PACKAGING SYSTEM

In various embodiments, a packaging system can comprise an outer housing including a first storage portion, a second storage portion, and a hang tab, wherein the first housing portion can be positioned on a first side of the hang tab and the second housing portion can be positioned on a second side of the hang tab. The hang tab can lie within a support plane and the first storage portion can be positioned entirely on a first side of the support plane and the second storage portion can be positioned entirely on a second side of the support plane. In at least one embodiment, the hang tab, the first storage portion, and the second storage portion can be comprised of a unitary piece of material.

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Description
BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to packaging systems. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention relates to packaging systems for storing and/or displaying telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, or cell phones, for example, and their accompanying accessories.

2. Description of the Related Art

Oftentimes, telecommunications devices, such as cell phones, pagers, and/or their accessories, such as battery chargers, for example, are packaged and placed on shelves, or racks, in stores. Current packaging systems are often deficient in several respects as they do not sufficiently contain and align the contents stored therein.

The foregoing discussion is intended only to illustrate various aspects of the related art in the field of the invention at the time, and should not be taken as a disavowal of claim scope.

SUMMARY

In at least one form, a packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone can comprise an outer housing and a storage tray positionable in a storage chamber in the outer housing. The outer housing can comprise a front comprising a window, a back, a first housing side extending between the front and the back, a second housing side extending between the front and the back, a support plane, a hang tab positioned within the support plane, a first storage chamber positioned entirely on a first side of the support plane, and a second storage chamber positioned entirely on a second side of the support plane. The storage tray can comprise a first tray side, a second tray side, and a channel configured to receive a cell phone, wherein the channel is aligned with the window when the first tray side is one of adjacent to or in contact with the first housing side.

In at least one form, a packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone can comprise an outer housing comprising a front comprising a window, a back, a first housing side extending between the front and the back, a second housing side extending between the front and the back, a support plane, a hang tab positioned within the support plane, the hang tab comprising an aperture extending therethrough, a first storage chamber positioned on a first side of the hang tab, and a second storage chamber positioned on a second side of the hang tab. The packaging system can further comprise a first tray positionable in the first storage chamber and a second tray positionable in the second storage chamber. In at least one embodiment, the packaging system can further comprise a clear, or at least substantially clear, insert positioned within the first storage chamber which covers the window in the outer housing.

In at least one form, a packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone can comprise an outer housing including a first support plane, a second support plane, wherein the second support plane is normal to the first support plane, and a hang tab comprising a hang tab aperture, wherein the hang tab is aligned within the first support plane, and wherein the second support plane extends through the hang tab aperture. The outer housing can further comprise a first storage chamber positioned on a first side of the first support plane, and a second storage chamber positioned on a second side of the first support plane.

The foregoing discussion should not be taken as a disavowal of claim scope.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various features of the embodiments described herein are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The various embodiments, however, both as to organization and methods of operation, together with advantages thereof, may be understood in accordance with the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a packaging system.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a back view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the packaging system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the packaging system of FIG. 1 illustrating a first storage tray positionable in a first storage chamber of an outer housing and a second storage tray positionable in a second storage chamber of the outer housing.

FIG. 9 is a top view of the packaging system of FIG. 1 illustrating the outer housing in an open configuration.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the packaging system of FIG. 1 illustrating the outer housing in an open configuration. FIG. 10 also illustrates the first storage tray positioned within the first storage chamber and the second storage tray positioned within the second storage chamber.

FIG. 11 is a side view of the packaging system of FIG. 1 illustrating the outer housing in an open configuration. FIG. 11 also illustrates the first storage tray removed from the first storage chamber and the second storage tray removed from the second storage chamber.

FIG. 12 illustrates a die cut-out pattern for creating four first storage trays from a sheet of material.

FIG. 13 illustrates the opposite side of the die cut-out pattern of FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 illustrates a die cut-out pattern for creating two outer housings and two second storage trays from a sheet of material.

FIG. 15 illustrates the opposite side of the die cut-out pattern of FIG. 14.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate various embodiments of the invention, in one form, and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure, function, manufacture, and use of the embodiments as described in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art, however, that the embodiments may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known operations, components, and elements have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described in the specification. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the embodiments described and illustrated herein are non-limiting examples, and thus it can be appreciated that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein may be representative and illustrative. Variations and changes thereto may be made without departing from the scope of the claims.

Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment”, or the like, means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment”, or the like, in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Thus, the particular features, structures, or characteristics illustrated or described in connection with one embodiment may be combined, in whole or in part, with the features structures, or characteristics of one or more other embodiments without limitation. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that for conciseness and clarity, spatial terms such as “vertical,” “horizontal,” “up,” and “down”, for example, may be used herein with respect to the illustrated embodiments. However, these terms are used to assist the reader and are not intended to be limiting and absolute.

In various embodiments, referring to FIGS. 1 and 8, a packaging system, such as packaging system 100, for example, can comprise an outer housing 110, a first storage tray 140, and a second storage tray 170. The outer housing 110 can comprise a front 111, a back 112, a top 113, a bottom 114, a first side 115, and a second side 116. Referring primarily to FIGS. 8, 10, and 11, the outer housing 110 can further comprise a first storage chamber 120 configured to receive the first storage tray 140 and a second storage chamber 130 configured to receive the second storage tray 170. The first storage chamber 120 can be defined by the front 111, a back wall 122, a top wall portion 123 of top 113, a bottom wall portion 124 of bottom 114, and a first side wall portion 125 of first side 115. The outer housing 110 can further comprise a plurality of flaps, such as front flap 127, top flap 128, and bottom flap 129, for example, which can be closed to form a second side 126 of first chamber 120. The second storage chamber 130 can be defined by a front wall 131, the back 112, a top wall portion 133 of top 113, a bottom wall portion 134 of bottom 114, and a first side wall portion 135 of first side 115. The outer housing 110 can further comprise a plurality of flaps, such as back flap 137, top flap 138, and bottom flap 139, for example, which can be closed to form a second side 136 of second chamber 130. In addition to the above, as described in greater detail further below, the outer housing 110 can further comprise a retention flap 109 which can be folded into the second storage chamber 130 after the second storage tray 170 has been positioned therein. In use, after the first storage tray 140 has been positioned in the first storage chamber 120 and the second storage tray 170 has been positioned in the second storage chamber 130, the top flaps 128 and 138 can be folded downwardly and the bottom flaps 129 and 139 can be folded upwardly wherein, thereafter, the rear flap 137 can be folded inwardly and the front flap 127 can be folded over the rear flap 137 in order to enclose the first storage chamber 120 and the second storage chamber 130 simultaneously.

As discussed above, the first storage tray 140 of packaging system 100 is positionable in the first storage chamber 120 of outer housing 110. In various embodiments, referring to FIG. 8, the first storage tray 140 can comprise a front 141, a back 142, a top 143, a bottom 144, a first side 145, and a second side 146. The first storage tray 140 can be sized and configured to be closely received within the first storage chamber 120 such that relative movement between the first storage tray 140 and the outer housing 110 can be limited and/or prevented. In at least one embodiment, the first storage tray 140 can be sized and configured such that the first storage tray 140 is snugly received within the first storage chamber 120. In various embodiments, a first storage tray distance 150 (FIG. 8) can be defined between the top 143 and the bottom 144 of the first storage tray 140 wherein a first chamber distance 151 (FIG. 11) can be defined between the top wall portion 123 and the bottom wall portion 124 of first chamber 120. In at least one embodiment, the first storage tray distance 150 can be equal to or substantially equal to the first chamber distance 151 such that a snug fit exists between the first storage tray 140 and the outer housing 110. Similarly, in various embodiments, a second storage tray distance 152 (FIG. 8) can be defined between the front 141 and the back 142 of the first storage tray 140 wherein a second chamber distance 153 (FIG. 11) can be defined between the front 111 and the back wall 122 of first chamber 120. In at least one embodiment, the second storage tray distance 152 can be equal to or substantially equal to the second chamber distance 153 such that a snug fit exists between the first storage tray 140 and the outer housing 110.

In various embodiments, referring again to FIG. 8, the first storage tray can comprise a channel or slot 160 which can be configured to receive a cell phone, and/or any other suitable telecommunications device, therein. The channel 160 can be defined in the front 141 of first storage tray 140 and, in various embodiments, can be centered or positioned equidistant, or at least substantially centered or positioned equidistant, between the first side 145 and the second side 146 of the first storage tray 140. In at least one such embodiment, a first side 161 of channel 160 can be positioned a first distance 162 away from the first side 145 of first storage tray 140 while a second side 163 of channel 160 can be positioned a second distance 164 away from the second side 146. When the first storage tray 140 is inserted into the first storage chamber 120, the first storage tray 140 can be slid toward the first side 115 of outer housing 110. The first storage tray 140 can be positioned such that the first side 145 of first storage tray 140 is positioned adjacent to or in contact with the first side portion 125 of first storage chamber 120. In such a position, the channel 160 can be aligned with a window 190 in the outer housing 110. More particularly, in such a position, the first side 161 of channel 160 can be aligned, or at least substantially aligned, with a first side 191 of window 190 and, similarly, the second side 163 of channel 160 can be aligned, or at least substantially aligned, with a second side 193 of window 190. In certain embodiments, referring now to FIG. 9, the first wall 161 of channel 160 can be positioned inwardly with respect to the first wall 191 of window 190 and, similarly, the second wall 163 of channel 160 can be positioned inwardly with respect to the second wall 193 of window 190. Furthermore, the channel 160 can comprise a bottom 165 which can be configured to support a cell phone in the vertical direction wherein the bottom 165 of channel 160 can be aligned, or at least substantially aligned, with a bottom 195 of window 190. In certain embodiments, referring now to FIG. 3, the bottom 165 of channel 160 can be positioned inwardly with respect to the bottom 195 of window 190. In any event, a cell phone positioned within the channel 160 can be visible through the window 190. In various embodiments, the window 190 may comprise merely an opening in the outer housing 110 while, in certain other embodiments, the packaging system 100 can further comprise a clear, or at least substantially clear, window cover 199 which can enclose the window 190. In certain embodiments, the window cover 199 can comprise a plastic insert which is slid into the first storage chamber 120. In at least one such embodiment, the plastic insert can be comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), for example. In at least one embodiment, the window cover 199 can be adhered to the outer housing 110.

In various embodiments, referring to FIG. 8 once again, the second storage tray 170 can be configured to store one or more accessories for use with a cell phone. In certain embodiments, the second storage tray 170 can be configured to fit snugly between the front wall 131 and the back 112 and/or fit snugly between the top portion 133 and the bottom portion 134 such that there is little, if any, relative movement between the second storage tray 170 and the outer housing 110. In certain other embodiments, the second storage tray 170 may not necessarily fit snugly within the second storage chamber 130. In at least one such embodiment, the retention flap 109 of outer housing 110 may be folded into the second storage chamber 130 in order to secure the second storage tray 170 within the second storage chamber 130. The retention flap 109 can be moved between a first, or open, configuration, as illustrated in FIG. 11, and a second, or closed, configuration, as illustrated in FIG. 10, wherein, in various embodiments, the retention flap 109 can be connected to the front wall 131 by a hinge 108. In at least one embodiment, the retention flap 109 can be configured to engage the back 112 as it is rotated between its open and closed configurations and then pushed into engagement with the second storage tray 170. In certain embodiments, the retention flap 109 can further comprise a tab 107 which can be pulled and/or pushed in order to open and/or close the retention flap 109, respectively. In various embodiments, the retention flap 109 can be utilized to center, or at least substantially center, the second storage tray 170 within the second storage chamber 130. In at least one embodiment, the outer housing 110 can further comprise a second retention flap positioned proximate to the second sidewall portion 135 wherein the retention flap 109 can be utilized to position the second storage tray 170 against the second retention flap thereby securing the second storage tray 170 therebetween and thereby holding the second storage tray 170 in place.

In various embodiments, the outer housing 110 can further comprise a hang tab 117 which can be configured to support the packaging assembly 100. The hang tab 117 can comprise a hang tab aperture 118 extending therethrough which can be configured to receive one or more rods or wires, for example, therein. In various embodiments, referring now to FIGS. 9-11, the hang tab 117 can be comprised by a portion of the back wall 122 of first storage chamber 120 and, in addition, a portion of the front wall 131 of second storage chamber 130. More particularly, in at least one embodiment, the back wall 122 and the front wall 131 can extend upwardly from the top 113 and can be joined at seam 119. In various embodiments, referring primarily to FIGS. 9-11, the hang tab 117 can lie within or define a support plane 101. In at least one embodiment, the first storage chamber 120 can be positioned on a first side of support plane 101 and the second storage chamber 130 can be positioned on a second side of support plane 101. The front 111, the back wall 122, the top portion 123, the bottom portion 124, and the first side portion 125, which define the first storage chamber 120, can be positioned on the first side of the support plane 101. Similarly, the front wall 131, the back 112, the top portion 133, the bottom portion 134, and the first side portion 135, which define the second storage chamber 130, can be positioned on a second side of the support plane 101. In fact, as the support plane 101 extends between the back wall 122 of first storage chamber 120 and the front wall 131 of second storage chamber 130, in various embodiments, the entirety of the first storage chamber 120 can be positioned on the first side of the support plane 101 and the entirety of the second storage chamber 130 can be positioned on the second side of the support plane 101.

In various embodiments, the first storage chamber 120 and the second storage chamber 130 can be configured such that the weight of the packaging system 100 can be balanced, or at least substantially balanced, with respect to the support plane 101. In at least one embodiment, the weight of the walls comprising the first chamber 120 can be equal to, or at least substantially equal to, the weight of the walls comprising the second chamber 130. In certain embodiments, the moment, or torque, created by the weight of the walls comprising the first chamber 120 with respect to the support plane 101 can be equal to, or at least substantially equal to, the moment, or torque, created by the weight of the walls comprising the second chamber 130 with respect to the support plane 101. Furthermore, the collective weight of the first chamber 120, the first storage tray 140, and the contents stored within the first chamber 120 can be equal to, or at least substantially equal to, the collective weight of the second chamber 130, the second storage tray 170, and the contents stored within the second chamber 130. Similarly, these collective weights can create moments, or torques, with respect to the support plane 101 which are equal or at least substantially equal to each other. In any event, the weight of the packaging system 100 can be balanced, or at least substantially balanced, with respect to the support plane 101. In various embodiments, referring primarily now to FIGS. 2-7, the hang tab 117 can further define a second support plane 102. The second support plane 102 can extend through the center notch 118a of hang tab aperture 118 and can extend in a normal, or perpendicular, direction to the first support plane 101. Similar to the above, the weight of the packaging system 100, and/or the contents stored therein, can be equal and balanced, or at least substantially equal and balanced, with respect to the second support plane 102. The second support plane 102 can comprise a midplane about which the packaging system 100 can be symmetrical, or at least substantially symmetrical.

In various embodiments, referring now to FIGS. 12 and 13, the first storage tray 140 can be cut from a flat, or at least substantially flat, sheet of material 200 comprising a constant, or at least substantially constant, thickness. In at least one embodiment, a die comprising a plurality of sharp edges can be used to cut out one or more die cut-outs 201 which can then be folded into one or more first storage trays 140.

Each die cut-out 201 can comprise a unitary piece of material which is folded into shape wherein portions of which can be glued into place. Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the outer perimeter of each die cut-out 201 is illustrated by solid lines. Such solid lines represent an incision which extends completely through the sheet of material 200. Each die cut-out 201 can further comprise partial incisions, score marks, and/or perforations, for example, which can be collectively referred to as fold-assist features. Such fold-assist features can be created on the first side 202 (FIG. 12) of the die cut-outs 201 and/or the second side 203 (FIG. 13) of the die cut-outs 201. Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, such fold-assist features can be illustrated by dashed lines 204. Furthermore, each die cut-out 201 can be stamped in order to create disruptions or upsets in the first face 202 and/or the second face 203 which may or may not incise the material. Referring again to FIGS. 12 and 13, such disruptions can be illustrated by dash-dot lines 205 and can also be referred to as fold-assist features. The fold-assist features represented by dashed lines 204 and/or dash-dot lines 205 may facilitate the bending of the material when the die cut-out 201 is folded into the shape of the first storage tray 140 as depicted in FIG. 8. In various embodiments, each die cut-out 201 can further comprise one or more assembly tabs 206 which can be inserted into seams intermediate the front 141, back 142, top 143, bottom 144, the first side 145, and/or the second side 146. The engagement of the assembly tabs 206 into these seams can allow the die cut-out 201 to retain its folded shape. As a result of the above, the first storage tray 140 can be comprised of a unitary piece of material or, alternatively, the first storage tray 140 can be comprised of one or more pieces of material which may or may not be joined together. In various embodiments, the first storage tray 140 can further comprise finger holes 149 which can be sized and configured to receive at least one finger therein and facilitate the removal of the first storage tray 140.

In various embodiments, referring now to FIGS. 14 and 15, the second storage tray 170 can be cut from a flat, or at least substantially flat, sheet of material 220 comprising a constant, or at least substantially constant, thickness. In at least one embodiment, a die comprising a plurality of sharp edges can be used to cut out one or more die cut-outs 231 which can then be folded into one or more second storage trays 170. Each die cut-out 231 can comprise a unitary piece of material which is folded into shape wherein portions of which can be glued into place. Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the outer perimeter of each die cut-out 231 is illustrated by solid lines. Such solid lines represent an incision which extends completely through the sheet of material 220. Each die cut-out 231 can be stamped in order to create disruptions or upsets in the first face 232 and/or the second face 233 which may or may not incise the material. Such disruptions can be illustrated by dash-dot lines 205 and can be referred to as fold-assist features. The fold-assist features represented by dash-dot lines 205 may facilitate the bending of the material when the die cut-out 231 is folded into the shape of the second storage tray 170 as depicted in FIG. 8. As a result of the above, the second storage tray 170 can be comprised of a unitary piece of material or, alternatively, the second storage tray 170 can be comprised of one or more pieces of material which may or may not be joined together.

In various embodiments, referring now to FIGS. 14 and 15, the outer housing 110 can be cut from a flat, or at least substantially flat, sheet of material comprising a constant, or at least substantially constant, thickness. In various embodiments, one or more outer housings 110 and one or more second storage trays 170 can be cut from the same sheet of material 220. In alternative embodiments, the outer housings 110 and the second storage trays 170 can be cut from different sheets of material. In at least one embodiment, a die comprising a plurality of sharp edges can be used to cut out one or more die cut-outs 221 which can then be folded into one or more outer housings 110. Each die cut-out 221 can comprise a unitary piece of material which is folded into shape wherein portions of which can be glued into place. Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the outer perimeter of each die cut-out 221 is illustrated by solid lines. Such solid lines represent an incision which extends completely through the sheet of material 220. Each die cut-out 221 can further comprise partial incisions, score marks, and/or perforations, for example, which can be collectively referred to as fold-assist features. Such fold-assist features can be created on the first side 222 (FIG. 14) of the die cut-outs 221 and/or the second side 223 (FIG. 15) of the die cut-outs 221. Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, such fold-assist features can be illustrated by dashed lines 204. Furthermore, each die cut-out 221 can be stamped in order to create disruptions or upsets in the first face 222 and/or the second face 223 which may or may not incise the material. Such disruptions can be illustrated by dash-dot lines 205 and can also be referred to as fold-assist features. The fold-assist features represented by dashed lines 204 and/or dash-dot lines 205 may facilitate the bending of the material when the die cut-out 221 is folded into the shape of the outer housing 110 as depicted in FIG. 8. In various embodiments, each die cut-out 221 can further comprise one or more assembly tabs 206 which can be inserted into seams intermediate the front 111, back 112, top portion 123, top portion 133, bottom portion 124, bottom portion 134, the first side 115, and/or the second side 116. The engagement of the assembly tabs 206 into these seams can allow the die cut-out 221 to retain its folded shape. As a result of the above, the outer housing 110 can be comprised of a unitary piece of material or, alternatively, the outer housing 110 can be comprised of one or more pieces of material which may or may not be joined together.

As described above, the first storage tray 140 can be configured to store and support a cell phone. In certain embodiments, the first storage tray 140 can be configured to store and support a different device, such as a pager, for example. In various embodiments, the second storage tray 170 can comprise a caddy which can be configured to store a battery charging device therein. As described above, the hang tab 117 can comprise a hang tab aperture 118. In certain embodiments, the hang tab 117 can comprise two or more hang tab apertures comprising any suitable configuration. In at least one such embodiment, the hang tab apertures can each lie within the support plane 101. In various embodiments, a packaging system can be configured to store and support two or more cell phones. In at least one such embodiment, an outer housing of a packaging system can comprise two or more windows 190 and the first support tray 140 can comprise two or more channels 160 aligned with the windows 190. In various embodiments, an outer housing of a packaging system can comprise three or more storage chambers. In various embodiments, the outer housing 110, the first storage tray 140, and/or the second storage tray 170 can be comprised of any suitable material, such as cardboard and/or any other suitable paper product, for example. In certain embodiments, the outer housing 110 and/or the second tray 170 can be comprised of 24 pt. Coated Two Side (C2S) Cover material, for example, which is available under the tradename Tango Advantage from MeadWestvaco Corporation. In at least one embodiment, the first tray 140 can be comprised of 18 pt. Coated Two Side (C2S) Cover material, for example, which is also available under the tradename Tango Advantage from MeadWestvaco Corporation. In various alternative embodiments, the outer housing 110, the first tray 140, and/or the second tray 170 can be comprised of Coated One Side (CIS) Cover material, for example.

Although the various embodiments of the devices have been described herein in connection with certain disclosed embodiments, many modifications and variations to those embodiments may be implemented. Also, where materials are disclosed for certain components, other materials may be used. Furthermore, according to various embodiments, a single component may be replaced by multiple components, and multiple components may be replaced by a single component, to perform a given function or functions. The foregoing description and following claims are intended to cover all such modification and variations.

The disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 7,493,107, entitled RETURN AND REPAIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD, which issued on Feb. 17, 2009, is incorporated by reference in its entirety. Any patent, publication, or other disclosure material, in whole or in part, that is said to be incorporated by reference herein is incorporated herein only to the extent that the incorporated materials does not conflict with existing definitions, statements, or other disclosure material set forth in this disclosure. As such, and to the extent necessary, the disclosure as explicitly set forth herein supersedes any conflicting material incorporated herein by reference. Any material, or portion thereof, that is said to be incorporated by reference herein, but which conflicts with existing definitions, statements, or other disclosure material set forth herein will only be incorporated to the extent that no conflict arises between that incorporated material and the existing disclosure material.

Claims

1. A packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone, said packaging system comprising:

an outer housing, comprising: a front comprising a window; a back; a first housing side extending between said front and said back; a second housing side extending between said front and said back; a support plane; a hang tab positioned within said support plane; a first storage chamber positioned entirely on a first side of said support plane; and a second storage chamber positioned entirely on a second side of said support plane; and
a storage tray positionable in said first storage chamber, said storage tray comprising: a first tray side; a second tray side; a channel configured to receive a cell phone, wherein said channel is aligned with said window when said first tray side is one of adjacent to or in contact with said first housing side.

2. The packaging system of claim 1, further comprising a midplane defined between said first housing side and said second housing side, wherein said hang tab and said window are centered with respect to said midplane.

3. The packaging system of claim 1, further comprising a second storage tray positionable in said second storage chamber.

4. The packaging system of claim 1, wherein said second tray side comprises at least one finger hole.

5. The packaging system of claim 1, wherein said front, said back, said first housing side, said second housing side, and said hang tab are comprised of a unitary sheet of material.

6. The packaging system of claim 5, wherein said first chamber is defined by:

said front;
said first housing side;
a first back wall opposite said front;
a first bottom wall extending between said front and said first back wall;
a first top wall extending between said front and said first back wall; and
a first flap extending from said front, wherein said first flap is configured to close said first storage chamber; and wherein said second chamber is defined by:
said back;
said first housing side;
a second front wall opposite said back;
a second bottom wall extending between said second front wall and said back;
a second top wall extending between said second front wall and said back; and
a second flap extending from said back, wherein said second flap is configured to close said second storage chamber.

7. The packaging system of claim 6, wherein said hang tab is comprised of a portion of said first back wall extending upwardly from said first top wall and a portion of second front wall extending upwardly from said second top wall, and wherein said hang tab further comprises a hang aperture extending through said first back wall and said second front wall.

8. A packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone, said packaging system comprising:

an outer housing, comprising: a front comprising a window; a back; a first housing side extending between said front and said back; a second housing side extending between said front and said back; a support plane; a hang tab positioned within said support plane, said hang tab comprising an aperture extending therethrough; a first storage chamber positioned on a first side of said hang tab; and a second storage chamber positioned on a second side of said hang tab.

9. The packaging system of claim 8, further comprising a storage tray positionable in said first storage chamber, said storage tray comprising:

a first tray side;
a second tray side;
a channel configured to receive a cell phone, wherein said channel is aligned with said window when said first tray side is one of adjacent to or in contact with said first housing side.

10. The packaging system of claim 9, further comprising a midplane defined between said first housing side and said second housing side, wherein said hang tab aperture and said window are centered with respect to said midplane.

11. The packaging system of claim 9, further comprising a second storage tray positionable in said second storage chamber.

12. The packaging system of claim 9, wherein said second tray side comprises at least one finger hole.

13. The packaging system of claim 8, wherein said front, said back, said first housing side, said second housing side, and said hang tab are comprised of a unitary sheet of material.

14. The packaging system of claim 13, wherein said first chamber is defined by:

said front;
said first housing side;
a first back wall opposite said front;
a first bottom wall extending between said front and said first back wall;
a first top wall extending between said front and said first back wall; and
a first flap extending from said front; and wherein said second chamber is defined by:
said back;
said first housing side;
a second front wall opposite said back;
a second bottom wall extending between said second front wall and said back;
a second top wall extending between said second front wall and said back; and
a second flap extending from said back.

15. The packaging system of claim 14, wherein said hang tab is comprised of a portion of said first back wall extending upwardly from said first top wall and a portion of second front wall extending upwardly from said second top wall, and wherein said hang tab further comprises a hang aperture extending through said first back wall and said second front wall.

16. A packaging system for storing and displaying a cell phone, said packaging system comprising:

an outer housing, comprising: a first support plane; a second support plane, wherein said second support plane is normal to said first support plane; a hang tab comprising a hang tab aperture, wherein said hang tab is aligned within said first support plane, and wherein said second support plane extends through said hang tab aperture; a first storage chamber positioned on a first side of said first support plane; and a second storage chamber positioned on a second side of said first support plane.

17. The packaging system of claim 16, further comprising a storage tray positionable in said first storage chamber, said storage tray comprising a channel configured to receive a cell phone, wherein said channel is aligned with said window when said storage tray is fully inserted into said first storage chamber.

18. The packaging system of claim 16, wherein said hang tab, said first storage chamber, and said second storage chamber are comprised of a unitary piece of material.

Patent History
Publication number: 20120061272
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 14, 2010
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2012
Inventor: Wendy Sue Wagner (Aurora, IL)
Application Number: 12/881,584
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: For A Household Appliance (206/320); Transparent Window (206/776)
International Classification: B65D 85/00 (20060101); B65D 25/54 (20060101);