Patent Grant
10435221
1. Field
Example embodiments relate to display packages, blanks for forming the display package, and/or methods of manufacturing the same.
2. Description of the Related Art
Electronic vaping (“e-vaping”) device kits are generally packaged to include a cartridge or tank, a battery, a universal serial bus (USB) charger and cord, and a charging base. It is desirable that display package panels are available to provide information to consumers and retailers. In certain instances, it is desirable that the display package allows some, or all, items of the electronic vaping device to be visible to a consumer from outside of the display package, and allows easy access to the items. These factors may be taken into consideration when manufacturing the display packages for electronic vaping devices.
Example embodiments relate to display packages, blanks for forming the display package, and/or methods of manufacturing the same.
Some example embodiments provide a display package having a structural shape, dimensionality and design that conveys a brand's architecture and visibly displays selected items of an electronic vaping device or design features of the selected items.
According to some example embodiments, a display package includes an outer structure defining a back panel, side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel of the display package, and an inner structure defining a front panel of the display package. The inner structure is interlocked with the outer structure. The display package further includes a tray between the interlocked inner and outer structures. The tray is configured to hold at least one item. The inner structure is inwardly bent against the tray. A top panel flap of the inner structure is between the top panel of the display package and the tray.
The top panel may be defined by a first flap interlocked with a second flap, and a top flap folded over the interlocked first and second flaps. The first flap is connected along a first fold line to a first side panel of the side panels, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the first side panel. The second flap is connected along a second fold line to a second side panel of the side panels, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the second side panel. The top flap is connected to a top edge of the back panel.
The bottom panel may be defined by a third flap interlocked with a fourth flap, and a bottom flap folded over the interlocked third and fourth flaps. The third flap is connected along a third fold line to the first side panel, the third fold line extending along a bottom edge of the first side panel. The fourth flap is connected along a fourth fold line to the second side panel, the fourth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the second side panel. The bottom flap is connected to a bottom edge of the back pa
The top flap may include, an inner top panel connected to the back panel along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along the top edge of back panel, and an outer top flap connected to the inner top panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a top edge of the inner top panel. The top edge of the inner top panel includes a first notch having the same shape as a second notch on a first side edge of the first flap, the first notch being aligned with the second notch when the top flap is folded over the interlocked first and second flaps.
A bottom edge of the outer top flap may include a third notch. The first and third notches collectively form an opening in a central portion of the top flap.
The inner structure remains interlocked with the upper structure when the display package is opened.
A tab on the bottom panel may be in a slit in a bottom panel flap of the inner structure. A tab on the bottom panel flap may be in a slit at an interface between the back panel and the bottom panel.
The side panels may be shaped in the form of a right tangential trapezoid.
Outer side panels of the outer structure may be biased against retention structures of the tray in order to retain the tray within the outer structure. A shape of the retention structures may correspond to a shape formed by side edges of the outer side panels.
Surfaces of the outer side panels may be inclined toward the tray.
The inner structure may be bent along a fold line extending horizontally across a central portion of the front panel.
The front panel may include an upper front panel above the fold line and a lower front panel below the fold line. A combined length of the upper and lower front panels is longer than a distance between the top panel and the bottom panel.
The upper front panel may be configured to conceal a first compartment of the tray and to retain at least one first item, the at least one first item being visible to a consumer. The lower front panel may include an opening through which a second compartment of the tray is at least partially visible.
The tray is bent along a fold line extending horizontally across a lower portion of the tray. An upper portion of the tray may be tilted in a first angle towards the fold line, and a lower portion of the tray may be tilted in a second angle towards the fold line.
According to some example embodiments, a blank for forming an outer structure of a display package includes a first inner side panel connected to a back panel along a first fold line, the first fold line extending along a first side edge of the back panel, and a second inner side panel connected to the back panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a second side edge of the back panel. The blank further includes a first side panel flap connected to the first inner side panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a top edge of the first inner side panel, and a second side panel flap connected to the second inner side panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth fold line extending along a top edge of the second inner side panel. A first side edge of the first side panel flap has a first notch, and a first side edge of the second side panel flap has a second notch, the first and second notches being configured to interlock with each other. The blank includes a top flap connected to back panel along a fifth fold line, the fifth fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel. The top flap is configured to fold over the first and second side panel flaps when the first and second notches are interlocked to form a top panel. The blank includes a third side panel flap connected to the first inner side panel along a sixth fold line, the sixth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the first inner side panel, and a fourth side panel flap connected to the second inner side panel along a seventh fold line, the seventh fold line extending along a bottom edge of the second inner side panel. A first side edge of the third side panel flap has a third notch, and a first side edge of the fourth side panel flap has a fourth notch, the third and fourth notches being configured to interlock with each other. The blank includes a bottom flap connected to the back panel along an eighth fold line, the eighth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the back panel. The bottom flap is configured to fold over the third and fourth side panel flaps when the third and fourth notches are interlocked to form a bottom panel. The blank includes a first outer side panel connected to the first inner side panel along a ninth fold line, the ninth fold line extending along a side edge of the first inner side panel, and a second outer side panel connected to the second inner side panel along a tenth told line, the tenth fold line extending along a side edge of the second inner side panel.
The blank may further include a third outer side panel connected to the first outer side panel along an eleventh fold line, the eleventh fold line extending along a side edge of the first outer side panel, and a fourth outer side panel connected to the second outer side panel along an twelfth fold line, the twelfth fold line extending along a side edge of the second outer side panel.
The first and second outer side panels may be shaped in the form of a right tangential trapezoid.
The top flap may include an inner top panel connected to the back panel along an eleventh fold line, the eleventh fold line extending along the top edge of back panel, and an outer top flap connected to the inner top panel along a twelfth fold line, the twelfth fold line extending along a top edge of the inner top panel. The top edge of the inner top panel includes a fifth notch having the same shape as a sixth notch on a second side edge of the first side panel flap. The fifth notch is configured to align with the sixth notch when the top flap is folded over the interlocked first and second notches.
A bottom edge of the outer top flap may include a seventh notch, the fifth and seventh notches collectively forming an opening in a central portion of the top flap.
The outer structure is interlockable with an inner structure.
A blank for forming the inner structure includes a first main panel connected to a second main panel along a tenth fold line, the tenth fold line extending along adjacent side edges of the first and second main panels. The first main panel may have a shape identical as the second main panel. The first and second main panels each include an upper panel flap, an upper front panel, a lower front panel and a lower panel flap. The upper panel flap is connected to an upper front panel along a tenth fold line, the tenth fold line extending along a top edge of the upper front panel. The lower front panel is connected to the upper front panel along a twelfth fold line, the twelfth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the upper front panel. The lower panel flap is connected to the lower front panel along a thirteenth fold line, the thirteenth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the lower front panel.
A combined length of the upper and lower front panels may be longer than a length of the back panel.
The bottom flap of the outer structure may include a first tab configured to be inserted between a first slit in a bottom panel flap of the inner structure. The lower panel flap of the first main panel may include a second slit configured to overlap with a third slit in the lower panel flap of the second main panel so as to form the first slit, and a second tab configured to overlap with a third tab in the lower panel flap of the second main panel so as to form a fourth tab. The fourth tab is configured to fit in a fourth slit, the fourth slit being at an interface between the back panel and the bottom flap.
Side edges of the upper and lower front panels may be tapered.
The upper front panels of the first and second main panels may each include at least one first cutout, the at least one first cutout of the first and second main panels being configured to overlap with each other when the first main panel is folded along the ninth fold line onto the second main panel. The lower front panels of the first and second main panels may each include at least one second cutout, the at least one second cutout of the first and second main panels being configured to overlap with each other when the first main panel is folded along the ninth fold line onto the second main panel.
According to some example embodiments, a method of manufacturing a display package, includes erecting an outer structure, the outer structure forming a back panel, side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel of the display package; and providing an inner structure configured to interlock with the outer structure, the inner structure forming a front panel of the display package; interlocking the inner structure and the outer structure. A tray is placed between the interlocked inner and outer structures, the tray holding at least one item. The inner structure is folded inwardly towards the tray, and a top panel flap of the inner structure is positioned between the top panel of the display package and the tray.
The erecting may include forming the top panel by interlocking a first flap with a second flap, and folding a top flap over the interlocked first and second flaps. The first flap is connected along a first fold line to a first side panel of the side panels, the first fold line extending along a top edge of the first side panel. The second flap is connected along a second fold line to a second side panel of the side panels, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the second side panel. The top flap is attached to a top edge of the back panel. The erecting includes forming the bottom panel by interlocking a third flap with a fourth flap, and folding a bottom flap over the interlocked third and fourth flaps. The third flap is connected along a third fold line to the first side panel, the third fold line extending along a bottom edge of the first side panel. The fourth flap is connected along a fourth fold line to the second side panel, the fourth fold line extending along a bottom edge of the second side panel. The bottom flap is attached to a bottom edge of the back panel.
The interlocking may include inserting a first tab on the bottom panel between a slit in a bottom panel flap of the inner structure, and subsequently inserting a second tab on the bottom panel flap in a slit at an interface between the back panel and the bottom panel.
The inner structure remains interlocked with the outer structure upon opening the display package.
The method may further including folding outer side panels of the outer structure over retention structures of the tray to retain the tray within the outer structure, before the folding of the inner structure.
The folding the inner structure may include folding the inner structure along a fold line, the fold line extending horizontally across a central portion of the front panel.
Example embodiments will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Various example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are shown. However, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative for purposes of describing example embodiments. Thus, the invention may be embodied in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to only example embodiments set forth herein. Therefore, it should be understood that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope.
In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions may be exaggerated for clarity, and like numbers refer to like elements throughout the description of the figures.
Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
It will be understood that, if an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected, or coupled, to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, if an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” if used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Spatially relative terms (e.g., “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like) may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or a relationship between a feature and another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, for example, the term “below” can encompass both an orientation that is above, as well as, below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or viewed or referenced at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
It should also be rioted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
Although corresponding plan views and/or perspective views of some cross-sectional view(s) may not be shown, the cross-sectional view(s) of device structures illustrated herein provide support for a plurality of device structures that extend along two different directions as would be illustrated in a plan view, and/or in three different directions as would be illustrated in a perspective view. The two different directions may or may not be orthogonal to each other. The three different directions may include a third direction that may be orthogonal to the two different directions.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In accordance with example embodiments, a fold line can be a substantially linear, although not necessarily straight, form that allows for folding. A fold line may include a score line, such as lines created with a sharp object that cause an indentation in a material, or a perforated line.
In order to more specifically describe example embodiments, various features will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, example embodiments described are not limited thereto.
Example embodiments provide a display package, blanks for forming the display package and a method of manufacturing the same.
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The outer structure 101 and the inner structure 102 can be formed of any materials generally used for the packaging of e-vapor items. For example, the outer structure 101 and/or the inner structure 102 can be formed of paper, cardboard, plastic, plastic film or plastic laminate or one of the named materials with an additional metal or metal-oxide coating. Paper or cardboard are preferably used. Short-grain paper or short-grain cardboard are particularly preferred as a foldable material for the outer structure 101 and/or the inner structure 102. In accordance with some example embodiments, the outer structure 101 and/or the inner structure 102 can be made from a plastic, such as polyethylene.
According to some example embodiments, surfaces of the front panel 140, the top panel 110, the bottom panel 120, the side panels 130 and the back panel 150 can be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished with manufacturer or brand logos, trademarks, designs and other consumer information and indicia. For example, the surfaces can include a printable clay coat. The print can identify items that are visible through within one or more cutouts in the front panel 140, and/or items that are concealed within the display package 100.
The display package 100 further includes a tray 103 (shown in
According some example embodiments, an adhesive tape, a box-sealing tape or a pressure-sensitive tape can be placed over the top panel flap of the inner structure and the top panel 110 of the display package 100 as a tamper-proof feature.
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According to some example embodiments, the upper front panel 140A is configured to conceal a first compartment of the tray 103 and to retain additional items (e.g., a blistered cartridge, a battery, etc.) that are visible to a consumer. The lower front panel 140B includes a viewing window/opening 144B through which a second compartment of the tray 103 is partially, or fully, visible. However, example embodiments are not limited to this particular arrangement. That is, the upper front panel 140A can include a viewing window/opening through which the first compartment of the tray 103 is partially, or fully, visible. And, the lower front panel 140B can be configured to conceal the second compartment of the tray 103 and to retain the additional items that are visible to the consumer.
According to some example embodiments, sides 142 of the upper front panel 140A and sides 143 of the lower front panel 140B are not be attached to the side panels 130 so as to allow a consumer easy access to components contained within the display package 100 when opening the display package 100. However, example embodiments are not limited thereto.
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The term “blister pack” as used herein refers to a pre-formed plastic packaging having at least one cavity for holding an item. The blister pack 150 can protect items (e.g., a cartridge) against external factors, such as humidity and contamination, and/or preserve internal qualities, such as aromas and flavors. The blister pack 150 may be an opaque blister pack that protects light-sensitive items from ultra-violet rays. The blister pack 150 may be formed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a thickness of about 0.010-inches. The blister pack 150 can include a lidding. The lidding can be formed of aluminum, or a similar material.
The thermoformed components 160A and 160B can be formed of a thermoplastic material, paper, metal or combinations thereof. The thermoformed components 160A and 160B can be formed of at least one selected from PVC, polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE). The thermoformed components 160A and 160B can have a thickness of about 12-15 points. The thermoformed components 160A and 160B can have a thickness of about 15 points. According to some example embodiments, a clear, poly-chloro-tri-fluoro-ethylene (PCTFE) film can be applied to the PVC, PVdC, PP, PET and PE.
According to some example embodiments, the side panels 130 are shaped in the form of a right tangential trapezoid. A right tangential trapezoid is a tangential trapezoid where two adjacent angles are right angles. The shape and angles of the side panels 130 communicate a brand's architecture.
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According to some example embodiments, surfaces of the first flap 310 and/or the second flap can be can be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished. For example, the surfaces can include a printable clay coat. Print identifying an opening of the display package 101 can be on the first flap 310 and the second flap.
According to some example embodiments, the top flap 370 includes an inner top panel 374 and an outer top flap (element 776 in
According to some example embodiments, a bottom edge of the outer top flap includes a notch (element 790 in
The notches 384, 386 and 790 collectively form a cutout (as shown in
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According to some example embodiments, upon recognizing the print (identifying the opening) on the first flap 310 and/or the second flap, the consumer can gain access to the items in the display package 101 by squeezing (or, alternatively, biasing) the side panels 130 so as to relieve the friction holding the top panel flap (element 170 in
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According to some example embodiments, the slit 161 can be shaped in the form of an “I” where upper and lower surfaces of the viewing flaps 162 are detached from a remaining portion of the back of the front panel 140.
According to some example embodiments, the slit 161 can be formed by a single viewing flap 162 where upper and lower surfaces of the single viewing flap 162 are detached from the remaining portion of the back of the front panel 140.
The item(s) held in the blister pack 150 can be accessed by piercing the backing 151, or by pushing on a front of the blister pack 150 so as to cause the item(s) in the blister pack 150 to pierce the backing 151.
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A first side edge 708 of the first side panel flap 710 has a notch 786, and a first side edge 714 of the second side panel flap 720 has a notch 788. The notches 786 and 788 are configured to interlock with each other.
The top flap 770 is connected to the back panel 703 along a fold line 778. The fold line 778 extends along a top edge of the back panel 703. The top flap 770 is configured to fold over the first and second side panel flaps 710 and 720, when the notches 786 and 788 are interlocked, to form a top panel. The top flap 770 can have a width of about 80 mm, and a length of about 76 mm.
The top flap 770 can include an inner top panel 774 and an outer top flap 776. The inner top panel 774 is connected to the back panel 703 along the fold line 778. The outer top flap 776 is connected to the inner top panel 774 along a fold line 782. The fold line 782 extends along a top edge of the inner top panel 774. The inner top panel 774 and the outer top flap 776 can each have a maximum length of about 80 mm. The top edge of the inner top panel 774 includes a notch 784 having the same shape as the notch 786 on the side edge of the first side panel flap 710. The notch 784 is configured to align with the notch 786 when the top flap 770 is folded over the interlocked notches 786 and 788. A bottom edge of the outer top flap 776 includes a notch 790. The notches 784 and 790 collectively forming an opening 792 in a central portion of the top flap 770.
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The third side panel flap 712 is connected to the first inner side panel 702 along a fold line 732. The fold line 732 extends along a bottom edge of the first inner side panel 702. The fourth side panel flap 722 is connected to the second inner side panel 704 along a fold line 734. The fold line 734 extends along a bottom edge of the second inner side panel 704. The third side panel flap 712 and the fourth side panel flap 722 can each have a length of less than about 58 mm.
A side edge 736 of the third side panel flap 712 has a notch 738. A side edge 740 of the fourth side panel flap 722 has a notch 742. The notches 738 and 742 are configured to interlock with each other.
The bottom flap 772 is connected to the back panel 703 along fold line 744. The fold line 744 extends along a bottom edge of the back panel 703. The bottom flap 772 can have a length of less than about 103 mm, and a width of about 80 mm. The bottom flap 772 includes an inner bottom panel 771 and an outer bottom flap 773. The inner bottom panel 771 is connected to the back panel along the fold line 744. The outer bottom flap 773 is connected to the inner bottom panel 771 along fold line 775. The fold line 775 extends along a bottom edge of the inner bottom panel 771. The inner bottom panel 771 can have a length of about 58 mm, and a width of about 80 mm. The outer bottom flap 773 can have a length of about 45 mm, and a width of about 80 mm. The bottom flap 772 is configured to fold over the third and fourth side panel flaps 712 and 722, when the notches 738 and 742, are interlocked to form a bottom panel.
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The first outer side panel 716 is connected to the first inner side panel 702 along a fold line 746. The fold line 746 extends along a side edge of the first inner side panel 702. The second outer side panel 718 is connected to the second inner side panel 704 along a fold line 748. The fold line 748 extends along a side edge of the second inner side panel 704. The first and second outer side panels 716 and 718 are shaped in the form of a right tangential trapezoid. The first and second outer side panels 716 and 718 can have a width of up to about 35 mm, and/or a maximum length of up to about 186 mm.
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The first id second main panels 802 and 804 each include an upper panel flap 808a/808b, an upper front panel 810a/810b, a lower front panel 812a/812b, and a lower panel flap 814a/814b. The upper panel flaps 808a/808b are connected to the respective upper front panels 810a/810b along fold lines 816a/816b. The fold lines 816a/816b extend along a top edge of the respective upper front panels 810a/810b. The lower front panels 812a/812b are connected to the respective upper front panels 810a/810b along fold lines 818a/818b. The fold lines 818a/818b extend along a bottom edge of the upper front panels 810a/810b. The lower panel flaps 814a/814b are connected to the lower front panels 812a/812b along fold lines 820a/820b. The fold lines 820a/820b extend along a bottom edge of the lower front panel 812a/812b. The upper panel flaps 808a/808b each can have a length of about 34.5 mm. The upper front panels 810a/810b may each have a length of about 129 mm. The lower front panels 812a/812b may each have a length of about 70.0 mm. The lower panel flaps 814a/814b may each have a length of about 60.5 mm.
According to some example embodiments, a combined length of the respective upper and lower front panels 810a/810b and 812a/81211 is longer than a length of the back panel (703) shown in
The upper front panels 810a/810b of the first and second main panels 802 and 804 can each include at least one first cutout 828a/828b/828c. The first cutout 828a in the first main panel 802 may have a same, similar, or different shape, than the first cutout 828c in the second main panel 804. The first cutout 828a in the first main panel 802 is configured to overlap with the first cutout 828c in the second main panel 804 when the first main panel 802 is folded along the fold lines 806a/806b onto the second main panel 804. The lower front panels 812a/812b of the first and second main panels 802 and 804 can each include at least one second cutout 830a/830b. The second cutout 830a of the first main panel 802 can have a same, similar or different shape than the second cutout 830b in the second main panel 804. The second cutout 830a of the first main panel 802 is configured to overlap with the second cutout 830b in the second main panel 804.
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The lower panel flap 814a of the first main panel 802 may include a tab 826a configured to overlap with a tab 826b in the lower panel flap 814b of the second main panel 804 so as to form a tab (element 592 in
According to some example embodiments, slits 816c/818c/820c can be positioned along the respective fold lines 816a, 818a and 820a of the first main panel 802. The slits 816c/818c/820c in the first main panel 802 can be substantially square. The slits 816c/818c/820c in the first main panel 802 can be configured to overlap with the fold lines 816b, 818b and 820b of the second main panel 804.
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The first compartment 920 may include compartment tabs 920a/920b located on sides of the first compartment 920. The compartment tabs 920a/920b retain the item held in the first compartment 920 to prevent the items) falling out of the first compartment 920.
The tray 103 includes retention structures 910 along side edges of the tray 103. The retention structures 910 may each include a retention tab 910a/910b on an upper side edge portion of the tray 103, and/or a retention wall 910c/910d below the respective retention tabs 910a/910b and on a lower side edge portion of the tray 103. The retention structures 910 include slots 950a/950b configured to retain the outer side panels (element 132 shown in
The tray 103 is bent along a fold line 940 extending horizontally across a central portion of the tray 103. The portion of the tray 103 above the fold line 940 may be tilted at a first angle 01 towards the fold line 940. The portion of the tray 103 below the fold line 940 may be tilted in at a second angle 02 towards the fold line 940. The contour of the front side of the tray 103 may match the contour of the backside of the inner structure for reinforcement
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The tray 103 can be formed of a thermoplastic material, paper, metal or combinations thereof. The tray 103 can be formed of at least one selected from PVC, PVdC, PP, PET and PE. The tray 103 can have a thickness of about 12-15 points. The tray 103 can have a thickness of about 15 points. According to some example embodiments, a clear, poly-chloro-tri-fluoro-ethylene (PCTFE) film can be applied to the PVC, PVdC, PP, PET and PE.
Now, a method of manufacturing a display package according to some example embodiments will be described.
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According to some example embodiments, the erecting an outer structure 101 may include forming the top panel 110 by interlocking a first flap (element 710 shown in
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According to some example embodiments, the interlocking of the inner and outer structures 101 and 102 includes inserting a first tab 1172 on the bottom panel of the outer structure 101 in a slit 1110 in a bottom panel flap of the inner structure 102, and subsequently inserting a second tab 1192 on the bottom panel flap of the inner structure 102 in a slit 1194 at an interface between the back panel and the bottom panel of the outer structure 101.
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Prior to folding the outer side panels 132 over the retention structures 910, a third outer side panel (element 724 shown in
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According to some example embodiments, surfaces of the top panel flap tab 2370b of the inner structure 2340, the first flap, the second flap and/or the top flap 2370a of the outer structure 2301 can be can be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished. For example, the surfaces can include a printable clay coat. Print identifying an opening of the display package 2300 can be, for example, on the top panel flap tab 2370b, the first flap and/or the top flap 2370a.
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According to some example embodiments, a bottom edge of the outer top flap includes a second cutout (element 2690 in
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Now, a method of manufacturing a display package according to some example embodiments will be described.
The display package 2300 according to some example embodiments is manufactured according to the method shown in
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According to some example embodiments, surfaces of the front panel can be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished with manufacturer or brand logos, trademarks, slogans and other consumer information and indicia. For example, the surfaces can include a printable clay coat. The print can identify items that are visible through within one or more cutouts in the front panel, and/or items that are concealed within the display package.
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An uppermost portion of the upper front panel tab 2529 may include a tab 2529a. The tab 2529a may be attached by a fold line to a remaining portion of the upper front panel tab 2529. An upper surface of the tab 2529a may be spaced apart from the upper front panel 2540. The tab 2529a may provide a convenient way of accessing item(s) retained within the thermoformed component.
A lowermost portion of the upper front panel tab 2529 may include a retention panel 2529c. The retention panel 2529c may prevent items within the thermoformed component from falling out when the upper front panel tab 2529 is pulled away from the inner structure 2500. The retention panel 2529c may be attached by a fold line to the remaining portion of the upper front panel tab 2529. A total length of the upper front panel 2540 and the retention panel 2529c may be equal, or substantially equal, to a length of the thermoformed component.
Other features of the inner structure 2500 are similar to the inner structure shown in
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A first side edge 2608 of the first side panel flap 2610 has a notch 2686, and a first side edge 2614 of the second side panel flap 2620 has a notch 2688. The notches 2686 and 2688 are configured to interlock with each other.
The top flap 2670 is connected to the back panel 2603 along a fold line 2678. The fold line 2678 extends along a top edge of the back panel 2603. The top flap 2770 is configured to fold over the first and second side panel flaps 2610 and 2620, when the notches 2686 and 2688 are interlocked, to form a top panel. The top flap 2670 can have a width of about 80 mm, and a length of about 76 mm.
The top flap 2670 can include an inner top panel 2674 and an outer top flap 2676. The inner top panel 2674 is connected to the back panel 2603 along the fold line 2678. The outer top flap 2676 is connected to the inner top panel 2674 along a fold line 2682. The fold line 2682 extends along a top edge of the inner top panel 2674. The inner top panel 2674 and the outer top flap 2676 can each have a maximum length of about 37 mm, and 39 mm, respectively.
The top edge of the inner top panel 2674 includes a first cutout 2684 having the same shape as a first flap tab 2696 on a second side edge 2697 of the first flap 2610. The first cutout 2684 is aligned with the first flap tab 2696 when the top flap 2670 is folded over the interlocked first and second flaps 2610 and 2620.
According to some example embodiments, a bottom edge of the outer top flap 2676 includes a second cutout 2690. The first cutout 2684 and the second cutout 2690 on the bottom edge collectively form an opening 2692 in a central portion of the top flap 2670.
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Other features of the blank 2600 are similar to the blank 700 shown in
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The first and second main panels 2702 and 2704 each include an upper panel flap 2708a/2708b, an upper front panel 2710a/2710b, a lower front panel 2712a/2712b, and a lower panel flap 2714a/2714b. The upper panel flaps 2708a/2708b are connected to the respective upper front panels 2710a/2710b along fold lines 2716a/2716b. The fold lines 2716a/2716b extend along a top edge of the respective upper front panels 2710a/2710b. The lower front panels 2712a/2712b are connected to the respective upper front panels 2710a/2710b along fold lines 2718a/2718b. The fold lines 2718a/2718b extend along a bottom edge of the upper front panels 2710a/2710b. The lower panel flaps 2714a/2714b are connected to the lower front panels 2712a/2712b along fold lines 2720a/2720b. The fold lines 2720a/2720b extend along a bottom edge of the lower front panel 2712a/2712b. The upper panel flaps 2708a/2708b each can have a length of about 34.5 mm. The upper front panels 2710a/2710b each can have a length of about 129 mm). The lower front panels 2712a/2712b each can have a length of about 70 mm. The lower panel flaps 2714a/2714b each can have a length of about 60.5 mm.
According to some example embodiments, a combined length of the respective upper and lower front panels 2710a/2710b and 2712a/2712b is longer than a length of the back panel (element 2603 shown in
The upper panel flap 2708a of the first main panel 2702 may include a first upper panel flap tab 2708d. The first upper panel flap tab 2708d may be spaced apart from a remaining portion of the upper panel flap 2708a by a distance of, for example, 3 mm. The first upper panel flap tab 2708d may be attached by at least two inner tabs 2719 to the upper front panel 2710a. The at least two inner tabs 2719 may extend from a bottom surface of the first upper panel flap tab 2708d. A remaining portion of the upper panel flap 2708a may be attached by at least two outer tabs 2716a to the upper front panel 2710a. The at least two outer tabs 2716a may extend from edges of a bottom surface of the remaining portion of the upper panel flap 2708a.
The upper panel flap 2708b of the second main panel 2704 may include a second upper panel flap tab 2708c. The second upper panel flap tab 2708c may not be directly attached to a remaining portion of the upper panel flap 2708b. The second upper panel flap tab 2708c may be attached along fold line 2716b to the upper front panel 2710b of the second main panel 2704. The second upper panel flap tab 2708c may be larger than the first upper panel flap tab 2708d. The first and second upper panel flap tabs 2708d and 2708c may overlap when the first and second main panels are folded along fold line 2706a.
The upper front panels 2710a/2710b of the first and second main panels 2702 and 2704 can each include at least one first cutout 2728a/2728b/2728c/2728d. The first cutout 2728a in the first main panel 2702 can have a same, similar, or different shape, than the first cutout 2728c in the second main panel 2704. The first cutout 2728a in the first main panel 2702 is configured to overlap with the first cutout 2728c in the second main panel 2704 when the first main panel 2702 is folded along the fold lines 2706a/2706b onto the second main panel 2704.
The upper front panel 2710a of the first main panel 2702 may include at least one first cutout 2728d covered with an upper front panel tab 2729. Sides 2732 of the upper front panel tab 2729 may be perforated.
An uppermost portion of the upper front panel tab 2729 may include a pull tab 2729a. The pull tab 2729a may be attached by a fold line to a remaining portion of the upper front panel tab 2729. An upper surface of the pull tab 2729a may be spaced apart from a top of the first cutout 2728d. The pull tab 2729a may provide a convenient way of accessing item retained within the first cutout 2728d.
A lowermost portion of the upper front panel tab 2729 may include a retention panel 2729c. The retention panel 2729c may prevent items within the thermoformed component from falling out through the first cutout 2728d. The retention panel 2729c may be attached by a fold line to the remaining portion of the upper front panel tab 2729. A combined length of the upper front panel tab 2729b and the retention panel 2729c may be equal, or substantially equal, to a length of the thermoformed component. A combined length of the upper front panel tab 2729b and the retention panel 2729c may be equal, or substantially equal, to a length of the first cutout 2728c in the upper front panel 2710b of the second main panel 2704.
The lower front panels 2712a/2712b of the first and second main panels 2702 and 2704 can each include at least one second cutout 2730a/2730b. The second cutout 2730a of the first main panel 2702 can have a same, similar or different shape than the second cutout 2730b in the second main panel 2704. The second cutout 2730a of the first main panel 2702 is configured to overlap with the second cutout 2730b in the second main panel 2704.
Other features of the blank 2700 are similar to the blank 800 shown in
The foregoing is illustrative of example embodiments and is not to be construed as limiting thereof. Although a few example embodiments have been described, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in example embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the claims. Therefore, it is to be understood that the foregoing is illustrative of various example embodiments and is not to be construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and that modifications to the disclosed embodiments, as well as other embodiments, are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.
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