Abstract: An expandable framework for attachment of display panels and the like. The linkage is lockable in one or more configurations intermediate the collapsed and fully expanded configurations so that the same framework may be used for more than one type of display, such as floor display and table-top display. A shipping case for containing the framework, when collapsed, is convertible into a podium by wrapping a decorative panel about the case and fastening the panel thereto to be flush with an upper platform on the case.

Abstract: A storage and carry wrap for a plurality of storage containers of relatively rigid material comprises a generally rectangularly shaped base panel having an inner face, an outer face, and opposed ends. A handle is affixed to the base panel midway between the ends. A plurality of pockets or receptacles are affixed to the base panel and are longitudinally disposed along the inner face thereof for releasably receiving the containers. The portions of the base panel on each side of the handle are foldable along spaced-apart transversely extending fold lines to each assume a generally U-shaped configuration with the receptacles being disposed in confronting relation. A cover affixed to the base panel proximal the handle includes first and second cover panel sections extending in opposite directions from the handle, and connects to the base panel portions when folded in their U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A folding carton for a display container including a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a flap are provided, which can yield a display box which overcomes drawbacks in the prior art. The extra flap can be hinged behind the center of gravity of the box. Preferably, the hinge is at the top of the storage portion of the box and a hanging portion of preferably double thickness with a fold preferably at the top thereof can be above the storage portion. A hole can be formed in this hanging portion. In one embodiment, the weight of the box will cause it to close the gap between the box and the extra flap when the box is hung from a hook. The extra flap can be hinged at a front side of the box. Also, offsets can be provided in the flap, so that the back of the printed box material will remain covered when the box is viewed from the front. The box is particularly useful for containing drugs.

Abstract: A container tray apparatus of the wraparound type is provided with reinforcing corner support members. The tray apparatus features internal minor flaps which have been split to create inner and outer flaps which can be folded and aligned on the inside and the outside of the corner areas of the tray apparatus to provide vertically extending corner support structures in addition to the corners formed by the end and side walls of the container tray apparatus, to provide enhanced stacking strength without requiring additional container material in the blank.

Abstract: A shipping and display container has two opposing end panels in a spaced parallel relationship and front and rear panels in a spaced parallel relationship defining opposing front and rear container surfaces. The front and rear panels are connected to the two opposing end panels to form a container periphery. A bottom panel extends within the container periphery to define a bottom surface of the container. A top panel also extends within the container periphery to define a top surface of the container. The top surface includes an opening for viewing the contents of the container. The container is also convertible from a storage configuration to a display configuration. The conversion mechanism includes the top surface and the front surface having a removable portion defined by a pattern of lines of weakening, at least the top surface and the rear surface including a further line of weakening, and the bottom surface defining a fold line.

Abstract: A pallet-based shipping container and display stand is disclosed which is free-standing and generally square in shape. The container comprises a pallet base, a lower tray, a medial divider within the tray and a plurality of boxes stacked on either side of the divider within the tray. The divider has one or more packaging containers to hold packaging which can be used by consumers. In the shipping configuration, the container is braced and topped with a cap. In the display configuration, the cap is removed and discarded and a display board erected in the divider. A method of shipping and displaying small products using a pallet-based shipping container and display stand.

Abstract: A carton for use in the shipping and display of a plurality of articles comprises a single-piece blank cut and scored to include a top panel, a right side panel, bottom panel and a left side panel foldably connected together to form a box-shaped configuration with an open front and an open back. The blank also includes four front flaps, one front flap being foldably connected to each of the panels so as to close the open front of the carton when folded. The blank further includes four back flaps, one back flap being foldably connected to each of the panels so as to close the open back of the carton when folded. Formed in the left side panel and in the front flap connected to the left side panel is a first perforated tear line. Formed in the right side panel and in the front flap connected to the right side panel is a second perforated tear line. First and second perforated tear lines enable the carton to be severed along the tear lines to covert the carton for display of the plurality of articles.

Abstract: A method for handling product enclosures each containing a product and having a through opening. A five panel fiberboard folder is provided that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth elongate panels each having opposite longitudinally extending sides, one longitudinally extending side of the fourth panel being joined to one longitudinally extending side of the third panel, and the longitudinally extending side of the fourth panel opposite the third panel being joined to one longitudinally extending side of the fifth panel. The fifth panel has a plurality of through cuts between its major surfaces each defining a hook portion of the fifth panel projecting toward a first end of the fifth panel, and the five panel folder has perforations affording separation of the fourth panel from between the third and fifth panels.

Abstract: A display and distribution packaging unit for articles, especially articles such as eggs assembled into sales units, includes a separate packaging unit (10) embracing the articles or a unit of regularly arranged articles. This packaging unit (10), at least on the display side or sides facing the customer, reproduces a shape typical of that of the article or articles. The display packaging unit also includes a separate display panel (18) adapted to make the final package complete. This display panel (18) has at least one opening (20), through which a part of the packaging unit embracing at least one of the articles with its display side or part of same at least partly protrudes through and above the outside surface of the display panel (18). This display panel (18) in this display position can be connected to the packaging unit (10) embracing the article or articles.

Abstract: A container tray apparatus of the wraparound type is provided with reinforcing corner support members. The tray apparatus features internal minor flaps which have been split to create inner and outer flaps which can be folded and aligned on the inside and the outside of the corner areas of the tray apparatus to provide vertically extending corner support structures in addition to the corners formed by the end and side walls of the container tray apparatus, to provide enhanced stacking strength without requiring additional container material in the blank.

Abstract: A shipping and retail display pallet pack having a base adapted to receive one end of the articles to be shipped and displayed mounted on a pallet. The base has a formed seat for each article to be shipped and displayed and retainer walls dividing the interior of the base into a compartment for each article. A top retainer, vertically separated from the base, has a plurality of cavities which enclose the ends of the articles opposite the base. For shipping side panels enclose the pallet pack between the base and the top retainer and a cover is disposed of the top retainer. Horizontal strapping secures the side panels to the base and the top retainer and vertical strapping secures the cover on top of the top retainer and the remainder of the pallet pack to a shipping pallet.

Abstract: The container that converts into a copyholder of the present invention is formed from a one-piece blank (1) of paperboard or the like and comprises integral folding tabs (21 & 22) attached to side flaps (15 & 17) respectively which are inserted into tab receiving slots (19 & 20) located on the same edge end of the front panel (2) thereof. The bottom panel (18) contains a tab (29) attached to the free end thereof. The top panel (16) contains two tab receiving slots, one slot (30) located along the opposite edge from the free edge and the other tab (31) located midway between the free edge and the folded edge. The container is used for packaging, storing or mailing by folding the side flaps (15 & 17) upwardly, inwardly and downwardly and folding the top panel (16) and the bottom panel (18) upwardly, inwardly and downwardly, inserting tab (29) into the tab receiving slot (30).

Abstract: A carton for use as a transit pack, and which is convertible to a display tray, is formed from a single blank of material. The carton includes a lower section from which the display tray is formed and an upper section which mates with the lower section to form a transit pack of substantially conventional outward appearance. The upper and lower sections of the carton at least partially overlap each other, and at least one connection tab operates to join the upper and lower sections together. The connection tab includes a line of weakness which can be broken to separate the upper and lower sections, whereby the carton may be converted to a display tray by removing the upper section.

Abstract: A display container is formed from a unitary sheet material and comprises a receptacle for receiving the product and a display flag. The receptacle has a floor and a plurality of upright side walls attached thereto that define a product cavity which has an open upper end. The display flag comprises a cantilevered shaft member attached to an upper edge of one of the upright side walls and extending generally horizontally therefrom over a portion of the product cavity upper end, and further comprises a flag member attached to an end of the shaft member and extending generally vertically therefrom. In this configuration, the flag member can dangle in a position to catch a consumer's attention; however, no assembly of parts by a retail store employee is required.

Abstract: Display beds for use in bedroom furniture displays are constructed of a series of paperboard units which are combined to form single, full, queen or king size mattresses and boxsprings. The units are lightweight and compact and are internally reinforced to enhance crush resistance. The units are preferably constructed from corrugated cardboard blanks which are folded into a box-like shape and combined to form a given size bed. The cardboard blanks and methods of constructing the display beds are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A one-piece blank which is folded to provide a shroud is used in conjunction with a bottom tray and securing mechanism to form a display case for enclosing an array of packages. The one-piece blank or shroud formed thereby includes a central top panel and a pair of side panels hinged thereto so that when the side panels are bent along the hinge lines to form the shroud the side panels are located adjacent respective opposed side faces of the array of packages. The blank or shroud also includes a pair of opposed projecting portions hinged to each side panel with a central hinge line therein to define a reinforcing panel and a leg panel so that when the reinforcing panels of each pair of projecting portions are bent back onto the associated the side panel the leg panels are bent perpendicular to the reinforcing panels to come together and to form a leg which is inserted laterally into the side face of the array of packages.

Abstract: A carton adapted to be used as a shipping carton for shipping merchandise and a display stand for displaying the merchandise, and a carton blank from which the combination shipping carton and display stand is formed therefrom. The carton includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a plurality of insert panels including a first insert panel connected to a first inner side panel, a second insert panel connected to a second inner side panel, and a third insert panel connected to a first rear panel and a second rear panel, and a plurality of shelves. The plurality of insert panels provide rigidity to the combination shipping carton and display stand and also allow the plurality of shelves to be removably connected to the plurality of insert panels.

Abstract: A hooded tray and a blank for manufacturing such a tray. The hooded tray has two open topped trays having opposed product containing and enclosing side and end walls. The two trays are assembled together into a closed transport configuration, with the open top of one tray facing the open top of the other. Each of the trays presents an upstanding wall arranged, when the trays are assembled, to make wall-to-wall contact with a side or end wall of the other tray. This enables the two trays to be easily located relative to each other.

Abstract: A foldable display stand includes a generally box-shaped housing having an open end and a collapsible base for supporting the housing at an elevation above ground. The base includes a plurality of consecutive sections each having interconnected front, back and side walls displaceable relative to one another between their erected positions in which the respective section has a tubular shape, and their collapsed positions in which the walls lie flat against each other. These sections are connected to one another for movement between their unfolded positions in which they form continuations of one another, and their folded positions in which they are situated adjacent one another. One of such sections is mounted on the housing at its open end for pivoting between one position in which all of the sections are situated outside the housing, and another position in which all of the sections are located within the housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to an open topped box file which includes a rectangular base, side walls which are connected to the base, a hinge arrangement on the base which enables the side walls to be moved away from each other and bridge elements which extend between the ends of the side walls with the bridge elements being extensible to enable the side walls to be moved away from each other.