Envelope package container for confections

Abstract

A package is disclosed that contains at least a pair of receptacles or compartments configured and oriented in a common manner when the package is in both the open and closed positions. Moreover, the receptacles or satellite packs may be arranged in a variety of configurations utilizing a releasable adhesive that allows for both separation and reattachment of the packs. For example, a pair of satellite packs may be arranged in a back-to-back configuration and may provide different consumable products in each receptacle. Alternatively, a pair of satellite packs may be arranged in a front-to-back configuration and enclosed with a single flap or cover portion of one of the releasably joined packs.

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         17 . A package for storing and dispensing a bulk quantity of consumable product comprising:
 a first satellite pack including a first receptacle having a first base, the first receptacle sized to receive at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products;   a second satellite pack releasably secured to the first satellite pack, the second satellite pack including a second receptacle having a second base, the second receptacle sized to receive at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products;   a third satellite pack releasably secured to first satellite pack or the second satellite pack, the third satellite pack including a third receptacle having a third base, the third receptacle sized to receive at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products;   wherein the first base, the second base, and the third base of the satellite packs are aligned along a common plane.   
     
     
         18 . The package of  claim 17 , wherein the first, second and third satellite packs are releasably secured by a coupling mechanism carried by the first satellite pack. 
     
     
         19 . The package of  claim 17  further comprising a cover bendably coupled to the first satellite pack and configured to releasably engage the second satellite pack, the third satellite pack, or a combination of both. 
     
     
         20 . The package of  claim 19 , wherein the cover is bendable between an open position in which the first, second and third receptacles are accessible in the first orientation, and a closed position in which the first, second and third receptacles are inaccessible in the first orientation. 
     
     
         21 . The package of  claim 19 , wherein the cover is detachable from the first satellite pack via a perforated score line. 
     
     
         22 . The package of  claim 19 , wherein the cover releasably engages the second satellite pack, the third satellite pack, or a combination of both via a fastener. 
     
     
         23 . A package for storing and dispensing a bulk quantity of consumable product comprising:
 a first satellite pack including:
 a first receptacle arranged in a first orientation and having a first base configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; and 
 a cover defined substantially adjacent to the first receptacle; 
   a second satellite pack including:
 a second receptacle arranged in the first orientation, the second receptacle having a second base configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; and 
 a fastener carried by the second receptacle; 
   wherein the first satellite pack is releasably secured to the second satellite pack such that the first and second bases define a substantially common plane, and wherein the first satellite pack and second satellite pack are arranged to allow the cover to foldably secure at least the first receptacle and releasably engage the fastener.   
     
     
         24 . The package of  claim 23 , wherein the cover is configured to releasably engage the fastener. 
     
     
         25 . The package of  claim 23  further comprising a third satellite pack including a third receptacle arranged in the first orientation, the third receptacle having a third base configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; a second fastener carried by the third receptacle; wherein the second satellite pack is releasably secured to the third satellite pack such that the first and second bases define a substantially common plane, and wherein the cover is configured to releasably engage the second fastener. 
     
     
         26 . The package of  claim 23 , wherein the first receptacle further comprises a first back wall configured to foldably support the first cover, and
 wherein the second receptacle further comprises a second back wall configured to foldably support a second cover.   
     
     
         27 . The package of  claim 26 , wherein the back wall of the first satellite pack and the back wall of the second satellite pack are releasably secured. 
     
     
         28 . The package of  claim 27  further comprising a third satellite pack including a third receptacle arranged in the first orientation, the third receptacle having a third base configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; a second fastener carried by the third receptacle; wherein the third satellite pack is releasably secured to the first satellite pack or the second satellite pack such that the first, second, and third bases define a substantially common plane, and wherein the first cover or second cover is configured to releasably engage the second fastener. 
     
     
         29 . The package of  claim 28 , wherein the third receptacle includes a back wall and wherein the back wall foldably supports a third cover to releasably engage the second fastener. 
     
     
         30 . A package for storing and dispensing a bulk quantity of consumable product comprising:
 a first satellite pack including:
 a first receptacle configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; 
 a first fastener carried by the first receptacle; and 
 a first cover provided substantially adjacent to the first receptacle and configured to engage the first fastener; 
   a second satellite pack including:
 a coupling mechanism configured to releasably secure the first satellite pack to the second satellite pack; 
 a second receptacle configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation; 
 a second fastener carried by the second receptacle; and 
 a second cover provided substantially adjacent to the second receptacle and configured to engage the second fastener. 
   
     
     
         31 . The package of  claim 30 , wherein the first receptacle further comprises a first back wall configured to foldably support the first cover and
 wherein the second receptacle further comprises a second back wall configured to foldably support the second cover.   
     
     
         32 . The package of  claim 31 , wherein the first back wall of the first satellite pack and the second back wall of the second satellite pack are releasably secured via a coupling mechanism. 
     
     
         33 . The package of  claim 32 , wherein the coupling mechanism is a releasable adhesive. 
     
     
         34 . The package of  claim 33  further comprising a third satellite pack including
 a coupling mechanism configured to releasably secure the third satellite pack to the first or second satellite pack;   a third receptacle configured to support at least one of the bulk quantity of consumable products in the first orientation;   a third fastener carried by the third receptacle; and   a third cover provided substantially adjacent to the third receptacle and configured to engage the third fastener.   
     
     
         35 . The package of  claim 34 , wherein the third receptacle further comprises a third back wall configured to foldably support the third cover. 
     
     
         36 . The package of  claim 35 , wherein the third back wall of the third satellite pack, the first back wall of the first satellite pack, and the second back wall of the second satellite pack are releasably secured via releasable adhesive.