Display package

Abstract

The present invention relates to a self-standing package suitable for displaying an article. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a slide type blister package.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a plan top view of a blank 6 suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention. The blank 6 is represented as comprising hinge 7 and cut lines 8.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view representing separately a blank 6 folded into a chair-like configuration and a compartment 3 suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side-view of the self-standing package 1 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a blank 6 suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein said package 1 comprises a double front panel 13.

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view representing the blank 6 of FIG. 5 folded so as to form a single chair-like configuration suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a self-standing package 1 according to the embodiment of FIG. 6, which comprises a double front panel 13.

FIG. 8 is a top view of a compartment 3 according to another embodiment of the invention, wherein said compartment 3 comprises locking grooves 36.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a blank 6 suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein said package 1 comprises locking tabs 27.

FIG. 10 is a top perspective view representing the blank 6 of FIG. 9 folded so as to form a chair-like configuration (without said locking tabs 27 being engaged) suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of a self-standing package 1 according to the embodiment of FIG. 10 (with said locking tabs 27 being engaged), which comprises an extended front panel 26.

FIG. 12 is a side-view of the self-standing package 1 according to the embodiment represented in FIG. 10 with the locking tabs 27 engaged, and comprising a compartment 3 suitable for use in the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of a blank 6 suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein said package 1 comprises a front panel 13 centrally positioned with respect to the compartment 3.

FIG. 14 is a top perspective view representing the blank 6 of FIG. 13 folded so as to form a chair-like configuration suitable for forming a self-standing package 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of a self-standing package 1 according to the embodiment of FIG. 14, which comprises a front panel 13 centrally positioned with respect to the compartment 3.

FIG. 16 is a side-view of the self-standing package 1 represented in FIG. 15.

Claims

1. A self-standing package (1) suitable for displaying an article (2), said package (1) comprising: (a) a compartment (3) comprising at least one sidewall (4) and suitable for housing said article (2),(b) a plurality of panels (5) integrally formed from a blank (6), said panels (5) being joined to each other along pre-determined hinge (7) and cut lines (8) comprised into said blank (6), said panels (5) being foldable into a “chair-like configuration” comprising an aperture (9) adapted for receiving said compartment (3).

2. A package (1) according to claim 1, which comprises a display panel (10), at least one rear panel (11), at least one side panel (12), and at least one front panel (13).

3. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said pre-determined hinge lines (7) comprise a set of two parallel hinge lines.

4. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said cut lines (8) comprise a substantially U-shaped cut-line (14).

5. A package (1) according to claim 4, wherein said U-shaped cut-line (14) is provided with a base (16) and a top (17), said blank (6) has a lower (15) and an upper extremity (23), wherein the distance (18) between said base (16) and said top (17) of said U-shaped cut line (14) is substantially identical to the distance (19) between said top (17) of said U-shaped cut line (14) and said lower extremity (15) of said blank (6).

6. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein the shape of said cut-lines (8) is configured so as to permit a front screen (20) to extend out from the plan formed from said side panels (12) once said plurality of panels (5) are folded into a chair-like configuration.

7. A package (1) according to claim 1, which further comprises an additional cut line (21), preferably located in the upper half-part of said blank (6).

8. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said blank (6) further comprises at least one additional locking tab (27).

9. A package (1) according to claim 1, which is capable of standing in vertical position.

10. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said blank (6) comprises cardboard, paperboard, carton, bleached kraft, newsboard, chipboard, corrugated board, foldable plastic and mixtures thereof.

11. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said compartment (3) comprises a translucent or transparent material.

12. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said compartment (3) is provided with an opening (33) and comprises a flange (34) surrounding said opening (33).

13. A package (1) according to claim 12, wherein said opening (33) is at least partially covered with a lid (35).

14. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said compartment (3) is provided with at least one locking groove (36).

15. A package (1) according to claim 1, wherein said article (2) is a household cleaning product,

16. A package (1) according to claim 15, wherein said article (2) is in solid form.

17. A process of manufacturing a self-standing package (1) suitable for displaying an article (2), wherein said process comprises the steps of: (a) providing a blank (6) comprising pre-determined hinge (7) and cut lines (8) forming a plurality of panels (5) joined to each other along said hinge (7) and cut lines (8);(b) providing a compartment (3) comprising at least one sidewall (4) and suitable for housing said article (2);(c) folding said panels (5) into a “chair-like configuration” comprising an aperture (9) adapted for receiving said compartment (3); and(d) inserting said compartment (3) into said aperture (9).

18. A process according to claim 17, which further comprises the step of affixing said compartment (3) onto said blank (6).

19. A process according to claim 17 wherein said process is free of any gluing or heat-sealing step.

20. A process of displaying an article (2), wherein said process comprises the steps of: (a) providing a blank (6) comprising pre-determined hinge (7) and cut lines (8) forming a plurality of panels (5) joined to each other along said hinge (7) and cut lines (8);(b) providing a compartment (3) comprising at least one sidewall (4) and suitable for housing said article (2);(c) inserting said article (2) into said compartment (3);(d) folding said panels (5) into a “chair-like configuration” comprising an aperture (9) adapted for receiving said compartment (3); and(e) inserting said compartment (3) comprising said article (2) into said aperture (9).

21. A process according to claim 20 wherein said compartment (3) comprises an opening (33) and wherein said process further comprises the step of at least partially covering said opening (33) with a lid (35).