US3730738A - Package and display system therefor - Google Patents

Package and display system therefor Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US3730738A
US3730738A US00126640A US3730738DA US3730738A US 3730738 A US3730738 A US 3730738A US 00126640 A US00126640 A US 00126640A US 3730738D A US3730738D A US 3730738DA US 3730738 A US3730738 A US 3730738A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
package
header
container
panel
extension
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
Application number
US00126640A
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
R Cook
D Kuehl
D Mueller
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LP
Original Assignee
American Can Co
Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by American Can Co filed Critical American Can Co
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US3730738A publication Critical patent/US3730738A/en
Assigned to JAMES RIVER-DIXIE/NORTHERN, INC., A CORP. OF VA reassignment JAMES RIVER-DIXIE/NORTHERN, INC., A CORP. OF VA ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Assignors: AMERICAN CAN COMPANY, A CORP. OF NJ
Assigned to JAMES RIVER-NORWALK, INC., A DE CORP. reassignment JAMES RIVER-NORWALK, INC., A DE CORP. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Assignors: JAMES RIVER-DIXIE/NORTHERN, INC.
Assigned to JAMES RIVER PAPER COMPANY, INC., A CORP. OF VA. reassignment JAMES RIVER PAPER COMPANY, INC., A CORP. OF VA. MERGER (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). EFFECTIVE ON 04/29/1989 VIRGINIA Assignors: JAMES RIVER-NORWALK, INC.
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/22—Details
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/10—Devices to locate articles in containers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S206/00—Special receptacle or package
    • Y10S206/806—Suspension

Definitions

  • a header for a package adapted to hang suspended between a pair of spaced horizontal support members in a display case, the header having front and back panels connected at a fold line and folded for receiving an upper end portion of a transparent container to be supported thereby.
  • the header has portions extending beyond the sides of the container and which have recesses for receiving the support members, and a hinged panel extension which is adapted to be engaged by the supporting members and moved into an awning-like position to shield the product in the transparent container from light.
  • This invention relates to packages and display systems therefore and more particularly to headers for packages adapted to be supported in display systems.
  • Fresh meat for example, is often merchandised by stacking the packages of meat atwise in a display refrigerator. Because this product varies considerably from package to package even though the product may be of the same type throughout the stack, purchasers are generally selective and examine several packages before making a choice. In such display systems the packages of meat are not only often in disarray and have to be restacked, but are often subjected to a considerable amount of light for extended periods of time which can produce discoloration and damage to the flavor of the meat product.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a novel header for a see-through package containing a product which is affected by light and which is adapted to be supported in a product display system wherein the header is provided with light shielding means so that the amount of light reaching the product is greatly reduced.
  • Another object is to provide a header for a package adapted to be supported in a ⁇ display system wherein the header is provided with means whereby the package can be readily removed from and replaced in the display system without resulting in package disarray or damage to the packages.
  • Another object is to provide a header for supporting a see-through package in a display system and which is simple in construction and is provided with means automatically positioned to reduce the amount of light reach- United States Patent O 3,730,738 Patented May 1, 1973 ICC ing the product when the package is placed in the display system.
  • Still another object is to provide a header for a package adapted to contain a product which is susceptible to damage by light and which can be seen through the package, and a dipslay system therefor wherein the packages are supported in the system in an orderly manner and can be readily removed from the display system and readily replaced therein without disrupting the orderly manner of support; and wherein the header is provided with means for greatly reducing the amount of light reaching the product.
  • a header blank for a package which includes means for supporting the package in a display system and light shielding means adapted to shield light from the product when in the display system.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the inside of a header blank for a package according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an elevational View of a package utilizing the header of FIG. l;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the package of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a display stand with the package of FIG. 2 supported thereby;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional View of a display system incorporating a plurality of display stands shown in FIG. 4 and supporting a plurality of packages similar to the package of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6, and
  • FIG. 8 is a plan view of the inside of a header blank of modified construction.
  • FIG. l is preferably made of paperboard although other suitable sheet material may be used.
  • the header blank 10 is shown including front and back panels 12 and 14 hingedly connected together at a score or fold line 16, and a flap or panel extension 18.
  • the panel extension 18 is defined by an inner horizontal score or fold line 20, an outer edge 21, a through cut 22 at one end, and a through cut 24 at the opposite end, cuts 22 and 24 extending between the fold line 20 and outer edge 21.
  • the rear panel 14 is provided with a pair of extension members 26 and 28 adjacent the opposite ends 30 and 32 of the blank.
  • Each of the extension members are shown integral with the panel 14 nd extend downwardly from the bottom wall 33 of the panel in a directon normal to the fold line 16.
  • Adjacent extension member 26 is a recess 34 having a wall 35 which is also the inner side wall of member 26, and a bottom wall whch is a portion of the bottom 33 of the panel.
  • a recess 37 is provided adjacent extension member 28 which has a side wall 38 that is also the inner side wall of member 28, and a bottom wall which is a portion of bottom wall 33 of panel 14.
  • ⁇ Panel 12 is also shown provided with integral extensions 40 and 41 at the opposite ends thereof which extend normal to the fold line 16.
  • the extensions 40 and 41 have inner side walls 39 and 42 formed respectively by the cuts 22 and 24.
  • the header 10 is adapted to be connected to a product container, such as container 43 in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • panels 12 and 14 of the header 10 are respectively provided with strips 45 and 46 of adhesive material, for example, adhesive of the hot melt type. Where desired, substantially the entire inside surface of the header 10 may be covered by the adhesive.
  • the panels 12 and 14 are folded on fold line 16 so that the folded blank receives the upper end portion 47 of the container 43, the panels being pressed against the opposite sides of the container to adhesively connect the header 10 to the container.
  • the adhesive is, of course, suitably heated.
  • a completed package, indicated 48, is shown including the formed holder 10 adhesively connected to the container 43.
  • the container 43 is shown as a transparent enclosure which may be of any of several types, such as a transparent plastic bag or a container of the type having a portion that is transparent.
  • the container 43 is shown enclosing a product 50 which is preferably a fresh meat part such as a piece of beef or other meat. With the container being at least partially formed of transparent material, the purchaser can see and examine the product through the package.
  • the package 48 is adapted for display in a package display system which is shown in the drawing as including a package support device, indicated generally at 52 in FIG. 4.
  • the display support device 52 is adapted to be placed in a display refrigerator 53, such as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7.
  • the package support device 52 is shown in FIGS. 4-6 for illustration as a display stand including a pair of horizontal package supporting members 54 and 55, such as parallel metal rods, supported above the floor or base, such as the bottom 56 of the refrigerator 53, by vertical legs 57 at each end of the rods. The lower ends of adjacent legs 57 are connected together by horizontal arms 59.
  • the display refrigerator 53 in FIG. 5 is shown containing several display stands 52 with each supporting a plurality of like packages 48.
  • the outer bottom edge 21 of extension 18 is engaged by the rods and moved angularly outwardly of the header 10 until the rods engage the bottom of the header.
  • 'Ihe extension 18 is moved into a horizontal position as shown. Displacement of the panel extension 18 angularly to the horizontal position by the rods 54 and 55, provides recesses under the panel extension, as indicated at 60 and 61 in FIG. 5, that are respectively adjacent to members 40 and 41 of the front panel 12 for receiving the rods 54 and 55.
  • the bottom edge 33 of panel 14 (FIG. 1) and the bottom side of the panel extension 18 at the fold line 20, are substantially coplanar and form the bottom walls of the recesses on which the rods 54 and 55 rest.
  • the panel extension 18, when placed on the stand is automatically moved by rods 54 and 55 to the horizontal position so that the extension 18 serves as an awning or light shield to shield light from the meat product 5i) in the container 43.
  • the packages 48 are disposed closely adjacent each other with the light shielding panel extensions 18 thereof serving to predeterminately space the packages, such as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, this contributes to a reduction in the amount of light, particularly vertical light rays, striking the containers 43 and meat parts 58, especially Where the containers 43 are formed entirely of transparent material. Products other than meat, of course, can be packaged and displayed in the manner described herein.
  • the Panel @XCHSQIIS 18 have a certain amount of tight or resistance to bending on fold line 20, and this resistance generally tends to straighten the packages on the stand.
  • the extension members 26, 28, 40, and 41 extend along the outer sides of the supporting rods and serve as abutments to predeterminately position the package laterally and prevent it from falling oif the stand 52.
  • each package 48 can be readily raised upwardly from the display stand 52 for examination and readily returned to its original position on the stand by the buying public while maintaining the packages in regular order on the stand.
  • a header blank 70 of modified construction including front and back panels 71 and 72 divided by a fold line 73, and a light shielding panel 74 connected by fold line 75 to panel 71.
  • the panel 74 being defined by fold line 75 outer edge 76, and cuts 77 and 78.
  • Panel 71 has extension abutment members 79 and 80, at the opposite ends thereof, and panel 72 is provided with extension abutment members 81 and 82 at the opposite ends thereof.
  • Recesses 84 and 85 are provided adjacent abutments 81 and 82 for receiving display stand rods, such as rods 54 and 55 orf stand 52.
  • header blank 70 is similar to blank 10 of FIG. 1 and is adapted to be folded on fold line 73 and attached to the upper end of a container (not shown) such as a transparent plastic bag or the like containing, for example, fresh meat.
  • a container such as a transparent plastic bag or the like containing, for example, fresh meat.
  • header 70 back panel 72 has an extension portion 87 which may be used for various purposes such as for advertising matter, or for connection with other matter.
  • the header 70 When the header 70 is folded and secured to a container, positioning it on a display stand causes the extension portion 74 to be angularly displayed by the rods 54 and 55 and the rods enter the space previously occupied by the extension 74 as well as entering recesses 84 and 85.
  • the abutment extension members 79, 80, 81, and 82 maintain the header and attached container in an upright position on the stand.
  • the light shielding extensions 18 and 74 are angularly displaced into an awning-like or light shielding position by the package support members (54 and 55) with the support members entering the space or recess in the header resulting from the displacement of the light shielding extensions.
  • the support members displace the light shielding extension (18 or 74) from the plane of the header and enter the space or recess formerly occupied by the displaced light shielding extension.
  • a package display system comprising package display means including a pair of horizontally spaced parallel supporting members and means for holding said supporting members above a base, a plurality of packages suspended above said base by said supporting members, each of said packages including a container carrying a product, a header connected to said container, said header having panel means extending horizontally beyond the opposed sides of said container, a pair of downwardly extending abutments connected to said panel means at opposite ends thereof with portions of said supporting members engaging said panel means between said pair of abutments to suspend the package above said base, and alight shielding panel extension hingedly connected to said panel along a general horizontal fold line above said supporting members and extending angularly outwardly from said panel means to shield vertical light rays [from at least a part of said container.
  • each of said supporting members includes a rod, and wherein each of said rods engages said panel extension.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)
US00126640A 1971-03-22 1971-03-22 Package and display system therefor Expired - Lifetime US3730738A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12664071A 1971-03-22 1971-03-22

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US3730738A true US3730738A (en) 1973-05-01

Family

ID=22425938

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US00126640A Expired - Lifetime US3730738A (en) 1971-03-22 1971-03-22 Package and display system therefor

Country Status (3)

Country Link
US (1) US3730738A (de)
CA (1) CA969140A (de)
DE (1) DE2151179A1 (de)

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3931885A (en) * 1973-04-30 1976-01-13 Nahill Edmond P Medicine dispensing system
US4415085A (en) * 1981-12-21 1983-11-15 Eli Lilly And Company Dry pharmaceutical system
US4420086A (en) * 1980-12-16 1983-12-13 Bardes Products, Inc. Filing hanger
US4659154A (en) * 1984-09-06 1987-04-21 Jenkins Jimmy R Combined hobby cabinet and work bench
US4869563A (en) * 1988-11-04 1989-09-26 Commander Business Furniture Inc. Single piece construction file hanger
US5054727A (en) * 1989-07-26 1991-10-08 Rapid Racker Systems Rapid racker
US5061501A (en) * 1987-10-09 1991-10-29 Lowe David M Display package for meat item
US20160194129A1 (en) * 2013-09-30 2016-07-07 Lenny LEBOVICH System and method for displaying food items
US20180279658A1 (en) * 2013-09-30 2018-10-04 Pre Brands Llc System and method for displaying food items

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4111297A (en) * 1977-07-22 1978-09-05 Arthur Paulin Cartridge for hardware packages

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3931885A (en) * 1973-04-30 1976-01-13 Nahill Edmond P Medicine dispensing system
US4420086A (en) * 1980-12-16 1983-12-13 Bardes Products, Inc. Filing hanger
US4415085A (en) * 1981-12-21 1983-11-15 Eli Lilly And Company Dry pharmaceutical system
US4659154A (en) * 1984-09-06 1987-04-21 Jenkins Jimmy R Combined hobby cabinet and work bench
US5061501A (en) * 1987-10-09 1991-10-29 Lowe David M Display package for meat item
US4869563A (en) * 1988-11-04 1989-09-26 Commander Business Furniture Inc. Single piece construction file hanger
US5054727A (en) * 1989-07-26 1991-10-08 Rapid Racker Systems Rapid racker
US20160194129A1 (en) * 2013-09-30 2016-07-07 Lenny LEBOVICH System and method for displaying food items
CN105849002A (zh) * 2013-09-30 2016-08-10 连尼·雷博维什 用于显示食品物品的系统和方法
JP2016539874A (ja) * 2013-09-30 2016-12-22 レボビッチ，レニー 食品をディスプレイするためのシステム及び方法
US20180279658A1 (en) * 2013-09-30 2018-10-04 Pre Brands Llc System and method for displaying food items
US10874126B2 (en) * 2013-09-30 2020-12-29 Pre Brands Llc System and method for displaying food items

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CA969140A (en) 1975-06-10
DE2151179A1 (de) 1972-09-28

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US3923159A (en) Product display and article dispensing device
US4197939A (en) Shipping and displaying device for small articles
US3280968A (en) Package for flexible pouches and method of making the package
US3675763A (en) Box for holding tape cartridges
US3730738A (en) Package and display system therefor
US2937746A (en) Fishing reel package
US5076432A (en) Combination package and point-of-purchase display
US2845758A (en) Method of packaging cylindrical containers
US2654469A (en) Shipping and display carton
US2295478A (en) Cake container
US2797815A (en) Sample display device
US3881601A (en) Rack display package for dry cells and the like
US1860586A (en) Display package
US3651928A (en) Display container
US2174715A (en) Display rack
US4207978A (en) Display package for tapered candles
US2034116A (en) Display stand
US2638210A (en) Display box for decorated easter eggs
US4077512A (en) Combination shipping and display container
US2602541A (en) Display carton
US3254761A (en) Automatic dispenser package
US4164316A (en) Foldable display container
US3459298A (en) Display package
USRE27212E (en) Plastic film encased package constructions
US2025280A (en) Display stand or support

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: JAMES RIVER-DIXIE/NORTHERN, INC., A CORP. OF VA

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:AMERICAN CAN COMPANY, A CORP. OF NJ;REEL/FRAME:004097/0720

Effective date: 19820924

AS Assignment

Owner name: JAMES RIVER-NORWALK, INC., RIVERPARK, P.O. BOX 600

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:JAMES RIVER-DIXIE/NORTHERN, INC.;REEL/FRAME:004332/0546

Effective date: 19840905

AS Assignment

Owner name: JAMES RIVER PAPER COMPANY, INC., A CORP. OF VA.

Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:JAMES RIVER-NORWALK, INC.;REEL/FRAME:005152/0359

Effective date: 19890420