Abstract: A blank for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a top panel, a first and second side panels, and a bottom panel coupled together in series by a plurality of generally parallel fold lines, wherein the bottom panel includes a free side edge, the first side panel includes a first separation line, and the second side panel includes a second separation line. The blank also includes a first end flap and a second end flap extending from opposing side edges of the first side panel, and a third end flap and a fourth end flap extending from opposing side edges of the second side panel, wherein the second and fourth end flaps are configured for removal with the top panel after the container is formed and the first and second separation lines are separated.

Abstract: A container includes a first blank and a second blank. The first blank includes a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another and erected about an interior space, and a plurality of top flaps foldably connected to the plurality of panels to enclose a top end of the interior space. The second blank includes a bottom panel affixed to the first blank opposite the top flaps to enclose a bottom end of the interior space. The first blank includes a line of weakness pattern configured to allow a user to break the top flaps from a closed configuration enclosing the interior space to an open configuration allowing access to the interior space.

Abstract: A folded blank for forming a display case and a display case formed from the folded blank. The folded blank comprises a one-piece blank including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel connected in series at respective first, second and third vertical fold lines. The first panel is folded about the first vertical fold line and is engaged on a first portion of the second panel at a first manufacturer's joint strip. The fourth panel is folded about the third fold line and is engaged on the first panel at a second manufacturer's joint strip. The first portion forms a tear-away section defined by at least one separation line on the second panel. The first manufacturer's joint strip retains the tear-away section in engagement with the first panel during erection of the folded blank to form the display case having a display window.

Abstract: A phone case includes a back and sides extending downward from the back, such that the sides and the back define a phone-receiving recess configured to receive and secure a phone therein. The phone case further includes a finger-hold attached to the back and having a top member and a bottom member. The finger-hold is movable between an extended position in which an opening is defined between the top member and the bottom member for use in gripping the phone case and a collapsed position in which the top member is substantially flat against the bottom member. The finger-hold can be biased to the extended position. The finger-hold can be rotatably attached to the back.

Abstract: A skirt system for use with a pallet carrying goods is provided. The skirt system includes a rectangular support pad that is positioned on a stack of pallets and a skirt having a rectangular opening. The skirt interacts with features on the support pad for quick and easy set up. The skirt covers the stack of pallets which supports goods and provides a visually pleasing display for such goods.

Abstract: An improved display pack that can hold products during shipping and display products at the point of sale. The display pack is separable into a display section and a removable upper section. The removable upper section is removed to expose the product, allowing the packaged product to be displayed in the remaining display section. A joined in-the-flat blank unit that can be assembled into the display pack is also provided.

Abstract: An accessory suitable for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a display area. The accessory includes a coupling portion and a cover portion. The coupling portion is suitable to be coupled to the electronic device. The cover portion is connected to the coupling portion and is suitable for covering the display area of the electronic device. The cover portion has a plurality of light-transmitting areas, and the light-transmitting areas are arranged on the display area in an array. An image generated by the display area is projected out of the cover portion through the light-transmitting areas. Moreover, an electronic assembly containing the electronic device and the accessory is also provided. Furthermore, a control method is also provided for controlling the electronic assembly. A method is also provided for forming an accessory.

Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a container includes a front panel, a top panel, a rear panel, and a bottom panel coupled together in series by a plurality of generally parallel fold lines. The blank also includes a pair of front side panels extending from opposing side edges of the front panel, a pair of top side panels coupled to opposing side edges of the top panel, and a pair of bottom side panels coupled to opposing side edges of the bottom panel. A side tab extends from each bottom side panel along a tab perforation line. Each side tab is configured to couple to one of the front side panels in a face-to-face relationship. A face of each of the top panel, the bottom panel, the pair of top side panels, and the pair of bottom side panels is devoid of perforation lines extending therethrough.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention show a tablet cover that folds to provide a stand for the tablet. A friction hinge between two sections of the tablet cover provides sufficient friction to maintain the stand at the desired angle. In order to allow the cover to be easily flattened after use, a release mechanism is provided in the friction hinge.

Abstract: A stand for the collection of stem cells from a placenta is disclosed. The stand includes a base with an upper surface adapted to hold a placenta during stem cell collection, a back support, and an upper platform with a surface suspended above the base and adapted to hold the placenta during collection of stem cells. The stand is preferably composed of cardboard or a similar material and is foldable between a folded configuration and an assembled configuration. The back support is hinged to the base and can move between a position parallel to the base in the folded configuration and a position perpendicular to the base in the assembled configuration.

Abstract: A shipping container convertible to a display tray is provided and may comprise: a floor panel; first and second end panels; a first positioning panel defining a first notch with the first end panel; a side panel extending between the first and second end panels; and a first containment panel comprising a first main portion and a first end portion extending at an angle to the first main portion. The first end portion may be located in the first notch such that the first end panel and the first positioning panel frictionally engage the containment panel first end portion to frictionally hold the first containment panel in position. The first containment panel may be removable so as to convert the shipping container to a display tray.

Abstract: Mobile device holders and related methods are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a mobile device holder including a body portion and one or semi-rigid multifunction supports. The one or more semi-rigid multifunction supports may be attached to the body portion and may be pliably shaped into various configurations such the extension arms are capable of supporting the weight of the mobile device holder, thereby allowing the mobile device holder to be mounted or otherwise stationed in a wide variety of environments.

Abstract: A container includes a first blank and a second blank. The first blank includes a first plurality of panel and a plurality flaps. The first plurality of panels includes a first side panel, a second side panel opposing the first side panel, a back panel, and a front panel of the container, the first plurality of flaps defines a bottom of the container and a first exterior portion of a top of the container. The front panel includes a first breakaway portion. The second blank includes an insert front panel and a top flap. The top flap defines a second exterior portion of the top of the container. The insert front panel includes a second breakaway portion that is attached to the first breakaway portion of the front panel.

Abstract: A display container with a reversible exterior strip is described. The display container includes a box having at least two box parts, each box part having an interior and exterior sides. At least one elongated reversible strip is included. The elongated strip has a first side and a second side and is attached with the exterior sides of both box parts such that the box parts can be rotated with respect to one another into a first closed position to display the first side of the elongated strip and then rotated into a second closed position which reverses the elongated reversible strip and displays the second side of the reversible strip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shipping container convertible into a display configuration at a point of sale which comprises a display base and a removable cover base. The removable cover base is integrally attached to the display base through two pairs of non-linear zipper perforations lines to form the shipping container convertible into a display configuration. The shipping container convertible into a display configuration comprises opposite side walls each having a length and a top edge and a bottom edge and opposite end walls each having a width and a top edge and a bottom edge. Top major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the top edges of the side walls and end walls, and bottom major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the bottom edges of the side walls and end walls.

Abstract: A system for efficient transportation and display of plants or flowers has been designed that contains two or more trays and a container. The first tray and alternative tray house the plants or flowers. The second tray, in which the first tray and alternative tray nest, allows for easy movement of the first tray, the alternative tray and the supply of water or nutrients. The container is designed to serve two functions, shipping and displaying.

Abstract: A container is provided including a blank of sheet material having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The blank forms the container having a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, the container defining a cavity, and at least the front wall defining a display area for facilitating displaying product contained within container.

Abstract: A packaging system for personal care products is provided including a package including an external surface and a package circumference, and a concealment element circumscribing the package at the package circumference and being positionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics.

Abstract: A system for promoting and facilitating recycling having a recycle strip placed in consumer packaging that includes paperboard, chipboard and corrugated cardboard that has a consistent, conspicuous appearance and is placed in a conspicuous manner into the packaging so that the consumer recognizes that the packaging is recyclable. When removed from the package, the strip disables a plurality of structural elements of the packaging, the elements no longer maintaining the package in three dimensions, allowing the consumer to easily flatten the packaging for accumulation and eventual recycling. When placed, the strip selectively binds to the sides of the packaging, eliminating any weakness in the packaging, and selectively releases when a consumer pulls the strip from the packaging, separating the packaging into elements but maintaining a unitary article.

Abstract: A blank having panels and flaps, a carton foldably constructed from the blank, a polybag, and a packaging system that includes the carton, the polybag, or both. The packaging systems include, among other things, certain tabs, flaps, cut out, and tear lines that allow absorbent articles contained in the several systems to be easily viewed and removed, while maintaining sufficient integrity of the packaging system.

Abstract: A package that may be constructed into a point of purchase display includes a plurality of bottom uprights set in a tray, and a plurality of top uprights that are kept in folded form in a space between the bottom uprights. The top uprights are assembled and placed on top of the bottom uprights to form a completed display. The bottom uprights may contain shelves with product stocked thereon, and the space between the bottom uprights may contain product to be stocked on the top uprights after the top uprights are assembled on top of the bottom uprights. The top uprights may be assembled and placed on top of the bottom uprights by a retailer or other end user without requiring glue or fasteners.

Abstract: A packaging assembly is disclosed. The packaging assembly is easily assembled and disassembled for convenient use and provides suspension of an enclosed article by way of an arched structure providing protection from impact, shock and vibration. This suspension package and method is called KLOS PAK.

Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one end flap comprises a first portion foldably connected to the one of the first side panel and the second side panel, a second portion foldably connected to the first portion, and a third portion foldably connected to the second portion. The carton has at least one reinforced corner that comprises a reinforced end panel and a reinforced portion of one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The reinforced end panel comprises the second portion and the third portion of the at least one end flap. The reinforced portion comprises the third portion of the at least one end flap and a portion of the one of the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: In some of the embodiments described, a display apparatus can be applied to a package to facilitate hanging of the package. The display apparatus may also seal the package. In some embodiments, the display apparatus has three flat panel-like branches, where an upper branch protrudes upwards and has a hole from which the display apparatus can be hung, a lower branch protrudes downwards and can be affixed to a tuck flap of a package top, and a closure branch can be rotated downwards to be affixed to an exterior face of the side of the package, thereby sealing it. When the upper branch is hung from a support, the lower branch and closure branch support the package by their affixation thereto, thereby facilitating its display.

Abstract: A holding and supporting apparatus (10) to hold an item (11) such as a portable digital device including a tablet personal computer (tablet PC) and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), comprising a pair of panels with a malleable spine, and at least one magnet or other clasping means (28) encased within one of the panels and a stopper means (30) on external side of one panel. It is provided with a means (34, 36) to removeably secure the item (11) on inside panel. A strap (12) is secured at one end on the outside of the panel and is configured to fold along pre-designated fold lines, and further includes an encased magnet or other clasping means (28) at its free end. The panels are bendable over the spine and the strap (12) is foldable to support the panel in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A tool case for convenient display is provided. The tool case includes a lid, a body, and a flip display connector. The lid and the body are connected in a flipping manner via the flip display connector. The flip display connector includes a connector main body, a first pin, and a second pin. The connector main body has two parallel through holes, each pin passing through a corresponding parallel through hole. The lid may rotate 360 degrees relative to the body, thus, may be flipped over for conveniently displaying tools in the tool case. A method of displaying the contents of a tool case is provided. The method comprises the following steps of: a) opening the tool case; b) rotating the lid about 360 degrees relative to the body to a fully open position; c) locking the lid to the body in the fully open position.

Abstract: A shipping and display container convertible into a display configuration comprises a plurality of primary packages contained therein. The container comprises a bottom wall having one score line formed therein. Two side walls wherein each of which is foldably joined from the bottom wall. One of the side walls includes a pair of diagonal corner walls each of which foldably extend from lateral edge thereof The diagonal corner walls are configured to prevent the plurality of primary packages from tipping forward when the container is in the display position. A top wall is foldably joined from one of the side wall. Two opposed end walls each of which is formed from a plurality of flaps foldably extend from the bottom, side, and top walls in an overlapped relationship with one another. A perforated section is defined by two perforated lines of weakness wherein upon removal of the perforated section and folding container along the score line, the shipping and display container is converted into two display trays.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to enforce a power off state of an audience measurement device during shipping of the device are disclosed herein. An example portable audience measurement device includes a housing, a media detector in the housing to collect media exposure data, and a packaging sensor to receive an audio signal. A packaging detector generates a frequency spectrum of the detected audio signal, determines an energy of a first frequency associated with the generated frequency spectrum, determines an energy of a second frequency higher than the first frequency and associated with the generated frequency spectrum, and compares the difference between the energy of the first frequency and the second frequency to a muffling threshold to determine whether the device is located within a package.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a case for an electronic device, for example a tablet computer. The case includes a housing for holding the electronic device, a connecting member foldably attached to a back of the housing and a support member attached to an edge of the housing. The connecting member has at least one magnetic element positionable to engage with one or more surface level discontinuities on the support member to maintain the housing at an angle relative to the support member.

Abstract: A shipping container convertible into a display container comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed side walls foldably joined to the top and bottom walls to form an interior space. A tear away window panel is formed on one of the side walls. The tear away window panel includes width and height defined by a perforated line of weakness extending across the width and on a portion of height of the side walls. A displayable insert tray is configured to be disposed into the interior space of the container to receive products and concealed therein when the container is in a shipping position. The displayable insert tray includes a bottom panel and at least one feeder ledge foldably joined to the bottom panel wherein upon removing the tear away window panel and pulling away the feeder ledge, the container is converted to a display position to expose the products.

Abstract: A holding aid of the present invention includes an attachment mechanism, two masks, and a hand holding structure. The attachment mechanism is used for attaching on an electronic product. The masks are connected to the attachment mechanism for covering the electronic product. The hand holding structure includes one or several gashes which are formed on the masks. Thus, user's hand can penetrate through the gashes for holding. Therefore, it is realized that functions of covering and sheltering and easy holding are provided by single accessory.

Abstract: A shipping container convertible to a display configuration has a removable cover base removable along perforated lines of weakness to form a display opening. Packages of product in the carton are supported in a horizontal orientation during shipping and in an upright orientation when the removable cover base is removed for display of the products at a point of sale. Roll-over flaps on one wall at the bottom of the display opening capture tuck flaps on opposite side walls, and full overlapping top flaps folded inwardly from opposite side walls close the display opening during shipment. An outer top flap has an end extending over the roll-over flaps, and the end is free of attachment to the roll-over flaps. The top flaps are removed with the removable cover base. In one embodiment a flange extends inwardly over an edge of the display opening to keep packages from falling out.

Abstract: A container assembly having an inner container and an outer cover fixedly attached to one another. The inner container has multiple sidewalls for forming the inner container sidewalls and has a bottom forming flap attached thereto. The outer cover has multiple cover sidewalls that fit over the inner container sidewalls to enclose the inner container. At least one attachment member attached to and extending from the outer cover is attached to the bottom forming flap, thereby fixedly attaching the inner container to the outer container. The attachment member can be separated from the container outer cover to allow removal of the outer cover from the inner container without marring the finish of the outside face of the sidewalls of the inner container. A knockdown assembly that is erectable to form the container assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A carton includes a front wall and a back wall opposite one another, and a first side wall and a second side wall opposite one another, where the front wall and back wall are joined to the first side wall and second side wall along reinforced corner areas, each of which includes an interior reinforcing flap and an exterior reinforcing flap. The carton further includes a line of disruption extending at least partially across the front wall, first side wall, and second side wall, where the line of disruption at least partially defines a removable portion of the carton.

Abstract: A container preassembly which has an inner sleeve in a flat unopened position disposed within an outer sleeve in a flat unopened position. The two sleeves are adapted to form the two ends of the container and are secured together in the aligned relationship of the final open container, thereby allowing the preassembly to be opened into the form of the final container without requiring further adjustment. Once opened, the flaps for forming the container bottom are folded to create a container ready for use. A method of making the container preassembly is also provided.

Abstract: Mattress packaging displays and the display containers for displaying one or more mattresses in a retail environment generally include a bottom panel, a top panel, sidewalls extending from the bottom panel to the top panel, a front facing panel, and a rear facing panel; wherein the container is seated on the bottom panel during display and comprises at least one opening exposing at least a portion of the mattress, and wherein the container is configured to contain the mattress.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional accessory that can acts as a case for transporting an earphone and as a stand for holding a smart cellphone or MP3 player with a display in a landscape or portrait orientation for viewing. The accessory includes a clam shell style housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with an earphone holding structure mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two axles extending laterally into two bores form in the arm of the upper base to enable the upper and lower cases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. An earphone holding structure is attached to the lower case and fits into the space formed between the upper case and the lower case when closed.

Abstract: A packaging product for projectors is described, wherein the package contains a projector which has been preloaded with program material for projection, and wherein a prospective purchaser of the projector may see a preview of the program material which is contained in the projector. The controls for the projector are available within an opening in the package, and a visible light reflective surface is provided to view the projected image. In this manner, the prospective purchaser will obtain an idea of the nature of the program material contained within the projector, as well as being able to determine the functionality of the projector and, to a greater or lesser extent, the quality of the projection.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device (PED) may include a keyboard, a base, and a support. The keyboard includes a receiving surface configured to support an edge of the PED. The base is configured to slidably engage the keyboard and the keyboard is removable from the base. The support is coupled to the base and includes a support surface for supporting the PED in an elevated position. The support is pivotable relative to the base and allows the PED to pivot relative to the support between a collapsed position and an elevated position. The angle of the PED supported by the receiving surface and the support surface is changed as the keyboard is slid relative to the base such that the angle of the PED with respect to the base is changed.

Abstract: This invention provides a product presentation box, including: a box body for placing the product; a dismountable support mounted on the box body; and a dismountable multimedia device mounted on the support. The support includes: a base and a mounting bracket; the multimedia device is installed on the mounting bracket. The base has a device chamber; the moving mounting bracket is accommodated within the device chamber, so that the multimedia device can be accommodated within the device chamber. The mounting bracket includes: a base plate; a first gripper block and a second gripper block extending from the base plate. The multimedia device is clamped by the first gripper block and the second gripper block. The product presentation box of the present invention provides a dismountable multimedia device mounted on the support and the dismountable support mounted on the presentation box body, so that the presentation box can provide the multimedia function with a simple structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a combination box and display unit. The unit may be used initially as a box to ship products, such as electronic cigarettes, and may then be converted into a display for the electronic cigarettes.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a storage and transport system for storage and transport items such as jewelry or any other items to be stored or carried. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier is a roll having a series of attachments. In a further preferred embodiment, the attachments are capable of being layered. The system further discloses a system in which attachments are interchangeable between various items or articles.

Abstract: A protector for portable electronic devices is disclosed, including a portfolio-style protective cover.

Abstract: A hygienic container having a transport configuration and a service configuration. The hygienic container is made up of multiple individual parts (2,3,4,5,6,7) and the packing volume of the hygienic container in the transport configuration is less than or equal to 50% of the packing volume of the hygienic container in the service configuration.

Abstract: A foldable and unfoldable pop-up article with a tensioning member.

Abstract: A support assembly for an electronic device includes a first supporting board and a second supporting board. The first supporting board includes at least one first retaining portion. At least one first groove is defined in the first supporting board. The second supporting board includes at least one second retaining portion. The first supporting board and the second supporting board are configured to support the electronic device in a support state and retain the electronic device in a retaining state. In the support state, the first supporting board and the second supporting board intersect with each other and the second supporting board is engaged in a groove. In the retaining state, the first supporting board and the second supporting board cover the electronic device and are retained to the electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a combination box and display unit. The unit may be used initially as a box to ship products, such as electronic cigarettes, and may then be converted into a display for the electronic cigarettes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a set of blanks for making a packaging box (1), to such a box and to a method for making such a box. The set includes a first blank comprising at least four main flaps connected together by first folding lines for forming the walls of the base (3) of the box, and a second blank including three panels connected together by third folding lines and including flips connected to the panels by a fourth folding line for forming the lid (2) of said box. A tearable flap (30) is connected to a flap by a perforated junction line (31), two flaps and two non-adjacent trapezoidal panels for forming the side walls and the base of the lid, wherein the two blanks are arranged so as to enable a sufficient covering in order to glue the same onto each other at the opposite inner and outer edges of the flaps and trapezoidal panels when the perforated folding line and the fourth folding lines are aligned or substantially aligned.

Abstract: A case for headphones that have two earpads connected by a flexible headband, where the earpads have a compressible portion that is adapted to sit on the ear or head. The case includes a tray that defines an open front that is adapted to receive the headphones. The tray defines structure that maintains the headband in tension. There is a resiliently stretchable cover fixed to the tray and defining a free portion adapted to be moved from a closed position wherein the cover closes the open front of the tray to an open position wherein the open front of the tray is at least substantially exposed.

Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.