Security packaging with post recycled content

Abstract

A packaging box including a lacquer layer applied in a band proximate an outer edge of the upper and side walls of the box. The box is manufactured from a high post recycled content material and the lacquer layer helps packaging tape to adhere to the box and seal the same. Security indicators are applied to one of the lacquer layer and packaging tape to identify whether or not the box has previously been opened by an unauthorized person. The security indicators are applied to the one of the lacquer layer and packaging tape in combination with a layer of release agent so that the security identifier can be revealed when the box has been opened.

1 . A packaging box for transporting products, said box comprising: 
 a cardboard box formed from post recycled materials; said box having at least two walls with outer edges which abut each other, wherein at least one of the walls is movable to obtain access to an interior cavity within the box; and wherein each wall has an outer surface;    a lacquer layer applied to a portion of the outer surface of each wall proximate the outer edge thereof    
   
   
       2 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the lacquer layer is applied to the outer surface in a band that is between ½ inch and 2 inches wide.  
   
   
       3 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the lacquer layer is colored.  
   
   
       4 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 2 , further comprising a layer of release agent applied to the box at one of below and above the lacquer layer.  
   
   
       5 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the layer of release agent is applied at a plurality of spaced apart discrete areas.  
   
   
       6 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the discrete areas of the layer of release agent are arranged in a pattern.  
   
   
       7 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of security indicators applied to the box proximate the outer edges of the walls.  
   
   
       8 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the security indicators are applied directly to the outer surface of one of the walls of the box.  
   
   
       9 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 8 , wherein the security indicators are applied over the lacquer layer on the box.  
   
   
       10 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 8 , wherein the security indicators are applied over the layer of release agent on the box.  
   
   
       11 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the lacquer layer is colored.  
   
   
       12 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 11 , wherein the security indicators are colored.  
   
   
       13 . The packaging box as defined in  claim 11 , wherein the security indicator is formed as one of a word and a shape.  
   
   
       14 . In combination: 
 a post recycled content cardboard box having at least one wall that is moveable over an interior cavity;    a lacquer layer applied proximate an outer edge of the at least one wall;    a packaging tape applied over the lacquer layer to prevent movement of the one wall to seal the box and prevent access to the interior cavity.    
   
   
       15 . The combination as defined in  claim 14 , wherein the lacquer layer is applied in a band extending substantially parallel to the outer edge of the at least one wall; and wherein said band is between ½ inch and 2 inches wide.  
   
   
       16 . The combination as defined in  claim 15 , further comprising a layer of release agent applied to one of above and below the lacquer layer.  
   
   
       17 . The combination as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the layer of release agent is applied at discrete intervals at one of above and below the laquer layer.  
   
   
       18 . The combination as defined in  claim 17 , further comprising a plurality of security indicators applied to one of an outer surface the wall, above the lacquer layer and above the layer of release agent.  
   
   
       19 . The combination as defined in  claim 18 , wherein one of the lacquer layer and security indicators is colored.