The characteristics feature of the design resides in an acute angle formed by the intersection of the tab with the pouch portions of the product pack or similar article, as depicted in FIG. 1. That acute angle may be perceived as sloping to the viewer's left or right depending upon which side of the product pack is being viewed. Broken lines in FIG. 1 illustrate environmental structure or boundaries that form no part of the design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for an angled tab for a product pack or similar article, as shown and described.

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