Handheld packet for one-handed operation

Abstract

A handheld packet designed for one-handed operation with an elongated tab portion that can be gripped between the thumb and forefinger of the hand holding the packet. The elongated tab serves as a moment arm for breaching the neck of the packet when the elongated tab is pulled away from the packet. Breaching the neck portion of the packet permits the contents of the packet can be removed. The neck portion of the packet can be scored or serrated to further facilitate breaching the neck portion and opening the packet. The tab portion can be made from a textured material to increase grip, and the packet can be formed from layers of materials with different properties to enable storage of food, medicine, dangerous or sensitive chemicals, or other substances.

1 . A handheld packet for one-handed operation comprising:
 a. a packet defining a packet exterior surface, the packet further defining a packet interior surface that defines an enclosed interior space;   b. a neck portion of the packet defined by a breachable portion of the packet exterior surface, the packet interior surface, and the enclosed interior space, the neck portion defining a neck exterior surface; and   c. a tab portion attached to the packet at the neck portion, the tab portion being an elongated lever arm for exerting a breaching force on the neck portion.   
     
     
         2 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein the neck exterior surface is scored. 
     
     
         3 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein the neck exterior surface defines a scored edge. 
     
     
         4 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein the neck exterior surface defines a serrated edge. 
     
     
         5 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein the tab portion defines a tab exterior surface having a texture providing increased surface friction relative to a smooth surface. 
     
     
         6 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein a portion of the packet is formed from layered materials. 
     
     
         7 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein a portion of the packet is flexible. 
     
     
         8 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein a portion of the packet defining an exterior surface of is formed from a printable material. 
     
     
         9 . The packet of  claim 1  wherein the packet interior surface is formed from a material suitable for the safe and effective containment of the substance stored within the enclosed interior space. 
     
     
         10 . The packet of  claim 9  wherein the packet interior surface is formed from a food-safe material. 
     
     
         11 . The packet of  claim 9  wherein the packet interior surface is formed from a sterile material. 
     
     
         12 . The packet of  claim 9  wherein the packet interior surface is formed from a chemically resistive material.