BR102023010568A2 - PACKAGING AND RAW PARTS THEREOF - Google Patents

Abstract

A blank for a package configured to retain an article therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article and have a longitudinal length longer than the article. The blank may be configured to define the circumferential box to include one or more internal protrusions on or near one or more ends of the circumferential box which is configured to extend into the circumferential box above and/or below the article to retain the article longitudinally.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS

[0001] The present application is a continuation in part of US patent application number 17/123,825, filed on December 16, 2020, which is a division of US patent application no. 16/158,369, filed on October 12, 2018 (now US patent no. 10894646, issued on January 19, 2021), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to packaging, more specifically to product packaging (for example, for cylindrical objects such as candles).

Description of related technique

[0003] Packaging for cylindrical products (e.g., a candle) is traditionally done in a box that is filled with packaging foam or other material. Such boxes do not conform to a product shape, can be time-consuming to prepare from a blank, and cause waste of packaging material and the material needed to make the box.

[0004] Such conventional methods and systems have been found to be generally satisfactory for their intended purpose. However, there is still a need in the art for improved packaging and blanks for it. The present revelation provides a solution to this need.

SUMMARY

[0005] According to at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a blank for a package configured to retain an article therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article and has a longitudinal length longer than the article. The blank may be configured to define the circumferential box to include one or more internal protrusions on or near one or more ends of the circumferential box which is configured to extend into the circumferential box above and/or below the article to retain the article longitudinally.

[0006] The blank can be configured to form the circumferential box to have a polygonal tube shape having a polygonal cross-sectional shape. The blank may be configured to form the circumferential box to include one or more of the internal protrusions at or near both ends of the circumferential box for retaining the article between the two ends of the circumferential box. In certain embodiments, the blank may be configured to form at least one latch and a receiver for each latch to lock the circumferential casing around the article.

[0007] In certain embodiments, the blank may include an inner flap and an outer flap. The inner flap may include a plurality of inner flap hinges. The plurality of inner flap hinges may define a first inner flap panel and a second inner flap panel. The first inner panel and the second inner panel may include one or more common cuts finally defined partially through each of the first inner panel and the second inner panel. A plurality of secondary hinges may be defined on the first inner panel and the second inner panel from an edge of the inner flap to a respective common cut to define at least one push subpanel configured to form one or more of one or more internal protrusions. .

[0008] The outer flap may include a plurality of outer flap hinges. The plurality of outer flap hinges may define a first outer panel and a second outer panel. The first outer panel and the second outer panel may define one or more openings from or near an edge of the outer flap to provide a user with access to each push subpanel when formed around the article to allow a user to selectively form to one or more internal protrusions.

[0009] In certain embodiments, the plurality of inner flap hinges may define a third inner panel and a fourth inner panel of the inner flap. The third inner panel and the fourth inner panel may include one or more common cuts finally defined partially through each of the third inner panel and the fourth inner panel. A plurality of secondary hinges may be defined on the third inner panel and fourth inner panel from an edge of the inner flap to a respective common cut to define at least one additional push subpanel configured to form one or more of one or more internal protrusions. .

[0010] In certain embodiments, the first, second, third and four inner panels may include two common cuts in total on opposite sides of the inner flap configured to form at least one of the inner protrusions at each end of the circumferential casing for retaining the article between the two ends of the circumferential box. The third panel may include a receiver defined therein and configured to receive a blank locking tab. The plurality of internal flap hinges may define a fifth internal panel between the first, second, third and fourth internal panels.

[0011] The plurality of outer flap hinges may define a third outer panel and a fourth outer panel. The third outer panel and the fourth outer panel may define one or more additional openings from or near an edge of the outer flap to provide a user with access to one or more additional push subpanels when formed around the article to permit the a user selectively forms one or more internal protrusions.

[0012] The first, second, third and fourth outer panels may include at least two openings in total on opposite sides of the outer flap to provide access to one or more subpanels to allow a user to selectively form at least one inner protrusion at each end. of the circumferential box. The plurality of eternal flap hinges defines a fifth outer panel between the first, second, third and fourth outer panels.

[0013] The plurality of eternal flap hinges may define a sixth outer panel and a seventh outer panel extending from opposite side ends of the outer flap. The sixth outer panel may include the locking tab extending therefrom. The seventh outer panel may include a lock cut defined between the seventh outer panel and an adjacent panel and configured to allow the lock tab to be inserted through the lock cut to enter the inner flap receiver.

[0014] In certain embodiments, the fifth inner panel may be connected to the fifth outer panel at a flap hinge so that the inner flap can be folded to match the outer flap. In certain embodiments, the inner flap may be adhered to the outer flap such that at least one panel of the inner flap is attached to at least one panel of the outer flap. The inner flap may be adhered to the outer flap so that each push subpanel is accessible through an opening in the outer flap.

[0015] In certain embodiments, the blank may include a single flap having a plurality of hinges defining a plurality of panels, and at least one frame panel having a first fastening tab configured to secure at least one of the plurality. of panels when the framing panel is folded onto an adjacent hinge of the plurality of hinges. The at least one frame panel may include one or more internal protrusion panels defined by one or more cuts therein and configured to form at least one of one or more internal protrusions through the circumferential casing when the securing tab is secured to at least in a panel of the plurality of panels and when the single flap is wrapped around the article to automatically retain the article longitudinally after forming the circumferential box.

[0016] The blank may define a first frame panel and a second frame panel. In certain embodiments, each of the first and second frame panels may include at least two cuts in total, at least one on each longitudinal side of the single flap to form at least one internal protrusion panel on each longitudinal end of the circumferential box.

[0017] The first frame panel may include a plurality of mid-section panels defined between two internal protrusion panels. The second frame may define a frame panel lock tongue between two internal protrusion panels. A cutting receiver may be defined on a hinge adjacent to the first frame panel for the locking tab to be inserted therethrough and thereby retained.

[0018] According to at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank for a package configured to retain an article therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article having a longer longitudinal length. than the article. In embodiments, the blank may be configured to define the circumferential box to include two internal protrusions, one at each end of the circumferential box. In certain embodiments, the two internal protrusions may be configured to extend into the circumferential box, one above the article and one below the article, to retain the article longitudinally. In certain embodiments, the two internal protrusions may be disposed in the same or a similar circumferential position of the circumferential box. In certain embodiments, the two internal protrusions may be the only protrusions in the circumferential box.

[0019] The blank can be configured to form the circumferential box to have a polygonal tube shape having a polygonal cross-sectional shape. The blank may be configured to form at least one latch and a receiver for each latch to lock the circumferential casing around the article.

[0020] In embodiments, the blank may include an internal flap. The inner flap may include a plurality of inner flap hinges, wherein the plurality of inner flap hinges may define a first inner flap panel and a second inner flap panel. The first inner panel and the second inner panel may include one or more common cuts defined finally partially through each of the first inner panel and second inner panel, and a plurality of secondary hinges defined in the first inner panel and second inner panel from a edge of the inner flap to a respective common cut to define at least one push subpanel configured to form one or more of the two inner protrusions.

[0021] The blank may also include an external flap. In embodiments, the outer flap may include a plurality of outer flap hinges, where the plurality of outer flap hinges may define a first outer panel and a second outer panel. The first outer panel and the second outer panel may define one or more openings from or near an edge of the outer flap to provide a user with access to each push subpanel when formed around the article to allow a user to selectively form to one or more internal protrusions.

[0022] In embodiments, the plurality of inner flap hinges may define a third inner panel, a fourth inner flap inner panel, and a fifth inner panel between the first, second, third, and fourth inner panels. The third panel may include a receiver defined therein and configured to receive a blank locking tab. In embodiments, the first and second outer panels may include two openings in total defined therein, each opening located on opposite sides of the outer flap to provide access to one or more subpanels to allow a user to selectively form at least one inner protrusion on each end of the circumferential box. In embodiments, the inner flap may be configured to be adhered to the outer flap so that each push subpanel is accessible through an opening in the outer flap.

[0023] In embodiments, the plurality of eternal flap hinges may define a fifth outer panel between the first, second, third, and fourth outer panels. The plurality of eternal flap hinges may define a sixth outer panel and a seventh outer panel extending from opposite side ends of the outer flap. In embodiments, the sixth outer panel may include the lock tongue extending therethrough, and the seventh outer panel may include a lock cut defined between the seventh outer panel and an adjacent panel and configured to allow the lock tongue to be inserted through lock cut to enter inner flap receiver.

[0024] In embodiments, the fifth inner panel may be connected to the fifth outer panel at a flap hinge such that the inner flap may be folded to match the outer flap. In embodiments, the inner flap may be configured to be adhered to the outer flap such that at least one panel of the inner flap is attached to at least one panel of the outer flap. In embodiments, the inner flap may be configured to be adhered to the outer flap.

[0025] According to at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank for a package configured to retain an article therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article having a longer longitudinal length. than the article. In certain embodiments, the blank may be configured to define the circumferential box to include two internal protrusions, one at each end of the circumferential box, the two inner protrusions may be configured to extend into the circumferential box, one above the article and one below the article, to retain the article lengthwise.

[0026] In certain embodiments, the blank may include a single flap having a plurality of hinges defining a plurality of panels, and a frame panel configured to attach to at least one of the plurality of panels when the frame panel is folded over on an adjacent hinge of the plurality of hinges. In embodiments, the frame panel may include one or more internal protrusion panels defined by one or more cuts therein and configured to form one or more internal protrusions through the circumferential casing when the single flap is wrapped around the article to automatically retain the article. longitudinally after formation of the circumferential box.

[0027] In certain embodiments, the two internal protrusion panels are retained against an internal circumference of the circumferential box without adhesive. In certain embodiments, the two internal protrusion panels may be configured to bisect the circumferential container at each longitudinal end. In certain embodiments, the two inner protrusion panels may form a substantially 90 degree angle between a respective inner protrusion panel and a respective panel to which the respective inner protrusion panel is attached.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the frame panel may include at least two cuts in total, at least one on each longitudinal side of the single flap to form at least one internal protrusion panel on each longitudinal end of the circumferential box. The framing panel may include a plurality of mid-section panels and a locking tongue defined between two internal protrusion panels.

[0029] In embodiments, at least one panel of the plurality of panels may define a fastening tab extending outwardly therefrom. A first cutting receiver may be defined on a hinge adjacent to the frame panel for the fastening tab to be inserted therethrough and thereby retained. A second cutting receiver may be defined on a hinge adjacent to at least one panel for the locking tab to be inserted therethrough and thereby retained.

[0030] In certain embodiments, the at least one panel of the plurality of panels may include a fastening portion extending therefrom. The fastening portion may include one or more wing panels forming a respective gap between an inner edge of the one or more wing panels and an outer edge of the at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The two internal protrusion panels can be retained in the respective gap when the single flap is wrapped around the article. In certain embodiments, a portion of the frame panel may overlap a portion of at least one panel of the plurality of panels when the fastening tongue is secured to at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The frame panel portion may be adhered to the portion of at least one panel (e.g., via overlap).

[0031] According to at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank for a package configured to retain an article therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article having a longer longitudinal length. than the article. In certain embodiments, the blank may be configured to define the circumferential box to include one or more internal protrusions at or near one or more ends of the circumferential box that is configured to extend into the circumferential box above and/or below the article to retain the article longitudinally. In certain embodiments, the blank includes a single flap having a plurality of hinges defining a plurality of panels, and at least one frame panel having a first fastening portion configured to attach to at least one of the plurality of panels when the frame panel is folded onto an adjacent hinge of the plurality of hinges. In certain embodiments, the at least one frame panel may include one or more internal protrusion panels defined by one or more cuts therein and configured to form at least one of one or more internal protrusions through the circumferential casing when the attachment portion is fixed to at least one panel of the plurality of panels and the single flap is wrapped around the article to automatically retain the article longitudinally after forming the circumferential box.

[0032] According to at least one aspect of this disclosure, a method for forming a container may include, folding a first panel of a blank along a first fold line and securing at least a portion of the first panel to a second panel, placing an article on the blank and at least partially on or in the first panel, and attaching at least a portion of a third panel to the first panel so that one or more additional panels circumferentially surround the article. The method may further include erecting two internal protrusion panels, one above the article and one below the article, to retain the article longitudinally.

[0033] In certain embodiments, fastening may include inserting a fastening tab defined on the third panel into a receiver defined on the first panel. In certain embodiments, the attachment may include adhering at least a portion of the first panel to the third panel. In certain embodiments, assembly may include forming two internal protrusions through a respective push subpanel of the two internal protrusion panels. In embodiments, the two internal protrusion panels may divide the container at each longitudinal end.

[0034] These and other features of the systems and methods of the present disclosure will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description taken in combination with the drawings. BRIEF

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order for those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains to readily understand how to make and use the devices and methods of the present disclosure without undue experimentation, embodiments thereof will be described in detail here below with reference to certain figures, in which:

[0036] Figure 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of a blank according to this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the blank of Figure 1 having an inner flap in contact with and/or secured to an eternal flap, showing the inner flap being bent from a flattened position (shown in spectrum ) to the folded position to contact the outer flap;

[0038] Figures 3-7 are seen in perspective illustrating an embodiment of a method for packaging an article using the blank of figure 1 in accordance with this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of an article contained in a package made from a blank of Figure 1;

[0040] Figure 9 is a plan view of another embodiment of a blank according to this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the blank of Figure 9, shown in a folded state and having fastening tabs fixed to a panel of the blank;

[0042] Figures 11-13 are seen in perspective illustrating an embodiment of a method for packaging an article using the blank of figure 9 in accordance with this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 14 shows a perspective view of an article contained in a package made from a blank of Figure 9;

[0044] Figure 15 is a plan view of an embodiment of a blank according to this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 16 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a method for packaging an article using the blank of Figure 15 in accordance with this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of an article contained in a package made from a blank of Figure 15, where a portion of the article is divided for clarity;

[0047] Figure 18 is a plan view of an embodiment of a blank according to this disclosure;

[0048] Figures 19-27 show a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a method for packaging an article using the blank of figure 18 in accordance with this disclosure;

[0049] Figure 28 shows a perspective view of an article contained in a package made from a blank of Figure 18;

[0050] Figure 29 is a plan view of an embodiment of a blank according to this disclosure;

[0051] Figures 30-37 show a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a method for packaging an article using the blank of figure 29 in accordance with this disclosure; It is

[0052] Figure 38 shows a perspective view of an article contained in a package made from a blank of figure 29.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Reference will now be made to drawings where similar reference numerals identify similar structural features or aspects of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, an illustrative view of an embodiment of a blank in accordance with the disclosure is shown in Figure 1 and is designated generally by the reference character 100. Other embodiments and/or aspects thereof development are shown in figures 2-38.

[0054] Referring generally to Figures 1-14, in accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank (e.g., blank 100 as shown in Figure 1, blank 900 as shown in Figure 9 ) for a package (e.g., package 199 as shown in Figure 8, package 999 as shown in Figure 14) configured to contain an article 99 therein may be configured to be wrapped around the article 99 to form a circumferential box (e.g., box 101 in figure 8, box 901 in figure 14) around article 99 and has a longer longitudinal length “L” than article 99. The blank (e.g., 100, 999) can be configured to define the circumferential casing (e.g., 101, 901) to include one or more internal protrusions (e.g., 101, 901) to include one or more internal protrusions (e.g., protrusions 103 as shown in FIG. 8, protrusions 903 as shown in FIG. Figure 14) at or near one or more ends of the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901) that is configured to extend inwardly (e.g., radially inward) the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901) above and /or below article 99 to retain article 99 longitudinally.

[0055] As shown, the blank (e.g., 100, 900) can be configured to form the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901) to have a polygonal tube shape having a polygonal cross-sectional shape. The blank (e.g., 100, 900) may be configured to form the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901) to include one or more of the internal protrusions (e.g., 103, 903) at or near both ends of the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901) to retain article 99 between both longitudinal ends of the circumferential box (e.g., 101, 901). In certain embodiments, the blank (e.g., 101, 901) may be configured to form at least one latch (e.g., latch 105 as shown in FIG. 8, latch 905 as shown in FIG. 14) and a receiver (e.g., latch 105 as shown in FIG. example, receiver 107 as shown in figure 8, receiver 907 as shown in figure 14) for each latch (e.g., 105, 109) to lock the circumferential casing (e.g., 101, 901) around the article 99.

[0056] Referring to the embodiments of Figures 1-9, in certain embodiments, a blank 100 may include an inner flap 109 and an outer flap 111. The inner flap 109 may include a plurality of inner flap hinges 113a, b , CD. One or more of the inner flap hinges 113a, b, c, d (e.g., 113d as shown) may define a first inner flap panel 115a and a second panel 115b of the inner flap 109.

[0057] The first inner panel 115a and second inner panel 115b may include one or more common cuts 117a, 117b finally defined partially through each of the first inner panel 115a and second inner panel 115b. The one or more common cuts 117a, 117b may be defined by an opening as shown, or may include any suitable line cut, or breakable perforation.

[0058] One or more of a plurality of secondary hinges 119a, b, c, d, and may be defined on each of the first inner panel 115a and second inner panel 115b from an edge 121a, 121b of the inner flap 109 to a respective common cutout 117a, 117b to define at least one push subpanel 123a, b, c, d configured to form one or more of one or more internal protrusions 103.

[0059] The outer flap 111 may include a plurality of outer flap hinges 125a, b, c, d, e, f. One or more of the plurality of outer flap hinges 125a, b, c, d, e, f may define a first outer panel 127a and a second outer panel 127b. The first outer panel 127a and the second outer panel 127b may define one or more openings 129a, 129b from or near an edge 131a, 131b of the outer flap 111 to provide a user with access to each of one or more push subpanels. 123a, b, c, d when formed around article 99 to allow a user to selectively form one or more internal protrusions 103.

[0060] In certain embodiments, the plurality of inner flap hinges (e.g., 113a as shown) may define a third inner panel 115c and a fourth inner panel 115 of the inner flap 109. The third inner panel 115c and the fourth inner panel 115d may include one or more common cuts 117a, 117d finally defined partially through each of the third inner panel 115c and fourth inner panel 115d. The one or more common cuts 117c, 117d may be the same as or similar to those as described above, for example. One or more of a plurality of secondary hinges 119f, g, h, i, j, k may be defined on each of the third inner panel 115 and fourth inner panel 115d from an edge 121a, 121b of the inner flap 109 to a respective common cut 117c, 117d to define at least one additional push subpanel 123e, 123f, 123g, 123h configured to form one or more of one or more internal protrusions 103.

[0061] In certain embodiments, the first, second, third and fourth internal panels 115a, b, c, d may include two common cuts in total on opposite sides of the internal flap (e.g., only common cut 117a and 117d) configured to form at least one of the internal protrusions 103 at each end of the circumferential box 101 to retain the article 99 between the two ends of the circumferential box 101.

[0062] As shown, the third panel 115c (e.g., an end panel) may include a receiver 133 defined therein and configured to receive a locking tab 135 (e.g., located on the outer flap 111) of the blank 100 Any suitable number of locking tabs 135 and/or receiver 133. The plurality of inner flap hinges (e.g., 113b and 113c) may define a fifth inner panel 115e between the first, second, third and fourth inner panels 115a. B C D.

[0063] The plurality of outer flap hinges (e.g., hinge 125b) may define a third outer panel 127c and a fourth outer panel 127d. The third outer panel 127c and the fourth outer panel 127d may define one or more additional openings 129c, 129d from or near an edge 131a, 131b of the outer flap 111 to provide a user access to one or more additional push subpanels. 123e, f, g, h when formed around article 99 to allow a user to selectively form one or more internal protrusions 103.

[0064] In certain embodiments, the first, second, third, and fourth outer panels 127a, b, c, d may include at least two openings 129a, b, c, d in total on opposite sides of the outer flap 111 (e.g., opening-only 129a, 129b) to provide access to one or more subpanels (e.g., subpanels 123a, 123b, 123g, 123h) to allow a user to selectively form an internal protrusion 103 at each end of the circumferential box 101. A plurality of the hinges of external flap (e.g., hinges 125c and 125d) may define a fifth external panel 127e between the first, second, third and fourth external panels 127a, b, c, d.

[0065] One or more of the plurality of outer flap hinges (e.g., 125a or 127f) may define a sixth outer panel 127f and a seventh outer panel 127g extending from opposite side ends of the outer flap 111. The sixth panel external 127f may include locking tab 135 extending therefrom. The seventh outer panel 127g may include a lock cut 137 defined between the seventh outer panel 127g and an adjacent panel (e.g., panel 127c as shown) and configured to allow the lock tab 135 to be inserted through the lock cut 137 to enter the receiver 133 of the inner flap 109. The lock cut 137 may be set on a hinge (e.g., hinge 125a). Any suitable number of lock cuts 137 are contemplated in the present invention (e.g., one for each lock tab).

[0066] In certain embodiments, the fifth inner panel 115e may be connected to the fifth outer panel 127e at a flap hinge 139 such that the inner flap 109 may be folded to match the outer flap 111 as shown in figure 2. In In certain embodiments, the inner flap 109 may be adhered to the outer flap 111 such that at least one panel (e.g., panel 115e, or panels 115b, d, and e) of the inner flap 109 is attached to at least one panel (e.g., panel 127e, or panels 127b, d, and e) of the outer flap 111. The inner flap 109 may be adhered to the outer flap 111 such that each push subpanel 123a-123h is accessible through an opening 129a-129d of the outer flap 111.

[0067] Referring to figures 3-8, an article 99 may be placed on the blank 100 after the inner flap 109 is in contact and/or adhered to the outer flap 111 as shown, for example, as shown in figure 3 The assembled blank 100 may then be bent around the article 99 to form the circumferential box 101 as shown in Figures 4 and 5. The panel 127f may overlap the panel 127g and a locking tab 135 may be inserted into the cutout. latch 137 for locking the circumferential box 101. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the internal protrusions 103 can be formed by pushing the push subpanels 123a, 123b, 123e, 123f as shown. The same can be performed on the push subpanels 123c, d, g, and h on the reverse longitudinal side and the package 199 can be completed to retain the article 99.

[0068] Referring to Figures 9-14, in certain embodiments, a blank 900 may include a single flap 909 having a plurality of hinges 911a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h that define a plurality of panels 913a, b, c, d, e, f, g. The blank 900 may include one or more frame panels, e.g., a first frame panel 915 and a second frame panel 917. The first frame panel 915 may include a first securing tab 915a configured to secure at least on one of the plurality of panels 913a-g (e.g., center panel 913d) when the first frame panel 915 is folded into an adjacent hinge (e.g., 911a and/or 911b) of the plurality of hinges 911a-h (e.g., , as shown in figure 10). The second frame panel 917 may include a first securing tab 917a configured to engage at least one of the plurality of panels 913a-g (e.g., center panel 913d) when the first frame panel 917 is folded at an adjacent hinge ( e.g., 911h and/or 911g) of the plurality of hinges 911a-h (e.g., as shown in figure 10). The first fastening tab 915a and the second fastening tab 917a may be secured to their respective frame panels 915, 917 by a fastening hinge 921, 923.

[0069] The at least one or more frame panels, for example, 915, 917 may include one or more internal protrusion panels 915b, c and 917b, c defined by one or more cuts 915d, 915e and 917d, 915e therein. The internal protrusion panels 915b, 915c and 917b, 917c may be configured to form the one or more internal protrusions 903, for example, through the circumferential casing 901 when the one or more securing tabs 915a, 917a are attached to at least one panel, e.g., panel 913d, of the plurality of panels 913a-g and when the single flap 900 is wrapped around the article 99 to automatically retain the article 99 longitudinally after forming the circumferential box 901.

[0070] As shown, blank 900 may define a first frame panel 915 and a second frame panel 917. In certain embodiments, each of the first and second frame panels 915, 917 may include at least two cuts in total (e.g., cut only 917d and cut 915c), at least one on each longitudinal side of the single flap 909 to form at least one internal protrusion panel (e.g., only 917b and 915c) on each longitudinal end of the circumferential box 901. Any suitable number of cuts and panels are contemplated in the present invention.

[0071] The first frame panel 915 may include a plurality of mid-section panels 915f, 915g defined between two internal protrusion panels 915b, 915c. The second frame panel 917 may define a locking tab 917f of the frame panel 917 between two internal protrusion panels 917b, 917c. A cutting receiver 919 may be defined on a hinge (e.g., hinge 911b) adjacent to the first frame panel 915 for the locking tab 917f to be inserted therethrough and thereby retained. Treat tab 917f may be defined by one or more breakable connections (e.g., a scoring line or perforation) and/or cuts to be partially lifted (e.g., by inserting a finger into an adjacent hole to get under the tab). locking tab 917f) from the frame panel 917 and/or pivoted about a hinge (e.g., hinge 911h as shown) to be rotatable relative to the second frame panel 917. In certain embodiments, the locking tab 917 may include one or more sub-hinges (e.g., on an arrowhead portion thereof).

[0072] Referring to figures 10-14, a blank 900 can be bent for assembly. Attachment tabs 915a, 917a may be attached to one or more panels (e.g., center panel 913d as shown) for example with tape and/or adhesive, for example. As shown in Figure 11, an article 99 can be placed on the assembled blank 900 and the blank 900 can be bent around the article 99 while lifting the clamping tab 917f above the article 99, as shown in Figure 12. In doing so, one or more internal protrusions 103 may be formed due to the relationship of the panels as shown in Figures 13 and 14. The package 999 may be secured by inserting the securing tab 917f into the receiver 919.

[0073] In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, another embodiment of a blank 1500 for another embodiment of a package 1599 configured to retain an article 99 therein is shown in figures 15-17. The blank 1500 may have similar components and characteristics with respect to the blank 100 and packaging 199. For brevity, the description of common elements that were described above for the blank 100 and packaging 199 are not repeated with respect to the blank 1500. raw 1500 and packaging 1599 as shown in figures 15-17.

[0074] As shown in the blank embodiment 1500 in Figures 15-17, the inner flap 1509 may include a plurality of inner flap hinges 1513a, b, c, d and the one or more common cuts 1517a, 1517b may be defined only on the first inner panel 1515a and second inner panel 1515b to define at least one push subpanel 1523a, b, c, d configured to form one or more of one or more inner protrusions 1503. In the package 1599, the two inner protrusions 1503 may be arranged in the same or similar circumferential position of the circumferential box 1501, for example on the same side of the box 1502 and on the same side of the article 99 when in the package 1599 as shown in Figure 17. As shown, in certain embodiments, the two internal protrusions 1503 may be the only protrusions on the circumferential casing 1501. In embodiments, the inner flap 1509 may be configured to be adhered to the outer flap 1511 along one or more of the glue lines 1541 such that at least one panel of the inner flap 1509 is attached to at least one outer flap panel 1511 in box 1501.

[0075] The outer flap 1511 may include a plurality of outer flap hinges 1525a, b, c, d, e, f. One or more of the plurality of outer flap hinges 1525a, b, c, d, e, f may define one or more outer panels 1527a, b, c, d, e, f, g. Outer panels 1527a and 1527b may define one or more openings 1529a, 1529b formed at or near an edge 1531a, 1531b of the outer flap 1511 to provide a user with access to each of one or more push subpanels 1523a, b, c, d when formed around article 99 to allow a user to selectively form one or more internal protrusions 1503.

[0076] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the blank 1500 can be formed in the box 1501 in a manner similar to that of the blank 100, where the article 99 can be placed in the blank 1500 after the inner flap 1509 be in contact with and/or adhered to the outer flap 1511 as shown. The assembled blank 1500 may then be bent around the article 99 to form the circumferential box 1501 as shown in Figures 16 and 17 (e.g., similar to that shown in Figures 2-5 for the blank 100). Panel 1527f may overlap panel 1527g and a locking tab 1535 may be inserted into locking cutout 1537 and through receiver 1533 to lock circumferential casing 1501. Internal protrusions 1503 may be formed by pushing push subpanels 1523a and 1523b . The same can be performed on the push subpanels 1523a and 1523b on the reverse longitudinal side and the package 1599 can be completed to hold the article 99 (e.g., similar to that shown in Figures 6-8 for the package 199). The inner flap hinges 1513a, b, c, d may also define a third inner panel 1515c, a fourth inner panel 1515d, and a fifth inner panel 1515e. In certain embodiments, although not shown, subpanels 1523a, 1523b, 1523c and 1523d may be alternatively formed or may be formed at 1515c or 1515d. In such embodiments, the one or more openings 1529a, 1529b may be defined in external panels 1527c and 1527d.

[0077] In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, another embodiment of a blank 2300 for another embodiment of a package 2399 configured to retain an article therein is shown in figures 18-28. The blank 2300 may have similar components and characteristics with respect to the blank 900 and the packaging 999. For brevity, the description of common elements that were described above for the blank 900 and the packaging 999 are not repeated with respect to to blank 2300 and packaging 2399 as shown in figures 18-28.

[0078] As shown in the blank embodiment 2300, the single flap 2309 may include a first panel 2315 and a frame panel 2317 (e.g., a single frame panel 2317) to form one or more internal protrusions 2303 through the circumferential box 2301 when the single flap 2309 is wrapped around the article 99 to automatically retain the article 99 longitudinally after forming the circumferential box 2301. The first panel 2315 may include a fastening portion 2315a configured to secure to at least a portion of the frame panel 2317 (e.g., in a receiver 2312 defined on hinge 2311h immediately adjacent to frame panel 2317) when the first panel 2315 is folded into an adjacent hinge (e.g., 2311a.). The frame panel 2317 may also include a fastening portion 2317a configured to attach to at least a portion of the single flap 2309 (e.g., attached to an inner circumference of the box 2301 on the adhesiveless panel 2313d). Another fastening portion (e.g., fastening tab 2317f) may be defined between the two inner protrusion panels 2317b, 2317c configured to fasten at least a portion of the first panel 2315 (e.g., to a receiver 2314 defined on hinge 2311a immediately adjacent to the first panel 2315) when the frame panel 2317 is folded into an adjacent hinge (e.g., 2311h).

[0079] The one or more internal protrusion panels 2317b, 2317c may be defined by a gap 2317d. The internal protrusion panels 2317b, 2317c may be configured to form one or more internal protrusions 2303, for example, through the circumferential casing 2301 when the one or more attachment portions 2315a, 2317a are secured to their respective receivers 2312, 2314 when the single flap 2309 is wrapped around the article 99 to automatically retain the article 99 longitudinally after forming the circumferential box 2301. The frame panel 2317 may be the only frame panel so that only two internal protrusions 2303 are formed in the box 2301, one at each longitudinal end of the box 2301. The two internal protrusions 2303 may divide the circumferential box 2301, forming substantially respective 90 degree angles with respect to panels 2313d, 2313g and 2315.

[0080] To form the circumferential box 2301, the frame panel 2317 can be folded to secure the first fixing portion 2317a to a portion of the panel 2313d and the article 99 can be placed in the empty space 2317d between the two internal protrusion panels 2317b, 2317c. The first panel 2316 can be folded upward to enclose the article 99 so that the fixing portion 2315a can be inserted into the receiver 2312. The fixing portion 2317f can then be inserted into the receiver 2314 to lock the circumferential casing 2301. In the fixing of the respective fastening portions 2315a, 2317a, 2317f, the internal protrusion panels 2317b, 2317c may rise to a vertical position so as to form respective substantially 90 degree angles for retaining the article 99 longitudinally within the box 2301. The part in blank 2300 can be configured to allow construction of the box 2301 without the use of adhesive and in such a way that it can be carried out automatically by a bending machine or assembler, for example. In embodiments, the dimensions of certain features, (e.g., the inner protrusion panels, the frame panel, the middle panels, the tabs, and/or fastening portions, among others) may be modified as necessary for use with a automatic or otherwise automatic bending machine, and a person of ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure would recognize how to modify such dimensions to prepare a blank or container for automation without undue experimentation.

[0081] In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, another embodiment of a blank 3000 for another embodiment of a package 3099 configured to retain an article therein is shown in figures 29-38. The blank 3000 may have similar components and characteristics with respect to the blank 2300 and the packaging 2399. For brevity, the description of common elements that were described above for the blank 2300 and the packaging 2399 are not repeated with respect to to the blank 3000 and the packaging 3099 as shown in figures 29-38.

[0082] As shown in the blank embodiment 3000, the frame panel 3017 may not include a second fastening portion (e.g., no additional fastening tab between the internal protrusion panels 3017b, 3017c). Instead, the first panel 3015 may include fastening portion 3015a, which may additionally include wing panels 3016a, 3016b, forming a gap 3018 between an inner edge of the wing panels 3016a, 3016b and an outer edge 3020 of the first panel. 3015. When mounted in box 3001, the two internal protrusion panels 3017b, 3017c may be retained in place (e.g., locked) in respective clearance 3018 when single flap 3009 is enclosed in article 99. Additionally, locking may be provided by adhering a projection 3022 of the frame panel 3017 and defined at least partially by the panel 3013g, to a portion of the first panel 3015 when the box 3001 is constructed.

[0083] The box 3001 may be formed in a manner similar to that of the circumferential box 2301, except in the circumferential box 3001 instead of inserting the attachment portion 3015a into a receiver, the wing panels 3016a, 3016b may be folded downward ( e.g., radially inward with respect to the circumferential box 3001) to slide past the upright inner protrusion panels 3017b, 3017c until the inner protrusion panels 3017b, 3017c abut the outer edge 3020 of the first panel 3015, then the wing panels 3016a, 3016b may be bent upwardly (e.g., axially) to lock the inner protrusion panels 3017b, 3017c into respective gaps 3018. At least one of the protrusion 3022 and/or first panel 3015 may include the glue (e.g., line of glue 3041) to adhere the structure panel 3017 to the first panel 3015.

[0084] In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a method for forming a container (e.g., any of circumferential boxes 101, 901, 1501, 2301, 3001) may include folding a first panel (e.g., inner flap 109 , 1509 or frame panel 917, 2317, 3017) of a blank along a hinge and securing at least a portion of the first panel to a second panel (e.g., outer flap 111, 1511 or panel 913d, 2313d, 3013d). If a second framing panel is included (e.g., framing panel 915), the method may include folding the second framing panel along a hinge and attaching the second framing panel to at least a portion of the second panel (e.g., example, panel 913d).

[0085] The method may include placing an article (e.g., article 99) on the blank and at least partially on or in the first panel (e.g., on the inner panel 109, 1509 or within the frame panel 915, 917, 2315, 3015). The method may include further attaching at least a portion of a third panel (e.g., a fastening portion 135, 917, 2315, 3015 to the first panel so that one or more additional panels enclose (e.g., mid-direction panels) circumferentially around the article. The method may include erecting two internal protrusion panels (e.g., 103, 903, 1503, 2303, 3003), one above the article and one below the article, to retain the article longitudinally.

[0086] In certain embodiments, the attachment may include inserting a attachment tab defined in the third panel into a receiver (e.g., receiver 2312) defined in the first panel. In certain embodiments, attachment may include adhering at least a portion (e.g., protrusion 3022) of the first panel to the third panel. In embodiments, the assembly may include forming two internal protrusions via a respective push subpanel (e.g., push subpanels 123, 1523) of the two internal protrusion panels. In embodiments, assembly may include forming the two internal protrusions so that the internal protrusion panels divide the box.

[0087] Certain embodiments include a single protective wrap or wrap that provides protection on all sides of an item, e.g., round articles with a flat top and bottom like a glass candle jar, for example. The embodiments may be used in combination with any additional shipping box or any other suitable shipping container.

[0088] Certain embodiments provide a protective wrap that may be designed in a manner to provide a double layer (e.g., where there are overlay panels) of material protection around the perimeter of an object and additional popins at the top and bottom to create an area for cushioning using open space or air cell. Certain embodiments allow simple folding around the object to automatically form top and bottom air cells. Certain embodiments allow a handler to manually appear on the top and bottom cell resource.

[0089] Embodiments can be used to quickly and securely contain certain articles (For example, round or cylindrical in shape). The invention can be used, for example, in any industry that transports fragile jar-type items. The embodiments may be used to contain any type of article having any suitable format.

[0090] As disclosed in the present invention, any and/or any hinges may be any suitable hinge and may be or include any suitable notch, perforation and/or marking line. Any opening or cut disclosed in the present invention can be defined in the blank as a removable portion by defining the opening or cut with a breakable connection (e.g., a scoring line or perforations). Any suitable embodiments may be made of paper, plastic, and/or any other suitable material. Any number of suitable panels may be used in the present invention and any panels may include any suitable shape. Any suitable lock and/or retainer disclosed in the present invention may include any shape suitable for performing an associated function. Embodiments may include any suitable dimension and/or any additional panels and/or hinges and/or cuts configured to retain any suitable article (e.g., a distance between internal protrusions may be approximately equal to or greater than the length of the article).

[0091] Those of ordinary skill in the art understand that any numerical values disclosed in the present invention may be exact values or may be values within a range. Additionally, any terms of approximation (e.g., “about”, “approximately”, “around”) used in this disclosure may mean the mentioned value comprised in a range. For example, in certain embodiments, the range may be comprised of (plus or minus) 20%, or comprised of 10%, or comprised of 5%, or comprised of 2%, or comprised of any other suitable percentage or number as recognized by those with common knowledge in the art (e.g. for tolerance limits or known error ranges).

[0092] Any (any) combination(s) of any disclosed embodiments and/or any (any) suitable portion(s) thereof are considered in the present invention to be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0093] Embodiments of the present disclosure, as described above and shown in the drawings, provide improvement in the technique to which they relate. Although the present disclosure includes reference to certain embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that changes and/or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims (30)

1. Blank for a package configured to contain an article therein, the blank being characterized by the fact that it is configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article having a longitudinal length longer than the article , wherein the blank is configured to define the circumferential box to include two internal protrusions, one at each end of the circumferential box, wherein the two internal protrusions are configured to extend into the circumferential box, to retain the article longitudinally, wherein the two internal protrusions are arranged in a substantially similar circumferential position of the circumferential box. 2. Blank according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the blank is configured to form the circumferential box to have a polygonal tube shape having a polygonal cross-sectional shape. 3. Blank according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the blank is configured to form at least one lock and a receiver for each lock to lock the circumferential box around the article. 4. Blank according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the blank comprises: an internal flap, comprising: a plurality of internal flap hinges, wherein the plurality of internal flap hinges defines a first panel inner flap and a second inner flap panel, wherein the first inner panel and the second inner panel include one or more common cuts defined at least partially through each of the first inner panel and the second inner panel, and a plurality of secondary hinges defined on the first inner panel and the second inner panel from an edge of the inner flap to a respective common cut to define at least one push subpanel configured to form one or more of the two inner protrusions; and an outer flap, comprising: a plurality of outer flap hinges, wherein the plurality of outer flap hinges define a first outer panel and a second outer panel, wherein the first outer panel and the second outer panel define one or more openings from or near an edge of the outer flap to provide a user access to each push subpanel when formed around the article to allow a user to selectively form one or more internal protrusions. 5. The blank of claim 4, wherein the plurality of inner flap hinges defines a third inner panel, a fourth inner flap inner panel, and a fifth inner panel between the first, second, third and fourth internal panels. 6. The blank of claim 5, wherein the third panel includes a receiver defined therein and configured to receive a locking tab of the blank. 7. The blank of claim 6, wherein the first and second outer panels include two openings defined wholly therein, each opening located on opposite sides of the outer flap to provide access to one or more subpanels for allow a user to selectively form at least one internal protrusion at each end of the circumferential box. 8. The blank of claim 7, wherein the plurality of outer flap hinges defines a fifth outer panel between the first, second, third and fourth outer panels. 9. The blank of claim 8, wherein the plurality of outer flap hinges define a sixth outer panel and a seventh outer panel extending from opposite side ends of the outer flap, wherein the sixth outer panel includes the lock tab extending therefrom, wherein the seventh outer panel includes a lock cut defined between the seventh outer panel and an adjacent panel and configured to allow the lock tab to be inserted through the cut. lock to enter the inner flap receiver. 10. The blank of claim 9, wherein the fifth inner panel is connected to the fifth outer panel at a flap hinge so that the inner flap can be folded to match the outer flap. 11. The blank of claim 9, wherein the inner flap is configured to be adhered to the outer flap so that at least one panel of the inner flap is attached to at least one panel of the outer flap. 12. Blank according to claim 11, characterized by the fact that the inner flap is configured to be adhered to the outer flap. 13. The blank of claim 10, wherein the inner flap is configured to be adhered to the outer flap so that each push subpanel is accessible through an opening in the outer flap. 14. The blank of claim 1, wherein one of the internal protrusions is configured to be above the article and one of the internal protrusions is configured to be below the article when the blank is formed around of the article. 15. Blank for a package configured to retain an article therein, the blank being characterized by the fact that it is configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential box around the article having a longitudinal length longer than the article, wherein the blank is configured to define the circumferential box to include two internal protrusions, one at each end of the circumferential box, wherein the two internal protrusions are configured to extend into the circumferential box, to retain the article longitudinally, the blank comprising: a flap having a plurality of hinges defining a plurality of panels, and a frame panel configured to secure the at least one of the plurality of panels when the frame panel is folded at an adjacent hinge of the plurality of hinges, the frame panel including one or more internal protrusion panels defined by one or more cuts therein and configured to form one or more internal protrusions through the circumferential casing when the flap is wrapped around the article to automatically retain the article longitudinally after formation of the circumferential box. 16. The blank of claim 15, wherein the frame panel includes at least two cuts in total, at least one on each longitudinal side of the flap to form at least one internal protrusion panel on each longitudinal end of the circumferential box. 17. The blank of claim 16, wherein the structural panel includes a plurality of mid-section panels and a locking tongue defined between two internal protrusion panels. 18. The blank of claim 15, wherein the at least one panel of the plurality of panels defines a clamping tongue extending outwardly therefrom, wherein a first cutting receiver is defined in a hinge adjacent to the structural panel for the locking tab to be inserted therethrough and thereby retained, wherein a second cutting receiver is defined on a hinge adjacent to at least one panel for the locking tab to be inserted therethrough. same and retained in this way. 19. Blank according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that the two internal protrusion panels are retained against an internal circumference of the circumferential box without adhesive. 20. The blank of claim 15, wherein the at least one panel of the plurality of panels includes a fastening portion extending therefrom, the fastening portion including one or more wing panels forming a respective gap between an inner edge of one or more wing panels and an outer edge of the at least one panel of the plurality of panels, wherein the two inner protrusion panels are retained in the respective gap when the flap is wrapped around the article. 21. The blank of claim 20, wherein a portion of the frame panel overlaps a portion of the at least one panel of the plurality of panels when the fastening tongue is attached to the at least one panel of the plurality. of panels, wherein the frame portion of the panel is adhered to the portion of the at least one panel. 22. The blank of claim 15, wherein the two internal protrusion panels are configured to divide the circumferential container at each longitudinal end. 23. The blank of claim 22, wherein the two inner protrusion panels form a substantially 90 degree angle between a respective inner protrusion panel and a respective panel to which the respective inner protrusion panel is fixed. 24. The blank of claim 16, wherein one of the internal protrusions is configured to be above the article and one of the internal protrusions is configured to be below the article when the blank is formed around of the article. 25. Blank for a package configured to retain an article therein, the blank being characterized by the fact that it is configured to be wrapped around the article to form a circumferential casing around the article having a longitudinal length longer than the article, wherein the blank is configured to define the circumferential box to include one or more internal protrusions at or near one or more ends of the circumferential box which is configured to extend into the circumferential box to retain the article longitudinally, wherein the blank includes a flap having a plurality of hinges defining a plurality of panels, and at least one frame panel having a first fastening portion configured to secure to at least one of the plurality of panels when the frame panel is folded at an adjacent hinge of the plurality of hinges, the at least one frame panel including one or more internal protrusion panels defined by one or more cuts therein and configured to form at least one of one or more internal protrusions through the box circumferential when the fastening portion is fixed to at least one panel of the plurality of panels and the flap is wrapped around the article to automatically retain the article longitudinally after forming the circumferential box. 26. Method for forming a container, characterized by the fact that it comprises folding a first panel of a blank along a first fold line and securing at least a portion of the first panel to a second panel; placing an article on the blank and at least partially on or in the first panel; attaching at least a portion of a third panel to the first panel so that one or more additional panels circumferentially surround the article; and erecting two internal protrusion panels, one above the article and one below the article, to retain the article longitudinally. 27. Method according to claim 26, characterized by the fact that the fastening includes inserting a fastening tongue defined in the third panel into a receiver defined in the first panel. 28. Method according to claim 26, characterized by the fact that the fastening includes adhering at least a portion of the first panel to the third panel. 29. Method according to claim 26, characterized by the fact that the assembly includes forming two internal protrusions through a respective push subpanel of the two internal protrusion panels. 30. Method according to claim 26, characterized by the fact that the two internal protrusion panels divide the container at each longitudinal end.