US3024824A - Article holder - Google Patents
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries
- D06F95/002—Baskets or bags specially adapted for holding or transporting laundry; Supports therefor
- D06F95/004—Bags; Supports therefor
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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
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/18—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for wearing apparel, headwear or footwear
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- This invention relates in general to new and useful improvements in article holders, and more particularly seeks to provide a novel article holder which is formed from a flat blank.
- Still another object of the invention is to provide a novel container for articles of clothing and the like, the container being of extremely simple construction and formed of inexpensive material so that the cost of the container is negligible.
- a further object of the invention is to provide a container which is formed from a flat sheet and which is loosely folded about the article to form the desired package so that when the container is not in use, unlike a box, it may be readily stored.
- FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the container which is the subject of this invention, and shows the container in its fiat state prior to folding;
- FIGURE 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the container in its folded state as it would appear when enclosing an article
- FIGURE 3 is an enlarged transverse sectional view taken substantially from the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of FIGURE 2 and shows the general cross section through the container.
- the container is generally referred to by the numeral and is formed from a square sheet of plastic material 12 which is transparent and which is preferably clear although other colors may be utilized.
- the sheet 12 is provided with an edge binding 14.
- the edge of the sheet of material 12 may be reinforced by other means, including integral reinforcing in the formation thereof.
- the container 10 includes four corners 16.
- the diagonally opposite corners 16 are provided with sets of fasteners.
- Each set of fasteners includes a plurality of male fasteners 18 carried by one corner of a pair of corners and a plurality of female fasteners 20 carried by a second corner 16 of a pair of corners.
- the fasteners 18 and 20 are disposed along diagonal lines and cooperate with each other when the corners 16 are folded inwardly along fold lines 22.
- the fold lines 22 generally define a square central area 24.
- the article to be packaged is disposed in overlying relation with respect to the central area 24 and within the confines thereof.
- the first pair of opposite corners 16 are folded inwardly with the corner 16 carrying the male fasteners 18 being moved inwardly prior to the corner having the female fasteners.
- the matching ones or fasteners 18 and 20 of the two first folded corners 16 are then engaged.
- the other two corners are folded inwardly and the fasteners thereof engage in the same manner,
- the article to be packaged is now securely retained within the container 10.
- the container 10 is formed of a transparent material, the article may be readily viewed without the necessity of opening the container 10. In this manner the article may be inspected when being bought, or may be quickly identified when packed in a drawer or suitcase.
- Each of the corners is also provided with a loop 26.
- the loops 26 extend transversely of the diagonal lines on which the fasteners 18 and 20 are exposed and when the container 10 is folded into a package, a pair of the loops 26 are disposed uppermost.
- the loops 26 may then have passed therethrough a ribbon and an ornamental bow 28 may be tied.
- the purpose of the bow is to primarily enhance the appearance of the package. However, should the fasteners 18 and 20 become defective, the ribbon will also secure together the corners 16.
- the container 10 being flat, may be readily folded and stored for future use, it may be shipped in bulk quantity at inexpensive rate as compared to rigid boxes.
- womens clothing for example, slips, nightgowns, fancy handkerchiefs, etc. be packaged within the container 10 and retained in this manner. It is also proposed that the laundries return the similar articles of clothing in such packages. Of course, the individual, once having bought the article Within the container 10, may launder the article at home and continue to use the container 10.
- the container 10 will have other uses than the packaging of articles of clothing. For example, it may be utilized in packing sandwishes and the like, if so desired.
- An article holder comprising a square of material having four corners, cooperating fasteners at diagonal corners of said material, and said corners being folded inwardly over the center of said material with said fasteners being connected to form a square package, said corners being provided with loops for receiving a ribbon.
- An article holder comprising a square of material having four corners, cooperating fasteners at diagonal corners of said material, and said corners being folded in- 3 4 wardly over the center of said material with said fasteners
- References Cited in the file of this patent being connected to form a square package, said corners UNITED STATES PATENTS being provided with loops extending transversely of a diagonal line extending between the corners for receiving gzigzi 'bb 'd'bb fr' "1"ft' 5 E i Sal n 0 mmg an my as enmg 2,659,404 Kelsey Nov. 17, 1953
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Mamh 1962 H. L. BASS 313249824 ARTICLE HOLDER Filed Dec. 4, 1959 United States Patent M 3,024,824 ARTICLE HOLDER Helen L. Bass, George W. Prince, M.D., 6306 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Ill., assignor of fifty-one percent to George W. Prince, Chicago, Ill.
Filed Dec. 4, 1959, Ser. No. 857,339 3 Claims. (Cl. 15052) This invention relates in general to new and useful improvements in article holders, and more particularly seeks to provide a novel article holder which is formed from a flat blank.
When clothing is packed in drawers or suitcases, no matter how careful it is packed, in the removal of articles of clothing, the individual article becomes mussed or wrinkled. This is also true of articles which are on display in stores. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a novel package which is in the form of a square transparent sheet that is folded at the corners thereof about the center to provide a square outline package in which articles of clothing may be stored.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a novel container for articles of clothing and the like, the container being of extremely simple construction and formed of inexpensive material so that the cost of the container is negligible.
A further object of the invention is to provide a container which is formed from a flat sheet and which is loosely folded about the article to form the desired package so that when the container is not in use, unlike a box, it may be readily stored.
These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter de scribed and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the container which is the subject of this invention, and shows the container in its fiat state prior to folding;
FIGURE 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the container in its folded state as it would appear when enclosing an article; and
FIGURE 3 is an enlarged transverse sectional view taken substantially from the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of FIGURE 2 and shows the general cross section through the container.
Referring now to the drawings in detail, the details of the container, which is the subject of this invention, are clearly illustrated. The container is generally referred to by the numeral and is formed from a square sheet of plastic material 12 which is transparent and which is preferably clear although other colors may be utilized. In the form of the invention illustrated in the drawings, the sheet 12 is provided with an edge binding 14. However, the edge of the sheet of material 12 may be reinforced by other means, including integral reinforcing in the formation thereof.
The container 10 includes four corners 16. The diagonally opposite corners 16 are provided with sets of fasteners. Each set of fasteners includes a plurality of male fasteners 18 carried by one corner of a pair of corners and a plurality of female fasteners 20 carried by a second corner 16 of a pair of corners. The fasteners 18 and 20 are disposed along diagonal lines and cooperate with each other when the corners 16 are folded inwardly along fold lines 22. By providing a plurality of the fasteners 18 and 20 disposed along diagonal lines, the
3,024,824 Patented Mar. 13, 1962 package 10 may compensate for variation in thicknesses of the articles packaged.
It is to be noted that the fold lines 22 generally define a square central area 24. The article to be packaged is disposed in overlying relation with respect to the central area 24 and within the confines thereof. The first pair of opposite corners 16 are folded inwardly with the corner 16 carrying the male fasteners 18 being moved inwardly prior to the corner having the female fasteners. The matching ones or fasteners 18 and 20 of the two first folded corners 16 are then engaged. In the other two corners are folded inwardly and the fasteners thereof engage in the same manner, The article to be packaged is now securely retained within the container 10. However, since the container 10 is formed of a transparent material, the article may be readily viewed without the necessity of opening the container 10. In this manner the article may be inspected when being bought, or may be quickly identified when packed in a drawer or suitcase.
Each of the corners is also provided with a loop 26. The loops 26 extend transversely of the diagonal lines on which the fasteners 18 and 20 are exposed and when the container 10 is folded into a package, a pair of the loops 26 are disposed uppermost. The loops 26 may then have passed therethrough a ribbon and an ornamental bow 28 may be tied. The purpose of the bow is to primarily enhance the appearance of the package. However, should the fasteners 18 and 20 become defective, the ribbon will also secure together the corners 16.
The container 10, being flat, may be readily folded and stored for future use, it may be shipped in bulk quantity at inexpensive rate as compared to rigid boxes.
In accordance with the invention, it is proposed that womens clothing, for example, slips, nightgowns, fancy handkerchiefs, etc. be packaged within the container 10 and retained in this manner. It is also proposed that the laundries return the similar articles of clothing in such packages. Of course, the individual, once having bought the article Within the container 10, may launder the article at home and continue to use the container 10. The container 10 will have other uses than the packaging of articles of clothing. For example, it may be utilized in packing sandwishes and the like, if so desired.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and de scribed, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.
What is claimed as new is as follows:
1. An article holder comprising a square of material having four corners, cooperating fasteners at diagonal corners of said material, and said corners being folded inwardly over the center of said material with said fasteners being connected to form a square package, said corners being provided with loops for receiving a ribbon.
2. The article holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said square of material is transparent thereby enabling observation of the contents of the package, said fasteners being arranged in multiples along diagonal lines, and said loops being disposed transversely of the diagonal lines and having the end portions attached to the square of material.
3. An article holder comprising a square of material having four corners, cooperating fasteners at diagonal corners of said material, and said corners being folded in- 3 4 wardly over the center of said material with said fasteners References Cited in the file of this patent being connected to form a square package, said corners UNITED STATES PATENTS being provided with loops extending transversely of a diagonal line extending between the corners for receving gzigzi 'bb 'd'bb fr' "1"ft' 5 E i Sal n 0 mmg an my as enmg 2,659,404 Kelsey Nov. 17, 1953
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US3900060A (en) * | 1973-06-12 | 1975-08-19 | Antoine Shammas | Jewelry bag |
US4345712A (en) * | 1980-09-24 | 1982-08-24 | Gim Heung S | Plastic bag |
US4388959A (en) * | 1981-05-28 | 1983-06-21 | Lenox, Incorporated | Soft container for jewelry |
US4562952A (en) * | 1984-09-28 | 1986-01-07 | Carole Chinman | Wrapper for clothing |
US4620396A (en) * | 1985-05-02 | 1986-11-04 | Bjorntwedt Kris E | Protective cover of flexible sheet material |
US4881684A (en) * | 1988-06-30 | 1989-11-21 | Carole Chinman | Wrapper for articles with improved securing arrangement |
US4952073A (en) * | 1989-04-10 | 1990-08-28 | Wieland Karl W | Mats convertible into a bag |
US5232258A (en) * | 1992-02-14 | 1993-08-03 | Rossi Judy R | Handle assembly for article carrier |
US5251945A (en) * | 1992-02-21 | 1993-10-12 | Innovative Technologies, Inc. | Device for protecting and transporting articles |
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US6237761B1 (en) | 1999-02-12 | 2001-05-29 | Travel Caddy, Inc. | Packing case for foldable articles |
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US20070290464A1 (en) * | 2003-11-21 | 2007-12-20 | Robert Mastromatto | Tarpaulin |
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US3623526A (en) * | 1969-09-23 | 1971-11-30 | Flowood Ind Ltd | Knockdown folding package |
US3662803A (en) * | 1970-09-25 | 1972-05-16 | Joseph J Kuvik | Mail bag protector |
US3900060A (en) * | 1973-06-12 | 1975-08-19 | Antoine Shammas | Jewelry bag |
US4345712A (en) * | 1980-09-24 | 1982-08-24 | Gim Heung S | Plastic bag |
US4388959A (en) * | 1981-05-28 | 1983-06-21 | Lenox, Incorporated | Soft container for jewelry |
US4562952A (en) * | 1984-09-28 | 1986-01-07 | Carole Chinman | Wrapper for clothing |
US4620396A (en) * | 1985-05-02 | 1986-11-04 | Bjorntwedt Kris E | Protective cover of flexible sheet material |
US4881684A (en) * | 1988-06-30 | 1989-11-21 | Carole Chinman | Wrapper for articles with improved securing arrangement |
US4952073A (en) * | 1989-04-10 | 1990-08-28 | Wieland Karl W | Mats convertible into a bag |
US5232258A (en) * | 1992-02-14 | 1993-08-03 | Rossi Judy R | Handle assembly for article carrier |
US5251945A (en) * | 1992-02-21 | 1993-10-12 | Innovative Technologies, Inc. | Device for protecting and transporting articles |
US5722220A (en) * | 1993-04-21 | 1998-03-03 | Greenland; Deenya | Apparatus and method for containing material |
US6237761B1 (en) | 1999-02-12 | 2001-05-29 | Travel Caddy, Inc. | Packing case for foldable articles |
US7066638B1 (en) * | 1999-08-02 | 2006-06-27 | Ralph Heidler | Flexible mixing mat and method of use |
US6523989B2 (en) * | 2001-02-06 | 2003-02-25 | Eugene T. Carty | Flowable material container and mixing mat |
US6457635B1 (en) | 2001-03-06 | 2002-10-01 | Tumi, Inc. | Shirt wrapper |
US20070290464A1 (en) * | 2003-11-21 | 2007-12-20 | Robert Mastromatto | Tarpaulin |
US8091937B2 (en) * | 2003-11-21 | 2012-01-10 | MC Inventors, Inc. | Sliding tarpaulin for hauling material |
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US8511466B1 (en) * | 2006-05-01 | 2013-08-20 | Stanley H. Harris | Clothing transport device |
US20120145291A1 (en) * | 2010-02-23 | 2012-06-14 | Gilbert Ivy M | Reusable adjustable gift wrap |
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US10477905B1 (en) * | 2018-05-30 | 2019-11-19 | Nike, Inc. | Stowable garment system with quick release mechanism |
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