US3602367A - Mirror package - Google Patents
Mirror package Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3602367A US3602367A US840344A US3602367DA US3602367A US 3602367 A US3602367 A US 3602367A US 840344 A US840344 A US 840344A US 3602367D A US3602367D A US 3602367DA US 3602367 A US3602367 A US 3602367A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- mirror
- flat
- border
- flat member
- spacer
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 125000006850 spacer group Chemical group 0.000 claims abstract description 52
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 10
- 230000002250 progressing effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000123 paper Substances 0.000 description 2
- 208000027418 Wounds and injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002708 enhancing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010348 incorporation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 208000014674 injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000004806 packaging method and process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009877 rendering Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- 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
- B65D85/30—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
- B65D85/48—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for glass sheets
Definitions
- Kalish ABSTRACT A mirror package comprising a flat body fabricated of corrugated paper or the like having a length and transverse extent greater than the mirror to be centeredly disposed on one face thereof so as to create a border or surround; a spacer and a retaining member being registeringly mounted at each end of said body for creating a recess to accept the end portion of the mirror and having constraining arms extending diagonally across comer portions of said mirror.
- a centrally disposed strap-forming band extending across the intermediate zone of the mirror with said band, at its end portions, being secured to confronting zones of said border; the said spacers, retainers, and transverse band being constructed from the same blank as said body.
- FIG. 3 F4 If g INVENTORS BERNARD NATHAN GARY L. TATE BY Q -Ax. Q
- This invention relates in general to packaging and, more particularly, to a mirror package for facilitating display and handling thereof.
- FIG. I is a front view of a mirror package constructed in accordance with, and embodying, the present invention illustrating same fully assembled, operative condition.
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the blank for forming the package shown in FIG. 1 and indicating, in phantom lines, the detachable secured components.
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, front view of the mirror package in fully assembled operative condition, but with portions of the retainer and spacer broken away.
- FIG. 4 is a vertical, transverse, sectional view taken on the line 44 of FIG. 3.
- FIG. 5 is a horizontal, transverse view taken on the line 5-5 of FIG. 1.
- A generally designates a package for a mirror M or like flat article.
- mirror M is of the elongate or so-cal'led door-character, having a greater height than width, and is suitably encased in a decorative frame 1' as of wood, plastic, or the like.
- Package A is formed from a single blank I of sheet material such as corrugated paper, cardboard, kraflboard, etc. approximately one-eighth inch to one-fourth inch in thickness and comprising a main body 2 of greater length and transverse extent than the framed mirror M so that when the latter is placed centeredly upon said body 2 the exposed portion thereof, projecting beyond frame f, will constitute a rectangular border or surround 3 of constant transverse extent with respect to said framed mirror M.
- the comers of body 2 may be rounded, as at 4.
- each end of said border 3 Fixed, as by staples 5 or like fastening elements, to each end of said border 3 is a general U-shaped spacer 6, having a web 7 which coincides with the transverse, end portions of said border 3, and relatively short legs 8, 8', said latter overlying the adjacent end portions of the side components of said border 3. It will, thus be seen by reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 that spacer 6 is aligned at its outer edge, throughout its extent with the proximate margins of body 2 and on its inner edge will abut against mirror M, or frame f, as the case may be, so as to enhance the positioning of the latter upon said body 2.
- a retainer 9 Mounted upon each spacer 6 on its forward face, or that remote from body 2, is a retainer 9 being likewise of general U-shape, having a web 10 and legs 11, II which latter are of like width as web 7 and legs 8, 8', respectively, of the adjacent spacer 6 so as to register with the same, but obscuring the latter from view.
- Legs II, II of retainer 9 are of slightly increased length relative to legs 8, 8' of the respective spacer 6 for extension therebeyond as in the zones indicated at l2, l2.
- Extending generally diagonally from each zone I2, 12 is a constraining arm 13, 13', respectively, which, at its opposite end, is integral with web 10 of the particular retainer 9.
- Each retainer 9 is provided with a pair of triangular apertures I4, 14 defined by the inner edge of the relative constraining arm 13, I3 and the adjacent inner margins of web I0 and legs I I, II; which apertures 14, I4 will, thus, cause the proximate corner portions of frame f to be exposed therethrough.
- Spacers 6 and retainers 9 are preferably of like material as blank 1 so as to have relative rigidity but be capable of bending under applied force. Since zones I2, 12' extend beyond edge of said legs 8, 8' of spacers 6 the same will be bent over the end edge of said legs 8, 8' so as to present the inner or end face of zones l2, 12' in flatwise disposition upon the confronting portions of border 3.
- constraining arms 13, I3 project from extended zones 12, 12' the same must necessarily be slightly bent outwardly from the plane of body 2 for disposition across the proximate portion of framed mirror M to serve, thereby, as a strap for maintaining the received mirror against displacement from body 2 in its end portions.
- spacer 6 and retainer 9 coact with the underlying part of border 3 to create a recess, indicated generally at r, for accepting the corresponding end portions of framed mirror M with constraining arms 13, I3 serving to hold the same against dislodgement from said recess r.
- staples 5 may be used to simultaneously secure retainers 9 and spacers 6 in operative condition upon body 2. Such elements are also easily detached so that the contained mirror can be quickly and safely withdrawn from package A for use.
- other types of fastening means may be utilized and staples 5 are shown for purposes of illustration.
- a band 15 Extending transversely, substantially across the center of package A is a band 15, fixed at its ends to the underlying portions of border 3, as by staples 16, so that said band, by reason of the combined thickness of the mirror and its frame f, must be bent outwardly from the plane of body 2, as at 17, I7, for snug embracing of said framed mirror M; thereby serving in the character of a strap to prevent any undesired parting of said mirror M from body 2 between the ends of the latter.
- band 15, in one end portion may be die-cut to provide a flap l8 swingable about a scored fold line 19; said flap I8 overlying an opening 20 provided in the aligned portion of border 3 so that said flap 18 may be swung therethrough to establish a convenient grip or handle aperture.
- mirror M is reliably retained upon body 2 at its opposite ends by spacers 6 and retainers 9 and intermediate its ends, by band 13; yet with simultaneous, substantially complete exposure of its forward face, allowing for ready inspection by a would-be purchaser.
- Package A through its components, maintains mirror M spacedly from the edges of body 2 so as to protect same against damaging impact with adjacent objects. Said package A is uniquely contrived, therefore, to facilitate handling of mirror M for merchandising and display purposes as well as for transportation, either individually or as part of an assemblage, while shielding said mirror M against contact with objects or forces normally encountered during display and transport which might be productive of injury.
- package A may be self-sufficient in that the said spacers 6, retainers 9 and transverse band 15 can be formed unitarily with blank I.
- said components may be defined through lines of spaced perforations or scoring so that the same may be punched-out" from the plane of body I in fully formed condition, for assemblage of package A.
- the aforesaid elements are so arranged and relatively positioned within blank 1 that subsequent to removal, the integrity of said blank 1 will not be lost; that is, that there will be connecting portions throughout its length so as to conduct to body 2 providing a suitable base for the retained article, as, in this case, mirror M.
- a mirror package comprising a flat member for disposition against one face thereof of a mirror or like flat article; said flat member having opposed end and opposed side portions and being of greater area than the mirror to be disposed thereon for presenting an exposed border surrounding said mirror; the area of said flat member being so related to that of the mirror or like flat article as to cause said border to be of constant transverse extent when said mirror is centered upon said flat member, a U-shaped spacer member mounted on said border adjacent the opposed end portions of said flat member, said spacer member having a transverse dimension substantially the same as the transverse dimension of said border, a retainer member having first and second portions; said first portion being of U-shaped configuration and presented in superimposed position upon said spacer member, said spacer member and the first portion of said retainer member cooperating with said flat member to define a U-shaped recess for engaging the adjacent edge portion of said mirror, said retainer member second portion engaging said mirror for maintaining same within said U-shaped recess against displacement from said flat member.
- a mirror package comprising a flat member for disposition against one face thereof of a mirror or like tat article; said flat member having opposed end and opposed side portions and being of greater area than the mirror to be disposed thereon for presenting an exposed border surrounding said mirror, the area of said flat member being so related to that of the mirror or like flat article as to cause said border to be of constant transverse extent when said mirror is centered upon said flat member, means at each end portion of said border comprising a spacer member mounted on said border, a retainer member in superimposed position upon said spacer member, said spacer member and said retainer member cooperating with said flat member to define a U-shaped recess for engaging the adjacent edge portion of said minor, means integral with said retainer member for maintaining said mirror within said recess against displacement from said flat member, each spacer being of general U-shape, having a web portion for registration with the web of the adjacent spacer and having legs for alignment with the legs of the proximate spacer, but being of greater length, said retainers including mirror constraining arms progressing
- a mirror package comprising a flat member for disposition against one face thereof of a mirror or like flat article
- said flat member havi o sed end and o sed side ortions and being of gretii er i than the mirr o be disp sed thereon for presenting an exposed border surrounding said mirror, the area of said flat member being so related to that of the mirror or like flat article as to cause said border to be of constant transverse extent when said mirror is centered upon said flat member, means at each end portion of said border comprising a spacer member mounted on said border, a retainer member in superimposed position upon said spacer member, said spacer member and said retainer member cooperating with said flat member to define a U-shaped recess for engaging the adjacent edge portion of said mirror, means integral with said retainer member for maintaining said mirror within said recess against displacement from said flat member, said latter means comprising constraining arms disposed diagonally across the adjacent corner portions of said mirror; each retainer member having a pair of triangular apertures; each aperture having an edge coincident with an edge of the adjacent constraining arm; the dimension of said apertures corresponding to the dimensions of the
- a mirror package comprising a flat member for disposition against one face thereof of a mirror or like flat article; said flat member having opposed end and opposed side portions and being of greater area than the mirror to be disposed thereon for presenting an exposed border surrounding said mirror, the area of said flat member being so related to that of the mirror or like flat article as to cause said border to be of constant transverse extent when said mirror is centered upon said flat member, means at each end portion of said border comprising a spacer member mounted on said border, a retainer member in superimposed position upon said spacer member, said spacer member and said retainer member cooperating with said flat member to define a U-shaped recess for engaging the adjacent edge portion of said mirror, means integral with said retainer member for maintaining said mirror within said recess against displacement from said flat member, a straplike member presented between the opposite end portions of said flat member for restrainingly maintaining the adjacent portion of said mirror upon said flat member; said flat member and said straplike member having a slot provided therein; said slots being adapted for registration when said straplike member is
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Cartons (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims (7)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US84034469A | 1969-07-09 | 1969-07-09 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US3602367A true US3602367A (en) | 1971-08-31 |
Family
ID=25282103
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US840344A Expired - Lifetime US3602367A (en) | 1969-07-09 | 1969-07-09 | Mirror package |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US3602367A (en) |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4479318A (en) * | 1982-12-07 | 1984-10-30 | Alton Packaging Corporation | Paperboard picture frame or the like support and display |
US20060032778A1 (en) * | 2004-08-16 | 2006-02-16 | Lawrence Andrew M | Box-within-box reinforced shipping carton |
US20080148692A1 (en) * | 2006-12-15 | 2008-06-26 | Wisecarver Mark A | Panel packaging system |
US20120193497A1 (en) * | 2011-01-31 | 2012-08-02 | Lai Tu-Fu | Clamp |
-
1969
- 1969-07-09 US US840344A patent/US3602367A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4479318A (en) * | 1982-12-07 | 1984-10-30 | Alton Packaging Corporation | Paperboard picture frame or the like support and display |
US20060032778A1 (en) * | 2004-08-16 | 2006-02-16 | Lawrence Andrew M | Box-within-box reinforced shipping carton |
US7431159B2 (en) | 2004-08-16 | 2008-10-07 | Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. | Box-within-box reinforced shipping carton |
US20080148692A1 (en) * | 2006-12-15 | 2008-06-26 | Wisecarver Mark A | Panel packaging system |
US7748527B2 (en) * | 2006-12-15 | 2010-07-06 | Kohler Co. | Panel packaging system |
US20120193497A1 (en) * | 2011-01-31 | 2012-08-02 | Lai Tu-Fu | Clamp |
US9022214B2 (en) * | 2011-01-31 | 2015-05-05 | Preoptix (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. | Clamp |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US3994433A (en) | One-piece, folding, self locking corner pad | |
US2805813A (en) | Carton for cakes or the like | |
US2979192A (en) | Display package | |
US2778487A (en) | Display container | |
US20060113215A1 (en) | Wrap-type carton | |
US5076432A (en) | Combination package and point-of-purchase display | |
US4258842A (en) | Cap display package | |
US3602367A (en) | Mirror package | |
US3658175A (en) | Display card | |
US2631723A (en) | Corner cushioning packaging device | |
US4054242A (en) | Novelty package | |
US3294233A (en) | Package assembly | |
US3853216A (en) | Display carton | |
US3586163A (en) | Bicycle lock and key package | |
KR840006316A (en) | Hanging ball for product packing | |
US3101843A (en) | Spectacle shipping carton insert | |
US4244128A (en) | Paperboard picture display | |
US2828856A (en) | Carton | |
US4796801A (en) | Article package | |
US1691781A (en) | Package | |
US1813812A (en) | Display card | |
US4408689A (en) | Floor merchandise display container | |
US4238031A (en) | Edge protector | |
US1463585A (en) | Display card | |
US4324332A (en) | Mirror package |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: HAMILTON GLASS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED, A CORP. OF I Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:BINSWANGER GLASS CO.;REEL/FRAME:003955/0709 Effective date: 19801229 Owner name: HAMILTON GLASS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED, 2000 CHESTNU Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:BINSWANGER GLASS CO.;REEL/FRAME:003955/0709 Effective date: 19801229 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: VINCENNES GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:HAMILTON GLASS PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED, A CORP. OF IL (MERGED INTO) VINCENNES GLASS PRODUCTS, INC., A CORP. OF IN (CHANGED TO) HAMILTON GLASS PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED;REEL/FRAME:004011/0667 Effective date: 19811223 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: VINCENNES GLASS PRODUCTS,INC. Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:HAMILTON GLASS PRODUCTS,INCORPORATED A CORP OF IL.;REEL/FRAME:004031/0310 Effective date: 19820604 |