Abstract: A device for preserving a collectable article is disclosed. The device includes front and back panel members at least partially defining a cavity for receiving a collectable article. The device is formed for exposing the gaseous substance within the cavity to a desiccant. Additionally, an aspect of the present invention includes at least one spacing sheet positioned between the panel members for adjusting the height of the cavity. Another aspect of the present invention includes at least one tab protruding into the cavity for positioning the collectable article therein to form a channel around the article.

Abstract: A book package blank and method and machine for its fabrication by a continuous process. A cardboard web (2) of thin and solid pulp is pulled from a reel. The web is gently corrugated between splined rollers (4) to guide the folding of the cardboard around one or more books. The final separated blank is a rectangular sheet of double layered cardboard having bending lines along its two opposite edges between the two superimposed layers. The layers are attached to each other with the exception of two opposite flaps (17) defined by slits (16) in the topmost layer and detached from the bottom cardboard layer, the width of the flaps corresponding to that of the book(s).

Abstract: A rectangular box bounding a compartment used for mailing a gift having left and right laterally extending panels and two modes of use, in the first use mode the left panel functions as a greeting card, facilitated in this respect by the right panel being effectively placed in an out-of-the-way position, and in the second use mode the right panel is folded from its out-of-the-way position to an operative position providing protection against breakage, etc., for the gift, to thereby contribute to the use of the rectangular box as a mailer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing product samples to consumers along with a publication is disclosed in which a container is provided with cut-out recesses having a shape conforming to that of the samples. The samples are visibly retained within the recesses by a shrinkwrap covering surrounding the container. The container is then packaged with the publication within the protective shrinkwrap covering of the publication. The sample container is constructed from a compressible material that absorbs shocks and forces exerted on the container, thereby protecting the samples from damage.

Abstract: The book holder and books, includes a prismatic container having a cover with a foldable flap and a slot for viewing, a base, two side panels extending between the base and the cover and two end panels connected to the base and the side panels to close the container; a plurality of books accommodated in the container; and a rectangular strip having ends and passing underneath the books and extending over the base and both end panels, the ends of the strip extending beyond the end panels. The flap of the cover, which is insertable between the side panel and the books in the closed container, has a plurality of perforations subdividing it into a plurality of rectangular removable pieces, which are detachable to form bookmarks for the books. The books and/or the container can be of such size and have colors and patterns thereon which match the colors and patterns of a pack and/or of cigarettes to help induce consumers to buy books and to reduce smoking.

Abstract: A do-it-yourself book cover and kit therefor, which includes a blank of denim material formed as a rectangular blank having opposed marginal edges that are reversely folded and secured in place to define opposed end pockets for receiving the free ends of a book cover. Various decorative components are provided whereby the assembled book cover can be personalized to the user's desire or fancy. The various component parts are conveniently packaged in a container compartmentalized for storing and/or organizing the various component parts necessary for constructing the book cover.

Abstract: A looseleaf binder having a protective envelope that encases the front and rear flaps and spine of the binder such that the binder can be opened to view the interior of binder while protecting the binder cover from dust and other substances. The protective envelope is wrapped around the binder prior to attaching a ring binder unit to the cover, and joined to itself along the periphery of the binder. The ring binder unit is then attached to the interior of the spine through the envelope so the front and rear flaps foldably enclose the ring binder unit. The protective envelope may be removed from the binder without damaging or blemishing the binder.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a box-like container for use in mailing rectangular items such as a book. The container includes shaped outwardly extending and longitudinal side edge and corner formations that form protectors so that items carried within the container are protected from forces impacting on the side edges or corners of the container. This container may be opened so as to receive book-like items either for individual mailing or mass mailing. Moreover, various types of end formations are provided for closure and sealing of the container. A blank from which the foregoing container is fabricated is also disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable book cover and method wherein the book cover comprises a generally rectangular protective cover material wherein the length of the cover material may be easily adjusted through the use of releasable hook and loop fasteners or adhesive material and wherein the length of the material to fit the book to be protected is adjusted and pockets for the insertion of the book covers in said pockets by the employment of hook and loop fastener straps or adhesive material secured by elastic tabs to the cover material.

Abstract: A container for holding books during transport and treatment with a liquid including a means which can be moved between a pressing position to hold the books securely during transport and a relaxed position in which the books are free to separate to facilitate penetration of the treatment liquid and the escape of moisture.

Abstract: A protective envelope for a book having front and rear covers, and a binding area, the envelope comprising, a stretchable sheet defining front and rear sections adapted to closely overlie the front and rear book covers, the sheet having edges; a stretchable seam binding extending in a loop and attached to the edges; the front and rear sections having outer and inner sides, and including stretchable flaps extending adjacent the book cover side of the sheet sections, the flaps peripherally attached to the sheet section to form pockets for reception of the book covers into the respective pockets in conformed, retained position therein.

Abstract: The output of a high speed press or bindery is formed into stacks which are then combined into four stack "cubes". The cubes are handled as units and formed into tiers which can be loaded onto pallets. A pickup head for manipulating the cubes is carried by a transport device such as a gantry or robot arm. It has a top plate which is connected to the transport device. The top plate carries horizontal guide members from which depend four side panels. The side panels may be retracted to grasp the sides of the cube or extended to release the cube. Fingers mounted along the bottom edges of the side panels are designed to extend between the bottom sheets of the cube and the surface on which it sits. They can be locked into this position, permitting the cube to be lifted and transported by the pickup head. Also disclosed is a gantry-type transport device with a telescoping extender to which the pickup head is connected.

Abstract: A composite mailing wrapper suitable for use with a catalog or magazine is produced from an integral web and comprises front and rear cover sheets joined along a longitudinal fold line to which is detachably connected at least one preformed reply envelope, and optionally, at least one response device which is detachably connected to the envelope flap(s). When assembled to the catalog the envelope(s) and optional response device(s) are contained within the fold of the cover sheets. All of the elements comprising the composite wrapper can be personalized without risk of mismatching as they are produced from an integral web and are not detached from each other during manufacture.

Abstract: The package is of the type comprising two lateral symmetrical flaps 12 and 13 which can be applied against one large surface of the package. An adhesive tape 26 is provided at least on the flaps 12 and 13. Tongues 18 and 19 are used for wedging action with respect to the packaging of objects. In another embodiment notches 30, 31, 32 and 33 are used into which the flaps 12 and 13 can be bent. Application for packaging objects of different height.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a book container structure having a particular novel layered construction. In place of a conventional solid chipboard laminated construction, an undulated midstratum layer is utilized in such manner that air cells or pockets are formed within the panels of the structure. An overlayer and an underlayer are adhesively applied to the undulated midstratum layer. The invention results in a book container structure which may be much more economically manufactured while yielding superior end product strength and durability. It has widespread utility as a superior substitute for the currently used solid laminated chipboard design.The invention utilizes varying fiber lengths and a particular grain line orientation to achieve a highly durable panel structure for use as a book container.

Abstract: One of the outer lateral walls of a box body is provided along its side or edge with a door (member) hinged to the box body, whereby a bag is formed between the door member and the one outer lateral wall of the box body. A commodity such as a knockdown toy is stored in the box while a book or booklet including information on childcare and information on how to use the toy is inserted into the bag.

Abstract: A slip case package is disclosed for holding a book and a computer disk. The package comprises a slip case having a pocket in the interior thereof which holds the disk and a space for the book. The pocket is formed by two panels of the slip case, one of which is in the interior of the slip case. This panel includes a section which is severable from the interior of the slip case to provide access to the disk. Severing the section is made relatively difficult by virtue of the size of the section, the limited space in the interior of the slip case and the location of an engageable structure by means of which the section is grasped for severing it. As a result, even though the book may be removed from the slip case and perused in a retail store by a prospective purchaser, removal of the disk is somewhat involved and requires actions which discourage theft as such actions may easily be observed by store personnel.

Abstract: A transparent case (11) for a binder has a substantially parallelepiped form lacking one face and is made of transparent material. The lower support wall (17) of the case includes a wedge-shaped element (22) the sides of which project some millimeters inside the container. The sides (26, 28, 29) face the side walls (13, 14) of the case and are so connected as to spread the covers of the binder when it is introduced into the container. The wedge-shaped element (22) also has side faces (26, 27) parallel to the side walls (13, 14). The side faces (26, 27) space apart the binder covers so as to render them parallel and adjacent to the side walls (13, 14) of the container. This allows perfect viewing and reading of whatever writing or representation is on the covers of the binder and the best retention of the binder within the case, even when the binder contains few sheets.

Abstract: A combination book box/book rest which can be formed from a one-piece foldable blank is disclosed. The foldable blank may be made of cardboard or plastic and comprises a flat, rectangular central section with two lateral flaps hinged to the opposite sides thereof. Upper and lower flaps are hinged respectively to the upper and lower ends of the central section. The lateral edges of the upper and lower flaps releasably engage in grooves in the lateral flaps to form a book box. The end portions of the upper and lower flaps are also releasably engagable with each other to convert the blank into an inclined book rest support.

Abstract: A mailer in the form of a receptacle having a base and upstanding sides is foldable into an essentially planar configuration. The receptacle surfaces are adapted for informational indicia, and are provided with means to seal the receptacle in the folded state. The mailer can be used for the transport of materials either within the folded receptacle or the receptacle can be wrapped about an item, such as a catalog, to serve both as a mailer and as a protective cover.

Abstract: A package comprises a strip (1) of corrugated cardboard to be wrapped around objects (A) placed on its inside surface. It is provided with two transverse flaps (13, 14) in face-to-face relationship and attached to the inside surface of the strip (1) on two side bands (8, 9) which extend from its longitudinal edges (2, 3) over a distance x, parallel to the longitudinal edges (2, 3) of the strip (1). The strip (1) comprises an end panel (7) which is cut in line with a transverse fold (6) in its central part, meaning that part lying between the two side bands (8, 9). The panel (7) is divided into two flaps (13, 14) by a median longitudinal slit (15). The panel (7) may be folded over the inside surface of the strip (1) by bending it about the transverse fold (6) and fastened to the side bands (8, 9) of the strip (1). The strip (1) is advantageously glued to itself in the transverse direction and to the two flaps (13, 14) when folded against an article in the package.

Abstract: A round trip mailer box is formed from a unitary corrugated cardboard blank with a plurality of scored lines for a quick and easy folding of panels to set up the box. The corners of the box are reinforced and strengthened by folding and bracing corner panels. The folding of the box is completed by inserting tabs on two interchangeable and overlapping top panels, one over the other, into cutouts on opposite sides of the box. These overlapping top panels can be interchanged so that when a mailing label is placed on each top panel, the box can be mailed to a recipient and later remailed back to the sender by simply interchanging the relative positions of the top panels. The box is easily secured in its closed position by taping or other closure means at the two inserted end tabs of the box and is easily opened, reclosed and reused.

Abstract: A container which protects a book or similar product, has reinforced end walls and is easier and cheaper to form than present containers and the method of forming the container into a book package. The end protection cells of the container are attached to side reinforcing panels. This reduces the number of steps required to place reinforcing panels in the end wall construction. In the preferred construction the end cell panels are attached to the main body only through the reinforcing panels. In one construction, an additional bellows or gusset panel is provided for additional reinforcement.

Abstract: A one-piece, self-locking paperboard mailing folder for books, or the like, including integral inner and outer wrapper members.

Abstract: An outer mailing jacket is made from a folded sheet of suitable material, such as corrugated cardboard. The jacket has corner panels for centrally positioning a product enclosed therein. The mailing jacket is especially designed for receiving and supporting phonograph records, without danger that a staple used to close the jacket might damage the record.

Abstract: Container for books and articles of like shape formed having top, bottom, first and second side, and closure panels that are foldably connected together to form an article encompassing sleeve, end flaps created of three subpanels forming protective end cells at each end of the container, reinforcing flaps connecting to the side of each first side panel and arranged for extending into the formed air cell to reinforce it and the container's ability to resist compressive forces, and end wall panels connecting to each end of the top panel for providing closure to the end cells and the container at its ends. Reinforcing tabs are interconnected between a side of the end wall panels and the sides of the second side panel and folded to a bellows configuration for further reinforcement of the created end cells as the container is formed into its usable configuration.

Abstract: A system is provided for authenticating products having a paperboard cover or package, such as a record sold in a paperboard record jacket, a tape sold in a paperboard tape box, or a book having a paperboard cover. The cover or package includes a plurality of walls wherein at least one of the walls includes a sheet of paperboard material, with the sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material. In addition, at least one of the internal plies of the paperboard sheet is coded, such as by color or phosphorescent material, either continuous or in stripes, to act as an indicator. The coded ply is visible along the edge of the wall of the cover or package to provide a system for authenticating the product.

Abstract: A double ply, multi-cell cushioning insert for use in the packaging of heavy objects such as books.

Abstract: In a container for use in protecting articles, such as books, a one piece blank is formed to incorporate a pair of main panels, one each for encompassing the upper and lower portions of the article, with said main panels having side panels that may be folded into closure, one superimposed upon the other, and adhered together, so as to form closure at least at these lateral locations; a reentry flap is foldably connected along a score line with one end of each main panel, with the reentry flap being folded into contiguity, after a 180.degree. turn against the interior wall of one of the main panels, and each said reentry flap having a second or end flap foldably connected thereto and disposed at a normal so as to provide end closures for the container.In another embodiment, one of the main panels is formed into two parts and which two parts may be folded in overlap style, one partially upon the other, so as to provide closure upon the upper portion of the enclosed article.

Abstract: A carton for shipping books having a simplified end cell configuration to protect the edges of the book during shipment and storage and glue flaps which can be glued against the upper surface of the carton using conventional packaging machinery.

Abstract: A mailing carton of the type having end air pockets is strengthened at each end by edges formed by multiple layers of corrugated material extending outwardly from the interior compartment, by reinforced layers of corrugated material forming an end wall inwardly from the reinforced edges, and by top and end covers. The top and end covers facilitate utilization of an "L" shaped sealing tool for sealing the end walls of the top panel by short reinforced adhesive tape segments disposed on surfaces in right angular relationship.

Abstract: A mailing carton of the type having end air pockets is strengthened at each end by edges formed by multiple layers of corrugated material extending outwardly from the interior compartment and also by reinforced layers of corrugated material forming an end wall inwardly from the reinforced edges. A recess formed in the center of each multiple layered top edge facilitates utilization of an "L" shaped sealing tool for sealing the end walls of the top panel by short reinforced adhesive tape segments disposed on surfaces in right angular relationship.

Abstract: An end wall for a Bliss-type carton having a full height outer panel, cut out to provide a hand-hole flap hinged along a top score line and reverse folded, and inner and intermediate shorter panels, all of the panels being interconnected along score lines, the inner and intermediate panels having a cut out therebetween to provide a projecting portion and a recess, the inner and intermediate panels being reverse folded above the hand-hole and secured to the outer panel with the projecting portion overlying the hand-hole flap and the flap within the recess, thereby providing a smooth hand-hole and a reinforced area above the hand-hole.

Abstract: A cover and carrying arrangement for a book and method for the fabrication thereof. Through the use of continuous stitching of a first variety which is internally disposed in the completed article as well as continuous external or top stitching, a particularly high quality article is produced. With the method of the invention, such high quality is achieved at low unit manufacturing cost. In the production of the article, an initial assemblage is provided incorporating two body panel sheets the ornamentation carrying surfaces of which are adjacently disposed. Folded pocket panels as well as elongate handles of a loop variety are incorporated within the assemblage, all raw edges being aligned in coincidence. Initial stitching then is carried out leaving a gap through which the article is turned inside out. Following such turning, the edges adjacent the gap are turned inwardly and pressed and a continuous top stitching then is carried out.

Abstract: A one-piece foldable corrugated mailer container has a one-piece blank which upon assembly into a box defines a pair of longitudinally spaced double-triangular side wall abutments and air pockets for bottoming and protecting the side edges of a weighty object such as a heavy book contained therein during shipment and for holding and locking the object in fixed position away from the side edges of the folder. A portion of the side wall abutment extends inwardly from each respective side to underlie the article or object contained thereby to assist in securing the blank into its double-triangular pocket configuration.

Abstract: Cartons for packaging and mailing books and the like include parallel top and bottom walls which are foldably interconnected by a pair of parallel side walls to form a tubular structure and a closure and protecting structure for each end of the tubular structure including end flaps having an inner and outer portion. A pair of hingedly connected tabs formed in the bottom wall of the carton are normally positioned perpendicular to the bottom wall. A notch is formed at one end of each of the end flap outer portions. A closure flap attached to a side wall of the carton is normally coplanar with the end flap outer portions and parallel to the bottom wall. A tear strip formed in the top wall is normally located above the closure flap.

Abstract: Cartons for packaging and mailing books and articles of small thicknesses include parallel top and bottom walls which are foldably interconnected by a pair of parallel side walls to form a tubular structure and a closure and protecting structure for each end of the tubular structure including end flaps having an inner and outer portion. A pair of tabs formed partly in the bottom wall and partly in the inner portion of the end flaps is hingedly connected to the bottom wall of the carton and divided by a score line into an inner portion normally positioned perpendicular to the bottom wall and an outer portion normally positioned parallel to the bottom wall. The width of the tab at the score line is greater than the width of the outer edge of the outer portion of the tab so that the bottom wall end flap maintains the tab inner portion in a perpendicular position against the packaged article.

Abstract: A one-piece rectangular box having double reinforced corners at opposite ends thereof is formed from a single rectangular sheet of material having opposite end portions provided with sections which are doubled and folded inward and secured in overlying relation with respect to the central base portion of the sheet. The double portions extend upward from the inwardly folded sections to form reinforced end walls of the box. Side portions of the sheet extend upward from the base portions to hold the ends and sides of the box in place eliminating the need for dunnage or packing and cushioning means for protecting corners of the box and its contents.

Abstract: Cartons for packaging and mailing books and the like include parallel major and minor walls which are foldably interconnected to form a tubular structure and a closure and protecting structure for each end of the tubular structure including end flaps which are folded to form triangularly shaped air cushions, and, in a modification, a trapezoidally shaped air cushion. The end flaps are provided with locking tabs which engage corresponding notches in the top surface of one of the major walls in order to form the air cushions.

Abstract: A covered book comprises: a stack of aligned sheets, including a front and back cover, providing an edge surface; a first protective sheet located adjacent the outside of the front cover; a second protective sheet located adjacent the outside of the back cover; and a binding strip fixed to the edge surface, to an area on each of the covers, and to an area on each of the protective sheets. The first protective sheet is wrapped around the unbound edge of the book and is fixed with a pressure sensitive adhesive to the second protective sheet, thereby providing a protective cover for the book. Each of the protective sheets is scored to permit removal of at least part of the protective cover when it is no longer required.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mailing carton having two opposed rectangular panels joined to and framed about all four edges by V-shaped panels. A book or other object having dimensions of length and width of substantially the same dimension as the rectangular panels is held within the container and cushioned by the V-shaped panels. The container can accommodate books of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: Cartons for packaging and mailing books and the like include parallel top and bottom walls which are foldably interconnected by a pair of parallel side walls to form a tubular structure and a closure and protecting structure for each end of the tubular structure including end flaps having an inner and outer portion. A pair of hingedly connected tabs formed in the bottom wall of the carton are normally positioned perpendicular to the bottom wall. A notch is formed at one end of each of the end flap outer portions. A closure flap attached to a side wall of the carton is normally coplanar with the end flap outer portions and parallel to the bottom wall. A tear strip formed in the top wall is normally located above the closure flap.

Abstract: Cartons for packaging and mailing books and the like include parallel major and minor walls which are foldably interconnected to form a tubular structure and a closure and protecting structure for each end of the tubular structure including end flaps which are folded to form triangularly shaped air cushions, and, in a modification, a trapezoidally shaped air cushion. The end flaps are provided with locking tabs which engage corresponding notches in the top surface of one of the major walls in order to form the air cushions.