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A reclosable dispenser is provided which includes a receptacle, preferably a unitarily molded plastic thermoform, for holding dry goods such as cotton swabs and a reclosable lid hingedly attached to the receptacle. The lid has a cover substantially co-extensive with the open top of the receptacle an

A reclosable dispenser is provided which includes a receptacle, preferably a unitarily molded plastic thermoform, for holding dry goods such as cotton swabs and a reclosable lid hingedly attached to the receptacle. The lid has a cover substantially co-extensive with the open top of the receptacle and includes a cover with a flap extension at an end thereof oriented perpendicular to the cover. A slot in the flap extension lockingly receives a rigid tab formed along a flange atop a front wall of the receptacle. The tab and slot arrangement allows for easy opening but secure closure of the dispenser.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A reclosable dispenser comprising:(i) a receptacle for holding product to be dispensed, the receptacle formed of front and rear walls opposite one another, left and right sidewalls opposite one another and a bottom wall, and a front, rear, left and right flange formed alo

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A reclosable dispenser comprising:(i) a receptacle for holding product to be dispensed, the receptacle formed of front and rear walls opposite one another, left and right sidewalls opposite one another and a bottom wall, and a front, rear, left and right flange formed along respective upper edges of the respective front, rear, left and right walls, the flanges being parallel to the bottom wall and defining an open top of the receptacle, and a tab formed along the front flange projecting outwardly therefrom, a thermoformed beveled segment is formed along the front panel of the receptacle and below the front flange to rigidly support the tab; and(ii) a lid having a cover co-extensive with the open top and with the front, rear, left and right flanges, the cover being hingedly attached to the rear flange, the lid including a flap extension attached to a front edge of the cover, oriented perpendicular to the cover and having an engagement slot for lockingly receiving the tab, the flap extension also having a dorsal and ventral panel forming a V-shaped latch with broadened end adjacent the front flange when the cover is in a closed position, the receptacle is unitarily molded as a plastic thermoform and the lid is made out of paperboard material.