DECORATIVE GIFT WRAPPING ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A decorative gift wrapping assembly includes a sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper having a decorative outer surface and an inside surface opposite the decorative outer surface, the decorative outer surface includes a graphic design element printed, coated or otherwise applied thereto. The sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper includes a central core section with flaps extending therefrom with a gift box positioned and affixed on the central core section with the flaps folded. A user unfolds the die-cut sheet of decorative gift wrapping paper to reveal the gift box, a gift item is placed inside a cavity defined by the gift box, and the flaps are wrapped about the gift box using pre-placed peel and stick adhesives.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/775,345, entitled “All-in-one rippable pre-wrapped gift box,” filed Dec. 4, 2018, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/803,349, entitled “Conveniently packaged, all-in-one, just peel-&-stick gift box,” filed Feb. 8, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a decorative gift wrapping assembly and is related to the following fields, industries, and markets: gift presentation methods; gift wrapping; gift boxes; gift wrap, bags, tissues and/or bows; gift box accessories; greeting cards; ribbon bows; holiday-seasonal products; gift packaging and peel-and-stick gift boxes.

2. Description of the Related Art

A variety of industries, markets, and/or products offer papers, boxes, bows, greeting cards, and other items that offer consumers a way to conceal, package, decorate, adorn, and present a gift item. Typically, consumers use one of two methods to disguise gifts; place the item in a gift bag or wrap the item using decorative paper from rolls. The disguised item is then often adorned with bows of varying styles, and affixed with a separately purchased greeting card.

The purpose, features, and current landscape of gift wrapping and gift boxes includes gift items that are typically physical objects that are given, at no cost, by a person to another person to commemorate an event, a holiday, an occasion, or simply just to show gratitude and/or affection. The purpose of gift wrapping is for a person who is giving a gift item to control the moment of revelation from a person receiving the gift item. It is, therefore, essential to conceal, hide, decorate, adorn, and present gift items.

An array of decorative gift wrapping papers, boxes, bags, sleeves, and other packaging are available for a person to use for their gifting needs. Gift wrap is typically decorative paper made from various types of materials available in rolls, sheets, and/or strips that a person can use to cover a gift box that contains a gift item.

Once a box that contains a gift item is covered in wrapping paper, various types of accessories and adornments such as ribbon bows are available. A consumer typically places one of these adornments to embellish the box and make it more aesthetically appealing.

Gift bags are typically decorative bags made from various types of materials and including handles so that a person can insert a gift item into the bag, cover it with tissue paper, and simply present it to the receiver.

The traditional method of gift wrapping is to insert a gift item into a box, purchase a roll of decorative paper and adornments, use scissors to cut the roll of decorative paper to a size that allows full coverage of the box, fold/crease the paper around the box, use pieces of adhesive tape to anchor various parts of the paper to the box, and place adornments as an optional embellishment. Alternative methods of wrapping gift items include using pre-printed peel-and-stick sleeves, pre-wrapped box assemblies, pre-wrapped boxes, paper and box combinations with written instructions for use, or die-cut papers without or separate from the box.

The current gift wrapping methods do not make it easy and/or intuitive for a person to easily disguise their gift item and the alternative methods have missing components that require a person to purchase additional items before giving the gift item or are constructed in a manner that does not allow the recipient to rip into the wrapped and presented gift item, which eliminates the joyous moment of revelation.

With the foregoing in mind, the problem is that current methods for concealing and presenting a gift item are either too simple and not very appealing (gift bags) or confusing, costly, inefficient, time consuming, and inconvenient (decorative paper and box). To wrap a gift item in the traditional manner, a person must first separately purchase the required items, including decorative paper, tape, scissors, adornment items, and gift card. Second, the person must measure and cut the decorative paper to size, and then fold, bend, and/or crease the paper around the box containing the gift item. Third, the person must place pieces of adhesive tape in various places to secure or fix the paper to the box. Finally, if desired, the person may embellish the wrapped gift item with a bow and/or greeting card.

At the current time, there are no conveniently packaged all in one gift wrapping and gift boxes that make it easy for a person to simply purchase one package that contains most if not all of their gift wrapping needs. Notably, there are no rippable (having the ability to be ripped open like a traditionally wrapped gift item) pre-wrapped gift boxes. Furthermore, there are no rippable pre-wrapped gift boxes that contain adornments such as bows and/or greeting cards. Also, there is no pre-cut gift wrapping paper that is lightly attached to a box and/or a half box with the marketed intention of being ripped off the box when the receiver opens their gift item. Further, there are no gift boxes that include the above-mentioned items in addition to simple to use peel-and-stick adhesives. Also, there are no pre-wrapped gift boxes with folded edges that look like a traditionally wrapped gift; the unsightly edges of current pre-wrapped boxes make the gift look like a box top-and-bottom combination instead of a wrapped gift.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly including a sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper having a decorative outer surface and an inside surface opposite the decorative outer surface. The decorative front surface includes a design element printed, coated or otherwise applied thereto. The sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper includes a central core section with flaps extending therefrom. A gift box is positioned on the central core section with the flaps folded. A user unfolds the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to reveal the gift box, a gift item is placed inside a cavity defined by the gift box, and the flaps are wrapped about the gift box.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the flaps are folded to at least partially cover the gift box.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the central core section is rectangular.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein at least one of the flaps includes folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, such that a portion of the graphic design element is shown along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the secondary flaps are adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein at least two of the flaps include folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, such that a portion of the graphic design element is shown along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the secondary flaps of the at least two flaps are adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein at least two additional flaps include folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, but are not adhesively bound along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the secondary flaps of the at least two flaps are not adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the gift box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the gift box includes a collapsible half box having extendable edges.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the collapsible half box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper at the central core section thereof.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly wherein the collapsible half box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper so as to allow for its removal in the future when desired by a user of the invention.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly including strips of peel-and-stick adhesives tape attached to various locations on edges of the flaps.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorative gift wrapping assembly including a second collapsible half box positioned on top of the first collapsible half box.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when viewed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which set forth certain embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a sheet of bulk/raw print-ready paper.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view a sheet of gift wrapping paper after a graphic design element has been printed upon it or adhered to it.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the inside surface a sheet of decorative gift wrapping paper that has been die-cut to the shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper used in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the outer surface a sheet of decorative gift wrapping paper that has been die-cut to the shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper used in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the inside surface the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper prior to folding or creasing of the secondary flaps.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are top plan views of the inside surface the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper with the small secondary flaps of the first and second long side edge flaps folded over onto the inside surface of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper. The figures are identical and two views are provided so as accurately reference the various elements of the small winged secondary flaps of the first and second short side edge flaps.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the first collapsible half box being secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view showing the first collapsible half box secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper and the peel-and-stick adhesive tape secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper. FIG. 8 also shows the small winged secondary flaps of the first and second short side edge flaps folded over onto the inside surface of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view showing the tissue paper, bow, and greeting card in the central area of the first collapsible half box and the positioning of the second collapsible half box thereof.

FIGS. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 are perspective views showing the process for folding the flaps in the assembly of the decorative gift wrapping assembly.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view shown the decorative gift wrapping assembly in a protective packaging material.

FIGS. 17 to 19 show the folded and packaged decorative gift wrapping assembly being opened by unfolding all the flaps, laying them flat, and revealing the contents.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the assembly of the first collapsible half box.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the placement of a gift item in the first collapsible half box.

FIGS. 22 to 25 are perspective view showing wrapping of the gift box.

FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a decorative gift wrapping assembly in accordance with an alternate embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a top plan view of the outer surface the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper in accordance with the alternate embodiment disclosed with reference to FIG. 26.

FIG. 28 is a top plan view of the inside surface the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper in accordance with the alternate embodiment disclosed with reference to FIG. 26 prior to folding or creasing of the secondary flaps.

FIGS. 29A and 29B are top plan views of the inside surface the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper in accordance with the alternate embodiment disclosed with reference to FIG. 26. The figures are identical and two views are provided so as accurately reference the various elements of the small winged secondary flaps of the first and second short side edge flaps.

FIG. 30 is a perspective view in accordance with the alternate embodiment disclosed with reference to FIG. 26 showing the first collapsible half box being secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view in accordance with the alternate embodiment disclosed with reference to FIG. 26 showing the first collapsible half box secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper and the peel-and-stick adhesive tape secured to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

FIGS. 32 to 34 are various perspective views showing an alternate embodiment wherein the second collapsible half box is provided with a layer of wrapping paper secured with adhesive to the upper flat surface thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. It should be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to make and/or use the invention.

As will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure, and with particular reference to FIGS. 8 to 16, the present decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 includes a sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 and gift box 14. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is uniquely shaped and subsequently folded, bent, creased, and/or glued in a certain way onto a collapsible gift box 14. The collapsible gift box 14 in accordance with the present invention can be a one-piece collapsible box containing physically joined top and bottom pieces or two half box pieces 26, 28 (disclosed embodiment) that when erected form a three-dimensional polygon shape that is typically a rectangular, square or cube shape that provides a cavity to temporarily store a gift item. In accordance with the disclosed embodiment, a gift box 14 composed of two collapsible half boxes 26, 28 that, when assembled, define the gift box 14.

The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 and gift box 14 are attached together to some degree in such a way as to allow removal of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 from the assembled or erected gift box 14 by ripping or peeling or using light force that is similar to a traditional way of ripping decorative gift wrapping paper off a gift box to reveal the contents.

Referring to the various figures, a decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 is disclosed, a process for assembling the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 is disclosed, and a process for using the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 to wrap a gift item is disclosed. The decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 includes a die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 including a decorative outer surface 12a and an inside surface 12b opposite the decorative outer surface 12a. The decorative outer surface 12a includes a color and/or a graphic design element 94 printed, coated or otherwise applied thereto. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 includes a central core section 16 with flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 extending therefrom. The decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 also includes a first collapsible half box 26 with collapsible edges 26e positioned, and adhesively secured, on the central core section 16, and a second collapsible half box 28 (relatively identical to the first collapsible half box 26) placed on top of the first collapsible half box 26, with flaps 18, 20, 22, and 24 folded over the edges of the now collapsed gift box set made up of collapsible half boxes 26, 28.

In use, and when a user wishes to wrap a present, the user first unfolds the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 to reveal the second collapsible half box 28 with the first collapsible half box 26 underneath it. After removing or placing aside the second collapsible half box 28, the first collapsible half box 26 is put into its erect state by raising its' collapsible edges 26e on the perimeter thereof. A gift item is then placed inside a cavity 31 defined by the edges 26e of the first collapsible half box 26. Thereafter, the second collapsible half box 28 is erected and joined with the first collapsible half box 26 by sliding collapsible the edges 28e of the second collapsible half box 28 over or inside the collapsible edges 26e of first collapsible half box 26 to form the gift box 14. Then, the flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 are folded about the various edges of the gift box 14, in its erected and assembled state, in a manner wrapping it.

As will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure, the wrapping process is improved via the specific orientation and shape of the flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, the integration of adhesive into the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, and the relationship between the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 and the first collapsible half box 26. The present invention provides for convenient and intuitive, easy to use, packaging. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, semi-attached to the gift box 14 (which, as discussed above, may be a one-piece collapsible box containing joined top & bottom pieces, a single collapsible half box, or a pair of half boxes 26, 28 together), for example, via adhesive therebetween, has flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 that extend past the perimeter edges of the gift box 14. These flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 are folded back onto the gift box 14 and over each other in such a way to reduce the footprint of the paper-box combination. As mentioned above, either a single collapsible half box, two collapsible half boxes, or a folding/collapsible one-unit box may function as the gift box and be contained within the folded flaps.

The present invention further provides for peel-and-stick application. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is shaped in such a way that it allows full coverage of a certain size gift box 14 that contains the gift item. Once the gift item is inserted and the gift box 14 containing the gift item is closed, the die-cut decorative wrapping paper 12 is easily folded or creased over the edges of the gift box 14 and secured using pre-placed peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f. The user visually locates the pieces of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f, removes the back liner (or release sheet) 33a-f to reveal the sticky surface in the form of an adhesive layer 35a-f of the peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f, and presses the flap 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 onto the gift box 14 or other flaps of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12.

The present invention provides an all-in-one solution. The tissue paper 34 that typically covers the gift item and decorative bow 32 to adorn the item are included. Additionally, a greeting card 36 may be included with the wrapped gift box 14. Thus, the invention described in this application contains a decorative bow 32, pieces of tissue paper 34, and a greeting card with an envelope 36. It is also possible that a writing instrument of some sort be included in the packaging to make it convenient to write a message in the greeting card, write a name or message on the envelope, and further personalize the wrapped gift item.

A unique aesthetic design is offered by the present invention. Since the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 has graphic elements and designs 94 that are printed on either or both surfaces and the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is die-cut to a specific shape and size, it is then possible to control the exact location of the image that is seen when the gift box 14 is covered with the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12. Essentially, the graphic patterns, images, elements, shapes, and colors can be placed where needed without the limitation of patterned paper.

All the above propositions offer convenience, simplicity, efficiency, as well as mental, emotional, and social value to the consumer that is beyond the offering of current products on the market. The present invention is easy to use because the hard work of sizing the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 to the gift box 14 and shaping it in a way that makes it intuitive for the customer to use are already done. Also, the present invention includes strategically placed, minimalist peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f that allows a user to quickly and easily affix the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 around the gift box 14 and complete a wrapped gift make this product easy to use. All the items that a gift giver would need are included in the box; and the gift giver has the option of adding tissue paper 34, a greeting card 36, and a decorative bow 32.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 16, the invention is a conveniently packaged, all-in-one, just peel-and-stick gift box. More specifically, the invention is a decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 composed of a conveniently arranged, folded, glued, and packaged die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f placed in various locations around its perimeter, attached to a collapsible half box 26 or gift box 14, and containing various accessories used to complete a wrapped gift such as a greeting card 36, tissue paper 34, and ribbon bows 32. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is attached to the gift box 14 by several methods including but not limited to glue, staple, solid or liquid adhesives, adhesive foam or any other means for surface to surface attachment. The accessories such as the ribbon bow 32 and greeting card 36 may or may not have peel-and-stick adhesive pieces attached to them to make it quick and easy to attach them to the wrapped gift box.

More specifically, a decorative wrapping paper is die-cut into a shape to form the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 of the present invention. The shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is designed so that it allows a collapsible gift box 14 or a collapsible half box 26 to fit snuggly in the center with flaps (or extensions) 18, 20, 22, 24 of the paper extending past the perimeter or edges of the gift box 14.

With this in mind, and in accordance with a disclosed embodiment of the present decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 as shown with reference to FIGS. 3 to 16, the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 includes a decorative outer surface 12a and an inside surface 12b. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 includes central core section 16 from which a plurality of flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 extend.

In particular, the central core section 16 includes an outer surface 16a and an inside surface 16b. In accordance with the disclosed embodiment, the first collapsible half box 26 is of a rectangular shape and the central core section 16 is, therefore, shaped the same as the first collapsible half box 26. However, it should be appreciated that boxes of various shapes may be used in conjunction with the present invention, and the central core section would, therefore, be adjusted to accommodate the shape of whatever box is used in conjunction with the present invention. Considering the disclosed embodiment where a rectangular gift box 14 composed of first and second collapsible half boxes 26, 28 that are ultimately put together to define a cavity 31 therebetween is used, the central core section 16 includes first and second long side edges 38, 40 and first and second short side edge 42, 44.

Referring to FIGS. 5, 6A, and 6B, first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 extend from the first and second long side edges 38, 40, respectively, and first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 extend from the first and second short side edges 42, 44, respectively. As will be appreciated, the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 are different in shape from the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24. As will also be disclosed below in greater detail, the side edge flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 are structured so as to fold relative to the edges 38, 40, 42, 44 of the central core section 16, and fold creases are formed at these edges 38, 40, 42, 44.

Considering first the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20, they are mirror images and only the first long side edge flap 18 will be described herein. The first long side edge flap 18 includes an outer surface 18a and an inside surface 18b. The first long side edge flap 18 also includes a first long edge 46 that is contiguous with the first long side edge 38 of the central core section 16. The first long side edge flap 18 further includes a second long edge 48 that is parallel to and opposite from the first long edge 46. However, and as will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure, the second long edge 48 is slightly longer than the first long edge 46. First and second short edges 50, 52 extend between the first long edge 46 and the second long edge 48.

Each of the first and second short edges 50, 52 includes a perpendicular first segment 54, 56 that is perpendicular to each of the first and second long edges 46, 48 and an angled second segment 58, 60 that is obliquely oriented relative to the first and second long edges 46, 48. The first segment 54, 56 extends from the second long edge 48 toward the first long edge 46 with a first end 54a, 56a of the first segment 54, 56 positioned at the second long edge 48 and a second end 54b, 56b of the first segment 54, 56 connected to the first end 58a, 60a of the second segment 58, 60, wherein the second end 58b, 60b of the second segment 58, 60 is positioned at the first long edge 46. In this way, and as will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure, a secondary flap 62, 64 is formed along the first and second short edges 50, 52 when the first long side edge flap 18 is folded along the first and second short edges 50, 52 such that the first and second long edges 46, 48 are approximately the same length. Because these secondary flaps 62, 64 are ultimately adhesively bound to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 may also be referred to a non-winged first and second edge flaps. Although the preceding disclosure relates to the first short side edge flap, it is appreciated the second short side edge flap includes the same structural elements.

Considering now the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24, they are mirror images and only the first short side edge flap 22 will be described herein. The first short side edge flap 22 includes an outer surface 22a and an inside surface 22b. The first short side edge flap 22 also includes a first long edge 66 that is contiguous with the first short side edge 42 of the central core section 16. The first short side edge flap 22 further includes a second long edge 68 that is parallel to and opposite from the first long edge 66. The second long edge 68 is of approximately the same length as the first long edge 66. First and second short edges 70, 72 extend between the first long edge 66 and the second long edge 68.

Each of the first and second short edges 70, 72 include a perpendicular first segment 74, 76 that is perpendicular to each of the first and second long edges 66, 68, a parallel second segment 78, 80 that is parallel to each of the first and second long edges 66, 68, a perpendicular third segment 82, 84 that is perpendicular to each of the first and second long edges 66, 68, and angled fourth segment 86, 88 that is obliquely oriented relative to the first and second long edges 66, 68. The first segment 74, 76 extends from the second long edge 68 toward the first long edge 66 with a first end 74a, 76a of the first segment 74, 76 positioned at the second long edge 68 and a second end 74b, 76b of the first segment 74, 76 connected to the first end 78a, 80a of the second segment 78, 80. The second end 78b, 80b of the second segment 78, 80 is connected to the first end 82a, 84a of the third segment 82, 84, the second end 82b, 84b of the third segment 82, 84 is connected to the first end 86a, 88a of the fourth segment 86, 88, and the second end 86b, 88b of the fourth segment 86, 88 is positioned at the first long edge 66. In this way, and as will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure a secondary flap 90, 92 defined by the second, third, and fourth segments 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 is formed along the first and second short edges 70, 72. Because these secondary flaps 90, 92 are not ultimately adhesively bound to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 may also be referred to as winged first and second edge flaps. Although the preceding disclosure relates to the first short side edge flap, it is appreciated the second short side edge flap includes the same structural elements.

Referring to FIGS. 8 to 13, adhesive strips (that is, peel-and-stick adhesive tape) 30a-d are secured along the second long edges 48 of the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20. Also, strips of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30e-f are secured along the second long edge 68 of the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24. In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, the strips of adhesive tape 30a-f are peel-and-stick release strips although it is well appreciated other adhesive materials may be used within the spirit of the present invention. As briefly mentioned above, gift box 14 may be square, rectangular, circular, or a polygon of three (3) or more sides or any other shape that is able to collapse from an erected state to a flat state. The flat state of the gift box 14 is one that allows compact packaging to make it easier to handle, transport, deliver, display, demonstrate, and showcase the product. The erected state provides a cavity 31 to temporarily hold and store a gift item. The gift box 14 is attached to some degree to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 intended to be ripped and removed at the time the gift is opened by the gift recipient. Furthermore, the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 may or may not have pre-cut and pre-placed peel-and-stick adhesives that allow the user to easily complete the gift wrapping process.

One of the core elements of the invention is the unique assembly procedure for folding the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 that is partially, temporarily, and lightly attached to the first collapsible half-box 26 or gift box 14. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 25, and as described below in detail, this assembly allows for a unique and easy packaging experience that also lets the user intuitively start and complete their gift wrapping process. A typical use process may be as follows:

• • The user opens an outer protective packaging material 100 that contains a brand/product identifier 101 and the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10, and then unfolds the various flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 like unfolding or opening the pages of a book.
  • Once the flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 are open, the user finds two half boxes 26, 28 contained within the central core section 16, of which one of the half boxes, that is, the first collapsible half box 26, is attached to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12.
  • Removing the upper second collapsible half box 28 allows the user to find gift wrapping accessories between the two half boxes 26, 28. These accessories are items such as, but not limited to, ribbon decorative bows 32, tissue papers 34, greeting cards with or without envelopes 36, writing instruments, pins, strings, peel-and-stick adhesives, and other items that can be used to embellish a gift item, increase the aesthetic appeal, or aid in the gift wrapping process.
  • Once the inner contents are removed, the first collapsible half box 26 attached to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is erected to create a rectangular/square cavity 31 with walls. This cavity allows the user to insert a gift item and cover it or surround it with the included tissue paper 34 if desired.
  • Subsequently, the second collapsible half box 28 is put into an erected position and placed atop the first collapsible half box 26 that now holds the gift item and, if chosen, tissue paper 34 to construct a gift box 14 that is completely closed but may be opened again by simply lifting or forcing one half box 26, 28 away from the other. The two halves of the collapsible gift box 14 are manufactured in such a way as to be able to fit around each other to make one three-dimensional container with an inner cavity that holds one or more gift items.
  • After the gift box 14 is constructed, the user begins to fold one of the flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 extending past the gift box 14, onto the top surface 14t of the gift box 14. A pre-cut pre-attached peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f located on the perimeter/edge of this flap 18, 20, 22, 24 allows the user to simply peel the backing off and affix the flap 18, 20, 22, 24 to the surface of the constructed gift box 14. Although, peel-and-stick adhesives are determined to be the best mode for this step, other types of adhesives, glues, VELCRO′ (hook and loop type fastener), pressure sensitive adhesives, and/or foams may be used to affix a flap 18, 20, 22, 24 on to the surface of the gift box 14.
  • The user then repeats this process of folding over a flap 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 that is extended past the edges of the gift box 14 and using an adhesive method such as a peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f to secure the flap 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 to the surface of the gift box 14.
  • The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 has been specifically made to cover the entirety of the constructed gift box 14 included within the package. Thus, after folding and securing various flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 to the constructed gift box 14, a user has easily and quickly wrapped a gift item.

This process and method of wrapping a gift item, allows the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 to still be removed by ripping it off the gift box 14 just like a recipient would a traditionally wrapped gift item that used rolls of paper, scissors, and tape. This process and method of wrapping a gift item does not require the use of any ruler, scissor, tape, or tool of any kind and does not require any measuring or calculations. After the gift wrapping process using the invention disclosed herein is complete, a user may use one or more of the included gift accessories to adorn or embellish the gift box 14. The user may also use the included greeting card to include a personalized message and the greeting card envelope to identify the recipient of the gift item by writing their name or marking it with another identifying mark.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 16, the method of manufacturing and production for convenient, easy, quick, and all-in-one gift wrapping as contemplated in accordance with present invention is disclosed. FIG. 1 shows a front/top view of a sheet of bulk/raw print-ready paper 12′ to be used as decorative gift wrap paper. This sheet 12′ may be a polygonal with three or more sides, circular, rectangular, or another shape. It may also be made from synthetic, natural, or a combination of materials suitable to be used as gift wrapping paper.

FIG. 2 shows a front/top view of a sheet of gift wrapping paper 12″ after a graphic design element 94 has been printed upon it or adhered to it. Graphic images, text, colors, and/or patterns may be printed on either or both sides (although the disclosed embodiment shows the graphic design element upon the outer surface of the paper). The graphic elements may or may not be coated or in some way treated after printing is complete.

FIG. 3 shows a back/bottom/inside view of a sheet of decorative gift wrapping paper that has been die-cut to the shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 used in accordance with the present invention. The boundary lines represent cuts that are made by a tool or machine into the bulk paper 12″ to produce the shape shown. As explained above, the resulting die-cut shape has flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 that extend from a rectangular central core section 16. Four large flaps 18, 20, 22, 24 total are shown that are either in one rectangular shape 18, 20 or another rectangular shape 22, 24. The die-cut shape also includes eight small secondary flaps 62, 64, 90, 92 (and their mirror images on opposing sides) partially separated from the central core section 16 by a diagonal cut (see FIGS. 5, 6A, and 6B discussing these elements of the invention in more detail). These small secondary flaps 62, 64, 90, 92 cover certain aesthetically unwanted elements that would result if they weren't present such as a discontinuity in the graphic design when the gift box 14 is assembled.

FIG. 4 shows a front/top/outer view of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 shown in FIG. 3. This side includes the main graphic image, text, colors and/or patterns 94 that are the theme of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12.

FIG. 5 shows a detailed inside view of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with various fold, score, and region lines shown. These lines are not printed on the decorative gift wrapping paper 12 but are either marked by destressing the decorative gift wrapping paper 12 during die-cutting or are simply shown here in the spirit of full disclosure and for communication of the manufacturing process. Dashed line A shows the edge along the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 where the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 are folded or bent over so as to define small winged secondary flaps 90, 92. The small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 are to be folded about/towards the inside, that is, the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12; the resulting fold is shown in FIG. 8. Dashed line B shows the fold line or edge along the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 where the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 are folded or bent over so as to define the secondary flaps 62, 64. The secondary flaps 62, 64, that is, where the rectangular edge bounded by the dashed, diagonal, and outer lines B, are to be folded about/towards the inside, that is, the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12; the resulting fold is shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. These rectangular folded secondary flaps 62, 64, 90, 92 cover certain aesthetically unwanted elements that would result if they weren't present such as a discontinuity in the graphic design when the gift box 14 is assembled, gaps in the paper, or unwanted visible elements. The region outlined by dotted lines 44 is the region where a gift box 14 and half-box 26 will be placed and adhered. Lines A, B, and 44 are not printed on the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 but may be scored by destressing the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12.

FIGS. 6A and 6B shows an inside view of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with the secondary flaps 62, 64 described in FIG. 5 folded down, that is, folded toward the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12. Since the other/outer side, that is, the outer surface 12a, of this die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 has the main graphic design 94 printed upon it, folding the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 towards the inside reveals the graphic patterns and/or colors 94 on this side. These folded secondary flaps 62, 64 are glued down to the inside surface 12b to secure them in place; this step is preferred in the best mode of the invention, to make the gift wrapping process seamless, but may also be left un-glued.

FIG. 7 shows the first collapsible half box 26, made from synthetic, natural, and/or a combination of materials, with collapsible edges 26e being positioned within the central core section 16 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12. These boxes are typically constructed by die-cutting a bulk/raw piece of paper-mesh board, scored/cut in strategic places, and assembled in such a way as to allow a collapsed and an erect state. When erected, the edges 26e form a perimeter wall that creates a cavity for storing various items. These boxes may come in one or two pieces and have various designs. The first collapsible half box 26 is temporarily attached, adhered, glued, fixed, or otherwise secured to a degree to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12. It is secured to a degree that allows for the first collapsible half box 26 to remain securely anchored to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 during the assembly and wrapping process, but to allow for its removal in the future when someone is unwrapping the gift item. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention a fast acting, strong liquid glue 29, for example, cyanoacrylate, is used to secure the first collapsible half box to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12.

FIG. 8 shows the resulting folded small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 described in FIG. 5. These winged secondary flaps 90, 92 are not glued, adhered, or otherwise fixed to the inside surface 12b but are folded down toward the inside surface 12a of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 to aid in providing a compact packaging and avoiding damage to the small winged secondary flaps 90, 92. FIG. 8 also shows the first collapsible half box 26 now lightly adhered to the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 by an adhesive material 41 positioned between the inside surface 12b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 in the area of the central core section 16 and the bottom 26b of the first collapsible half box 26.

FIG. 8 also shows the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with strips of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f attached to various locations on the edges. These peel-and-stick adhesive tapes 30a-f have a removable backing, top cover, or release sheet 33a, b, e (see FIGS. 22 and 23 and note that each of the strip of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f include such structural elements) that is colored, patterned, or otherwise indicated for fast identification. Removing this cover 33a,b, e exposes an adhesive layer 35a, b, e (see FIGS. 22 and 23 and note that each of the strip of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f include such structural elements) that can be used to fix the die-cut paper flap 18, 20, 22, 24 to the surface of another object such as the collapsible box 14. Although, the best mode is contemplated by the inventor to be peel-and-stick adhesives, other types of adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesives or foam type adhesives may be used instead.

FIG. 9 shows an inside view of the first collapsible half box 26 showing gift accessories, such as tissue papers 34, ribbons, bows 32, greeting cards 36, adhesives, pins, and other items, that may be placed, stored, or otherwise included in the central area 26c of the first collapsible half box 26. FIG. 9 also shows the second collapsible half box 28 being positioned over the first collapsible half box 26. FIG. 9 also shows the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with strips of peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f attached to various locations on the edges.

As briefly mentioned above, FIG. 9 also shows the second collapsible half box 28 being placed on top of the first collapsible half box 26, that is now semi-attached to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with various folded edges and peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f. Gift accessories such as tissue papers, ribbons, bows, greeting cards, adhesives, pins, and other items may be placed, stored, included, or otherwise sandwiched in the area between the first collapsible half box 26 and the second collapsible half box 28. Storing the items flat allows compact packaging while including all the items a consumer would want or need to wrap a gift item. Note that only an exemplary bow, card, and tissue paper are shown for clarity, but an array of items and accessories may be included here.

FIG. 10 shows an isometric view of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 with various folded edges, peel-and-stick adhesive tape 30a-f on the perimeter, a first collapsible half box 26 lightly/temporarily attached to the rectangular central core section 16 of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, and a second collapsible half box 28 placed on top of the first collapsible half box 28 (not adhered/fixed) with various gift accessories between the two collapsible half boxes 26, 28.

FIG. 11 shows the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 being folded over the collapsible boxes 26, 28 and other contained accessories. This is one of the folding steps that allow the product to be packaged compactly.

FIG. 12 shows the now completely folded first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 over the collapsible boxes 26, 28 and other contained accessories. This is one of the folding steps that allow the product to be packaged compactly.

FIG. 13 shows the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 being folded over the collapsible boxes 26, 28, the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24, and other gift accessory contents. This is one of the folding steps that allow the product to be packaged compactly. It should be noted that some box designs require wide first and second long side edge flaps that extend past the width of the first and second short side edge flaps for complete coverage of the collapsible box once it is its erect state. These types of die-cut paper require that the first and second long side edge flaps be folded more than once in order to fit compactly and avoid damage to the flaps.

FIGS. 14 and 15 are top and bottom views shows the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10. FIG. 14 shows the second long side edge flap 20 which is where a consumer would unfold to open and use the product of the present invention. FIG. 15 shows the top/other side of the now completely folded decorative gift wrapping assembly 10. Since the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12 is die-cut, it is possible to use non-patterned graphic designs and place specific elements, words, images, graphics, and/or colors in a specific location such as 94a.

FIG. 16 shows the now completely folded and packaged product 102, that is, the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 that may then be placed within a protective packaging material 100 for transport, sale, and use. This would not be possible with patterned rolls of gift-wrapping paper. It should be appreciated the completed package has all the required components, both essential and nonessential, to wrap a gift item using paper and box. No measuring, scissors, tape, adhesives, waste, or difficulty is required. This package will typically be inserted or covered by another protective layer of packaging such as a plastic sleeve or cardboard container 100 to allow it to be transported, displayed, and used without damage.

FIGS. 17-20 show the folded and packaged decorative gift wrapping assembly 10 being opened by unfolding all the flaps 18, 20, 22, 24, laying them flat, and revealing the contents. The collapsible half box 26 is put into its erect state by raising its' collapsible edges 26e on the perimeter. Tissue paper 34 is also shown as that is one of the items that may be included with the product. Please note that although the second collapsible half box 28 and other gifting accessories are not shown, they would be seen when first opening the folded and packaged decorative gift wrapping assembly 10.

FIG. 21 shows a gift item, a dress shirt in this case or example, is placed inside the cavity 31 created by the now erect first collapsible half box 26 attached to the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 12, along with the included tissue papers 34 and neatly tucked within the boundaries. The second collapsible half box 28, also included in with the decorative gift wrapping assembly 10, is put into its erect state by raising the collapsible edges 28e and placed over top of the first erect collapsible half box 26 to construct a rectangular cube holding the gift item inside.

Referring to FIG. 22, the winged-edge flaps are secured. By way of example, one of the winged-edge flaps, for example, the first short side edge flap 22, is raised against the edge of the now constructed gift box 14, the small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 are opened to easily go around the side edges 14s of the gift box 14 and cover that side completely. FIG. 22 shows the release sheet 33e of the pre-placed peel-and-stick adhesive 30e removed to expose an adhesive layer 35e underneath. This adhesive surface is now used to affix the first short side edge flap 22 against the exposed top surface 14t of the gift box 14. The raising and attachment process is repeated on the opposite side for second short side edge flap 24. The second short side edge flap 24 may be raised and attached prior to attachment of the first short side edge flap 22 (as is shown in FIG. 22) or it may be raised and attached after attachment of the first short side edge flap 22 to repeat the process on that side. It should be appreciated that either one of the two winged short side edge flaps 22, 24 may be used to begin the assembly/wrapping process.

FIG. 23 shows the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24, now with their small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 around the side edges 14s of the gift box 14, attached to the exposed top surface 14t of the gift box 14. As the small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 are intended to wrap around the side edges 14s, the small winged secondary flaps 90, 92 have a length that is substantially the same as the length of the side edges 14s, that is, the distance from the top surface 14t of the gift box 14 to the bottom surface 14b of the gift box 14.

Referring to FIG. 23, the non-winged long side edge flaps 18, 20 are secured. By way of example, one of the non-winged long side edge flaps, that is the first long side edge flap 18, is raised up against the corresponding side of the gift box 14, the release sheet 33a, 33b of the peel and stick adhesive tape 30a, 30b removed, and the exposed adhesive layer 35a, 35b used to affix the first long side edge flap 18 onto the exposed top surface 14t of the gift box 14 (or the exposed surface of the second long side edge flap 20 when it is secured first) and on top of the previously affixed first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24 from FIG. 22. The raising and attachment process is repeated on the opposite side for second long side edge flap 20. The second long side edge flap 20 on opposite side may be raised and attached prior to attachment of the first long side edge flap 18 (as is shown in FIG. 23) or it may be is raised and attached after attachment of the first long side edge flap 18 to repeat the process on that side. It should be appreciated that either one of the two non-winged long side edge flaps 18, 20 may be used to begin the assembly/wrapping process.

FIG. 24 shows the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 secured to the exposed top surface 14t of the gift box 14 using the exposed adhesive layers from the peel-and-stick adhesive tapes 30c, 30d. The now wrapped gift is turned over to place various gift accessories such as greeting cards with envelopes 36 and ribbon bows 32. Both accessories may also contain peel-and-stick adhesive tape (not shown) to simplify the process and make it easy to attach them to the wrapped gift.

FIG. 25 shows the backing of the peel-and-stick adhesive tape (not shown) attached to the greeting card envelope 36 is removed to expose the adhesive layer and used to affix the envelope that contains the greeting card onto the wrapped top surface of the gift box 14. This process can be repeated for other accessories such as ribbon bows 32 to secure the bow to the surface of the wrapped gift. FIG. 40 shows the completed, wrapped gift box 14. The recipient of this wrapped gift is still able to “rip” into the gift item by removing the die-cut paper from the surface of the box contained within. Thus, a person is able to experience the same anticipation and enjoyment as with a traditionally wrapped gift item with a roll of paper, box, scissors, and tape.

In accordance with an alternate embodiment, and with reference to FIGS. 26, 27, 28, 29A, 29B, 30, and 31, a decorative gift wrapping assembly 110 with a die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 of a slightly different shape than that disclosed above is presented. With the exception of the differences in the shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112, the other elements of the decorative gift wrapping assembly 110 are the same as described above.

The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 includes a decorative outer surface 112a and an inside surface 112b. The die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 includes central core section 116 from which a plurality of flaps 118, 120, 122, 124 extend.

In particular, the central core section 116 includes an outer surface 116a and an inside surface 116b. As with the prior embodiment, the central core section 116 is shaped the same as the first collapsible half box 126. However, it should be appreciated boxes of various shapes may be used in conjunction with the present invention, and the central core section would, therefore, be adjusted to accommodate the shape of whatever box is used in conjunction with the present invention. In accordance with the disclosed embodiment, the central core section 116 includes first and second long side edges 138, 140 and first and second short side edge 142, 144.

First and second long side edge flaps 118, 120 extend from the first and second long side edges 138, 140, respectively, and first and second short side edge flaps 122, 124 extend from the first and second short side edges 142, 144, respectively. The first and second long side edge flaps 118, 120 are different in shape from the first and second short side edge flaps 122, 124.

Considering first the first and second long side edge flaps 118, 120, they are mirror images and only the first long side edge flap 118 will be described herein. The first long side edge flap 118 includes an outer surface 118a and an inside surface 118b. The first long side edge flap 118 also includes a first long edge 146 that is contiguous with the first long side edge 138 of the central core section 116. The first long side edge flap 118 further includes a second long edge 148 that is parallel to and opposite from the first long edge 146. The second long edge 148 is of approximately the same length as the first long edge 146. First and second short edges 150, 152 extend between the first long edge 146 and the second long edge 148. Each of the first and second short edges 150, 152 are straight edges and include no secondary flaps. Although the preceding disclosure relates to the first long side edge flap, it is appreciated the second short side edge flap includes the same structural elements.

Considering now the first and second short side edge flaps 122, 124, they are mirror images and only the first short side edge flap 122 will be described herein. The first short side edge flap 122 includes an outer surface 122a and an inside surface 122b. The first short side edge flap 122 also includes a first long edge 166 that is contiguous with the first short side edge 142 of the central core section 116. The first short side edge flap 122 further includes a second long edge 168 that is parallel to and opposite from the first long edge 166. The second long edge 168 is of approximately the same length as the first long edge 166. First and second short edges 170, 172 extend between the first long edge 166 and the second long edge 168.

Each of the first and second short edges 170, 172 includes a perpendicular first segment 174, 176 that is perpendicular to each of the first and second long edges 166, 168, a parallel second segment 178, 180 that is parallel to each of the first and second long edges 166, 168, a perpendicular third segment 182, 184 that is perpendicular to each of the first and second long edges 166, 168, and parallel fourth segment 186, 188 that is parallel to each of the first and second long edges 166, 168. The first segment 174, 176 extends from the second long edge 168 toward the first long edge 166 with a first end 174a, 176a of the first segment 174, 176 positioned at the second long edge 168 and a second end 174b, 176b of the first segment 174, 176 connected to the first end 178a, 180a of the second segment 178, 180. The second end 178b, 180b of the second segment 178, 180 is connected to the first end 182a, 184a of the third segment 182, 184, the second end 182b, 184b of the third segment 182, 184 is connected to the first end 186a, 188a of the fourth segment 186, 188, and the second end 186b, 188b of the fourth segment 186, 188 is positioned at the first long edge 166. In this way, and as will be appreciated based upon the following disclosure a secondary flap 190, 192 defined by the second, third, and fourth segments 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188 is formed along the first and second short edges 170, 172. Because these secondary flaps 190, 192 are ultimately not adhesively bound to the inside surface 112b of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112, the first and second short side edge flaps 122, 124 may also be referred to a winged first and second edge flaps. Although the preceding disclosure relates to the first short side edge flap, it is appreciated the second short side edge flap includes the same structural elements. It is also appreciated that while the secondary flaps form part of the first and second short side edge flaps in accordance with the disclosed embodiment, the secondary flaps could be formed so as to extend from the first and second long side edge flaps (for example, see U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/775,345, entitled “All in one rippable pre-wrapped gift box,” filed Dec. 4, 2018, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).

Adhesive strips (that is, peel-and-stick adhesive tape) 130a-d are secured along the second long edges 48 of the first and second long side edge flaps 18, 20 and the second long edges 68 of the first and second short side edge flaps 22, 24.

As with the prior embodiment, one of the core elements of the invention is the unique assembly procedure for folding the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 that is partially, temporarily, and lightly attached to the first collapsible half-box 126 or gift box 114. This assembly allows for a unique and easy packaging experience that also lets the user intuitively start and complete their gift wrapping process.

With the shape of the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 in mind, the wrapping process changes slightly as the die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper 112 is wrapped about the first collapsible half-box 126 or gift box 114. In particular, and with the decorative gift wrapping assembly 110 open and ready for wrapping of a gift placed within the box 114, one of the long flaps, for example, the first short side edge flap 122 is raised against the edge of the gift box 114, the small winged secondary flaps 190, 192 are opened to easily go around the side edges of the gift box 114 and cover that side completely. The release sheet of the pre-placed peel-and-stick adhesive 130c is removed to expose the adhesive layer underneath and this adhesive surface is now used to affix the first short side edge flap 122 against the exposed top surface of the gift box 114. The second short side edge flap 124 on opposite side is raised to repeat the process on that side. It should be appreciated that either one of the two winged short side edge flaps 122, 124 may be used to begin the assembly/wrapping process. As the small winged secondary flaps 190, 192 are intended to wrap around the side edges 114s, the small winged secondary flaps 190, 192 have a length that is substantially the same as the length of the side edges, that is, the distance from the top surface 114t of the gift box 114 to the bottom surface of the gift box 114.

With the first and second short side edge flaps 122, 124 secured to the gift box 114, the first and second long side edge flaps 118, 120 are thereafter affixed to the gift box to complete the wrapping process.

It is further appreciated, and with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34 that the second collapsible half box 328 used in either of the embodiments described above may be constructed with a layer of wrapping paper 312′ secured with adhesive 329 to the upper flat 328f surface thereof.

The present invention offers innovation that is potentially valuable to the suppliers and consumers in the gift wrapping markets discussed above. The invention allows users to purchase one conveniently packaged product that has everything they need, is easy to use, and is intuitive. Through the present invention, consumers are provided with a new way to package, conceal, and present a gift item, while maintaining that joyous moment of revelation by “tearing” into the gift item.

While the preferred embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood that there is no intent to limit the invention by such disclosure, but rather, is intended to cover all modifications and alternate constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A decorative gift wrapping assembly, comprising:

a sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper including a decorative outer surface and an inside surface opposite the decorative outer surface, the decorative front surface includes a design element printed, coated or otherwise applied thereto, the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper includes a central core section with flaps extend therefrom;

a gift box positioned on the central core section with the flaps folded;

wherein a user unfolds the die-cut sheet of decorative gift wrapping paper to reveal the gift box, a gift item is placed inside a cavity defined by the gift box, and the flaps are wrapped about the gift box.

2. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, wherein the flaps are folded to at least partially cover the gift box.

3. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, wherein the central core section is rectangular.

4. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the flaps includes folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, such that a portion of the graphic design element is shown along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

5. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 4, wherein the secondary flaps are adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

6. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least two of the flaps include folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, such that a portion of the graphic design element is shown along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

7. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 6, wherein the secondary flaps of the at least two flaps are adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

8. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 7, wherein at least two additional flaps include folded edges that are bent over toward the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper to define secondary flaps, but are not adhesively bound along the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

9. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 6, wherein the secondary flaps of the at least two flaps are not adhesively bound to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

10. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, wherein the gift box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper.

11. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 10, wherein the gift box includes a collapsible half box having extendable edges.

12. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 11, wherein the collapsible half box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper at the central core section thereof.

13. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 12, wherein the collapsible half box is adhered to the inside surface of the sheet of die-cut decorative gift wrapping paper so as to allow for its removal in the future when desired by a user of the invention.

14. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, further including strips of peel-and-stick adhesives tape attached to various locations on edges of the flaps.

15. The decorative gift wrapping assembly according to claim 1, further including a second collapsible half box positioned on top of the first collapsible half box.