EP1874658A2 - Ensemble d'emballage et son procede - Google Patents

Ensemble d'emballage et son procede

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EP1874658A2
EP1874658A2 EP06719169A EP06719169A EP1874658A2 EP 1874658 A2 EP1874658 A2 EP 1874658A2 EP 06719169 A EP06719169 A EP 06719169A EP 06719169 A EP06719169 A EP 06719169A EP 1874658 A2 EP1874658 A2 EP 1874658A2
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Prior art keywords
enclosure
generally
enclosure assembly
section
forming
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Inventor
Michael Gallan
Michael Krinsky
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Mountain Corp
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Mountain Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4204—Inspection openings or windows
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/10—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward-folding of self-locking flaps hinged to tubular body
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/18—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4208—Means facilitating suspending, lifting, handling, or the like of containers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to packing enclosures for goods and more particularly, relates to packing enclosures for goods resembling a shirt.
  • Packaging enclosures typically serve several important functions. For example, just a few of the many functions that packaging enclosures typically serve include protecting the goods stored within, arranging the products for convenient display, and preventing theft. One of the most important functions that packaging enclosures serve, however, includes brand marketing and brand/product recognition.
  • Distinctive packaging enclosures allow a potential consumer to quickly and easily identify the goods of a specific manufacturer from those of competing companies.
  • the packaging enclosure also can serve as a unique way of presenting a gift to someone.
  • the present invention features an enclosure assembly for the storage of an object.
  • the enclosure assembly includes a body having a longitudinal and a transverse axis and defining an internal cavity sized and shaped to substantially contain the object.
  • the body also includes a front and a rear surface, an upper and a base surface, a first and a second side section, and a first and a second arm section.
  • the body is preferably the body is formed from a single, unitary piece such as cardboard, paper, plastic, or the like.
  • the first and second arm sections are disposed about the first and second side sections, respectively, and extend generally outwardly along the transverse axis of the body from the upper section and generally towards the base section.
  • the front and rear surfaces are disposed along the longitudinal axis of the body and optionally include one or more apertures.
  • the upper and base surfaces are each disposed generally perpendicular to the front and rear surfaces and about generally opposite ends of the longitudinal axis of the body.
  • the upper surface is preferably generally concaved towards the base surface and
  • TMC-002PCT optionally includes a plurality of fingers.
  • the base surface is preferably substantially planar.
  • the first and second side sections are disposed along generally opposites ends of the transverse axis of the body and are generally parallel to each other.
  • the first and second side sections are also each disposed generally perpendicular to the front, the rear, the upper and the base surfaces and optionally have a generally trapezoidal shape.
  • the present invention features an enclosure having a body defining an internal cavity sized and shaped to substantially contain an object.
  • the body features a front section, a rear section adapted to be disposed substantially parallel to the front section and having substantially an identical shape as the front section, at least one side section disposed generally perpendicular to the front and the rear sections about a perimeter of the front and the rear sections, and a first and a second arm section extending generally outwardly from an upper region of the front and the rear sections and generally towards a lower region of the front and the rear sections.
  • the front section, the rear section, the at least one side section, and the first and the second arm sections are formed from a single, unitary piece.
  • one or more apertures forming a passageway to the cavity are disposed in at least one of the front and rear sections.
  • the first and the second arm sections may also include apertures forming a passageway to the cavity.
  • the upper surface is preferably generally concaved towards the base surface.
  • the present invention features a method of forming an enclosure resembling a tee shirt.
  • the method comprises the acts of stamping a body from a single, generally planar piece of material, forming a base from the body, forming an upper region including folding at least one finger from the first and/or the second end regions, securing the sides to an adjacent portion of the central region, and securing the finger to an adjacent portion of either upper regions.
  • the body preferably features a longitudinal and a transverse axis and includes a first and a second end region disposed about substantially opposite ends of a central region along the longitudinal axis.
  • the first and the second region each include a first and a second arm section extending generally outwardly from the first and the second regions along the transverse axis and generally towards the central region.
  • the act of forming the base from the body includes folding a first and a second parallel, transverse line about middle section of the central region of the body.
  • the first and the second transverse lines are generally parallel and spaced apart from each other such that the end regions and the arm sections are disposed substantially opposite and parallel to each other.
  • the act of forming the sides includes folding a first and a second longitudinal line about a left and a right side edge of the central region, respectively.
  • the longitudinal lines are generally parallel to each other.
  • slots are formed in the side regions and in the finger and tabs are also formed in the central region and the end regions.
  • the tab are sized
  • Bourque S Associates, P.A. (603) 623-5111 ATTY DOCKET: TMC-O02PCT and shaped to be secured to the slots in the side regions and the finger.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of one embodiment of an assembled enclosure according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of one embodiment of an unassembled enclosure according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a flow chart of one embodiment of the method of assembling the enclosure according to the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a partially assembled enclosure according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is another perspective view of one embodiment of a partially assembled enclosure according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the partially assembled enclosure shown in FIG. 5 according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an assembled enclosure according to the present invention.
  • the present invention features a method and apparatus for forming a three- dimensional enclosure 10, FIG. 1, generally resembling a shirt.
  • the enclosure 10 includes a body 14 having a generally rectangular shape, and a first and a second arm region 16, 18 extending generally outwardly from a top region 20 of the body 14 and towards a base region 22.
  • the top region 20 preferably has a generally concaved outer perimeter 24.
  • the enclosure 10 forms a cavity 11 that is preferably used to store one or more articles, goods, or the like as will be explained hereinbelow.
  • the overall shape and appearance of the enclosure 10 creates a unique and identifiable impression and aids in marketing.
  • the enclosure 10 is preferably constructed from cardboard, paper, or the like and is intended to be formed or created from a generally planar material.
  • the enclosure 10 preferably includes a body region 14, a first and a second arm region 16, 18, a top region 20 and a base region 22 as will be explained in greater detail hereinbelow.
  • the unassembled enclosure 10 is cut, stamped, or otherwise created from a generally planar material, act 310, FIG. 3.
  • the act of stamping the enclosure 10 includes cutting the perimeter P of the enclosure 10, forming any openings 30, and optionally forming one or more fold lines A-K. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the dimensions of the enclosure 10 are
  • the enclosure 10 is preferably folded along the dotted lines A and B at approximately 90- degree angles, act 320. Once folded, the dotted lines A and B form the bottom wall or surface 32 of the enclosure 10. [0026] Next, the enclosure 10 is preferably folded at approximately 90-degree along lines C and D to form the left and right sidewalls 34, act 330. While the sidewalls 34 are shown extending outwardly from the front region 38 of the body region 14 (see FIG. 4), the sidewalls 34 may alternatively extend outwardly from the back region 40 of the body region 14.
  • the sidewalls 34 are also folded at approximately a 90-degree angle along lines E and F to form flaps 43, act 340.
  • Flaps 43 are preferably secured to the opposite face of the body region 14 (i.e., the back face as shown in FIG 2), act 350.
  • the flaps 43 include one or more openings 42 sized and shaped to accept one or more tabs 46 created by folding the body region 14 along lines G and H are approximately 90-degree angles. When the tabs 46 are inserted within the openings 42, the sidewalls 34 are secured.
  • sidewalls 34 While the sidewalls 34, FIG. 5, are shown extending from base 32 generally upwards towards the top region 20, other dimensions and locations are also possible.
  • the sidewalls 34 may be disposed only within the
  • the sidewalls 34 may include two or more regions 34a and 34b as shown in FIG. 6. Any modifications necessary are considered to be within the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the arms 16, 18 and the sidewalls 34 include one or more openings or apertures 50 (best seen in FIG. 1) . These openings/apertures 50 function to allow a user to see at least a portion of the contents stored within the cavity 11 formed by the enclosure 10.
  • the sidewalls 34 and the arms 16, 18 of the enclosure 10 may be substantially solid.
  • the top region 20, FIG. 1, includes a top surface 55 which is formed by folding the enclosure 10 along the fold line I, FIG. 2, approximately 90-degrees, act 360.
  • the enclosure 10 is shown having five fingers 57 1 -57 V .
  • the enclosure 10 may include more or fewer. It is also important to note that while the fingers 57 are shown extending outwardly from the front face 38 of the top surface 20, the fingers 57 may alternatively extend outwardly from the back surface 40 of the top surface 20.
  • the enclosure 10 may have a substantially planar top surface 55
  • the top surface 55 of the enclosure 10 preferably has a concaved shape.
  • the fingers 57 are secured to opposite side of the top surface 20, act 370.
  • the fingers 57 are optionally folded along fold lines J at approximately 90-degrees to create flaps 59.
  • the flaps 59 are optionally folded along fold lines J at approximately 90-degrees to create flaps 59.
  • the flaps 59 include one or more apertures, openings, or slots 60. These slots 60 engage tabs 62 disposed on the opposite side of the top surface 20.
  • the enclosure 10, FIG. 7, may optionally include one or more apertures 30 disposed on front and/or the back surfaces 38, 40 of the body region 14. The apertures 30 allow a potential consumer to view and/or touch the contents stored within the cavity 11 similar to the apertures 50 discussed above.
  • the enclosure 10 may include one or more hanging tabs 66 secured to the top region 20. The hanging tabs 66 facilitate displaying the enclosure 10 on a common display rack or the like.
  • the present invention is not intended to be limited to a system or method which must satisfy one or more of any stated or implied object or feature of the invention and should not be limited to the preferred, exemplary, or primary embodiment (s) described herein.
  • the foregoing description of a preferred embodiment of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiment was chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil destinés au stockage de marchandises au sein d'une cavité. La forme unique et l'apparence dudit emballage lui permet non seulement de protéger les marchandises contenues mais également d'être identifiable rapidement et facilement, ledit emballage pouvant alors fonctionner comme un indicateur de la source et de la qualité des marchandises contenues. Cet emballage est, de préférence, formé à partir d'une seule pièce de matériau (de préférence, du carton ou similaire) et il est, de préférence, plié pour former une base, des côtés gauche et droit, des bras gauche et droit et une zone supérieure. Ledit emballage peut, également, présenter au moins une ouverture qui permet à des consommateurs potentiels de visualiser et/ou de toucher les marchandises contenues à l'intérieur de ladite cavité.
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