Smokeless tobacco products and processes

Abstract

A container for storing smokeless tobacco product is provided. A container for storing a smokeless tobacco product comprises an interior and an exterior, with an onsert attached to the exterior of the container. The onsert comprises a closed end, an open end, and a flap extending from the open end.

1 . A container for storing a smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising:
 a container for storing unused smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising an interior and an exterior; and   an onsert attached to said exterior of said container, said onsert comprising a closed end, an open end, and a flap extending from said open end.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said onsert further comprises two opposing multifold sides, and the closed end includes a multifold feature, allowing said onsert to expand when opened. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein said onsert further comprises a slot defined on an exterior surface to accept said tab and close said onsert. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein further comprising an adhesive to attach said flap to an exterior surface of said onsert to close said onsert. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said onsert is comprised of a waterproof material. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said onsert is comprised of a first layer and a second layer of material, the first layer of material comprising at least the interior of said onsert, and being comprised of a waterproof material. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said onsert is removably attached to said exterior of said container. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said onsert is permanently attached to said exterior of said container. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein said first layer of material is a plastic film and the outer layer of material is substantially opaque. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein a removable material seals said onsert to said exterior of said container such that said onsert is in a flat configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein said removable material is a clear material. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein said interior of said onsert includes a disinfectant. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the interior of said onsert includes a sanitizer. 
     
     
         14 . A container for storing a smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising:
 a container for storing unused smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising an interior and an exterior; and   an onsert attached to said interior of said container, said onsert comprising a closed end, an open end, and a flap extending from said open end.   
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein said onsert further comprises two opposing multifold sides, and the closed end includes a multifold feature, allowing said onsert to expand when opened. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 15 , wherein said onsert further comprises a slot defined on an exterior surface to accept said tab and close said onsert. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein further comprising an adhesive to attach said flap to an exterior surface of said onsert to close said onsert. 
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 14  wherein said onsert is comprised of a waterproof material. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein said onsert is comprised of a first layer and a second layer of material, the first layer of material comprising at least the interior of said onsert, and being comprised of a waterproof material. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein said onsert is removably attached to said exterior of said container. 
     
     
         21 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein said onsert is permanently attached to said exterior of said container. 
     
     
         22 . The container of  claim 19 , wherein said first layer of material is a plastic film and the outer layer of material is substantially opaque. 
     
     
         23 . A container for storing a smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising:
 a container for storing unused smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising an interior and an exterior;   an onsert attached to said exterior of said container, said onsert comprising a flexible bag with a closed end and an open end, said flexible bag having a flat position and an open position.   
     
     
         24 . The container of  claim 23 , wherein said flexible bag is attached to said exterior of said container on a first side. 
     
     
         25 . The container of  claim 24 , wherein a removable material seals said flexible to said exterior of said container such that said flexible bag is in a flat configuration. 
     
     
         26 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein when said removable material is attached to said adhesive on said second opposing side of said flexible bag. 
     
     
         27 . The container of  claim 26 , wherein removal of said removable material opens said flexible bag. 
     
     
         28 . A container for storing a smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising:
 a container for storing unused smokeless tobacco product, said container comprising an interior and an exterior; and   an onsert attached to said exterior of said container, said onsert comprising a pouch having a slot defined on the outer surface of said pouch, said pouch being squeezable from opposing sides to open said slot and access the interior of said pouch.