Convertible To Or From Display Configuration (e.g., From Or To Shipping Configuration) Patents (Class 206/736)
  • Publication number: 20110094935
    Abstract: A display of bedding sets for retail sale includes a first, second, third and fourth textile soft goods products for retail sale. Each includes a first vacuum-sealable bag and a plurality of individual bedding components constituting a bedding set for a particular size of bed. The bedding sets are displayed together on a shelf of a retail store, and the physical dimensions of each retail packaging are substantially the same as the physical dimensions of each other retail packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110048988
    Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Publication number: 20110036749
    Abstract: A container for storage, transport and dispensing of products. The container is convertible between a first configuration A suitable for storage and transport, and a second configuration B suitable for display. The containers can be interlocked with each other and supported on a support system. A blank for the construction of the container, a support system for the container, and an adaptor for adapting a substantially horizontal shelf to take the containers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: SCA PACKAGING MARKETING NV
    Inventors: Fredrik Jacobsson, Andreas Nagel
  • Patent number: 7828027
    Abstract: A reversible tote comprising a reversible body including first and second surfaces having different patterns. A first pair of openings may extend through a first side of the body to receive a first handle and a second pair of openings can extend through a second side of the body to receive a second handle. A interior lining may form a storage compartment and can be fixed proximate to an upper edge of the body. The interior lining may have a zipper to selectively open and close an end of the lining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Patent number: 7823309
    Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Abraham Albenda
  • Publication number: 20100224533
    Abstract: A case (100) for an electrical device includes: (a) a first portion (110) with a bottom surface (111); (b) a second portion (121) adjacent to the first portion; (c) a third portion (122) adjacent to the second portion; (d) a fourth portion (123) adjacent to the third portion; and (e) a fifth portion (132) with an interior surface (235) and adjacent to the fourth portion. In this embodiment, at least one of the first portion or the third portion is configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. Additionally, when the case placed in an open configuration, the first portion is capable of being located over the fifth portion with the bottom surface of the first portion adjacent to the interior surface of the fifth portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Saharut Sirichai, Xin Fu
  • Patent number: 7784617
    Abstract: A display carton for products is described that is open at the top and front and that has an inclined floor panel, and that does not include any further bottom wall beyond the inclined floor panel. The carton includes a front panel joined to the front edge of the floor panel and extending downwardly therefrom to engage a support surface on which the carton is supported, a rear panel joined to the rear edge of the floor panel and extending upwardly therefrom, and a pair of side panel assemblies respectively located proximate opposite side edges of the floor panel. Each side panel assembly has an upper portion that extends upwardly from the respective side edge of the floor panel and a lower portion that extends downwardly from the respective side edge of the floor panel to engage the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Francis Urban
  • Patent number: 7784609
    Abstract: A convertible holder for enclosing a consumer article formed by at least two combinable pieces forming an enclosure wherein at least one combinable piece may be converted from forming a part of the enclosure to a support base that attaches to another combinable piece at a transverse angle and the other combinable piece continues to partially enclose the article. The combination of base and enclosing pieces supporting the article at a height above a base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: David Frost
  • Patent number: 7779996
    Abstract: A container includes a housing having an open top and a lid attached to the housing. The lid includes a first panel having a first edge and a second edge, a second panel having a first edge and a second edge, and a third panel. The first edge of the first panel is attached to the housing at a first hinge. The first edge of the second panel is attached to the second edge of the first panel at a second hinge. The third panel is attached to the second edge of the second panel at a third hinge. The lid is positionable in a first position and a second position. When the lid is in the first position, the lid covers the open top of the housing and the first hinge and the third hinge form a virtual hinge. When the lid is in the second position, the lid forms an A-Frame over the open top such that the second panel forms a display platform. The third panel maintains the lid in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Elias, Julia Hou, Jessica Chorney, Neal Anderson, Michael L. Teitelbaum
  • Publication number: 20100187154
    Abstract: A sheet of material is divided into front and rear panels and folds over on itself to a folded position. The front panel has flaps and immediately adjacent hanger openings formed in it. When the flaps are pivoted outward, the spaces they vacated define flap openings. Hangers project from the rear panel and align with their corresponding hanger openings. To assemble the display, the flaps are pivoted outward to their open positions and the sheet is folded to the folded position. As the sheet is being folded, the hangers swingingly extend through the hanger and flap openings, which together form a single continuous opening. Once in the folded position, the flaps are then pivoted back to their closed positions with the hangers extending through and interlocked with the hanger openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Nicole Marie Angelocci
  • Publication number: 20100147738
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a packaging assembly for both economical and safe shipping, display and advertising of a plurality of products, comprising a plurality of products stacked upon a pallet and a plurality of side panels affixed to the pallet. Each side panel can be folded into an upper position in order to enclose the plurality of products during shipment of the packaging assembly and each side panel can also be folded into a lower position in order to hide the pallet and to advertise the plurality of products during display of the packaging assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrie Green
  • Patent number: 7735678
    Abstract: The invention relates to an outer container for holding an inner container in particular where the inner container has a sensitive product. The outer container comprises at least one of a moveable display board; retaining formations for retaining a hygroscopic element; or a stand for gripping the base of the inner container to retain it in an upright position. The invention also relates to a combination pack comprising the inner container retained in the outer container, particularly where the inner container holds a moisture sensitive product such as an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Loctite (R&D) Limited
    Inventors: Peter Rushe, Liam P. O'Dwyer, Geoffrey F. Seymour, David J. Gibson, Patrick Kealy
  • Publication number: 20100127055
    Abstract: A gift wrap package and packaging assembly is configured to receive and enclose a gift in a decorative enclosure and which has the appearance of a conventionally wrapped box gift package. The gift package is made of a folded sheet material that is decorated on one side, and which has sufficient material strength to serve as both a box and a decorative package which has a comparable appearance to a box wrapped with decorative paper. The gift package is preformed and packaged in a folded box configuration with a protective retail display header for hanging display. One end of the gift package is configured to be opened to receive gift contents and additional packaging such as tissue, and then securely closed to complete the gift package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Karen Marie Zelina, Joel Thomas Hageman
  • Patent number: 7717324
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank of foldable material configurable to form a container. When formed, the container includes a removable top portion of panel assemblies that converts the container from shipping container to a display container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: Walter D Keefe, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7717265
    Abstract: A device for the storage, shipment and display of merchandise is provided. The device comprises a display bin and a frame disposed under the display bin. The frame comprises top and bottom supports and a cavity between the top and bottom supports. At least one storage bin disposed in the cavity of the frame and a sleeve comprising walls is disposed around at least a portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: POMWonderful, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Honkawa, Lynda Resnick
  • Publication number: 20100101976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various embodiments of a product container for holding and displaying consumer products. In one aspect of the present invention, the present product container comprises a product containing compartment and a base member that encloses the product containing compartment. The product container forms a tent-like shaped enclosure and is formed when a first container portion and a second container portion come into positional alignment in a closed or assembled configuration. The first and second container portions are affixed on the inner surface of the base member. The base member is then folded along fold lines and upper ends of the base member are then bonded or otherwise securely attached to each other such that the upper ends of the respective first and second container portions are mated with each other to form the product containing compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SENCORP INC.
    Inventor: Brian J. Urban
  • Publication number: 20100072108
    Abstract: A method of displaying a package of disposable absorbent pant products includes placing the package in a retail store in the same region of the store that also includes clothing. A package for disposable absorbent pant products includes a pocket and device for hanging the package. The package may include a display window through which a consumer may view the disposable absorbent pant products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberly Kay Underhill, Brian Walter Angielski
  • Publication number: 20100058717
    Abstract: A packaging and display box blank comprising a display blank joined to a removable blank at overlapping portions, such that the box blank can be folded and joined to form a box for enclosing product and wherein the removable blank can be partly or fully detached from the display blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery Smith, Keith Wilson Chessell
  • Patent number: 7654393
    Abstract: A retail display case for retail items such as a doll packaged in a center tubular section with end caps that may be removed from a center tubular section and assembled to form various accessories including a storage case. In addition one or more of the end caps may be used to provide a display stand for the doll. The retail display packaging includes the set of top and bottom end caps, and further includes the center tubular section made from clear plastic or the like. Internal components such as foam pieces or a set of molded plastic sections may be used with molded components for storage and subsequent use from the storage case. The display case is thus convertible from its original retail housing purpose into a storage case or use by the consumer for novel use as an alternative to discarding the packaging. Accordingly, the center section is provided as being disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carberry, Kirk Grathwol, Rob Dube, Wayne Losey, Wayne M. Ginn
  • Publication number: 20100018894
    Abstract: The invention provides a package assembly (100) including a base including a bottom portion (112) and a plurality of vertically oriented display cards (130) arranged on the base. Each display card includes a top edge (138), a bottom edge (140), a display portion (134) and a first support portion (136) attached to the display portion along a vertical fold (150). The display portion of each card is preferably disposed in a different plane and at a first angle with respect to the first support portion, wherein the bottom edge of each card is disposed on the base. The display cards are configured and adapted to withstand a vertical load applied to the package assembly. In accordance with another aspect, the invention can further include a shipping cover (160) disposed over the display cards, the shipping cover configured and adapted to protect the display cards during shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Hession
  • Publication number: 20090314661
    Abstract: A display carton, convertible between a closed configuration and an open display configuration, is used for storing and displaying a packaged product therein. The display carton comprises a base member and a lid member connected to the base member and foldable into a built-in stand-up display or support system. The lid member is folded back behind a bottom wall of the base and a front flap of the lid containing a tab can be folded out to minimize the angle of elevation of the carton, such that the contents therein cannot slide or fall out. In the closed configuration, a fastener is placed at a portion of the lower edge of the front flap, i.e., the tab, and a portion of the bottom wall of the base member, such that the adhesive spans two generally perpendicular surfaces for a secure closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Thad Joseph Fisher, Arthur C. Teasdale
  • Publication number: 20090305857
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a method of manufacturing containers such as shipping, display and display ready packaging, for example, and resulting containers and associated preassemblies and blanks are provided, which, when utilized, result in preassemblies that are more easily and quickly assembled into fully assembled containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: YORK CONTAINER COMPANY
    Inventor: Troy LITTLE
  • Patent number: 7621394
    Abstract: A holder for holding a plurality of blades, where one embodiment of the holder includes a base portion, a main body and an openable cover portion. The main body is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the base portion. There are a plurality of cells defined within the main body, with each cell configured and arranged to hold at least one blade on a seating portion, wherein the seating portion defines a blade seating plane. Additionally, the openable cover portion is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the main body. Preferably, the base portion is separate from the main body, and these components are preferably configured to enable the holder to either be attached to a wall or seated on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: James E. McCambridge, Luther D. Langley
  • Patent number: 7614497
    Abstract: A carton with an improved dispensing feature at one end of the carton, which preserves the integrity of the carton, while enabling the display and enhanced access and vending of containers within the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20090272670
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a package which allows a product to be displayed. In one embodiment, the package of the present invention can stand alone independently on an integrated cardboard base or can be hung from a bracket or shelf as a point of sale display. In another embodiment, the package of the present invention is able to be separated into its component parts so that such parts can be, if so required, independently recycled. In still another embodiment, due to its ability to be separated the package of the present invention can comprise various components formed from dissimilar materials (e.g., paper and plastic).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: CardPak, INC.
    Inventors: J. Anthony Petrelli, James J. Mattiucci
  • Publication number: 20090250375
    Abstract: A display system is provided for shipping products to a retail location and displaying those products, such as pet beds. The display system and the products to be displayed can be shipped and displayed in a single container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the container can convert from a shipping box to a combined storage and display system. Systems in accordance with the invention help optimize the use of retail floor space. They can also help insure that products are displayed as the manufacturer intended. Systems in accordance with the invention can also reduce waste. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the container is in the form of a box comprising cardboard, corrugated paper or other relatively inexpensive material that can hold its shape and can be easily disposed of.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: William David Ecker
  • Patent number: 7588214
    Abstract: A support structure (1) is provided comprising a plurality of curved surfaces A, B hingedly interconnected along their edges such as to provide effective deployment in two separate stages. Preferably, the structure has only two curved surfaces hingedly interconnected at a single non-planar hinge line. In FIG. 1(a), the two sheets A, B are coplanar in that they lie in the same horizontal plane, permitting the structure to be in a flat, first stage deployment position. In Figure (b), the structure is fully deployed in a second stage deployment position by bringing sheet A out of plane through some angle in relation to the position of sheet B, resulting in both sheets becoming curved. The structure has utility in various space-based as well as terrestrial reflective and absorbing applications, and bears definite advantage in terms of weight saving, high stiffness and well-defined surface precision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Astrium Limited, Cambridge University Technical Services
    Inventors: Alan M Watt, Sergio Pellegrino, Phillip A. S. Howard
  • Patent number: 7584854
    Abstract: A shipping and display assembly for a plurality of complementary primary and secondary products such as wrapping paper and adhesive tape. The assembly includes a box having a first section and a second section which are connected together for shipping and are separable for displaying the products. The first section includes a first compartment for holding and displaying the primary products and a second compartment for holding and displaying the secondary products. The second section of the display assembly restrains the primary and secondary products within the first and second compartments during shipping and is removed from over the first and second compartments when the products are to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Kitaru Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Ashok V. Chandaria
  • Patent number: 7581643
    Abstract: Individual pairs of shoes are packaged in bags instead of individual shoe boxes. Each shoe bag can be decoratively printed with, e.g., product logos or other information identifying the manufacturer of the shoes contained in the bag. The bags are made from paper and/or other types of materials. One or more display subunits are used to hold multiple bagged shoe pairs. The display subunits may be used to place shoe bags into shelves designed for shoe boxes, as well as to create free-standing displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wilskey, Robert B. Leftwich, Shelley D. Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20090200200
    Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing dump bin insert that allows for fast, economical resupply, and increased marketing opportunities is provided along with systems and methods utilizing such a dump bin insert. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a dump bin insert comprising one or more walls, a bottom coupled with the one or more walls to define a display region, and one or more products received within the display region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Trappani, Michael B. LePage
  • Publication number: 20090159488
    Abstract: A container is provided, having a casing having center panels and end panels on either end of the center panels. A bottom cap portion is provided perpendicular to the casing wherein the bottom cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel. The bottom cap portion has a length which is substantially the same as a length of the casing. A top cap portion is provided on top of and perpendicular to the casing. The top cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel The end panels of the bottom cap portion contact the end panels of the casing, and the end panels of the top cap portion contact the end panels of the bottom cap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: Terry M. Grant, Charles C. Habeger, JR., Randall T. Telling
  • Patent number: 7546703
    Abstract: A three-dimensional display header for point-of-purchase displays is provided, which is pivotably movable from a stowed, flattened position atop a display topper, to a deployed, three-dimensional upright display position. In a first embodiment, the display header has a U-shaped configuration in its deployed position, while in a second embodiment, it has a box-shaped configuration in its deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignees: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Johnske, Renee Richardson
  • Publication number: 20090120834
    Abstract: An array of packages adapted for transporting and selling personal care products is provided. The array includes a first package including first removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of first personal care products disposed within a first storage bin, the first storage bin including a first design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics. The array also includes a second package including second removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of second personal care products disposed within a second storage bin, the second storage bin including a second design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics, wherein the second design is different from and complementary to the first design. The first and second personal care products can be different sizes of the same product, different products, the same product but adapted to be sold at differently-branded retailers, or different combinations of personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Marcille Faye Ruman, Heidi Ellen Vanden Boom, Paula Sosalla, Heidi Bauerlein Hopkins, Karissa Brummond, Abayomi Michael Shonoiki, Margaret Mary Posorske
  • Publication number: 20090084706
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank of foldable material configurable to form a container. When formed, the container includes a removable top portion of panel assemblies that converts the container from shipping container to a display container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventor: Walter D. Keefe, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090078609
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in decorating a pre-selected location and which can be redesigned as desired. The apparatus includes an open top container member. The open top container member exhibits each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined depth, for retaining pre-selected items therein. A lid member, having each of a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined depth is engageable with such open top container member. Further, there is at least one pre-selected decorative item disposed within the open top container member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Greg A. Pringle
  • Publication number: 20090038989
    Abstract: The foregoing invention refers to a self-standing exhibiting package that allows for transportation of its contained product from the manufacturing site to a point of sale; said self-standing package is characterized by containing and exhibiting the product, and wherefrom consumers may take the product at the time of purchase; characterized by being formed by angular beams that provide a preferably square or rectangular configuration with a plurality of angular crossbars that attached by their ends to said beams with a diversity of fixating devices, hence providing a plurality of peripheral supports at a same level at multiple heights and spaced between them, whereon stands containing and exhibiting various products are set, said stands are stacked or fixated with diverse devices on said angular crossbars providing the peripheral supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Luis Felipe Rego Garcia De Alba
  • Publication number: 20090026110
    Abstract: A packaging box or display box with a vibration function and optionally an illumination function, comprising a box body, an openable box cover, a fixed lining placed in said box body, a display-object holder mounted near the center of the fixed lining, and a vibrator with a adjustable vibrating direction is placed on the holder. A switch used to turn the vibrator on or off, is placed at an interface of the box cover and the box body, and optionally an illuminator is placed in or on the box cover, said illuminator being driven by the same circuit as the vibrator. The packaging box or display box has a vibrator, which vibrates the displayed objects such as jewelry to cause enhancement of the display with added splendor, reflectance, shimmer, and sparkle, while the vibration cannot otherwise be observed by the human eye, and optionally an integrated illumination system, facilitates the display and exhibition of jewelry without relying on an external light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: EILUX INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Tze Sing Siu
  • Patent number: 7478745
    Abstract: A container for storing and displaying produce made from a blank having a variety of side panels, top panels, and bottom panels. The various side panels are arranged such that one of the side panels and its associated top panel are attached to the adjoining side panels via separable perforation lines. Additionally, the two major top panels or designed to form an overlap area that helps prevent any sealing elements from contact any other panels thereby affecting the opening aspect of this container. As such, the top panel and the side panel may be easily pulled away from the rest of the container thereby providing easy access to the contents container therein. Once pulled away from the rest of the container, the top panel and the side panel may be folded around such that they form a leaning support for the container or removed altogether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Philips
  • Patent number: 7469814
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank foldable material that may be configured to form a display container. When formed, the display container is a single piece display container with sufficient structural integrity to withstand considerable weight stacked thereon. The blank is configured to form a display container that includes a pedestal portion that includes a double thickness central support and a cover portion that provides a stacking surface. The cover portion may be included or it may be substantially horizontal. Also, the display container includes a substantially vertical back portion to provide additional support for items placed upon the stacking surface. The container is easy us manufacture and assemble, yet of relatively high strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Philips
  • Publication number: 20080251416
    Abstract: A package is provided for dispensing a plurality of consumable products. The package may comprise a lid and a body defining a container interior and a sidewall. The lid and the body may define a hook at a top portion of the package for receiving a display hanger. The lid and the body may also define a surface at a bottom portion of the package for standing the package on its sidewall. In an embodiment, the package may define a circular or oval shape. The body can be used as a serving dish to display a plurality of consumable products therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Debra L. Delany, Robert J. Peterson, Joseph L. Schultz, Daniel Hyun-Jae Shin
  • Patent number: 7431163
    Abstract: A container comprises first and second ends, the first end being closable in conventional manner by flaps, and the second end having a display panel that partially defines a display opening. A closure panel is movable between a closed position where it covers the display opening for shipping the container, and an open position where the display opening and display panel are exposed to display contents of the container. The display panel includes side panels and a securing panel interlocked with the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Builder's Best, Inc.
    Inventor: John L. Andersen
  • Publication number: 20080217210
    Abstract: A combination shipping and display container includes a container provided with a removable cover for covering an opening in the container. A frame is located within the container. The frame is preferably provided with a hanger member suitable for supporting product. The hanger member of the frame is proximate the opening for providing access to the hanging product when the removable cover is removed. The invention allows for product to be located on the hanger member of the frame and then sealed within the container. The loaded container may then be shipped to a destination, where the removable cover may be removed to provide consumer access to the product loaded on the hanger member. The container of the invention eliminates a necessity for employees of a store to organize product for display once the product arrives in the store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: STOUT STUFF, LLC
    Inventor: NORMAN E. BANWARTH
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    Patent number: 7410062
    Abstract: A box suitable for packaging a product during transportation comprises a closed structure formed from a folded blank which is separable into a tray part and a lid part along breakable lines of weakness. The tray part is suitable for displaying the product e.g. for retail. The box is strengthened by top side flaps whose bottom edges abut the base of the box and the top edge of the bottom side flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Jacob White (Packaging) Ltd
    Inventor: Robert William Monk
  • Patent number: 7407086
    Abstract: A base for display units that can be made as a product of the paper-transformation industry including a box-like body with a lateral wall that extends between a bottom part and a top part. The base also includes a wall on which rests a display unit selectively mobile between: a lowered position in which the mobile wall is situated in correspondence with said bottom part, and the base is capable of acting as a container for a display unit, and a raised position in which the mobile wall is situated in correspondence with the top part of the base and is capable of supporting a display unit in the exhibiting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Soremartec S.A.
    Inventor: Pierangelo Borio
  • Patent number: 7401614
    Abstract: A brush saver for cleaning and preserving the useful life of a paint brush comprising a transparent body for enclosing and suspending a paint brush and a solvent in a sealed vertical orientation, and a removable top cap for engaging the handle of the paint brush and preventing the bristles of the paint brush from being distorted. In a preferred embodiment, a handle of the paint brush extends upwardly out of the brush saver and the bristles of the paint brush are enclosed with the solvent in the brush saver. The brush saver may also have a permanent magnet on the side of the body for attaching the saver on a paint can, an absorbent open cell pad in the interior of the body and a removable cap on a side of the body for adding and removing solvent from the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Edward Ruzumna
  • Publication number: 20080121563
    Abstract: An adjustable display including a base and one or more gripping portions for engaging and holding articles in the adjustable display is disclosed. Articles of various sizes and shapes can be accommodate in the same adjustable display. The display and the gripping portions can be cut width-wise. A modular display system and a product packaging system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis Polvere, Jeff Leonard
  • Publication number: 20080121562
    Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging for an object, which is characterized in that the same is provided with a suspension element that is movable in a substantially vertical direction via at least one guiding means. Said suspension element allows a suspension device that is embodied thereupon to be slid out of or into a peripheral edge of the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Horst Eising, Thomas Bunz, Reiner Segebarth
  • Publication number: 20080105593
    Abstract: A product display assembly comprising a product display assembly comprising a supporting medium having a maximum length boundary of a shipping and display space and a maximum width boundary of the shipping and display space, a plurality of product packages arranged on the supporting medium further comprising a maximum height boundary of the shipping and display space, wherein the plurality of product packages further comprise a length boundary and a width boundary, wherein one or more outward facing sides the product packages comprises substantially similar consumer indicia to the consumer indicia on one or more outward facing sides of different product packages, wherein no negative sides are outward-facing, and wherein one or more product packages are outward facing to any direction in the x-y plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Randall James Kleinsmith
  • Publication number: 20080105594
    Abstract: A merchandise display is capable of being shipped in a compact package of limited longitudinal length complete with merchandise items pre-loaded in place, and selectively expanded for displaying the merchandise items at a point-of-purchase location wherein there is a shelf which makes available at the point-of-purchase location a predetermined longitudinal shelf length exceeding considerably the limited longitudinal length of the compact package. The merchandise display includes a case and at least one display tray for carrying merchandise items arranged for display and dispensing at the point-of-purchase location. The display tray is coupled with the case for telescoping movement into and out of the case between a retracted position telescoped within the case such that merchandise items carried by the display tray are housed within the case, and an advanced position extended longitudinally out of the case for displaying the merchandise items at the point-of-purchase location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Henschel-Steinau, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Luberto
  • Patent number: 7337909
    Abstract: By providing a pre-printed housing member which is shipped or stored in a completely folded, flat configuration and quickly and easily erected from its flat, generally two-dimensional configuration into a three-dimensional promotional display and product holding or storing member, a printed, visually exciting and interest-generating, easily erected advertising/promotional display and storage system is obtained. In one embodiment, multiple compartments are integrally formed and automatically created during the erection process, thereby enabling a plurality of different materials to be placed in the display/storage system. In a second embodiment, a plurality of stackable and interchangeable members are created, thereby achieving a multi-tiered storage system, for any desired products or items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Structural Graphics, LLC
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Morgan