Abstract: A container for distribution and display of goods is convertible from a first configuration for distribution into a second configuration for display. The conversion is accomplished by removing a front cover panel. The front cover panel may be attached to the container using a variety of methods, including a perforated score line, a tear-away strip, adhesives, tapes, or a combination of these methods. When the front cover panel is removed for retail display, an access opening is uncovered, allowing users to easily view and access the contents of the container. The front cover panel may further cover graphics and text provided along the front of the container so that the graphics and text are not marred or otherwise damaged during distribution. In addition, the front cover panel may be provided with distribution information thereon, which is unimportant to an end user such as a retail customer and is easily removed for display of the container.

Abstract: A foldable container is formed from a single blank (12) of sheet material which has stacking shoulders (32, 34), reinforced corners (24, 26, 28, 30), side panels (16, 18) and display panels (20, 22). The container includes a bottom section (14) delimited by pairs of upright end panels and side panels (16, 18). Two of the side panels (16, 18) are foldably connected to peripheral segments of the bottom section, pre-glued (78) and cooperate with the latter to form an open top product-accommodating compartment. The top edges of each of the side panels include shoulders (32, 34) for supporting a container stacked thereon and positioning tabs (36, 38) that extend upwardly and fit into corresponding openings (40, 42) in the bottom (14) of the upper container. The lateral edge of each end panel and adjacent side panel has foldably connected thereto a corner-reinforcing member and create shopping accessibility from the front of the container.

Abstract: A self-telescoping storage enclosure comprises a first tray that includes a bottom wall, and a major wall, a minor wall, a right wall, a left wall extending up from the bottom wall. The major wall and the minor wall each having an outer surface. The left wall and the right wall each have a notch. The outer surface of the major wall defines a first major outer width, and the outer surface of the minor wall defines a first minor outer width, the first major outer width being greater than the first minor outer width. The first tray can nest with a second tray substantially similar to the first tray that is inverted and oriented 180° relative to the first tray by the inter-engagement of their respective notches.

Abstract: A novel adjustable width paperboard or corrugated paper tray having a tray telescopically associated with a tray support. Engagement devices, preferably in the form of a plurality of spaced serrations or triangular shaped projections associated with each inner wall of the tray support and with the inner wall of the tray, are integrally formed with the tray and the tray support and matingly engage with each other in a fashion that can be disengaged so that the tray can be moved to a desired width and the serrations re-engaged to lock the tray in the desired position.

Abstract: An open-topped, open-fronted tray for displaying articles for purchase is provided with a reinforced, drop-down flap for bearing advertising or product information indicia or the like. The drop-down flap has an exposed outer surface, which is contiguous with the remaining outer surfaces of the tray, so that only one side of the flat blank, prior to articulation, needs to be printed or otherwise have indicia applied thereto. A blank for forming the point of purchase display tray, and a method for employing the point of purchase display tray, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The tray comprises five independent parts which with the suitable construction and attachment to each other define the base (1), side walls (2) and end pieces (3), with the part corresponding to the latter provided with extreme extensions provided in each case with the folding line which gives rise to sectors (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12) which fold so that they superimpose on each other in an enveloping manner, forming triangular-prism shaped reinforcements at the corners, which reinforcements are provided, on either side of the corner and in correspondence with the upper edge of the corners, with ridges (15) complementary of slits (5) of the bottom of the tray, in order to stack the trays on each other. Said reinforcements which are part of end pieces (3) are formed before the parts reach the assembly station of the tray itself, which is meant to contain fruit and similar products.

Abstract: A laboratory tote, formed from a single sheet of corrugated polymeric material, includes a receptacle portion defined by a bottom wall and respective end walls and sidewalls hingedly joined to opposing edges of the bottom wall. A handle extends between the sidewalls and above the receptacle to facilitate placement and removal of items into and out of the receptacle. The tote may be provided with a variety of partitions formed from separate removable components and configured to divide the receptacle into compartments of varying size, as desired.

Abstract: A container is provided with a removable lid which allows for corner reinforcement structures to remain attached to the container after lid removal. According to one embodiment, the lid is removable via a combination of tear-away strips and reverse cuts. The container is preferably manufactured using a unitary blank and designed for easy construction and filling, convenient storage and display, and simple conversion into cooking and serving conformations.

Abstract: A novel adjustable width paperboard or corrugated paper tray having a tray telescopically associated with a tray support. Engagement devices, preferably in the form of a plurality of spaced serrations or triangular shaped projections associated with each inner wall of the tray support and with the inner wall of the tray, are integrally formed with the tray and the tray support and matingly engage with each other in a fashion that can be disengaged so that the tray can be moved to a desired width and the serrations re-engaged to lock the tray in the desired position.

Abstract: A shipping case and display apparatus for transporting articles to a display and vending location, comprising a blank having bottom, rear, side and front panels therein, and further having a hook for releasably attaching said apparatus to a pegboard. Upon articulating the blank into a tray, the hook may be positioned in an undeployed orientation in a rear panel region, and the tray may be stocked with articles and sleeved for shipping. Upon arrival at the vending location, the hook may be positioned in a deployed orientation, the shelf may then be hung on a pegboard and the sleeve may then be removed.

Abstract: A container having a multiplicity of cans therein. The container disclosed is modified from a rectangular, closed wall container to a container with part of the walls removed, thereby allowing easy access to the cans of the container. Applicant discloses a unique relationship between the walls of the opened container and the size of the beverage cans. Applicant also discloses a method for constructing a closed container that may be easily modified to remove the cans of the container.

Abstract: A foldable container is formed from a single blank (12) of sheet material which has stacking shoulders (32, 34), reinforced corners (24, 26, 28, 30), side panels (16, 18) and display panels (20, 22). The container includes a bottom section (14) delimited by pairs of upright end panels and side panels (16, 18). Two of the side panels (16, 18) are foldably connected to peripheral segments of the bottom section, pre-glued (78) and cooperate with the latter to form an open top product-accommodating compartment. The top edges of each of the side panels include shoulders (32, 34) for supporting a container stacked thereon and positioning tabs (36, 38) that extend upwardly and fit into corresponding openings (40, 42) in the bottom (14) of the upper container. The lateral edge of each end panel and adjacent side panel has foldably connected thereto a corner-reinforcing member and create shopping accessibility from the front of the container.

Abstract: An open-topped, open-fronted tray for displaying articles for purchase is provided with a reinforced, drop-down flap for bearing advertising or product information indicia or the like. The drop-down flap has an exposed outer surface, which is contiguous with the remaining outer surfaces of the tray, so that only one side of the flat blank, prior to articulation, needs to be printed or otherwise have indicia applied thereto. A blank for forming the point of purchase display tray, and a method for employing the point of purchase display tray, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A blank for forming a carton includes a top flap, top panel, front panel, bottom panel, and rear panel which are connectively hinged together in the named order such that when folded, the top flap is fastened to the rear panel. Right and left side flaps are also connectively hinged to the aforementioned panels. A first tear strip is placed within the front panel and the right and left side flaps attached thereto and a second tear strip is placed at the juncture of the top flap and top panel. After tearing and removing the tear strips, a display carton is formed to hold and display a plurality of articles.

Abstract: A container for carrying produce having tapered side walls to aid stacking of like containers. The tapered side walls further have tapered stacking tabs extending outwardly from the top of the side walls, co-planar to the side walls. The tapered stacking tabs fit into slots cut-out of a bottom panel of an adjacently stacked container without necessitating cut outs in the side walls of an adjacently stacked container.

Abstract: A shipping and display case for transporting product to a display and vending location, comprising a single blank, having width, length and bottom panels therein, and further having internal divider panels formed thereon. Upon folding and gluing of the case, and subsequent articulation into a raised state, two internal dividers are created that also provide structural support for the case in stacking circumstances.

Abstract: A cardboard holder for business cards, suitable for use on a bulletin board or a hard surface, is disclosed. The holder is made from a single piece of cardboard, folded to form a box of appropriate size to hold a number of business cards, displaying the cards so a prospective customer or client can take one. The device described is made from a pattern, cut and folded to form the card holder. Different embodiments of the invention allow the holder to be tacked onto a bulletin board using thumbtacks, affixed to a hard surface using an adhesive tape, or glued together and onto a surface with glue that is administered to the cardboard pattern during manufacturing. Additionally, the holder can be imprinted with the information contained on the cards it holds, to simulate the look of the cards.

Abstract: A shipping and display case for transporting product to a display and vending location, comprising a single blank, having width, length and bottom panels therein, and further having internal divider panels formed thereon. Upon folding and gluing of the case, and subsequent articulation into a raised state, two internal dividers are created that also provide structural support for the case in stacking circumstances.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stackable open-top container for use in shipping, storing and retail display of produce and other articles. The produce container contains a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls. The ledges of the side walls of the present invention contain opposed concave curved scores. The produce container is formed by folding the side walls to the outside to achieve structural rigidity. The produce container of the present invention provides for full graphical coverage on all visible surfaces by use of a one-piece blank that is color coated/printed on only one side.

Abstract: A container of paperboard, corrugated craft paper or the like is provided with one or more walls that moves inwardly with erection of the container and bears against an in-fold flap of an adjacent wall, to square up and reinforce the container. In one arrangement, two opposite hollow walls of a rectilinear container expand inwardly against two inner in-fold flaps, during folding of outer in-fold flaps associated with the two hollow walls, into a position in the plane of the container bottom. Embodiments are disclosed with variations including multiple plies, center dividers, integral lid panels and tear-outs. The container preferably is produced in a knocked down flat shape with four sidewalls folded flat on one another. The container is erected into a rectangular shape by pressing its diagonally opposite corners toward one another.

Abstract: A container having an internal corner support for increasing the stacking strength of the container. The container has multiple wall panels. The internal corner support includes first and second panel sections attached pivotally to one another and which are adjacent a corner of the container for providing additional stacking support.

Abstract: A foldable container is formed from a single blank of sheet material which has stacking shoulders, reinforced corners side panels and display panels. The container includes a bottom section delimited by pairs of upright end panels and side panels. Two of the side panels are foldably connected to peripheral segments of the bottom section, pre-glued and cooperate with the latter to form an open top product-accommodating compartment. The top edges of each of the side panels include shoulders for supporting a container stacked thereon and positioning tabs that extend upwardly and fit into corresponding openings in the bottom of the upper container. The lateral edge of each end panel and adjacent side panel has foldably connected thereto a corner-reinforcing member and create shopping accessibility from the front of the container. The reinforcing member includes a first section connected to the end panel edge and being secured in partially overlying relation with the interior surface of the adjacent side panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cardboard pallet-like container which also acts as an exhibitor. The container is obtained from a single sheet of die-cut and folded cardboard by means of which the entire structure is obtained. The container is a parallelepiped which is cut, on each lateral face, along a diagonal so as to obtain a base semi-container provided with legs and a top semi-container which can be fitted over the base semi-container.

Abstract: A container having a multiplicity of cans therein. The container disclosed is modified from a rectangular, closed wall container to a container with part of the walls removed, thereby allowing easy access to the cans of the container. Applicant discloses a unique relationship between the walls of the opened container and the size of the beverage cans. Applicant also discloses a method for constructing a closed container that may be easily modified to remove the cans of the container.

Abstract: A preferably one-piece fold-and-glue container has corners reinforced by extensions that fold over and compress self-erecting bellows or gusset corner joints, and cutouts in each of the four front, back and end walls. The corrugated paperboard panels of a single flat blank define a bottom, opposite front and back walls and longitudinally opposite end walls. The joints have bellows panels integral with the front, back and end walls, joined at folds oriented diagonally and being glued to one of the adjacent walls to pull one another perpendicular to the bottom when erected. The end walls have an outer end wall panel integrally extending from the bottom and joined adjacent to the front or back to an extension having a protruding tab at its free end for locking into the bottom when the extension is folded over the gusset joint.

Abstract: There is described a shipper/display carton that has high structural integrity as a shipper carton, is easy opening, and is functional as a display carton. The carton comprises a front panel with a weakened area near a bottom edge, two side panels, each having a weakened area extending substantially diagonally across the sidewall, and a weakened area across a top edge of the rear wall. Additionally, there can be a further weakened region where the rear panel weakened area intersects the weakened areas of the side panels. There is a grip aperture in the rear wall. Due to the placement and structure of the weakened areas, the carton with these weakened areas is sufficiently strong to function as a shipper carton.

Abstract: An E Bliss compartmented container comprising an erected E divider blank about which a Bliss body blank has been erected with its endwalls adhesively laminated to endwall panels of the E divider. The E blank comprises a rectangular piece of corrugated fiberboard material having a pair of divider panels, a pair of sidewall panels, a pair of endwall panels and, if desired, a pair of corner post flanges, all symmetrically arrayed about a longitudinal center line. The divider panels comprise the end-most pair of all of the panels of the blank which is completely severed through from end to end along the longitudinal center line, except for a spaced apart pair of intact crush score areas interconnecting the pair of divider panels as a hinge. The body blank comprises a substantially rectangular piece of material having a central bottom panel with integral opposite endwall panels and a pair of sidewall flaps.

Abstract: A foldable container is formed from a single blank of sheet material which has stacking shoulders, reinforced corners side panels and display panels. The container includes a bottom section delimited by pairs of upright end panels and side panels. Two of the side panels are foldably connected to peripheral segments of the bottom section, pre-glued and cooperate with the latter to form an open top product-accommodating compartment. The top edges of each of the side panels include shoulders for supporting a container stacked thereon and positioning tabs that extend upwardly and fit into corresponding openings in the bottom of the upper container. The lateral edge of each end panel and adjacent side panel has foldably connected thereto a corner-reinforcing member and create shopping accessibility from the front of the container. The reinforcing member includes a first section connected to the end panel edge and being secured in partially overlying relation with the interior surface of the adjacent side panel.

Abstract: A container is formed from a plurality of panels that are folded to form two opposing sidewall panels and a bottom panel. An integral spacer is formed from flaps foldably joined to sidewall panels. The integral spacer provides a reduced inside length dimension relative to its corresponding outside length dimension.

Abstract: A cardboard holder for business cards, suitable for use on a bulletin board or a hard surface, is disclosed. The holder is made from a single piece of cardboard, folded to form a box of appropriate size to hold a number of business cards, displaying the cards so a prospective customer or client can take one. The device described is made from a pattern, cut and folded to form the card holder. Different embodiments of the invention allow the holder to be tacked onto a bulletin board using thumbtacks, affixed to a hard surface using an adhesive tape, or glued together and onto a surface with glue that is administered to the cardboard pattern during manufacturing. Additionally, the holder can be imprinted with the information contained on the cards it holds, to simulate the look of the cards.

Abstract: The present invention presents an innovative packing box for food-stuffs which may serve as both a shipping carton and as a display box. The carton is constructed from a single, continuous blank of corrugated cardboard or other suitable material. The carton includes inwardly sloping side walls with support ledges to allow for easy stacking of the cartons. The side walls are of folded over design which provides the walls with a double thickness of material for added durability. The carton further includes a front window which provides convenient access to the food-stuffs stored within.

Abstract: The present invention presents an innovative packing box for food-stuffs which may serve as both a shipping carton and as a display box. The carton is constructed from a single, continuous blank of corrugated cardboard or other suitable material. The carton includes inwardly sloping side walls with support ledges to allow for easy stacking of the cartons. The side walls are of folded over design which provides the walls with a double thickness of material for added durability. The carton further includes a front window which provides convenient access to the food-stuffs stored within.

Abstract: A shipping and display case or carton which is suitable for shipping and displaying consumer and other goods which are packaged in high unit volume. The display case enjoys excellent compressive strength so that the cases may be stacked one upon the other notwithstanding the substantial weight of the high unit volume consumer products, e.g. 300 fluid oz. heavy duty liquid detergent container. The display panel of the display case includes a bottom zone and lines of weakness on either side thereof. The bottom zone may be pulled downwardly to sever the lines of weakness and make it easier to slide the containers out of the display case. Moreover, the display panel also includes side zones which may be severed from the bottom closure of the display case and swung into positions in which they do not obstruct the egress of products from the display case.

Abstract: A collapsible carton for shipping, storage and display of individually wrapped smaller packages is provided which includes opposing front and rear panels, a floor and a pair of opposing side panels. The front, rear and side panels have walls of identical height as measured from the floor up to an upper edge of each of the panels. Together they form a receiving cavity with the edges defining an open mouth. Each side panel includes a tear-away section shaped preferably as a right triangle, one edge of the tear-away section being coincident with the upper edge of the respective side panel and a diagonal edge in perforated attachment running transverse across the side panel. The front panel also includes a tear-away section having one edge coincident with the upper edge of the front panel and an opposed edge in perforated attachment.

Abstract: A container having an internal corner support for increasing the stacking strength of the container. The container has multiple wall panels. The internal corner support includes first and second panel sections attached pivotally to one another and which are adjacent a corner of the container for providing additional stacking support.

Abstract: A perforated carton for displaying products is disclosed. The carton is a multi-sided square or rectangular structure including side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel. When the carton is torn or separated along pre-cut perforations, a display portion of the carton is provided for display of products nested within the display portion of the carton. The cartons are stackable, and may be arranged in a cluster on a pallet in a configuration that is ready for shipment to a retailer to facilitate display of the pallet or cartons in a shopping area with minimal modification or reconfiguration of the cartons at a retail store site.

Abstract: There is described a shipper/display carton that has high structural integrity as a shipper carton, is easy opening, and is functional as a display carton. The carton comprises a front panel with a weakened area near a bottom edge, two side panels, each having a weakened area extending substantially diagonally across the sidewall, and a weakened area across a top edge of the rear wall. Additionally, there can be a further weakened region where the rear panel weakened area intersects the weakened areas of the side panels. There is a grip aperture in the rear wall. Due to the placement and structure of the weakened areas, the carton with these weakened areas is sufficiently strong to function as a shipper carton.

Abstract: A container is described having inner and outer members. The inner member includes opposed side walls, a rear portion, and a front portion. At least one of the front and rear portions includes a pair of side flanges, each including a notch. The outer member has a bottom panel, side walls, a rear portion and a front portion. At least one of the front and rear portions includes a pair of upright wrapping panels and a bottom flange. As assembled, the inner member is positioned within the outer member so that the inner member side walls and the outer member side walls are adjacent one another. The inner member notches mate with the outer member bottom flange to form a coplanar combination. The upright wrapping panels are positioned exterior to the combination and overlap at least portions of both the side flanges and the bottom flange.

Abstract: A paperboard container is provided including an E divider and an outer portion formed about the E divider. The E divider includes a pair of divider panels at least one of which includes a front edge with a protrusion formed therealong. The outer portion includes a bottom panel with front and rear panels, a first outer side panel with upright front and rear panels, and a second outer side panel with upright front and rear panels. The lateral front panel includes an opening. As assembled, the lateral rear panel and the upright rear panels are coplanar and adjacent the E divider rear panels. The E divider front panels are coplanar with the lateral front panel, and the upright front panels surround portions of both. The at least one protrusion in the divider panel extends through the lateral front panel opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stackable open-top container for use in shipping, storing and retail display of produce and other articles. The produce container contains a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls. The ledges of the side walls of the present invention contain opposed concave curved scores. The produce container is formed by folding the side walls to the outside to achieve structural rigidity. The produce container of the present invention provides for full graphical coverage on all visible surfaces by use of a one-piece blank that is color coated/printed on only one side.

Abstract: In the production of packages made of relatively rigid packaging material, e.g. cardboard, it is not possible to directly fold the blank around the pack contents, if the pack contents are composed of articles which may not be mechanically strained, as for example, soft packs. A folding sleeve (47) which can be moved together with the pack contents makes it possible to fold a cardboard blank (28) around the pack contents. The folding sleeve (47) surrounding the pack contents absorbs the mechanical strain occurring in the folding process. Before completing the package, the folding sleeve (47) is pulled out of the region of the pack contents.

Abstract: A container having a multiplicity of cans therein. The container disclosed is modified from a rectangular, closed wall container to a container with part of the walls removed, thereby allowing easy access to the cans of the container. Applicant discloses a unique relationship between the walls of the opened container and the size of the beverage cans. Applicant also discloses a method for constructing a closed container that may be easily modified to remove the cans of the container.

Abstract: A packaging carton is made by folding a quadrilateral sheet S1 in a polyhedron having specified length, width and height with a flat flange F1 provided around its periphery so that a sealing cover can be bonded on the flange. The quadrilateral sheet comprises four inward folding lines V1 to V4 each being formed to pass two of four corner points C1 to C4 of a bottom plane B1 of the polyhedron having the specified length and width, and four outward folding lines M1 to M4 each being formed to be in parallel with each of the four inward folding lines with a distance therefrom equal to the specified height, and to have a length equal to a distance between the two of the four corner points L1 or L2 on the inward folding line in parallel therewith.

Abstract: A paperboard display tray having adjustable depth including an outer tray support with a back wall and a pair of integral side walls having a tapered profile from back wall to the front. The side walls are composed of double walls with a space in between. The display tray also includes a slidable tray section with a bottom wall, a front wall along the front edge of the bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. The side walls of the slidable tray section engage the space in side walls of the outer frame in a sliding engagement and have detents to prevent the slidable tray from disengaging from the outer frame. The overall depth of the display tray can be adjusted by sliding the slidable side walls of the slidable tray section back and forth with the walls of the tray support.

Abstract: A reinforced cardboard box for storage and shipping of elongated items and rolled documents is described. The box is formed from a single piece of cardboard and may be rapidly assembled without the use of tools. The box comprises an elongated rectangular bottom panel, first and second joined side panels, and first and second abutting top panels foldably joined to the side panels and constructed to form a center top closure for the box. The second top panel includes a series of tab openings. The center closure permits the finished box to be sealed by an automated tape machine. A reinforcing rib panel, having a series of bendable tab elements extending from an elongated edge, is foldably joined to the second top panel. The bottom panel has a pair of abutting end panels foldably joined to either end. The second side panel has a pair of outer side end panels foldably joined to either end and a pair of inner side end panels foldably joined to the outer side end panels.

Abstract: An inexpensive, discardable liner for the storage area of a motor vehicle including a main panel made of durable material. The main panel includes multiple fold lines which enable it to be folded into an enclosure capable of holding various objects. More particularly, the main panel is divided into an integrally attached bottom panel, a back panel, two side panels, and a front panel. The back and front panels each include folding tabs with engage slots formed on the side panels to hold the back, front and side panels in a perpendicularly aligned position. Hook and loop connector strips may be used in place of the tabs and slots. Optional fold lines are also included on the side panels which enable the front panel to be selectively positioned in alignment with the rear seat.

Abstract: A container assembly having a removable display panel formed in a wall panel defined by a separation line along which the display panel is separable from the remainder of the wall panel. A reinforcing panel is secured to the inner face of the wall panel and positioned to overlap at least a portion of the separation line and reinforce the wall panel. The reinforcing panel itself has a separation line along which a removable section is separable from a remainder section. In this manner a section of the reinforcing panel can be removed with the removal of the display panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unit pack for a linear lamp. The pack is desig as a single-piece tubular folding box. It has four side walls (10, 11, 12, 13) which form a tubular sleeve of trapezoidal cross section. At its top end, the folding box is provided with an integrally formed hanging tab (15).

Abstract: A lid mounted on a container maintains a header panel flat against a front wall of the container during shipping of merchandise therein. Upon removal of the lid, the header panel self-deploys to an upwardly- and forwardly-facing display position tilted relative to the front wall to display information relating to the merchandise on display in the container.

Abstract: Locking panels are employed to prevent the collapse of a merchandise display of the type having two sets of end closure flaps that arrange themselves into common closures in an erect condition of the display. Each locking panel overlies a respective closure and engages opposite walls of the display.