Pack of tissues with an indicia on the reseal tape

Abstract

A pack of tissues, such as a pack of paper handkerchiefs or of other disposable absorbing articles, is described. The pack comprises a reseal tape facilitating the reversible closure and opening of the dispensing orifice. The reseal tape comprises an indicia that is not visible to an observer when the dispensing orifice is closed.

1 . A pack of tissues, said pack comprising:
 an external envelope, a multiplicity of tissues enclosed by said external envelope,   a dispensing orifice;   a reseal tape having a first, a second and a third region;   said external envelope comprising a flap, said flap being configured to at least partially cover said dispensing orifice;   said reseal tape being capable of reversibly resealing said flap over said dispensing orifice,   said first region of said reseal tape being joined to said flap;   said second region of said reseal tape comprising attaching means to facilitate said resealable attachment of said reseal tape to said external envelope;   said third region being distal from said first region and being substantially free of said attaching means to facilitate the operation of said reseal tape;   said third region having an internal surface facing said external envelope when said second region is attached to said external envelope, and having an external surface opposite thereto; and,   wherein one of said internal and said external surfaces comprises an indicia invisible to the naked eye of an observer observing said pack externally while said reseal tape is attached to said external envelope such as to at least partially cover said dispensing orifice.   
   
   
       2 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein said internal surface comprises said indicia. 
   
   
       3 . The pack of  claim 2  wherein said indicia is printed on said internal or external surface. 
   
   
       4 . The pack of  claim 2  wherein said indicia enables the selective identification of the pack. 
   
   
       5 . The pack of  claim 2  wherein said indicia is selected from the group consisting of alphabetical characters, numbers, or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       6 . The pack of  claim 2  wherein said indicia facilitates the identification of the holder of said pack and enables said holder to be provided with a benefit. 
   
   
       7 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein said third region of said reseal tape further comprises a rub-off material covering said indicia, rendering said indicia invisible to the naked eye of said observer. 
   
   
       8 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein said attaching means comprises an adhesive, preferably a pressure sensitive adhesive. 
   
   
       9 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein said tissues are paper handkerchiefs.