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Package accessibility challenges affect millions of users daily, with studies showing that over 40% of consumers struggle with product packaging. From medication bottles requiring 12+ newtons of force to open, to multi-layer sealed containers that demand fine motor control, these barriers particularly impact elderly users and those with physical limitations.

The fundamental challenge lies in balancing security and preservation requirements against intuitive, effortless access—while maintaining manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including cap-integrated membrane cutting mechanisms, tear-indicating guided openings, tool-free detachable connections, and user-demographic specific design indicators. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that enhance accessibility while preserving package integrity and product protection.

1. Tool with Removable Cap and Actuator-Driven Key for Non-Contact Removal and Replacement of Press-In Bottle Adapters

EXPRESS SCRIPTS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INC, 2025

Tool to easily remove and replace press-in bottle adapters from medication bottles without damaging the bottle or spilling the medication. The tool has a removable cap that fits over the bottle opening and a key with a protrusion that extends through the cap aperture. The key's actuator engages the cap to drive the protrusion into the adapter's stopper. This locks the adapter in place. To remove, the actuator translates to disengage the cap and protrusion. The cap is then detached to extract the adapter. The tool avoids direct contact with the adapter and bottle threads, preventing damage or spillage.

2. Drinking Bottle with Aroma Infusion Chamber and Adjustable Aroma Transport Channel

MAGIC WATER GMBH, 2025

Drinking bottle with a separate chamber for aroma infusion that allows horizontal drinking without tilting the bottle. The bottle has a container, mouthpiece, drinking liquid transport channel, aroma chamber, and aroma transport channel. The aroma transport channel connects the aroma chamber to the mouthpiece or drinking liquid channel. An adjustable element can block or open the aroma channel. When closed, air flows directly into the mouth. When opened, flavored air from the aroma chamber is inhaled. This allows retronasal drinking without tilting.

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3. Filling Valve Structure with Piston Assembly and Partitioned Exhaust Control for Refillable Spray Bottle

陈灿辉, CHEN CANHUI, 2025

A filling valve structure for a refillable spray bottle that allows easy filling of liquid into the bottle without leakage. The structure has a partition at the bottom of the bottle with a central through-hole. A piston assembly is placed in the partition. It has a liquid injection hole and an exhaust hole. The exhaust hole has a plunger that extends into it. When filling, the piston moves up, the plunger seals the exhaust hole, and the air escapes through the main hole. This prevents liquid from leaking. A return spring pushes the piston back down.

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4. Folding Carton with Tear-Indicating Flaps and Creased Structure for Cosmetic Product Packaging

WELLA GERMANY GMBH, 2025

Folding carton for packaging cosmetic products like hair care that has an innovative design to provide a tear-free and leaflet-free packaging solution. The carton has flaps that fold back to expose the product inside. The flaps have creases and arrows printed on them. The arrows indicate where to tear the flaps to access the product. This allows consumers to tear the carton open without damaging the printed product info inside. The carton can be made by gluing the flap to the side panel, folding, and then unfolding to create a rectangular shape with the inner layer inside and outer layer outside. The flaps are then folded again to form the finished carton.

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5. Packaging Container with Cap-Integrated Membrane Cutting Mechanism

KOREA GINSENG CORP, 주식회사 한국인삼공사, 2024

A packaging container with a cap that automatically cuts the sealing membrane when opened, eliminating the need for separate cutting tools. The cap has protrusions that engage guides in the container body. As the cap is removed, the protrusions cut the sealing membrane around the opening. The guides have a shape that causes the protrusions to penetrate and cut the membrane. This allows the container to be opened without separate cutting tools and prevents membrane fragments from contaminating the contents.

6. Integrated Food and Water Tray Container with Adhesive-Sealed Edges and Perforated Removable Film for Companion Animals

주식회사 룰루랄라랩, LULULALALAB CO LTD, 2024

Food packaging container for companion animals like cats and dogs that eliminates the need for separate trays. The container has integrated trays for feeding dry food and water inside the container. The trays have joined edges with adhesive to seal. A removable sealing film covers the adhesive. The film has perforated lines between trays to selectively open. The trays have fixings to prevent movement. This provides a convenient and compact all-in-one feeding solution for outdoor pets.

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7. Packaging Design with Shape Maintenance and Indicative Illustrations for User-Specific Product Selection

UNI-CHARM CO LTD, ユニ・チャーム株式会社, 2024

Packaging design that makes it easier for users to choose and use the right products by providing clear indicators of intended use and target users. The packaging has features like shape maintenance, clear condition after opening, and illustrations that match the product's intended use and user demographics. This reduces the risk of mistaken selection or misuse.

8. Pyramid-Shaped Foil-Coated Paper Packaging with Vertical Seam and Tear-Initiation Section

ROGOZIN ANDRANIK TIGRANOVICH, РОГОЗИН АНДРАНИК ТИГРАНОВИЧ, 2024

Hermetically sealed packaging for viscous cosmetics like creams and serums in the form of a pyramid made of foil-coated paper. The packaging has a vertical seam joining the upper and lower sealed ends at 90 degrees. The upper end has a special section with a tear line that initiates opening. This allows easy opening of the packaging by tearing along the initiation line instead of breaking the seals or cutting the corners. The corrugated surface on the sealed ends provides grip for tearing.

9. Method for Forming and Sealing Pre-Measured Cannabis Capsules in Rounded Mold

FESALVO GISELLE, GISELLE FESALVO, 2024

Packaging Cannabis in pre-measured doses without requiring users to portion themselves. The method involves compressing the Cannabis mixture into rounded capsule molds and sealing it inside. This allows consistent dosage without estimation or weighing. The rounded mold shape ensures the pucks fit into smoking devices. The compression and sealing are done in one step to avoid handling and reduce manufacturing costs compared to separate molds and packaging.

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10. Roadside Assistance Set with Tool-Free Detachable Connection and Fixing Elements for Tire Sealant Application

CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, 2024

Roadside assistance set for sealing and inflating vehicle tires that allows easy replacement of contaminated connection elements without tools. The set has a detachable connection element to connect a sealant bottle. It also has a detachable fixing element to secure the connection element. This allows the user to replace the connection element after use to avoid contamination. The fixing element has a clearance fit with the connection element and set to securely attach and prevent leaks.

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11. Spatula with Coupling End and Diamond-Shaped Concealer Container for Secure Non-Rotational Engagement

CHOI EUN HAE, LIM JIYEON, 임지연, 2024

A spatula and a concealer container with a unique design to improve hygiene and application of concealer. The spatula is a rod shape with a coupling end. The concealer container has a diamond-shaped body section. The spatula's coupling end fits into the container's diamond-shaped body section. This allows the spatula to slide into and out of the container while preventing rotation. It also allows the spatula to be inserted deeper into the container for more concealer. This design eliminates the need for separate spatulas and reduces contamination since the spatula can be fully enclosed in the container when not in use.

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12. Food Packaging Container with Sloping Peripheral Wall and Stabilizing Legs

CHUO CHEMICAL CO LTD, 中央化学株式会社, 2024

A food packaging container with a unique design to prevent food from shifting or spreading inside the container while also allowing the contents to be easily viewed. The container has a sloping vessel wall that rises from the bottom all around the periphery, with a height difference of 5 mm or more between the bottom and the upper end of the wall. This prevents the food from moving around or spilling. The sloping wall allows the food to be seen, preventing it from getting hidden or trapped. The container also has legs protruding downward from the bottom to stabilize it. This design eliminates the need for separate internal containers or walls, which can be time-consuming and prone to misalignment.

13. Powdered Seasoning Container with Movable Internal Auxiliary Member for Discharge Facilitation

전성호, CHUN SUNG-HO, 2024

A powdered seasoning container with a feature to easily discharge powdered seasoning without shaking. The container has a body, lid with discharge holes, and a moveable auxiliary member inside. The auxiliary member can move up and down in an area when force is applied, like colliding with the container wall. This helps dislodge stuck seasoning from the discharge holes. The auxiliary member can be in the body or lid. The container may also have a safety cover with an auxiliary area.

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14. Tissue Packaging Container with Divided Interior and Laser-Cut Groove in Laminated Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Shellac Layers

홍지욱, JEE-WOOG HONG, 2024

Environmentally friendly and convenient tissue packaging container that avoids contamination issues and reduces waste compared to conventional containers. The container has a divided interior with a cut groove separating two zones. The container is made by laminating layers of polyethylene, polypropylene, and a shellac polymer. The groove is formed by laser cutting. This allows easy opening without a separate sealing strip. The divided interior prevents adhesive seepage into the tissues. The container can be manufactured in one step by laminating and cutting instead of separate sealing steps.

15. Three-Dimensional Tea Bag with Internal Cavities, Base Mesh Layer, and Structural Reinforcement

LIANG YONGZHENG, 梁永正, 2024

A unique tea bag design that improves brewing quality by providing better material soaking and aesthetics compared to conventional flat bags. The bag has a three-dimensional shape with internal cavities, a base layer, and a reinforcing component. The three-dimensional shape allows for more space and better soaking compared to flat bags. The base layer has a mesh to allow infusion. The reinforcing component provides structure and support. The bag can have features like posture control, additional components, hanging loops, and clamps for brewing container attachment. The three-dimensional shape allows for more versatile designs like checking the tea leaves, inserting flowers/leaves, or suspending the bag.

16. Automatic Dishwashing Detergent Pouch with Dual Chamber Water-Soluble Film for Partial Dispensing

PROCTER & GAMBLE, THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CO, 2024

Automatic dishwashing detergent pouch with separate chambers that allows partial dispensing while keeping the rest of the pouch in the dispenser drawer. The pouch has a water-soluble film that forms two separate chambers. One chamber can be placed in the dispenser drawer and the other chamber hangs outside the drawer. This allows partial dispensing of the pouch contents into the dishwasher during the cycle while keeping the rest of the detergent inside the drawer.

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17. Dosing Cap with Raised Multi-Hole Dispensing Configuration for Flexible Packaging

СТОЛЬНИКОВ ДЕНИС СЕРГЕЕВИЧ, STOLNIKOV DENIS SERGEEVICH, 2024

A dosing cap for flexible packaging like doypacks that reduces product sticking and allows controlled dispensing of food products. The cap has four holes in a row above the body surface that allow product to be extruded out in thin streams. This prevents product from contacting the cap surface and sticking, making it easier to dispense and reducing waste. The raised holes also increase the dispersion area compared to a single large stream. The cap screws onto the doypack and can be made from food-safe materials like PP.

18. Foldable Hanging Packaging with Integrated Hook and Sliding Bar for Clothing and Accessories

WIDMANN SRL, 2024

Hanging packaging for clothing and accessories that allows easy storage and display. The packaging has a foldable storage container with a hanging hook and an access opening. The container can be made by folding a sheet of material. The hook is attached to an elongated bar that can slide into the container. The container can also have closure features like zippers and flaps. The packaging allows hanging display of the contents while also protecting and storing them.

19. Mobile Device Pouch with Foldable Wing Extensions for Hands-Free Support

DR MURALIDHAR L B, SHEFALI SHUKLA, SANTHA GANESH IYER, 2024

Compact mobile pouch with foldable wing extensions for hands-free use. The pouch protects the mobile device when not in use and has foldable wing-like extensions that can be deployed to provide a hands-free viewing and typing angle. The extensions fold compactly into the pouch for portability.

20. Bottle with Integrated Compartmentalized Dispensing System for Nail Polish Remover and Cotton Ball Holder

NIRWAN UNIVERSITY, 2024

A nail polish remover bottle with integrated compartments to separate and control the amount of remover dispensed onto a cotton ball. The bottle has parallel compartments for nail polish and remover, preventing mixing. A detachable cotton ball holder seals over the compartments when not in use. The holder has an aperture to access the cotton ball. The remover compartment has a dispensing mechanism to control how much remover is released onto the cotton ball. This reduces evaporation, waste, and mess compared to traditional bottles.

21. Packaging Bag with Integrated Resealable Extraction Opening

22. Packaging Bag with Integrated Resealable Extraction Opening

23. Water Bottle with Thermoelectric Temperature Regulation and User-Controlled Settings

24. Portable Coffee Bottle with Integrated Rechargeable Heating Element and Temperature Control System

25. Cardboard Food Packaging with Detachable Lid Featuring Lateral Tab and Slot Engagement System

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