Folded Blank Patents (Class 206/362.4)
  • Patent number: 11787593
    Abstract: Packaging for protecting a brush comprises a box and a brush. The brush has bristles forming a particular shape, and the box defines a nose with a corresponding shape for accommodating the bristles without bending or impacting the bristles, whereby the brush holds its form while packaged. The brush preferably is an angular brush. The box includes a lid by which the brush is secured, with a handle of the brush extending through an opening in the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ZIBRA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Milton Sherman, William Lane Ball
  • Patent number: 11577896
    Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line and the second portion includes a second primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion proximate the first fold line, and ending in a tab that extends from the second primary edge. In a folded state, the first primary edge is aligned with the second primary edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
  • Patent number: 11396397
    Abstract: Packaging for protecting a brush comprises a box and a brush. The brush has bristles forming a particular shape, and the box defines a nose with a corresponding shape for accommodating the bristles without bending or impacting the bristles, whereby the brush holds its form while packaged. The brush preferably is an angular brush. The box includes a lid by which the brush is secured, with a handle of the brush extending through an opening in the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: ZIBRA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Milton Sherman, William Lane Ball
  • Patent number: 8939286
    Abstract: A paint brush package apparatus, a packaged paint brush, and methods regarding the use of such paint brush packages, include a convertible package which may be converted from a display state (e.g., paint brush mounted on an elongate display panel of the package) to a protective state (e.g., after detaching the paint brush from the elongate display panel and for protective storage between uses).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8657107
    Abstract: A paint brush protective cover for a paint brush includes a jacket which provides for wet media storage and safe transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Barry Todd Gabbard
  • Patent number: 8511467
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display package that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of packs containing one or more products and a sleeve. The primary packs are arranged in a bundle and disposed within the sleeve. A separator panel can be included in certain embodiments of the bundle between the packs. Portions of the packs may protrude through apertures in the front and rear panels of the sleeve and apertures within the separator panel to assist with maintaining the bundle within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Andreas Haefliger
  • Patent number: 8261909
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display package that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of packs containing one or more products and a sleeve. The primary packs are arranged in a bundle and disposed within the sleeve. A separator panel can be included in certain embodiments of the bundle between the packs. Portions of the packs may protrude through apertures in the front and rear panels of the sleeve and apertures within the separator panel to assist with maintaining the bundle within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Andreas Haefliger
  • Patent number: 8157091
    Abstract: A paint brush protective cover for a paint brush includes a jacket which provides for wet media storage and safe transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Barry Todd Gabbard
  • Publication number: 20090288972
    Abstract: An accessory for a flexible toothbrush that is “prison-safe” and also lightweight and compact and therefore ideal for travel is disclosed. More particularly, the invention comprises a toothbrush cover that is made from flexible material having elastic properties so that the cover can deform and fit around the toothbrush, then subsequently return to its original shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Steven L. Kayser
  • Patent number: 7424952
    Abstract: An interdental brush package comprises a plurality of interdental brushes, each having a handle and bristles connected to the handle; a container; the container including a pocket disposed at a bottom portion thereof; and the container including a backing extending from the pocket. The handles are disposed in the pocket and the bristles overlie the backing. A cover overlies the bristles and the backing, the cover having one end portion being receivable within the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Staino, LLC
    Inventor: Steven M. Antler
  • Publication number: 20080029409
    Abstract: An interdental brush package comprises a plurality of interdental brushes, each having a handle and bristles connected to the handle; a container; the container including a pocket disposed at a bottom portion thereof; and the container including a backing extending from the pocket. The handles are disposed in the pocket and the bristles overlie the backing. A cover overlies the bristles and the backing, the cover having one end portion being receivable within the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Steven M. Antler
  • Patent number: 6932217
    Abstract: A paint brush cover which will protect the bristles of a paint brush after it has been used. The cover is formed from a planar sheet of liquid-resistant material and is provided with fold lines about which the sheet may be folded around and releasably secured to at least the bristle portion of the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: David Bailey
  • Patent number: 6907988
    Abstract: The device of the present invention is a durable yet lightweight paint brush cover which can be used to cover paint brushes of multiple sizes. The device is essentially comprised of a flap portion and a wrap portion, with the portions being attached at a variable width interface portion. This variable width interface portion allows the wrap portion and flap portion to be easily folded over an inserted paint brush of any conventional size. The device is constructed with a durable material which will withstand multiple uses without significant wear, thus allowing the device to be used over a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Carlos D. Jimenez
  • Patent number: 6808069
    Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a foldable display member having a main panel for mounting a hairbrush and upper and lower flaps extending obliquely and downwardly from an edge of the main panel. The flaps are deflectable into an arcuate configuration in which the flaps overly a portion of a mounted hairbrush. The arcuately-deflected flaps are secured by attachment to the main panel or alternatively by attachment to a mounted hairbrush below a lower edge of the main panel. The flaps may include attachment tabs receivable in openings of the main panel. Alternatively, the flaps may include openings for receiving a flexible connector for securing the flap to the main panel or to the handle of a mounted hairbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Scünci International, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 6675966
    Abstract: An improved shuck for drying a paintbrush of the type having a back panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a pair of side panels, and a pair of front flaps together defining a chamber having an open top, and a fastener. The improvement includes each of the back panel, the front panel, the pair of side panels, and the pair of front flaps having an air-permeable screen mesh portion for facilitating the drying of the paintbrush. The improvement further includes a top flap having a top portion selectively closing the open top of the chamber and a front portion. The improvement further includes the fastener being a snap having a male portion extending from the front portion of the top flap and a female portion extending from the front panel and selectively engaging the male portion of the snap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: James L. Ray
  • Patent number: 6629609
    Abstract: A combination of a container and an elongate member in which a side panel of the container is provided with a plurality of lines of weakness. The plurality of lines of weakness can be bent into braces or a brace and a pocket. The combination of the brace and pocket can support and hold the elongate member relative to the container. The elongate member can easily be removed from the container with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Super-Max Limited
    Inventors: Martin Cook, Jane Wickstead, David Wickstead
  • Publication number: 20030159963
    Abstract: A package for the display and housing of a device that changes appearance upon a change in viewing angle includes a shaped bottom. When urged from a static position, the package and the device move on the shaped bottom permitting an observer to view the changing appearance until the movement gradually dampens out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Thoughtworks, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael T. Merk
  • Publication number: 20030135945
    Abstract: A protective holder for use with a paintbrush. The holder has a flexible sleeve that is configured to be snuggly positioned about a substantial portion of a paintbrush body. The sleeve has an aperture through which the handle of a brush may extend, and may also include absorbent material that captures liquid that dribbles down from the applicator portion of a paintbrush when the paintbrush is held vertically. The holder also has a protective, segmented skirt that is operatively connected to the sleeve and whose segments or panels may be selectively moved between a protective storage position where the skirt substantially encircles the applicator portion of a brush, and a protective use position where the skirt substantially encircles the handle of a brush. The holder also may have a fastener to maintain the skirt in either of its protective positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Brian D. Nordstrom
  • Patent number: 6575295
    Abstract: A paint brush protecting cover using a series of folding flaps. The flaps are connected in such a way that, when folded, they force the bristles into the desired tapered configuration. The invention's primary advantage lies in its method of closure: Two elastic bands are affixed to one of the flaps. The user simply passes these bands around the folded device, thereby securing it to the paint brush. The elastic bands place a small compressive force on the brush and bristles, helping to keep the bristles in the proper orientation. The elastic nature of the closure method also allows the device to accommodate a wide variety of brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Marlon E. Mayfield
  • Publication number: 20030062280
    Abstract: A paint brush cover that securely retains and protects the bristles of a paint brush of various dimensions is disclosed that which is manifested from thin flat moisture resistant pliable type of plastic that provides the apparatus of long lasting operations comprising the apparatus is including a t-shape like form and folds inward from horizontal adjacent sides of top of t-shape like body and the vertical bottom portion of the t-shaped like body is folded towards the then closed top rectangular portions of t-shaped like brush cover which includes an attachable ordered component acting to secure the paint brush in the paint brush cover for proper storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Cathleen Cat Davis
  • Publication number: 20020088727
    Abstract: The Weekender toothbrush holder is a personal, temporary toothbrush holder designed on a flat stiff paper material ¾ by 6 inches. The card has 4 holes strategically spaced and lines scored to facilitate the necessary folding. When folded as instructed the holder has a strip of 2-sided adhesive that holds the folded area together that forms a shelf. This shelf now has a set of two holes, which can each accommodate a toothbrush. A portion of the adhesive is left exposed which can now allow the completed holder to be securely attached to any clean dry area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Loring Joseph Osmar
  • Patent number: 6390430
    Abstract: A brush holder for engaging the body of a paint brush, keeping the bristles of the paint brush from being distorted while immersed in a container of paint or solvent. The paint brush holder includes a hollow, elongated, generally rectangular shell with projections for engaging and holding the paint brush disposed in the interior of the shell. The projections are inwardly directed, flexible, stepped and disposed in rows. The handle of the paint brush may be inserted in one end of the holder and pushed into the projections or the holder may be opened to accommodate insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Hawley, Arthur L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20010047948
    Abstract: A brush protector with hinges, a button, a string, and air holes. The hinges enable the brush protector to be folded to form a cavity to contain a brush which can be retained in position by means of the string attached to the button. The air holes facilitate drying of the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Eric G. Cummings, Andrew B. Haas, Joe E. Brown