Having Positioning Means And Display Opening Patents (Class 206/775)
  • Patent number: 11960785
    Abstract: A multi collectible storage apparatus has a display electronic screen on the front side, the screen displaying a digital asset; and a storage protection enclosure compartment on the back side, the enclosure compartment storing a physical collectible, which is associated to the digital asset. The apparatus provides a combination of displaying a digital asset and preserving associated physical collectible, resulting in a fully and deeply experience for navigating the asset visually and acoustically, and meanwhile protecting the valuable physical collectible from damage and decaying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: INFINITY PIECES INC
    Inventor: Michael Kidakarn
  • Patent number: 9480318
    Abstract: An outer cover for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. Since portable electronic devices are often portable, they can be damaged, such as scratched, dented, broken, and the like, when transported or used. The outer cover can serve to provide a protective member over part of the housing for the electronic device. The protective member, when placed on the portable electronic device can serve to reduce damage to sides of the portable electronic device. While the outer cover can provide side and/or edge protection, the outer cover need not also provide front or rear protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Stiehl, Cameron Frazier, Richard P. Howarth, Jeremy D. Bataillou
  • Publication number: 20150122700
    Abstract: An electronic identity card holder 100. The holder 100 comprises a slot 150 for receiving an identity card 170. The slot 150 has a first side 150a and an opposing second side 150b, the first side 150a of the slot 150 having a viewing window 140 that is positioned to allow viewing of the second side 150b of slot 150. The second side 150b of the slot 150 comprises a first button 110 configured to perform a function in response to user-actuation. The first button 110 is positioned so as to be covered by an identity card 170 in the slot 150.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Connexion2 Limited
    Inventor: Craig Swallow
  • Patent number: 9010533
    Abstract: A carton for packaging one or more articles (B), includes a series of main panels (2, 6, 8, 10, 14) hinged one to the next to form a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes a top panel (8), first and second side panels (6, 10) and a base panel (2, 14) and at least one display window (59) struck from at least one of the side panels (6, 10). The at least one window extends from the top panel (8) to the base panel (2, 14) and is interrupted by a retention strap (72).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Maria Psalidas, Caleb S. Loftin
  • Patent number: 8942773
    Abstract: A protection case for a portable electronic device includes a case having a front part and a rear part, and the portable electronic device is accommodated between the front and rear parts. A rear cover is connected to the rear part and a front cover is connected to the front part. The front cover has a front decoration plate, a connection member and a locking member. The front decoration plate is removably connected to the front part. The connection member is flexible and has a first end connected to the front decoration plate and a second end of the connection member is clamped between the front and rear parts. The locking member has a hook hooked with the groove. The protection case can be easily replaced and changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Jenn Yaw J. Y. Enterprises Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hong-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20140356489
    Abstract: Pack for food, in particular for an item of confectionery, comprising an originally flat material sheet (10) which is folded to form a three-dimensional, in particular theme-related, object, preferably a sports-related object, in particular a rattle, wherein the object comprises a holder (20) in which at least one separately packed food is accommodated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicants: FERRERO OHG mbH, FERRERO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Pohl
  • Patent number: 8887915
    Abstract: Embodiments include a lamp and collapsing lampshade packaging, shipping and display device. The device includes a shell, with a hood, central trunk and bottom receptacle, and which further includes a graphic depiction of the collapsible lampshade on a display panel which may be deployed when the device is used for display purposes, thus making it appear that the collapsible lampshade is assembled and mounted on the displayed lamp. The panel may be permanently affixed in a fold-out manner to the top of the device or alternatively it may be separable from it. In the case of a permanent panel, a releasable holding secures the panel close to the shell during storage or transit. For a separable panel, releasable fixing allows panel deployment on the face of the hood for viewing. The device may store more than one lamp and the panel may include renderings of more than one lampshade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Canel Lighting Co. Ltd
    Inventor: Chou Shih Bin
  • Patent number: 8813965
    Abstract: A carton (10) is formed from a unitary blank of material folded to produce a hollow walled structure for encircling a main product (11). The blank is also folded to produce at least one internal divider (35) which forms a support for holding the main product (11) in position in the structure and to define within the hollow walled structure an internal volume (36) for retaining a secondary item (37). The internal divider (35) may extend transversely or longitudinally. Where the internal divider is aligned longitudinally of the housing, it may be parallel to a side wall of the carton or it may extend across a corner between two side walls. The internal divider may be provided by a pair of kick-ins. The carton (10) may be an Easter egg carton. Methods of forming and filling the carton are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Cadbury UK Limited
    Inventors: Parbinder Cheema, Richard Andrews
  • Publication number: 20140152890
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Publication number: 20140110303
    Abstract: A crate includes a base, a pair of opposed end walls extending upward from the base, and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from the base between the end walls. Each side wall includes a plurality of side columns extending upward from the base to a side band. The side wall and the end wall include an upper band connected to the base by a plurality of columns The upper band includes at least one upper window formed therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Ryan C. Meers, William P. Apps, Margaret McCanless
  • Publication number: 20140083903
    Abstract: An electronic device accessories packaging system and methods of manufacturing, distributing and retailing the electronic device accessories packaging are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Eddie Dana
  • Publication number: 20140001079
    Abstract: A bag for transporting and using a device. The bag can include a body, a compartment which can secure the device, and an interaction window which can allow a user located outside of the body to provide inputs and outputs to the device through the body, while the device is secured within the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Arteaka GREEN
  • Patent number: 8584860
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable shipping carton that easily converts to a retail display. The carton of the present invention incorporates an integral detachable panel that protects the product and the product's primary graphics area. Once at a retail location, the detachable panel is removed exposing the graphics. The carton then doubles as a display to draw attention to the product. The carton of the present invention replaces the unattractive brown cardboard shipping box and is intended to build brand awareness and drive sales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas William Orischak, Thomas Wray McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20130292296
    Abstract: A cradle is provided. The cradle includes a cradle body having a push button, a pair of holding arms facing each other in a compressed state by first elastic members in the cradle body, receding from each other while the push button is being pressed, and advancing toward each other while applying pressure to the holding arms to hold a portable body mounted on the cradle body, and a driver disposed in the cradle body and in interaction with the pair of holding arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Cheol KANG, Won-Tae KIM, Chung-Keun YOO
  • Publication number: 20130277272
    Abstract: A packaging system includes an outer shell having a display frame structure. A transparent or plastic container may be disposed in the outer shell. The transparent container may include mounted therein, a box insert formed from a paperboard body blank. The box insert may include a pair of laterally disposed sidewalls each including a locking slot and an arcuate portion. A front panel is disposed between the pair of sidewalls being connected by a vertical fold line at each sidewall. A display panel has laterally disposed locking tabs that are received in the locking slots of the sidewalls to cause the display panel to form a curved region supported by the arcuate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mari-Annika OJA, Oliverio CRUZ-DIAZ, Mika MATTILA
  • Patent number: 8561797
    Abstract: A packaging container for a device comprising an enclosure assembled from separable front and back transparent shells the assembled shells defining a cavity for housing the device. A transparent insert configured with outer edges for abutting at least three inner walls of the enclosure and having an aperture conformed to a silhouette of the device for engaging and retaining the device around its periphery and in a generally central position in the cavity so that at least a back, front, top and sides of the device may be directly viewed within the cavity without visual obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Brian Dennis Paschke, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Kevin Roy Sugden, Di Tao
  • Patent number: 8544653
    Abstract: A storage frame for tool rack assemblies has a box and multiple rack holders. The rack holders are held between two holding bars in the box. Each rack holder has a board and two clamping devices for holding multiple tool rack assemblies on the board. Each clamping device has a front clamping element and a rear clamping element mounted respectively on two surfaces of the board and connected to each other. The front clamping element has a clamping bar and multiple clamping protrusions formed on and protrude from the clamping bar at a side facing the other clamping bar and are parallel with each other. Accordingly, multiple tool rack assemblies can be held and displayed in the box at a stand condition regularly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Ju-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8534463
    Abstract: An electronic device packaging system that allows customer access, through a side accessible opening, to a connector of an enclosed electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device packaging system includes a front member and a back member that cooperate to form a device-accommodating compartment to enclose the electronic device. The device-accommodating compartment has at least one side configured with the side accessible opening through which the electronic connector is graspable by the customer through the accessible opening disposed on the side of the front member. The side placement of the “try it” feature allows full utilization of the front and back of the package for advertising graphics or information, or product display, thus resulting in a compact, efficient package, with advantages for both retailers and customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Wiley Smith
  • Patent number: 8522970
    Abstract: A packaging/displaying device includes a main blank foldable into a housing that has a bottom panel, two side panels extending upwardly from two opposite sides of the bottom panel, a back panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel and connected between the side panels, and a top panel connected to a top end of the back panel and extending above the bottom panel, said top, bottom and side panels cooperatively defining a housing space for an object, the top panel having a through hole extending through said top panel to retain a top end of an object. The housing is open at its front side to display the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Habitex Corporation
    Inventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130213856
    Abstract: An improved protector allows the operation of camera buttons to operate at greater depths through use of a “see-saw” mechanism proximate the camera buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth Kam-Sing Ho
  • Patent number: 8499999
    Abstract: A folding box for the storage and presentation of products is provided, which includes an outer packaging body with a front wall, a rear wall, at least two side walls, a top element, and a bottom element, and which also includes a hollow inner chamber with a polygonal cross section in the interior of the outer packaging body. The inner chamber is formed by a front wall element, a rear wall element, and two side wall elements, and holds a product securely in the folded-open state of the folding box. The folding box is formed from a one-piece blank, and the outer packaging body and the inner chamber are glued to each other, providing the width of the inner chamber being less than the width of the outer packaging body, such that, between at least one side wall in the interior of the outer packaging body and at least one side wall element of the inner chamber, an empty space is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Carl Edelmann GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Sieber, Rolf Nemec
  • Patent number: 8418854
    Abstract: A package (10) comprising a tray component (20) and a hood component (30) containing a plurality of products (40). The tray component comprises a bottom panel (21) and at least two opposed outer side panels (22, 23). The hood component (30) is placed within the tray component (20), comprises a top panel (31) and at least two inner side panels (32, 33), wherein said two inner side panels placed respectively in face to face relation with said two outer side panels of said tray component. When no load is applied on the top panel, a gap (G) separates the products from the top panel, and when a load of 1.50 N/cm2 is applied uniformly on the top panel (31), the inner side panels (32, 33) bend inwardly towards the products (40), so that the inner side panels come in contact with the products without the top panel coming in contact with the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joerg Zimmermann, Ibrahim Ulas
  • Patent number: 8371896
    Abstract: A toy includes electronics which generates a plurality of routines and is configured to operate in a first mode and in a second mode, a first sensor and a second sensor, each sensor operably connected to the electronics. Actuation of the first sensor causes the electronics to generate a first routine with the electronics in the first mode and to generate a second routine, different from the first routine, with the electronics in the second mode. Activation of the second sensor causes the electronics to generate of a third routine, different from the first routine, and causes the electronics to be set to the second mode. The electronics is set to the first mode upon a first application of electrical power to the electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander L. Baytman, Konstantin Degtyarev
  • Patent number: 8348059
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to container for reconfigurable products and, in particular, to a display package operable to display a product in multiple configurations. The display package may include product housing portions adapted to slide from a first, adjacent position, where one product portion is positioned adjacent to another product portion, to a second, separated position, where one product portion is spaced from the other product portion. The display package may include a plurality of product housings adapted to rotate with respect to each other along a common axis such that product portions within the product housings may be selectively aligned to form desired configurations of a completed, displayed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian M. Rice
  • Publication number: 20130001126
    Abstract: Display packages for displaying two dissimilar articles in a side-by side configuration are disclosed. The display package comprises an outer box structure and an inner partition member. The inner partition member defines a first cell for holding the first product in the completed package. The outer box structure at least partially defines a second cell for holding the second article in the completed package. An adjustable article retaining member assists to hold the first article in its proper position. Both articles can be seen through a display window allowing for viewing of the front panel of each of the two articles. The inner components of the package are not visible through the display window allowing for a crisp presentation of both products within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Yunpeng GU, Wanmin Yang
  • Publication number: 20120318711
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of interlocking shell portions, wherein the interlocking shell portions are shaped to, when interlocked, wrap around at least part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device, and wherein at least two shell portions comprise an aperture. The security apparatus may also include an attachment device configured to be at least partly inserted into the apertures of the at least two shell portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Stacey, Jonathan Corpuz, Dominic Peralta, Stephen Myers
  • Publication number: 20120305445
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes a base protective housing includes a back portion and side panels. The base protective housing is operable for joining to a portable electronic device where the back portion at least covers a back of the portable electronic device. A finger pocket includes a cavity. The finger pocket is joined to the back portion and is operable for receiving a plurality of fingers into the cavity to grasp the back portion. The method includes joining a base protective housing comprising a back portion and side panels to a portable electronic device where the back portion at least covers a back of the portable electronic device. The method further includes inserting one or more fingers into a finger pocket joined to the back portion to grasp the back portion and the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Lieyu Hu
  • Publication number: 20120298550
    Abstract: A retail display apparatus includes a front panel, a right side panel extending from the front panel and a left side panel extending from the front panel. A bottom panel extends from the front panel and has at least one opening. A back panel extends from the bottom panel. A first channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel. A second channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Erica Martin, Rebecca Pelant
  • Publication number: 20120262381
    Abstract: A method comprises: detecting a three-dimensional motion relative to an electronic device and determining a corresponding three-dimensional gesture; determining a context of the electronic device; and performing a function based on the corresponding three-dimensional gesture and the context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Alexander Samson Hirsch, Michael Joseph DeLuca, Bashar Jano
  • Patent number: 8267244
    Abstract: A packaged gate system includes a gate and a box having an interior space in which the gate is positioned. The box has front and rear major surfaces, a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface that defines an edge of the box. An opening is defined in an uppermost portion of the side surface, a portion of the top surface and a portion of at least one of the front and rear major surfaces. A transparent insert is positioned in the opening and is secured to at least one of the box and a portion of the gate, The portion of the gate, which may include a connector assembly, will be visible to a consumer when the packaged gate system is stacked edgewise together with like packaged gate systems on the bottom surface with the side surface facing the consumer. The insert may also be configured to define a gripping handle that a consumer may use to pull the packaged gate system outwardly in order to extract it from the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Christopher J. Harrelson
  • Publication number: 20120228193
    Abstract: A display carton for displaying a plurality of packaged products for retail sales includes a liner having a rectangular center portion with a length and width to fit within the cartons and left and right upwardly extending sides integrally formed and depending from the center portion. The liner is inserted within the carton with the left and right upwardly extending sides abutting against the side walls of the carton. Inwardly extending protrusions depend from the left and right upwardly extending sides of the liner and are integrally formed therewith. The protrusions are arranged in corresponding opposite pairs and are equally spaced along the upwardly extending sides of the liner. Each protrusion has a generally trapezoidal cross-section with a front side of each protrusion being generally perpendicular to the side respective side of the liner, a rear side that is tapered from front to back and a bottom side that is tapered from top to bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: RIMPORTS (USA) LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery W. Palmer, Jimmy E. Holbrook
  • Publication number: 20120160731
    Abstract: A comestible package includes a blister tray having a plurality of upwardly opening blister depressions arranged in rows and columns. Each blister depression supports a consumable product therein. A blister sleeve is provided for receiving the blister tray. The blister sleeve has a planar wall overlying the blister depressions. The blister wall has an opening therein aligned with a portion of at least one of the blister depressions so as to enable viewing of the consumable products supported therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Allen Aldridge, Alejandra Buitrago
  • Patent number: 8191707
    Abstract: A package and a method of assembling a package are provided. The package includes: a front wall connected to the rear wall by a first side wall and a second side wall; a first end portion and a second end portion disposed at opposite ends of the rear wall, front wall, first side wall, and second side wall; an elongated member; and at least one bracket for holding the elongated member by a clamping effect. A blank is also provided. The blank includes a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another and a bracket connected to one of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James McDonald, Tongchai Saesim
  • Patent number: 8166689
    Abstract: An ornamental enclosure for the display of a decorative pin. The ornament may be hung or stood on a flat surface. The enclosure has an opening in the front for viewing the interior which is a cavity for the reception of a puncturable, resilient and removable insert with a central portion made of a material for the piercing through of the post(s) portion of a decorative pin and defining a mounting surface for a decorative pin. The removable insert is placed in the enclosure producing a background for the decorative pin. Once inside the enclosure, the resilient insert assumes a shape conforming to a portion of the interior of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Julie Lyn Emshoff
  • Publication number: 20120043255
    Abstract: An article holder for a package utilizes a strip of heat-formed plastic with recessed embossments and lateral fold lines separating adjacent formed side panels. The fold lines provide lines of relative structural weakness about which the strip can be folded into a closed, wrap-around support framework. Recessed embossments on overlapping panels provide attachment by simple press fit such that no adhesives or die cutting are required and the structural strength of the strip material is maximized. Recessed embossments configured to receive opposite ends of packaged articles hold packaged articles in a fixed position. Angled corner supports traverse the width of the strip adjacent to each fold line such that when the strip is folded the support surfaces are in face-to-face abutment, providing added rigidity and resistance from twisting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Tillstrom
  • Patent number: 8113352
    Abstract: A storage frame for tool rack packages has two side walls and a middle wall arranged between the side walls. Each side wall has two side bars and a side board connecting the side bars. Each side bar has multiple side mounts respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the other side bar. Each side mount has two side tabs and a side gap defined between the side tabs. The middle wall has two middle bars and a middle board connecting the middle bars. Each middle bar has multiple middle mounts respectively mounted on two side surfaces of the middle bar and respectively corresponding to the middle mounts of the other middle bar and respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the side bars. Each middle mount has two middle tabs and a middle gap defined between the middle tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 8104616
    Abstract: A clamshell package is provided for holding and displaying a consumer product that comprises a bottle and a cap. The clamshell package comprises a first clamshell side and a second clamshell side, wherein at least a portion of the first and second clamshell sides are affixed together to hold the consumer product between the first and second clamshell sides. The clamshell package further comprises an aperture through which at least a portion of the cap of the consumer product extends from the clamshell package. The clamshell package is therefore able to hold and display the consumer product, while allowing a consumer to access the cap of the product in order to smell or to sample the product. A clamshell package is further provided for holding and displaying a consumer product comprising liquid composition contained in a tottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Peter Dalea, Gary Allen Wessling, Gregory Alan Walters, Kent David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110259790
    Abstract: A device that enables a safe, secure display of an article within a merchandising or security display box, preventing a substantial lateral and vertical movement of the article within a merchandising or security display box for maintaining proper position and display orientation of the article inside the merchandising or security display box even if the merchandising or security display box is moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Ruben Rodriguez, Edgardo Redublo
  • Patent number: 8038011
    Abstract: A waterproof cover has a first cover portion made of a waterproof material for removable connection to and covering a part of a device that has a recording portion for performing recording on a recording medium that is dischargeable from the device. A second cover portion is made of a flexible waterproof material for covering the device and for removable connection to the first cover portion to form an opening portion through which the recording medium passes when discharged from the device. Connecting members removably connect the second cover portion to the first cover portion. Positioning members position the second cover portion relative to the first cover portion prior to connection of the second cover portion to the first cover portion by the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki Watanabe, Rikiya Kato
  • Patent number: 8025151
    Abstract: A primary sheet has a rearward section in a planar configuration and a vertical orientation. The primary sheet has a forward section. The primary sheet is fabricated of an opaque, relatively stiff, paper based material. A horizontal surface has an opening and a horizontal support between the opening and the rearward section. The horizontal support is adapted to receive and support cards. A decorative toy is positioned in the opening. Written indicia are provided on the primary sheet. The written indicia are adapted to be readily seen and read in the vicinity. In this manner customers are attracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen J. Pertruff
  • Publication number: 20110210834
    Abstract: A method includes detecting when a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display is disposed in a holster and monitoring an area of the touch-sensitive display for a query gesture. When the query gesture is detected in association with the area, a function associated with the query gesture is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jerome PASQUERO, David Ryan Walker
  • Publication number: 20110180452
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a base having first and second opposite ends, and a top having first and second opposite ends and spaced from the base. The first end of the top is offset from the first end of the base. A first end wall extends between and interconnects the first end of the top and the first end of the base. The first end wall has a thickness less than the thickness of the top. A second end wall extends between and interconnects the second end of the top and the second end of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventor: John W. Brandinelli
  • Publication number: 20110168731
    Abstract: A clamshell package for supporting an article is provided including a covered manufacturing hinge adapted to divide the clamshell into first and second parts adapted to form a cavity. The first and second parts partially overlap to form a flange adjacent the manufacturing hinge. The second part includes an uncovered operating hinge, about which the second part is adapted to pivot away from the first part to an open position. The clamshell package includes a panel adapted to engage the manufacturing hinge and flange to retain the manufacturing hinge in a folded position, with the panel being spaced from the operating hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: DISPLAY PACK, INC.
    Inventors: Victor D. Hansen, George E. Raimer, Kristie L. Vos, Brian J. Pankratz, Michael J. Cramblet, Elliott R. Eckert
  • Patent number: 7954641
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a display package for an animated doll or similar toy product that facilitates demonstration of the toy's animated features. The display package provides an enclosure that houses the doll. The doll includes an animation mechanism that drives a portion of the toy from a first position to a second position. The display package may include a moveable display panel mounted within the enclosure. The display panel is selectively engaged by the toy when the animation mechanism is engaged. The display package may include a support member that supports the toy within the package and permits the animation mechanism to move the doll from a first display position to a second display position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Lund & Company Invention LLC
    Inventors: John Calendrille, Jr., Bruce D. Lund, Michael D. Starrick, Krishnan Srirangam
  • Patent number: 7866481
    Abstract: A container for holding an article includes a deformable sleeve and an inner tray. In one embodiment, the inner tray is adapted to hold the article in the container in an orientation within the deformable sleeve with a portion of the article extending from the inner tray and at a position adjacent an opening in the deformable sleeve through which the article may be removed. In another embodiment, the inner tray includes at least one button adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in the deformable sleeve. The at least one button and aperture cooperate to resist disengagement between the inner tray and the deformable sleeve by stress placed on the sleeve, and the inner tray is adapted to hold the article in the container in an orientation within the deformable sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Marilyn Gale Perkins-Stanaford, Samuel James Morris, III
  • Patent number: 7845497
    Abstract: A shower box for accommodating a shower handle with a shower head and also a hose connectable therewith, the shower box comprising three trays each in an unfolded condition follow one another in a longitudinal direction of one piece with one another and include a central tray having a substantially uninterrupted bottom and side walls extending in a longitudinal direction, a first end tray having a bottom provided with a longitudinal slot for at least partially centering the shower handle and a shower head and having side walls and means for fixing said hose provided with a viewing window, and a second end tray having a cutout for exposing said shower handle with said shower head and also a part of said hose, said trays being foldable over one another so that said central tray forms a bottom tray, said first end tray forms an intermediate tray, and said second end tray forms a top tray in a folded condition, in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and a transparent cover located between sai
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventors: Sam Zhadanov, Eli Zhadanov
  • Patent number: 7806260
    Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a portable electronic device comprises a curved shell, a gravity base, a seat and a transparent cover that covers the curved shell and the seat. The gravity base is formed on the bottom of the curved shell. The seat is lodged in the curved shell and the seat has interior space having a shape matching the predetermined shape of a portable electronic device. The assembled gravity base and the curved shell are integrally formed as a tumbler structure for keeping balance while facing external forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Inventec Appliances Corp.
    Inventor: Chen-Huang Chun
  • Patent number: 7743921
    Abstract: A product shipping and display carton includes a display box and a shipping sleeve. The display box has a removable panel portion below a top rail defining a product viewing window in the display box. The top rail positioned to hold elongated, tubular shaped product within the display box. The product viewing window having a length that is generally smaller than a length of elongated, tubular shaped product to be contained within the display box. The top rail adapted to hold elongated, tubular shaped product within the display box and to allow a customer to remove elongated, tubular shaped product from the display box by displacing part of the elongated, tubular shaped product outwardly through the product viewing window, and displacing the elongated, tubular shaped product in a second direction that is angled to a face of the product-restraining rail until the elongated, tubular shaped product clears the product-restraining rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: William Hubbs, Christopher Galardi, James Trappani
  • Patent number: 7725361
    Abstract: A method and system suitable for ordering, packaging, and delivering harvested plants, such as fresh-cut flowers. The method and method entail placing an order for harvested plants by selecting at least one plant varietal, identifying a recipient for the plant by name and address, indicating a date for the recipient to receive the plant, and optionally creating a message to be delivered with the plant to the recipient. The plant is then placed in at least one recess within a transparent shell comprising a raised peripheral edge that surrounds and defines the recess. The shell and plant are then placed in a transparent enclosure formed from a perforated transparent foil, and the enclosure and a shipping label are then inserted in a shipping container that is at least translucent to enable the plant and the label to be visible therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: 'T Groene Loo BV
    Inventors: Bastiaan Rinke Anthony Groeneweg, Paulus Josephus Benedictus Maria Van De Loo
  • Patent number: 7650996
    Abstract: A product packaging system is provided including a receptacle having an opening to a compartment and a collapsible cover that may be configured to enclose product components within the receptacle. In some embodiments, the collapsible cover takes the form of a folded panel configured to extend across one or more compartments of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Michelle Mark