Disclosed is a product package which includes a sleeve and at least on rigid end cap. The sleeve has longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end of the sleeve defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom. The first end of the sleeve also includes a tea
Disclosed is a product package which includes a sleeve and at least on rigid end cap. The sleeve has longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end of the sleeve defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom. The first end of the sleeve also includes a tear strip positioned adjacent to the opening which has been formed using known techniques, such as, microperforation. Each locking tab includes a locking edge and is folded inwards into the opening. A rigid end cap is dimensioned to fit closely within the sleeve opening, the end cap including a rim that, when the end cap is inserted into the opening, engages the first end of the sleeve and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening. The end cap also includes at least one channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs, the at least one channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end cap from being removed from the sleeve opening. The tear strip formed in the sleeve is adapted and configured such that pulling the tear strip allows the rigid end cap to be removed from the sleeve opening. The tear strip can also include a finger tab that is accessible to a user.
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What is claimed is: 1. A package, comprising: a sleeve having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end of the sleeve defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom, the first end of the sleeve further including a tear strip positioned adjacent to the
What is claimed is: 1. A package, comprising: a sleeve having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end of the sleeve defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom, the first end of the sleeve further including a tear strip positioned adjacent to the opening, each locking tab including a locking edge and being folded inwards into the opening; a rigid end cap dimensioned to fit closely within the sleeve opening, the end cap including a rim that, when the end cap is inserted into the opening, engages the first end of the sleeve and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening, the end cap including at least one channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs, the at least one channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end cap from being removed from the sleeve opening; and wherein the tear strip is adapted and configured such that pulling the tear strip allows the rigid end cap to be removed from the sleeve opening. 2. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the end cap includes a cavity shaped to receive an end of a product to be packaged. 3. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the end cap includes a plurality of cavities shaped to receive a product to be packaged. 4. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the tear strip includes a finger tab accessible to a user when opening the package. 5. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the sleeve and locking tabs have a strength and resilience that combines with the dimensioning and angling of the ledges to produce a firm locking action when the locking tabs are engaged by the ledges, each of the locking tabs and the channels being shaped such that the end cap is twistable to a position in which the locking tabs are clear of the ledges, thereby releasing the end cap from the sleeve. 6. A package as recited in claim 5, wherein each of the locking tabs is trapezoidal and has an acute vertex that rides up a side edge of the channel when the end cap is twisted relative to the sleeve, such that the end cap is released from the sleeve. 7. A package as recited in claim 5, wherein the channel has at least one ramped side edge, such that when the end cap is twisted relative to the sleeve, the locking tab rides up the ramped side edge, such that the end cap is released from the sleeve. 8. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the channels and locking tabs are shaped such that the end cap is prevented from twisting and releasing the end cap from the sleeve. 9. A package as recited in claim 8, wherein the locking tabs and channels are rectangular to prevent the locking tabs from riding up a side edge of the channel when the end cap is urged to twist relative to the sleeve, such that the end cap is prevented from being twisted and released from the sleeve. 10. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the locking tabs of the first end of the sleeve are dimensioned and configured to releasably engage an exterior surface of the peripheral wall of the first end cap. 11. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein the locking tabs of the first end of the sleeve are adapted and configured for folding into the sleeve to releasably engage the peripheral wall of the first end cap. 12. A package as recited claim 1, wherein the sleeve includes a second end defining a second opening, and wherein the package further comprises: a second locking tab extending from the second end and folded inward into the second opening, the second locking tab having a locking edge; and a second end cap having a substantially continuous outer surface dimensioned to fit closely within the second opening, the second end cap including a rim overhanging the outer surface such that, when the second end cap is inserted into the second opening, the rim engages the second sleeve end and prevents the second end cap from being inserted further into the second opening, the second end cap including a channel for receiving the second locking tab, the channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of the second locking tab to prevent the second end cap from being removed from the second sleeve opening. 13. A package as recited in claim 12, wherein the first and second end caps each include a cavity shaped to receive an opposite end of a product to be packaged. 14. A package as recited in claim 12, wherein the sleeve is defined by opposed first and second curved panels. 15. A package as recited in claim 14, wherein the first and second curved panels are connected to one another along lateral edges of the sleeve. 16. A package as recited in claim 15, wherein the first and second curved panels are integrally joined to one another along a first lateral edge of the sleeve. 17. A package as recited in claim 16, wherein the first and second curved panels are affixed to one another along a second lateral edge of the sleeve. 18. A package, comprising: a sleeve having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first and second ends of the sleeve each defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom, the first end of the sleeve further including a tear strip positioned adjacent to the opening, each locking tab including a locking edge and being folded inwards into the opening; a first rigid end cap dimensioned to fit closely within the sleeve opening, the first end cap including a rim that, when the first end cap is inserted into the first sleeve opening, engages the first end of the sleeve and prevents the first end cap from being inserted further into the first sleeve opening, the first end cap including at least one channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs in the first end of the sleeve, the at least one channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end first cap from being removed from the first sleeve opening; a second rigid end cap dimensioned to fit closely within the second sleeve opening, the second end cap including a rim that, when the second end cap is inserted into the second sleeve opening, engages the second end of the sleeve and prevents the second end cap from being inserted further into the second sleeve opening, the second end cap including at least one channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs in the second end of the sleeve, the at least one channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab of the second end cap to prevent the second end cap from being removed from the second sleeve opening; and wherein the tear strip is adapted and configured such that pulling the tear strip allows the rigid end cap to be removed from the sleeve opening. 19. A package as recited in claim 18, wherein each of the locking tabs of the first end of the sleeve and the channels of the first end cap are shaped such that the first end cap is twistable to a position in which the locking tabs are clear of the ledges, thereby releasing the first end cap from the sleeve. 20. A method for fabricating a package, comprising the steps of: a) cutting and scoring a sleeve blank to create first and second panels, a glue flap extending from the first panel, locking tabs extending from each of the panels, and a tear strip proximate to one of the locking tabs; b) folding the second panel over the first panel; c) folding the glue flap and affixing it to the second panel, the first and second panels forming a sleeve; d) folding the locking tabs inward into the sleeve; e) inserting a rigid end cap into a first end of the sleeve, the end cap including at least one channel having a ledge that engages a locking edge of each locking tab extending from the first end of the sleeve; f) loading a product into the sleeve; and g) inserting a second rigid end cap into a second end of the sleeve, the second end cap including at least one channel having a ledge that engages a locking edge of each locking tab extending from a second end of the sleeve.
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