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- the present invention relates to packages for consumer products and more particularly, to product packages for shaving razors.
- Personal care articles such as shaving razors and tooth brushes are typically sold in clear plastic product packages containing a plurality of product units.
- These plastic packages are commonly referred to as blister packages and conventionally include a transparent plastic blister with a sheet or card material inside the package and/or as an outer seal which may add rigidity to the package and facilitate suspension of the package from a hanger of a point-of-sale display.
- the sheet and/or card material will usually be printed with appropriate data concerning the product within the pack.
- the pack is typically configured so that on the point-of-sale display the blister is at the front so that the contents within the blister are clearly visible to the customer.
- the card may be located at the front with artwork illustrating the contents.
- the card and/or blister may be provided with tear perforations to provide access to the contents within the package.
- Disposable items that are packaged together are typically not secured and are allowed to move freely within the package.
- the movement of the items is limited only by the external shape of the package and the number of items in the package. Items that are not secured to the package may change orientation by the time they reach the point-of-sale display.
- the invention features, in general, a shaving razor package assembly with a shaving razor package having a base with a perimeter wall defining a cavity.
- the base defines a first opening.
- a handle having a first end is positioned within the first opening.
- An insert tray having a body is mounted to the base.
- the insert tray having a tab extending from the body.
- a bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and secures the first end of the handle.
- a lid is mounted over the insert tray and sealed to the base.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one possible embodiment of a shaving razor package assembly.
- FIG. 3 is perspective view of the shaving razor package assembly of FIG. 1 with the lid removed for clarity.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an insert tray of FIG. 1 .
- the lid 14 and/or the base 12 may comprise one or more cellulose-based products such as cardboard, paperboard, paper sheet, bamboo and other sustainable, compostable, biodegradable or recycled/recyclable materials.
- the lid 14 and/or the base 12 may also be made from a slurry of water and pulp from fibrous materials, such as virgin pulp or recycled paper products, or other natural fibers (e.g., sugarcane, bamboo, wheat straw).
- the raw materials may help determine the color, surface texture and strength of the lid 14 and/or base 12 .
- the pulp may be formed into a shape by custom designed molds. The molds are lowered into a pulp mixture and water is pulled through a mesh of the mold with a vacuum.
- a tab 62 may extend from the body 52 of the insert tray 48 . As will be explained in greater detail below, the tab 62 may facilitate the removal of the insert tray 48 from the base 12 and facilitate the securement of the first end 40 of the handle 38 to the base 12 .
- the tab 62 may define a recess 64 .
- the recess 64 may be dimensioned to receive a thumb or a finger of a consumer to facilitate the removal of the insert tray 48 from the base 12 .
- the cartridge containers 50 a and 50 b are illustrated as being positioned with the respective apertures 54 and 56 , it is understood that the shaving razor cartridges 55 a and 55 b may be positioned directly within the apertures 54 and 56 without the need of using an extra container.
- a bridge 70 may extend between the pair of apertures 54 and 56 .
- the bridge 70 may be positioned over the handle 38 and the cartridge containers 50 a and 50 b may be inserted into the respective apertures 54 and 56 on either side of the bridge 70 .
- the handle 38 may be positioned between the pair of cartridge containers 50 a and 50 b . Lateral movement of the cartridge containers 50 b and 50 b may be limited by being positioned between the handle 38 and a respective side wall 72 a and 72 b of the base 12 .
- the insert tray 48 may rest on the base 12 .
- a pair of lateral ends 66 and 68 of the body 52 may be positioned on the recessed lip 26 .
- the break-away portion 101 may make it more efficient to produce an insert tray having different counts (e.g., a two count as shown for insert tray 48 of FIG. 4 or a single count, as shown for insert tray 98 ). However, it is understood that the break-away portion 101 may include perforations or slits that extend to the top surface 103 . In certain embodiments, the break-away portion 101 may circumscribe the brand indicia 100 .
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Abstract
A shaving razor package assembly with a shaving razor package having a base with a perimeter wall defining a cavity. An upper surface of the perimeter wall has a flange and a recessed lip. The base defines a first opening. A handle having a first end is positioned within the first opening. An insert tray having a body is mounted to the base. The insert tray having a tab extending from the body. A bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and engages the first end of the handle. A lid is mounted over the insert tray and sealed to the base.
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- The present invention relates to packages for consumer products and more particularly, to product packages for shaving razors.
- Personal care articles such as shaving razors and tooth brushes are typically sold in clear plastic product packages containing a plurality of product units. These plastic packages are commonly referred to as blister packages and conventionally include a transparent plastic blister with a sheet or card material inside the package and/or as an outer seal which may add rigidity to the package and facilitate suspension of the package from a hanger of a point-of-sale display. The sheet and/or card material will usually be printed with appropriate data concerning the product within the pack. The pack is typically configured so that on the point-of-sale display the blister is at the front so that the contents within the blister are clearly visible to the customer. Alternatively, the card may be located at the front with artwork illustrating the contents. The card and/or blister may be provided with tear perforations to provide access to the contents within the package.
- Personal care articles items such as shaving razors, combs, brushes, and tooth brushes are typically suspended from retail pegs or placed directly on store shelves. Therefore, as used herein, the term “package”, or the phrase “product package” should be broadly construed to mean packaging for retaining personal care articles, such packaging being displayable.
- Typically, individual product packages are received from a manufacturer in shipping containers with several individual product packages contained loosely therein. These product packages must then be removed from the shipping container by a retail employee and mounted to the hanger of a point-of-sale display. The product is typically jostled during shipment and mounting of the product to the point-of-sale display, which may affect the orientation of the product within the package. Some packages include a separate tray within the package which holds a single product, however, these trays add extra cost and are typically reused by the customer to hold or store the product after the pack is thrown away. Thus, these trays are not cost effective options. Disposable items that are packaged together (e.g., multiple disposable razors or a handle and one or more cartridge packaged together) are typically not secured and are allowed to move freely within the package. The movement of the items is limited only by the external shape of the package and the number of items in the package. Items that are not secured to the package may change orientation by the time they reach the point-of-sale display.
- In addition, conventional consumer goods packages frequently include a significant amount of unused space or material and are not recyclable or are not easily recyclable. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the financial and environmental impact of such packaging and expect businesses that ship products to provide environmentally-friendly and cost-effective packaging.
- Thus, there is a desire to overcome the problem associated with the holding and displaying multiple items within a consumer product package, such as a shaving razor package assembly.
- In one aspect, the invention features, in general, a shaving razor package assembly with a shaving razor package having a base with a perimeter wall defining a cavity. The base defines a first opening. A handle having a first end is positioned within the first opening. An insert tray having a body is mounted to the base. The insert tray having a tab extending from the body. A bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and secures the first end of the handle. A lid is mounted over the insert tray and sealed to the base.
- In another aspect, the invention features, in general, a method of packaging a shaving razor by providing a shaving razor package having a base. A first end of a handle is positioned within a first opening defined by the base of the shaving razor package. An insert tray having tab is mounted to the base. A first cartridge container is positioned within a first aperture defined by the insert tray. The first end of the handle is temporarily secured within the first opening by positioning a bottom surface of the tab within the first opening on top of the first end of the handle.
- In another aspect, the invention features, in general, a shaving razor package assembly with a shaving razor package having a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity. An upper surface of the shaving razor package defines a recessed lip. A first protrusion spaced apart from a second protrusion, each extending upward from the base to define a first opening. A handle having a first end positioned within the first opening. An insert tray mounted to the base. The insert tray having a tab with a recessed top surface and an opposing bottom surface with a concave region. A first cartridge container is positioned within a first aperture that extends through the insert tray. The bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and engages the first end of the handle. The razor package assembly may optionally include the insert tray having n raised or recessed brand indicia adjacent the first aperture.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one possible embodiment of a shaving razor package assembly. -
FIG. 2 is an assembly view of the shaving razor package assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is perspective view of the shaving razor package assembly ofFIG. 1 with the lid removed for clarity. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an insert tray ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an insert tray. -
FIG. 6 is a cross section view, taken generally along the line 6-6 ofFIG. 1 . - Referring to
FIGS. 1 , one possible embodiment of the present invention is shown illustrating a shavingrazor package assembly 10. The shavingrazor package assembly 10 may include abase 12 and alid 14 sealed to thebase 12. Thebase 12 and/or thelid 14 may define anopening 16 to display the shavingrazor package assembly 10 on a peg. The opening 16 may be circular, a slot, or any other geometry known to those skilled in the art for easy placement of the shavingrazor package assembly 10 on a peg or hook. Hanging displays, such as peg boards offer increased versatility for presenting articles to consumers. For example, pegboard racks that revolve or spin work extremely well for stores that have limited floor space. A hanging display, such as a peg board, increases the versatility of packaging design because a flat surface is not needed to display the package on a shelf. This versatility allows for even more creative package designs, thus allowing the article displayed on the peg board to stand out even further from competitive products. However, it is understood that the shavingrazor package assembly 10 may also be displayed on a shelf without the ahang hole 16. - The
lid 14 may have atop face 18 that displays product graphics and/or information thereon, including but not limited to branding, product title, advertising, product instructions, advertising claims, product claims, product comparisons, and/or any other graphics, information, text, etc., as desired. It is understood that thebase 12 may also contain similar graphics and artwork. In certain embodiments, thelid 14 may be substantially planar. While thebase 12 shown inFIG. 1 is substantially rectangular, it will be appreciated that a base may take the form of any of a variety of suitable shapes, including, for example, the shape of the product contained within the package. In certain embodiments, a thickness of the base 12 may be from about 0.4 mm to about 1.5 mm; from about 0.8 mm to about 1.25 mm; or in some examples, about 1.0 mm. Thelid 14 and/or the base 12 may comprise one or more cellulose-based products such as cardboard, paperboard, paper sheet, bamboo and other sustainable, compostable, biodegradable or recycled/recyclable materials. Thelid 14 and/or the base 12 may also be made from a slurry of water and pulp from fibrous materials, such as virgin pulp or recycled paper products, or other natural fibers (e.g., sugarcane, bamboo, wheat straw). The raw materials may help determine the color, surface texture and strength of thelid 14 and/orbase 12. The pulp may be formed into a shape by custom designed molds. The molds are lowered into a pulp mixture and water is pulled through a mesh of the mold with a vacuum. An upper part of the mold may press into the lower part of the mold to arrive at the final shape. Although a variety of sustainable materials are discussed, it is understood more durable materials may also be used such as plastics. Thelid 14 may be sealed to the base 12 with a pressure sensitive adhesive or other conventional methods known to those skilled in the art. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , an assembly view of the shavingrazor package assembly 10 is illustrated. The base 12 may have aperimeter wall 20 that defines acavity 22 for holding one or more products. Theperimeter wall 20 may have anupper surface 24 with a recessedlip 26. One or more protrusions may extend from thebase 12. For example afirst protrusion 28, asecond protrusion 30, athird protrusion 32 and afourth protrusion 34 may extend from abottom surface 36 of thebase 12. Thecavity 22 may be dimensioned to receive ahandle 38 having afirst end 40 and asecond end 42. The base 12 may define afirst opening 44 to hold a portion of thehandle 38. For example, thefirst protrusion 28 and thesecond protrusion 30 may be spaced apart to define thefirst opening 44 dimensioned to receive thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38. Thefirst protrusion 28 and thesecond protrusion 30 may be spaced apart to allow thefirst protrusion 28 and thesecond protrusion 30 to flex as thehandle 38 is inserted into thefirst opening 44, which may provide for improved securement of thehandle 38. It is understood that although thefirst protrusion 28 and thesecond protrusion 30 are spaced apart to define thefirst opening 44, thefirst protrusion 28 and thesecond protrusion 30 may be partially interconnected for improved strength. In certain embodiments, thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38 may fit loosely between the first andsecond protrusions base 12. - The
third protrusion 32 and thefourth protrusion 34 may be spaced apart to define asecond opening 46 dimensioned to receive thesecond end 42 of thehandle 38. It is understood that although thethird protrusion 32 and thefourth protrusion 34 are spaced apart to define thesecond opening 46, thethird protrusion 32 and thefourth protrusion 34 may be partially interconnected for improved strength. In certain embodiments, thesecond end 42 of thehandle 38 may fit loosely between thethird protrusion 32 and thefourth protrusion 34 because of material limitations of thebase 12. For example, pulp based materials (or other sustainable materials) may not have the same strength and rigidity of polymer based materials. Accordingly, press fitting thehandle 38 within the first andsecond openings base 12. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , aninsert tray 48 may be provided to hold one ormore cartridge containers razor cartridges cartridge containers razor cartridge insert tray 48 may include abody 52 that defines one ormore apertures apertures respective cartridge containers apertures cartridge containers flange top surface 60 of thebody 52 of theinsert tray 48. AlthoughFIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate twoapertures cartridge containers - A
tab 62 may extend from thebody 52 of theinsert tray 48. As will be explained in greater detail below, thetab 62 may facilitate the removal of theinsert tray 48 from thebase 12 and facilitate the securement of thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38 to thebase 12. Thetab 62 may define arecess 64. Therecess 64 may be dimensioned to receive a thumb or a finger of a consumer to facilitate the removal of theinsert tray 48 from thebase 12. Although, thecartridge containers respective apertures razor cartridges apertures cartridge containers razor cartridges - A
bridge 70 may extend between the pair ofapertures bridge 70 may be positioned over thehandle 38 and thecartridge containers respective apertures bridge 70. Thehandle 38 may be positioned between the pair ofcartridge containers cartridge containers handle 38 and arespective side wall base 12. Theinsert tray 48 may rest on thebase 12. For example, a pair of lateral ends 66 and 68 of thebody 52 may be positioned on the recessedlip 26. Accordingly, theinsert tray 48 may be positioned at or below aflange 74 of theupper surface 24 of thebase 12. Theflange 74 may extend around a perimeter of the base 12 with thelid 14 secured to theflange 74. Theflange 74 may have a plurality oftabs body 52 of theinsert tray 48 may be positioned between the plurality oftabs insert tray 48 and thecartridge containers lateral end 66 of thebody 52 may be positioned between thetabs lateral end 68 may be positioned betweentabs tab 62 may be inserted into theopening 40 between the pair ofprotrusions handle 38 within thecavity 22 of thebase 12. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a bottom perspective view of theinsert tray 48 is illustrated. In certain embodiments, the pair ofapertures flaps bottom surface 88 of thebody 52 of theinsert tray 48. Theflaps cavity 22 of the base 12 to facilitate alignment and securement of theinsert tray 48 to the base 12 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). Thetab 62 may have abottom surface 90 to facilitate securement of thehandle 38. Thetab 62 may also help secure theinsert tray 48 to thebase 12. Thebottom surface 90 may include aconcave region 92 that engages a corresponding area of the handle 38 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). In certain embodiments, thebottom surface 90 may be opposite therecess 64 of the tab 62 (FIG. 3 ). For example, therecess 64 may be directly opposite theconcave region 92 of thetab 62. Accordingly, thetab 62 facilitates easy removal of theinsert tray 48 and facilitates securement of the handle 38 (FIG. 4 ). - Although the shaving
razor package assembly 10 ofFIG. 2 is shown containing a shaving razor handle 38 and twocartridge containers cartridge containers FIG. 5 , an alternative embodiment (i.e., a single insert tray 94), of theinsert tray 48 is illustrated. Thesingle insert tray 94 may include abody 96 defining anaperture 98. Theaperture 98 may be dimensioned to receive one of thecartridge containers single insert tray 94 may be very similar to theinsert tray 48 illustrated inFIG. 4 , but theinsert tray 94 may include abrand indicia 100 instead of thesecond aperture 56. The brand indicia 100 may include logos, letters, words, numbers and/or designs that are raised or recessed on thebody 96 of theinsert tray 98. In certain embodiments, abottom surface 99 of thebody 96 may define a break-awayportion 101. Accordingly, the manufacturer may be able to easily punch out or remove the break-awayportion 101 to create theinsert tray 48 with the pair ofapertures FIG. 4 . In certain embodiments, the break-awayportion 101 may include half cuts, such that the break-awayportion 101 does not extend to atop surface 103 of thebody 96. Accordingly, the consumer may not notice the break-awayportion 101. The break-awayportion 101 may make it more efficient to produce an insert tray having different counts (e.g., a two count as shown forinsert tray 48 ofFIG. 4 or a single count, as shown for insert tray 98). However, it is understood that the break-awayportion 101 may include perforations or slits that extend to thetop surface 103. In certain embodiments, the break-awayportion 101 may circumscribe thebrand indicia 100. - A
tab 102 may extend from thebody 96. The tab may have abottom surface 104 with aconcave region 106, similar to theinsert tray 48 ofFIG. 4 . Thesingle insert tray 94 is illustrated without theflaps flaps insert tray 48 and thesingle insert tray 94 may provide a simple way to offer different cost figuration alternatives to the consumer. Accordingly, different configurations of the shaving razor package assembly 10 (FIG. 1 ) may be easily implemented without causing consumer confusion. For example, if theinsert tray 48 is provided with only asingle cartridge container 50 a for a lower price point offering, the consumer may see theaperture 56 in theinsert tray 48 is empty and think there is product missing. However, if the consumer sees thebrand indicia 100 instead of the aperture 56 (which is empty), they will not be confused as to howmany cartridge containers razor package assembly 10. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , a cross section view of the shavingrazor package assembly 10, taken generally along the line 6-6 ofFIG. 1 , is illustrated. Thehandle 38 may be positioned within thecavity 22 of thebase 12. Thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38 may be positioned within thefirst opening 44 defined by the first andsecond protrusions 28 and 30 (FIG. 2 ). The first andsecond protrusions handle 38 from shifting laterally within thebase 12. Thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38 may also be positioned between alower surface 108 of thebase 12 and the bottom surface 90 (e.g., concave region 92) of thetab 62 of theinsert tray 48. Accordingly, thebottom surface 90 of thetab 62 may extend into thefirst opening 44 to facilitate securing thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38. In certain embodiments, thebottom surface 90 of thetab 62 may engage thehandle 38. Thefirst end 40 of thehandle 38 may have a corresponding region (e.g., convex region 110) that engages theconcave region 92 of thetab 62 for improved securement of thehandle 38. Thelid 14 may be mounted over theinsert tray 48 and thebase 12. Thelid 14 may be sealed to the base 12 (e.g., theflange 74 ofFIG. 3 ), but not theinsert tray 48, which allows for easy removal of theinsert tray 48 from thebase 12. Theinsert tray 48 may be secured between thelid 14 and thebase 12. In certain embodiments, theinsert tray 48 may contact thelid 14 and thebase 12 for improved security. - The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about mm” Furthermore, dimensions should not be held to an impossibly high standard of metaphysical identity that does not allow for discrepancies due to typical manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, the term “about” should be interpreted as being within typical manufacturing tolerances.
- Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced or related patent or application is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other reference or references, teaches, suggests or discloses any such invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.
- While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.
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1. A shaving razor package assembly comprising:
a shaving razor package having a base with a perimeter wall defining a cavity, the base defining a first opening;
a handle having a first end positioned within the first opening;
an insert tray having a body mounted to the base, the insert tray having a tab extending from the body, wherein a bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and secures the first end of the handle; and
a lid mounted over the insert tray and sealed to the base.
2. The shaving razor package assembly of claim 1 wherein the body of the insert tray defines a first aperture.
3. The shaving razor package assembly of claim 2 further comprising a cartridge container mounted within the first aperture.
4. The shaving razor package of claim 1 wherein the cartridge container has a flange that sits on the top surface of the insert tray.
5. The shaving razor package of claim 2 wherein the insert tray defines a second aperture.
6. The shaving razor package of claim 2 wherein the body of the insert tray defines a break-away portion.
7. The shaving razor package of claim 6 wherein the break-away portion comprises half-cuts.
8. The shaving razor package of claim 1 wherein the handle is positioned between a first cartridge container extending into the first aperture and a second cartridge container extending into a second aperture defined by the insert tray.
9. The shaving razor package of claim 1 wherein the tab defines a recess directly opposite a concave region of the bottom surface of the tab.
10. The shaving razor package of claim 1 wherein an upper surface of the perimeter wall has a flange and a recessed lip and the lid is sealed to the flange.
11. The shaving razor package of claim 10 wherein the recessed lip supports a pair of lateral ends of the insert tray.
12. A method of packaging a shaving razor comprising:
providing a shaving razor package having a base;
positioning a first end of a handle within a first opening defined by the base of the shaving razor package;
mounting an insert tray having tab to the base;
temporarily securing the first end of the handle within the first opening by positioning a bottom surface of the tab within the first opening on top of the first end of the handle;
mounting a lid over the insert tray; and
sealing the lid to the base.
13. The method of claim 12 further comprising positioning a first cartridge container within a first aperture defined by the insert tray.
14. The method of claim 13 further comprising forming a break-away portion in the insert tray.
15. The method of claim 12 positioning a pair of lateral ends of a bottom surface of the insert tray on top of a recessed lip of an upper surface of the shaving razor package.
16. The method of claim 12 further comprising forming a raised or recessed brand indicia on the insert tray.
17. The method of claim 13 wherein the positioning the first cartridge container within the first aperture comprises positioning a flange of the first cartridge container on a top surface of the insert tray.
18. The method of claim 12 further comprising positioning a second end of the handle within a second opening defined by a second protrusion of the shaving razor package.
19. A shaving razor package assembly comprising:
a shaving razor package having a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity, an upper surface of the shaving razor package defining a recessed lip;
a first protrusion spaced apart from a second protrusion, each extending upward from the base to define a first opening;
a handle having a first end positioned within the first opening;
an insert tray mounted to the base, the insert tray having a tab with a recessed top surface and an opposing bottom surface having a concave region;
a first cartridge container positioned within a first aperture extending through the insert tray, wherein the bottom surface of the tab extends into the first opening and engages the first end of the handle.
20. The shaving razor package assembly of claim 19 wherein the insert tray has raised or recessed brand indicia adjacent the first aperture.
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