Abstract: A flexible tank fillable with a liquid having a base and at least one enclosing wall. The base has an upper surface and a lower surface, and defines a plurality of edges and a perimeter. The enclosing wall extends about the base and is attached thereto to, together with the base, define an enclosure. The inner brace assembly comprises at least one inner support member having a base wall attachment side and an encasing wall attachment side. The base wall attachment side is attached to the base spaced apart from the perimeter. The encasing wall attachment side is attached to the at least one enclosing wall spaced apart from the base fold.

Abstract: Provided is a package sleeve made of a composite material for the manufacture of a package, including: a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces, base surfaces and gable surfaces which are arranged on opposite sides of the two side surfaces, the front surface and the rear surface, and a longitudinal seam which connects two edges of the composite material to form a package sleeve. The package sleeve has several fold lines. The two side surfaces have a secondary fold line running therethrough. The package sleeve is folded along both secondary fold lines. The package sleeve is open both in the region of the base surfaces and in the region of the gable surfaces. Also provided are a package and a method for manufacturing a package.

Abstract: A storage housing (10) for a waste receptacle (11) is disclosed. The housing comprises a base (12) and side walls (13a-d) which extend from the base (12), and which terminate at an upper periphery (14) thereof. At least one of the side walls (13a) comprise a door (21) which can be opened and closed to enable the waste receptacle (11) to be removably positioned within the housing (10) through the at least one side wall (13a). The housing (10) further comprises locking means for releasably locking the door (21) when closed and a lid (16) which is moveable with respect to the side walls (13a-d) between a first position in which it substantially closes the housing (10) and a second position in which it substantially opens the housing (10) to enable waste to be deposited in the waste receptacle (11).

Abstract: An enclosure that lies flat when side panels are lowered for storage. The enclosure can have play elements for small animals or infants.

Abstract: A gable top packaging container has a plurality of upstanding side walls including a first side wall, a front wall, a rear wall and a second side wall, wherein the front wall connects to a front gable panel and the back wall connects to a back gable panel, both extending up to a sealed top fin, the first side wall connects to a first side gable panel, and the second side wall connects to a second side gable panel, wherein the walls are separated by crease lines extending in a longitudinal direction of the packaging container, characterized in that the front wall is continuous with the front gable panel, and the back wall is continuous with the back gable panel.

Abstract: A decorative headgear simulating the appearance of an American-football helmet is disclosed. It is in the form of a sheet of thin flexible material. The sheet is shaped and configured with a back panel (BP), a right panel (RP), a left panel (LP), a top panel (TP), a front panel (FP), and a facemask (FM), all of which are adapted for inter-connection to form the helmet.

Abstract: A decorative headgear simulating the appearance of a racing helmet is disclosed. It is in the form of a sheet of thin flexible material. The sheet is shaped and configured with a back panel (BP), a right panel (RP), a left panel (LP), a top panel (TP), a front panel (FP), and a chin cover (CC), all of which are adapted for inter-connection to form the helmet.

Abstract: A heat shrinkable film is constructed and configured for enclosing an object and applying directed heat to substantially conform the film to the external shape of the object for providing a temporary wrapping thereof.

Abstract: A merchandise storage container includes belly band retaining tabs. The retaining tabs are moved to their extended positions when the merchandise storage container is formed. The retaining tabs are disposed at the corners of the container so that a belly band used with the container can slide up and down along the length of the container while encountering at least some resistance at the corners before the band separates from the container. The retaining tabs are flexible so that a person can intentionally remove a belly band by pivoting the tabs out of the way or by forcing the belly band over the tabs.

Abstract: A collapsible gift container comprises hingedly connected front, rear and side walls and a bottom closure having depending front, rear and side panels hingedly connected to the container walls, the front panel overlapping the rear and side panels and extending substantially the full length of the container between its front and rear walls, a note card detachably attached to the side border of a cutout in the front wall of the container, and a reversing tilted product receiving platform extending from the front panel having detachable portions forming one or more product receiving openings, the container foldable between a flat folded configuration and an open-top container configuration.

Abstract: A dispenser box having a modified rectangular shape with leaf-shaped end walls and partly curved main walls that may form symmetrically or non-symmetrically configured halves of the dispenser box. The first main wall has a substantially flat surface extending from a first side edge of the dispenser box and changing into a curved surface when moving in a direction from the first side edge towards a second side edge of the dispenser box. The second main wall has a corresponding substantially flat surface at the second side edge, which changes into a curved surface when moving in a direction towards the first side edge.

Abstract: A sleeve operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels; bowed dust flaps extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels, each having rounded, upper corner portions; and overlapping top panels in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels

Abstract: A package comprises a body and a closure tab. The body has a first portion and an adjacent second portion. The closure tab is affixed to the first portion and detachably affixed to the second portion and acts as a seal when affixed to both portions. The closure tab is substantially shaped in the form of brand insignia. A package comprises a body, having a dispensing opening, and a closure tab. The closure tab is at least partially detachably affixed to the body, substantially shaped in the form of brand insignia and configured to at least partially cover the dispensing opening. A method for making a package includes: forming a closure tab by die cutting film material into substantially the same shape as brand insignia; forming a package having a body; applying adhesive to an adhesive-site; and at least partially attaching the closure tab to the body at the adhesive-site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulable structure in fractal form, comprising at least one external compartment (CE) and at least a first internal compartment (Cu) that are linked together in an articulated manner via at least one of the edges thereof, the at least two compartments (CE and Cu) essentially having the same format in the erected and flat states and the first internal compartment has smaller dimensions than the external compartment, the first internal compartment, in the erected state, being accommodated inside the external compartment, and each compartment has a polygonal format, comprising at least four lateral faces (FL) and a bottom face (FF); each compartment of the articulable structure comprises at least five quadrangular faces corresponding to the four lateral faces (FL) and to the bottom face (FF), each edge of the bottom face (FF) being linked in an articulated manner to a lower edge of the same size of one of the lateral faces (FL), and at least four identical triangular faces

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for enclosing a liquid food product. The package comprises an area having a tactile pattern for at least for indicating intended user grip and/or enhancing decor graphics. The invention also relates to a blank, a reel of blanks and a method of generating the tactile pattern.

Abstract: A retail display apparatus has a transparent inner cylinder with a top. An outer sleeve surrounds a portion of the transparent inner cylinder and has a top such that a first part of the top of the outer sleeve is a first distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder and a second part of the top of the outer sleeve is a second distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder.

Abstract: A device (40) for flexographic printing, comprising at least a first printing unit (41a) comprising ink with a color for application on a substrate (16) by a first plurality of raised parts (12a) on a first printing forme (11a) and a second printing unit (41b) comprising ink with the color for application on the substrate (16) by a second plurality of raised parts (12b) on second printing forme (11b), wherein the ink (13b) applied by the second printing unit (41b) has a different shade then the ink (13a) applied by the first printing unit (41a).

Abstract: A reusable paper pan includes a main body, and a holding device mounted on the main body to hold a shape of the main body. The main body includes a container and a plurality of first connecting members provided on the container. The holding device includes at least one positioning member surrounding the container, and a plurality of second connecting members provided on the positioning member and connected with the first connecting members. Thus, the positioning member of the holding device surrounds and compresses the periphery of the container to keep the shape of the container so that the container of the main body will not be deformed when the foods in the container of the main body are baked and expanded.

Abstract: An environmentally conscious, integrated reusable gift packaging made from a recycled durable flexible sheet material having decorative patterns and/or coloring thereon, comprised of top and bottom panels affixed together by front and rear walls, and left and right side flaps which are affixed to the bottom panel by right and left side walls, and which are foldable to lie over the top panel. Ribbon strips are affixed to one or more of the top panel, left side flap, and right side flap to close and secure the package and provide the appearance of a conventional ribbon-wrapped gift.

Abstract: A collapsible gift container comprises hingedly connected front, rear and side walls and a bottom closure having depending front, rear and side panels hingedly connected to the container walls, the front panel overlapping the rear and side panels and extending substantially the full length of the container between its front and rear walls, a note card detachably attached to the side border of a cutout in the front wall of the container, and a reversing tilted product receiving platform extending from the front panel having detachable portions forming one or more product receiving openings, the container foldable between a flat folded configuration and an open-top container configuration.

Abstract: A paperboard gift basket kit comprised of a box-like paperboard tray which collapses and folds into a single and compact unit. The paperboard basket contains a unique built-in gift card in its front wall that is removed and used as a gift card. Along with the above items, the kit includes a specially sized cellophane bag and a satin, polyester bow. All items are packaged together and presented as a single kit.

Abstract: A carton comprises a plurality of adjoined panels that define an interior space, including a front panel and a back panel opposite one another, and a first side panel and a second side panel opposite one another, at least one of which is a movable panel operative for being moved between a first position and a second position, and a heat-shrink patch at least partially joined to the movable panel on a side of the movable panel facing the interior space, the heat-shrink patch being operative for shrinking in response to heat so that shrinking the heat-shrink patch moves the movable panel from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: An egg decorating kit formable into an egg decorating assembly includes a plurality of decorating accessories for decorating eggs, a box made of foldable sheet material and an attachment made of sheet material. The box includes a top having a plurality of demarcated sections peripherally arranged about a center point of the top of the box. The top has at least one slit that extends from an outer surface of the top to an inner surface of the top and is surrounded by the demarcated sections. The attachment includes a main body portion and a tab portion coupled to the main body portion. The main body portion has printed indicia located on a front side of the sheet material and printed indicia located on a back side of the sheet material.

Abstract: A one-piece container includes a single sheet of corrugated material, including: four walls, a bottom, and a lid, the lid being hingedly and integrally connected to one of the four walls. The bottom and the four walls define a storage area for housing articles therein. The lid is configured to transition between an open position, an intermediate position, and a closed position. The one-piece container includes a mechanism for maintaining the lid in a closed position. In some embodiments, the mechanism biases the lid toward a closed position when in the closed position, an open position when in the open position, and an intermediate position when in the intermediate position. In other embodiments, the mechanism includes tabs and slots for retaining the lid in the closed position. Other embodiments include a combination of these features. The container may be a cardboard box.

Abstract: A multilayer papery material container includes at least one first sheet of a three-dimensional structure and at least one second sheet fixed to the first sheet and defining empty spaces therewith, wherein at least the second sheet is made of a papery material having a degree of extensibility of not less than 5% in all directions, and wherein the container includes a lateral wall provided with a relief motif.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

Abstract: A carton is described that comprises opposing wave-shaped and squared panels wherein the two opposing panels preferably comprise a wave-shaped front panel and a squared back panel. Also disclosed are single, flat die-cut blanks that may be used to form the present carton. The carton comprises a wave-shaped front panel further comprising two opposing wave-shaped fold lines that approximate single sine waves having a frequency equal to the height of the carton and two opposing straight fold lines that are the top and bottom edges to the front panel. The present carton may optionally comprise a hinging cup-shaped lid in hinging arrangement with the front panel to open forward toward the consumer, or may optionally comprise four top flaps resembling a cereal box top closure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a polygonal container having at least five interconnected body panels and a blank for making the polygonal container. The ends of the polygonal container are provided with a plurality of pie-shaped triangular sections that can provide unique decorative experience to the user of a consumer product contained and dispensed from therein.

Abstract: A carton blank (10) for a carton is formed from a sheet material and has a plurality of foldably connected panels which form the walls of the corresponding carton. The panels include main panels (11-14) separated by a plurality of longitudinal folds (16-19) and arranged to form pairs of opposing side walls in said corresponding carton. A first pair of main panels (11, 13) are each foldably connected at either end to a respective end panel (22, 23, 26, 27), said end panels being arranged to form opposing end walls in said corresponding carton with each end wall including first and second end panels. A second pair of main panels (12, 14) are each foldably connected at either end to a transverse edge of a respective end flap (36-39).

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a blank of material configured to form a storage/display container. The blank includes fold lines at predetermined locations to provide panels selectively foldable into a predetermined configuration. Specifically, the blank forms a container having a pedestal, a tower, and a lid hinged to the tower. The container defines a cavity in which items are selectively stored and accessed. The container, moreover, may function as a component of an award given to an award recipient. In one embodiment, the container is stylized as a trophy housing items related to an accomplishment or an occasion reached by the recipient.

Abstract: A carton has a multi-ply configuration formed by overlying a primary blank with one or more reinforcing blanks. A separable section can formed in one or more side panels of the carton to allow for removal of articles from the carton.

Abstract: An expandable piñata includes a plurality of legs, each leg comprising a plurality of triangular panels hingeably connected via hinge lines, each triangular panel having a proximal end and a terminal end, the terminal ends of the triangular panels converge, and each triangular panel including an inner and an outer surface; each leg hingeably adjustable between a first, substantially flat configuration, and a second expanded configuration in which the inner surfaces of the triangular panels define a cavity; each leg further including one or more tabs hingeably connected to the proximal ends of the one or more triangular panels, and a tab connected to a triangular panel of a first leg coupled to a tab connected to a triangular panel of an adjacent leg; and a locking device connected to two of the plurality of legs and configured to maintain the plurality of legs in the expanded configuration.

Abstract: A container for transporting a beverage bag inside of a carton includes a game feature on the outside of the carton for a diversion. The carton is formed from a plurality of walls that are folded together in order to create the container that contains product inside of the carton when assembled. On one of the exterior surfaces of the walls a game feature is designed to be used as an entertainment source and a game piece is in a holder of the carton to play the game.

Abstract: A carry out box formed of a single sheet of flexible material cut, scored and folded having front, bottom, first and second side walls; a sealable top closure; a back wall having an integral panel extending substantially above the assembled container top formed by the folded material forming the back wall of the container; a plurality of corner folds disposed at each end of the first and second sidewalls in the vertical plane, each the corner fold folded toward the corner fold sharing a common sidewall therewith in the same plane and parallel to the common sidewall, each corner fold having an overlapping portion with a opening therethrough. The opening in each corner fold portion is disposed to align with the opening in the overlapping corner fold forming a reinforced opening therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a polygonal container having at least five interconnected body panels and a blank for making the polygonal container. The ends of the polygonal container are provided with a plurality of pie-shaped triangular sections that can provide unique decorative experience to the user of a consumer product contained and dispensed from therein.

Abstract: A combined greeting and gift set comprising a greetings scroll (10) carrying printed matter and having a region for the insertion of a personal message by the user, means (14) to maintain the scroll in its rolled/up condition, a container (18) for housing the scroll and at least one gift (22), the container being at least partially transparent to enable the scroll (10) and gift (22) to be seen from the outside of the container (18) and having access means (32d, 32e) enabling the scroll (10) to be selectively removed and returned to the container (18) without disturbing the gift or gifts (22).

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.

Abstract: A gradationally stacked cake-like assembly includes a plurality of annular stories overlaid with one another to form a cake-like assembly or tower, wherein each annular story is formed by centripetally fastening a plurality of individual gift box units and each gift box unit may be taken out from each annular story very conveniently.

Abstract: An openable packaging for enclosing objects. A one-piece blank is folded into a packaging for enclosing objects, the packaging having two covers, each cover having at least one corner made of three wall elements joined to form a respective corner, the two corners overlapping when in the closed position to completely enclose the space in the package and lend stability to the package, and the two corners essentially retaining their shape when the package is opened. The three dimensional corner is formed via glued flaps.

Abstract: A multi-pack sanitary napkin container includes a flexible outer container and first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of sanitary napkins respectively. Such first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of sanitary napkins are vertically stacked within an interior portion of the container. The kit further includes a mechanism for securing the container about the first, second, third, and fourth pluralities respectively of sanitary napkins when the first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of sanitary napkins are vertically stacked within the interior portion of the container.

Abstract: A carton for holding a food product. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The front and back panels each have a curved edge at an end of the carton.

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.

Abstract: A plant carrier includes a floor and sides with a cutout for holding a potted plant therein. The cutout in the sides defines an area for exposing the foliage of the plant and each side has a pair of upwardly extending spaced-apart arms terminating in a handle. The arms of one side interlock with the corresponding arms on the opposite side with a buckle lock. The floor of the carrier, in one embodiment, includes upwardly formed tabs for stabilizing the bottom of a pot inserted therein. The carrier is typically made of a water-resistant material, such as a polymeric material, for strength and durability. The sides may include decorative and/or information indicia printed thereon.

Abstract: A carton has a plurality of panel strips that extend around the periphery of the carton as well as along a length or height of the carton. The panel strips are defined by oblique fold lines extending along the height of the carton. The panel strips provide the carton with a rotated or “twisted” shape.

Abstract: A collapsible piñata construction may include two main panels, multiple folding side panels and a mechanism located inside the piñata that expands the piñata into an erected state. In various embodiments, the collapsible piñata may be expanded by a single pull on a string or other member coupled to the expansion mechanism.

Abstract: Frozen novelty containers are provided. An all paper-based commercial frozen novelty container is provided having a volume between two and six gallons. A cardboard sidewall is formed into a cylinder having the volume. A cardboard bottom is sealed to one opening of the sidewall. The second opening forms a top of the container that can be opened and closed via a cardboard lid.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a method of manufacturing packaging and resulting packaging and associated pre-assemblies and blanks are provided, which, when utilized, result in packaging that has increased side panel strength and corner strength so as to enable effective vertical stacking of packaging when the packaging includes product.

Abstract: A gradationally stacked cake-like assembly includes a plurality of annular stories overlaid with one another to form a cake-like assembly or tower, wherein each annular story is formed by centripetally fastening a plurality of individual gift box units and each gift box unit may be taken out from each annular story very conveniently.

Abstract: A blank (10) for a coffin comprising a blank body (12) defining a plurality of wall panels (14, 16, 18, 20) each having a pair of opposed sides; a base supporting member (28) formed integrally with one side of at least one of the panels; and a flap member (30) formed integrally with opposite side of at least one of panels. In one embodiment an insert (58) is held captive between at least one of side wall panels of the blank body and their associated flap portions folded onto the side wall panels to impart rigidity to a side wall of a coffin formed from blank.

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.