarette package of  claim 1 , wherein said package body and said access lid are included in an integrally formed molded package.  
   
   
       11 . A blank for constructing a cigarette package, the blank comprising a single sheet of foldable stock have an outer contour, pre-cut separation lines and foldable so as to form: 
 (a) a box at least partially enclosing a cigarette storage volume; and    (b) an access lid configured to cover a covered service area.    
   
   
       12 . The blank of  claim 11 , wherein said box includes an integrally formed package lid such that said box and said package lid enclose said cigarette storage volume when said package lid is deployed in a closed position.  
   
   
       13 . The blank of  claim 11 , wherein said covered service area is configured as a flat area of said package lid covered by said access lid.  
   
   
       14 . The blank of  claim 11 , wherein said covered service area is configured as a recess in said package lid.  
   
   
       15 . The blank of  claim 11 , wherein said access lid is hingedly attached to said package lid.  
   
   
       16 . A cigarette package comprising: 
 (a) a package body at least partially enclosing a cigarette storage volume; and    (b) at least one liquid impregnated cloth element associated with said package body.    
   
   
       17 . The cigarette package of  claim 16 , wherein said at least one liquid impregnated cloth element is at least partially covered by an access lid.  
   
   
       18 . The cigarette package of  claim 17 , wherein said access lid is hingedly attached to said package body.  
   
   
       19 . The cigarette package of  claim 16 , wherein said at least one liquid impregnated cloth element is affixed to said package.  
   
   
       20 . The cigarette package of  claim 1 , wherein said package body is formed from a single foldable sheet.