Collapsible paperboard gift basket kit.
A paperboard gift basket kit comprised of a box-like paperboard tray which collapses and folds into a single and compact unit. The paperboard basket contains a unique built-in gift card in its front wall that is removed and used as a gift card. Along with the above items, the kit includes a specially sized cellophane bag and a satin, polyester bow. All items are packaged together and presented as a single kit.
This invention claims reference to non-provisional application Ser. No. 13/527,530 filed Jun. 19, 2012. This invention claims reference to provisional application No. 61,589,359 filed Jan. 22, 2012.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention is a collection of items comprising a kit to make a gift basket and is intended to be used as a retail product. The items comprising this kit consist of a custom designed basket made of paperboard, which is a type of compressed cardboard. There are two unique aspects of this basket. The basket contains a gift card that is built-into and located in the center of the basket's front wall. This gift-card feature is produced by a custom die cut during manufacture. Also, the paperboard basket can collapse and be folded flat into a compact item for retail packaging. The gift card is accompanied by a clear cellophane bag specially fitted to conform to the shape of the paperboard basket and a colorful satin, polyester bow. These four items are packaged together inside a dear bag and presented as a kit. When removed from their packaging and assembled, these items create a paperboard gift basket. This kit is unique in that there is no product packaged with these specific items together, especially noting the basket with built-in gift card, and that there is no kit of items that work in the same manner of these items. hen assembled. It solves the problem of the lack of a way to make a gift basket in an easy and time efficient manner. This kit provides an all-in-one, easy and quick way to create a gift basket.
Traditionally, gift baskets are comprised of a straw basket or plastic or metal container which, in turn, is placed inside a dear plastic bag or plastic wrap with the addition of a ribbon to tie the bag off. A gift card is typically tied on the outside. It can be difficult to make a gift basket in this manner because the straw basket and/or other container tend to be bulky and heavy. In addition, when creating these baskets, a consumer needs to hunt and find each of the items needed for the basket separately. When shopping, consumers need to search for and find a straw basket or other container, then find a dear plastic bag or plastic wrap, then find a bow or ribbon, and finally a gift card. Finding all these items separately is time consuming and can be difficult. This invention provides a solution by providing all items needed to create a gift basket in one single, packaged kit.
Reference: Patent Number: US005551570.
This invention does not include a collapsible basket with built-in gift card and does not transform into a compact, flat product for retail packaging.
Reference: Patent Number: D649477S.
This kit includes a straw basket that is solid and does not collapse, does not include a built-in gift card in basket wall and comes already fully assembled.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA collapsible paperboard gift basket with built-in gift card, cellophane bag, and polyester bow collected together to form a single kit for making a gift basket.
This invention is a kit comprised of a collection of items for making a custom, collapsible paperboard gift basket. This kit is intended to be used as a retail product. The items comprising this kit consist of a custom designed basket
This kit is unique in that there is no product packaged with these specific items together and that there is no kit of items that work in the same manner of these items when assembled. The unique aspect of the items and kit are explained below.
The paperboard basket
When collapsing the paperboard basket, there is a bottom portion
The gift card and paperboard basket begin as one piece FIG. 1—with the gift card being built into the front wall
The cellophane bag
The bow
The packaging bag
All pieces collected together
When assembled, the final gift basket uses all items completely and is depicted here
Claims
1. A collapsible, folding box-like tray made of paperboard containing a built-in gift card with a specially fitted cellophane bag, along with a polyester bow packaged together to form a gift basket kit.
2. The kit containing a unique, custom made paperboard basket with a special built-in gift card.
3. The kit containing a cellophane bag with side gussets specially sized to fit the paperboard basket.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 13, 2012
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2013
Inventor: Shirley Ann Ladler-Dennis (Vallejo, CA)
Application Number: 13/549,353
International Classification: B65D 21/02 (20060101); B65D 69/00 (20060101); B65D 25/34 (20060101);