Information
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Patent Grant
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6691873
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Patent Number
6,691,873
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Date Filed
Tuesday, February 12, 200222 years ago
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Date Issued
Tuesday, February 17, 200420 years ago
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Inventors
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Original Assignees
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Examiners
Agents
- Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
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CPC
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US Classifications
Field of Search
US
- 206 4528
- 206 4529
- 206 438
- 206 440
- 206 457
- 206 494
- 206 766
- 206 767
- 206 768
- 040 12408
- 040 12414
- 040 539
- 229 1161
- 229 118
- 229 12232
- 229 164
- 229 240
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International Classifications
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Abstract
This invention provides an improved one-piece displace device and folding carton. The carton can be shipped in a relatively flat configuration, but folds to a useful and interesting three-dimensional shape. The carton can dispense tissue papers, paper towels or surgical gloves, among other things. The carton may include a diorama or a pop-up display.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to an improved one-piece display device and folding carton. The art of folding sheets of material such as, for example, paper or cardboard is ancient and widely practiced. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,472,953 issued to Bamber describes the construction of a folding box which is to be used for displaying an advertisement. However, the folding box of the Bamber patent does not provide a three-dimensional advertising display. Additionally, the folding box of the Bamber patent provides very little protection for its contents when the advertisement is displayed.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,317,823 issued to Brunt, II describes a three-dimensional pop-up display which reportedly may be used for temporarily inserting a product, such as a compact disc, into the display. However, the display of the Brunt, II patent does not provide relatively permanent protection for the products.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,738,221 issued to Van Witt et al. describes a compact disc holder package containing a three-dimensional pop-up display. However, the package of the Van Witt et al is not made of a foldable material, rather it is a pop-up display placed in a conventional package.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,983,538 issued to Crowell describes a method for individually creating three-dimensional displays. However, the display of the Crowell patent is assembled from separate pieces, rather than being produced in one piece from a single sheet of material.
Accordingly, a need still exists for an improved three-dimensional display device and foldable container which is made in one piece from a single sheet of foldable material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides an improved one-piece display device and folding carton. The carton can be shipped in a relatively flat configuration, but folds to a useful and interesting three-dimensional shape. The carton can dispense tissue papers, paper towels or surgical gloves, among other things. The carton may include a diorama or a pop-up display.
In a preferred aspect, the invention is an improved display device and folding carton, which comprises two end panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel, a top panel, and a projecting panel. The top panel includes a front edge, and a plurality of support tabs extending outwardly from the top panel front edge. Each of the support tabs has an outward edge terminating in a score line.
The projecting panel has a bottom edge and a support flap extending outwardly from the projecting panel bottom edge, the projecting panel being foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs along the score line of the respective support tab. The projecting panel support flap is of suitable size and strength for attaching the projecting panel support flap to the bottom panel so as to align the projecting panel in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the front panel. The panels are all formed in one piece of material and interconnected with each other to form a substantially continuous carton in the shape of a right, rectangular, truncated prism. The front panel serves as a recessed backdrop for projecting panel, and the two panels cooperate to produce a diorama or shadow box effect.
In another preferred aspect, the invention is an improved display device and folding carton which comprises two end panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel, a top panel, and a projecting panel. The above-described panels are all formed from one continuous sheet of foldable material and interconnected with each other to form a substantially continuous carton in the shape of right rectangular prism. The front panel
10
serves as a recessed backdrop for projecting panel
60
, and the two panels cooperate to produce a diorama or shadow box effect.
In yet another preferred aspect, the invention is an improved display device and folding carton which includes a foldable pop-up display. The carton including the pop-up display is formed in one piece from a single sheet of foldable material.
In still another preferred aspect, the invention is invention is an improved display device and folding carton which can be shipped in a relatively flat configuration but folds to produce a three-dimensional carton configuration in the shape of a right, octagonal, truncated prism.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in an upright configuration;
FIG. 2
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in a blank configuration;
FIGS. 3A-3G
are a composite perspective view showing an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in various relatively flat configurations;
FIGS. 4A-4D
are composite perspective view showing an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in upright;
FIG. 5
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in an upright configuration;
FIG. 6
is a plan view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in a blank configuration;
FIG. 7
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in upright closed configuration;
FIG. 8
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in an upright pop-up configuration;
FIG. 9
is a plan view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in a blank configuration;
FIG. 10
is a perspective view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in an upright configuration; and
FIG. 11
is a plan view of an improved display device and foldable carton of the present invention in a blank configuration.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED ASPECTS OF THE INVENTION
In a preferred embodiment, the invention is an improved display device and folding carton
1
, as depicted in
FIGS. 1 through 4
. Carton
1
may be constructed of a single sheet of cardboard or other foldable material. Carton
1
includes front panel
10
, which serves as a recessed backdrop for projecting panel
60
. Front panel
10
includes front panel top edge
16
and front panel bottom edge
11
. Substantially linear score line,
14
runs along top panel top edge
16
. Front panel bottom edge score line
17
is also substantially linear and runs along front panel bottom edge
11
. Front panel top edge score line
14
and front panel bottom edge score line
17
facilitate folding of carton
1
from a single sheet of material during manufacturing carton
1
. Front panel
10
additionally includes front panel closure flap
18
, which extends outwardly from the front panel top edge
16
. Front panel bottom edge score line
17
delineates the border of front panel closure flap
18
with front panel
10
. Front panel bottom edge
11
is foldably joined through front panel top edge score line
14
to bottom panel
20
.
For the present purposes, top, bottom, front and rear refer to portions of carton
1
as they are normally oriented while carton
1
is being utilized as a dispenser. For example, front panel
10
is oriented toward the front portion of carton
1
during normal use as a dispenser. As another example, front panel bottom edge
11
is the edge of front panel
10
which located toward the bottom of carton
1
during normal use as a dispenser.
In contrast, laterally extending means extending in direction C or direction D, as depicted in
FIG. 2
, relative to the carton
1
in a fully extended, relatively flat configuration in which carton
1
is initially stamped from a single sheet of material during manufacturing. This fully extended, relatively flat configuration is commonly referred to as a blank configuration. A carton in this configuration is sometimes referred to as a blank. Frontwardly refers to the direction designated direction A in FIG.
2
. Backwardly refers to the direction designated direction B shown in FIG.
2
.
Bottom panel
20
includes rear edge
21
and a pair of laterally extending bottom panel closure flaps (
22
and
23
) Bottom panel
20
also includes bottom panel score line
24
, which is substantially linear and runs along bottom panel rear edge
21
. Bottom panel score line
24
foldably joins bottom panel
20
to rear panel
30
.
Rear panel
30
includes bottom panel rear edge
31
and a pair of laterally extending rear panel closure flaps (
32
and
33
). Bottom panel
30
also includes bottom panel score line
34
, which is substantially linear and runs along bottom panel rear edge
31
. Rear panel score line
34
foldably joins rear panel
30
to top panel
40
.
Top panel
40
includes top panel front edge
41
, and a plurality of support tabs
45
extending outwardly, preferably backwardly, from top panel
40
. Top panel
40
is cut or perforated to produce a frangible web
50
, which circumscribes and defines a detachable barrier
52
. Frangible web
50
also circumscribes and defines a portal
54
, which is substantially obstructed by detachable portion
52
until detachable portion
52
is removed by breaking fragible web
50
. Detachable portion
52
serves as a gate or door to portal
54
to retain the contents of carton
51
until the user desires access to the cintents of carton
1
. The contents may be, for example, shoes, paper towels or plastic surgical gloves. When the user desires access to the contents of the carton
1
, the user grasps detachable portion
52
and pulls it away from top panel
40
to at least partially break frangible web
50
.
Top panel
40
additionally includes a pair of laterally extending top panel closure flaps (
42
and
43
). Top panel support tabs
45
each have an outward edge terminating in a support tab score line
49
. Preferably, front panel closure flap
18
is of suitable size and sufficient strength for attaching and foldably connecting front panel
10
to top panel
40
along top panel front edge score line
17
. In a configuration which is as depicted in
FIG. 1
, front panel closure flap
18
joins front panel
10
to top panel
40
by means of an adhesive (not shown).
Projecting panel
60
includes a projecting panel bottom edge
61
, a pair of laterally extending projecting panel closure flaps
62
and
63
, and a substantially linear projecting panel bottom edge score line
64
, which runs along the projecting panel bottom edge. Support flap
65
extends outwardly, preferably backwardly, from projecting panel bottom edge
61
. Projecting panel
60
is foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs
45
, along the respective support tab score line
49
. Projecting panel support flap
65
is of suitable size and strength for attaching to bottom panel
20
so as to align projecting panel
60
in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to front panel
10
.
Projecting panel top edge
64
cooperates with top panel front edge
41
to defines a cutout area
66
. Preferably, projecting panel top edge
64
is not substantially linear. Most preferably, projecting panel top edge
64
is curved and angled to form shapes which are useful or decorative. Front panel
10
, being spaced apart from the substantially parallel to projecting panel
60
, serves as a backdrop for cutout area
66
. Projecting panel
60
and front panel
10
cooperate as foreground and background of a diorama or shadow box. For the present purposes, diorama means a miniature scene, wholly or partially three dimensional of the kind, for example, generally displayed in a small, shallow case called a shadow box.
The closure flaps (
18
,
22
,
23
,
32
,
33
,
42
,
43
,
62
,
63
) and support flap
65
are preferably treated in advance of assembly with adhesive. Most preferably, the adhesive is in the form of an adhesive strip (not shown).
Carton
1
is employed by the user in upright form as shown in
FIG. 1
; however, carton
1
is preferably formed as a single sheet, as shown in
FIG. 2
, during the manufacturing process.
FIG. 3
, including
FIGS. 3A through 3G
, communicates various operations and intermediate configurations which served to transform carton
1
from the fully extended, relatively flat configuration shown in
FIG. 3A
into the upright configuration shown in FIG.
3
G.
Turning now to
FIG. 3A
, carton
1
is created by stamping a single sheet of material to form frangible web
50
, cutout
66
, and the various tabs, flaps and score lines which constitute carton
1
in the fully extended, relatively flat configuration.
FIG. 3B
shows carton
1
being folded along front panel top edge score line
14
, which runs along front panel top edge
11
.
FIG. 3C
shows the completed fold along front panel top edge score line
14
with carton
1
in a relatively flat, intermediate configuration which is suitable for shipping.
FIG. 3D
shows carton
1
again being folded, this time along rear panel top edge score line
34
, which runs along rear panel top edge
31
.
FIG. 3E
depicts carton
1
as seen after the fold is completed. This places carton
1
is in another relatively flat, intermediate configuration suitable for shipping.
FIG. 3F
shows carton
1
being folded along projecting panel top edge
64
.
FIG. 3G
shows carton
1
after completion of the fold along projecting panel top edge
64
, in another relatively flat, intermediate configuration.
FIG. 4A
shows carton
1
in upright form, with all laterally extending closure flaps free to move independently.
FIG. 4B
conveys the manner in which rear panel closure flaps (
32
and
33
), and projecting panel closure flaps (
62
and
63
) are folded along score lines
34
and
64
, respectively.
FIG. 4C
shows bottom panel closure flaps (
22
and
23
) folded.
FIG. 4D
shows top panel closure flaps (
42
and
43
folded to complete the assembly of end panels (
70
and
80
, respectively).
Inspection of
FIGS. 3A through 3F
reveals that carton
1
may be shipped in several relatively flat configurations in which front panel closure flap
18
is foldably attached to top panel
40
, and joined to front panel
10
with top panel
40
along top panel front edge
41
. Moreover,
FIG. 3G
demonstrates that projecting panel support flap
65
is attached to bottom panel
20
in at least one relatively flat configuration. Both FIG.
3
E and
FIG. 3G
depict relatively flat configurations of carton suitable for shipping in which bottom panel
20
and rear panel
30
are substantially co-planar.
FIG. 3A
indicates that carton
1
may be shipped in a relatively flat configuration in which top panel
40
and rear panel
30
are substantially co-planar.
Practitioners will appreciate that the configuration of carton
1
depicted in
FIG. 3G
may be readily transformed into the configuration depicted in
FIG. 4A
by merely rotating the panels (
10
,
20
,
30
,
40
and
60
) with respect to each other about their respective foldably-joined score lines (
14
,
17
,
24
,
34
,
49
and
64
).
Another improved display device and folding carton
201
is depicted in a perspective view in
FIG. 5. A
plan view of carton
201
in a fully extended, relatively flat configuration is shown in FIG.
6
. Elements in carton
201
which correspond to those described above with respect to carton
100
, have element numbers which are greater by 200. For example, front panel
210
of carton
201
corresponds to top panel
10
of carton
1
. As another example, cutout area
266
of carton
201
corresponds to cutout area
66
of carton
1
.
Yet another improved display device and folding carton
301
is depicted in closed perspective view in
FIG. 7
, and in a pop-up perspective view in
FIG. 8. A
plan view of carton
301
in a fully extended, relatively flat configuration is shown in FIG.
9
. Elements in carton
301
which correspond to those described above with respect to carton
100
, have element numbers which are greater by 300. For example, front panel
310
of carton
301
corresponds to top panel
10
of carton
1
. As another example, bottom panel closure flap
322
of carton
301
corresponds to bottom panel closure flap
22
carton
1
.
Turning now to
FIG. 6
, outer lid
372
closes carton
301
and is held in place by outer tongue
376
. The contents of Carton
301
are securely maintained and protected.
FIG. 7
depicts inner lid
386
and outer tongue
376
in pop-up position, with the contents of carton
301
secured only by detachable portion
352
and frangible web
350
. Proximal pop-up panels (
387
and
388
) and distal pop-up panels are shown in fully raised position. The shape and colors of the pop-up panels (
387
,
388
,
391
and
392
) can be utilitarian or decorative.
It can be seen in
FIG. 9
that carton
301
in blank configuration includes top panel
340
foldably joined to front panel
310
, which is foldably joined to bottom panel
320
, which is foldably joined to rear panel
330
. Each of the panels (
340
,
310
,
320
and
330
) include laterally extending closure flaps (
342
,
343
,
312
,
313
,
322
,
323
,
332
and
333
, respectively). Top panel
340
also includes an outwardly extending top panel closure flap
348
, a frangible web
350
, a detachable portion
352
and locking slots (
356
and
357
).
Rear panel
330
is also foldably joined to outer lid panel
372
, which is foldably joined to outer tongue panel
376
, which is foldably joined to inner tongue panel
382
, which is foldably joined to inner lid panel
386
. Two laterally extending proximal pop-up panels (
387
and
388
) are foldably joined to opposite edges of inner lid panel
386
. Distal panel score lines (
389
and
390
) foldably join proximal pop-up panels (
387
and
388
) to distal pop-up panels (
391
and
392
). Proximal score lines (
393
and
394
) foldably join distal pop-up panels (
391
and
392
) with locking tabs (
395
and
396
), respectively. All of these panels are preferably formed at one time from a single sheet of foldable material.
Top panel locking tab
353
mates with inner tongue locking slot
385
to hold outer lid
372
in closed position, as shown in FIG.
7
. Releasing top panel locking tab
353
and raising inner lid panel
386
and outer lid panel
372
reveals the pop-up panels (
387
,
388
,
391
and
392
).
In order to lock the pop-up panels (
387
,
388
,
391
and
392
)in pop-up position, folds are made between the tongue panels (
382
and
376
) at the proximal score lines
389
and
390
) and at the distal score lines (
393
and
394
). The pop-up locking tabs (
395
and
396
) are inserted into the respective top panel locking slots (
356
and
357
).
Still another improved display device and folding carton
401
is shown in perspective view in FIG.
10
. Carton
401
is preferably formed at one time from a single sheet of foldable material. While carton
401
is a right, octagonal, truncated prism, cross-sectional shapes other than octagonal are contemplated. Top panel
440
of carton
401
defines a portal
457
, which may be obstructed at times by a detachable portion (not shown).
Turning now to
FIG. 11
, it can be seen that the sides of carton
401
are formed by eight side panels (
410
,
430
,
450
,
460
,
470
,
480
,
486
and
492
). The side panels are foldably joined in series by seven axial score lines (
431
,
451
,
461
,
471
,
481
,
484
and
492
). Side panel
494
includes an outwardly extending closure flap
498
for foldably joining to side panel
410
. Every other side panel (
410
,
450
,
470
and
486
) includes a pair of laterally extending closure flaps (
412
,
413
,
452
,
453
,
472
,
473
,
487
and
488
, respectively). From each of the pairs of side panel closure flaps, one of the closure flaps is adhesively attached to top panel
440
, and the other of the closure flaps is adhesively attached to bottom panel
420
.
Top panel
440
is foldably joined to side panel
430
at score line
432
. Top panel
440
includes three outwardly extending closure flaps (
441
,
442
and
443
) for adhesively attaching to side panels
460
,
480
and
492
, respectively.
Bottom panel
420
is foldably joined to side panel
430
at score line
433
. Top panel
440
includes three outwardly extending closure flaps (
421
,
422
and
423
) for adhesively attaching to side panels
460
,
480
and
492
, respectively.
While only a few, preferred embodiments of the invention have been described hereinabove, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the embodiment may be modified and altered without departing from the central spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the preferred embodiment described hereinabove is to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims, rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are intended to be embraced herein.
Claims
- 1. An improved display device and folding carton, which comprises:a front panel having a top edge, a substantially linear score line along the top panel top edge, a front panel closure flap extending outwardly from the front panel top edge, a bottom edge, and a substantially linear score line along the front panel bottom edge; a bottom panel having a rear edge, a pair of laterally extending bottom panel closure flaps, and a substantially linear score line along the bottom panel rear edge, the bottom panel being foldably connected to the front panel along the front panel bottom edge score line; a rear panel having a top edge, a pair of laterally extending rear panel closure flaps, and a substantially linear score line along the rear panel top edge, the rear panel being foldably connected to the bottom panel along the bottom panel rear edge score line; a top panel having a front edge, a plurality of support tabs extending outwardly from the top panel front edge, a bottom edge, a frangible web which circumscribes and defines a detachable portion and circumscribes and defines a portal substantially obstructed by the detachable portion, a pair of laterally extending top panel closure flaps, each of the support tabs having an outward edge terminating in a score line, and the front panel closure flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching and foldably connecting the front panel to the top panel along the top panel front edge score line; and a projecting panel having a bottom edge, a pair of laterally extending projecting panel closure flaps, a substantially linear score line along the projecting panel bottom edge, and a support flap extending outwardly from the projecting panel bottom edge, the projecting panel being foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs along the score line of the respective support tab, the projecting panel support flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching the projecting panel support flap to the bottom panel so as to align the projecting panel in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the front panel.
- 2. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 1 in which the projecting panel includes a projecting panel top edge which is not substantially linear and, together with the top panel front edge and the plurality of support tabs, defines a cutout area.
- 3. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 1 in which at least one of the top panel closure flaps carry an adhesive strip.
- 4. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 1 in which the front panel closure flap attaches and foldably connects the front panel to the top panel along the top panel front edge score line and the projecting panel support flap is attached to the bottom panel.
- 5. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 4 in which the bottom panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 6. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 4 in which the top panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 7. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 4 in which the front panel is in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the rear panel.
- 8. An improved display device and folding carton, which comprises:two end panels; a front panel a bottom panel; a rear panel, and; a top panel having a front edge, a plurality of support tabs extending outwardly from the top panel front edge, each of the support tabs having an outward edge terminating in a score line; and a projecting panel having a bottom edge and a support flap extending outwardly from the projecting panel bottom edge, the projecting panel being foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs along the score line of the respective support tab, the projecting panel support flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching the projecting panel support flap to the bottom panel so as to align the projecting panel in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the front panel; wherein the above-described panels are formed in one piece of material and interconnected with each other to form a substantially continuous carton in the shape of a right, rectangular, truncated prism.
- 9. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 8 which the top panel comprises a frangible web which circumscribes and defines a detachable portion and circumscribes and defines a portal substantially obstructed by the detachable portion.
- 10. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 8 in which the projecting panel includes a projecting panel top edge which is not substantially linear and, together with the top panel front edge and the plurality of support tabs, defines a cutout area.
- 11. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 8 in which at least one of the front panel, the bottom panel, the rear panel, and the top panel include a pair of closure flaps extending laterally from opposite sides of the respective one of the panels.
- 12. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 8 in which the front panel closure flap attaches and foldably connects the front panel to the top panel along the top panel front edge score line and the projecting panel support flap is attached to the bottom panel.
- 13. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 12 which the bottom panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 14. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 13 in which the top panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 15. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 13 in which the front panel is in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the rear panel.
- 16. An improved display device and folding carton, which comprises:two end panels; a front panel a top panel; a rear panel, and; a bottom panel having a front edge, a plurality of support tabs extending outwardly from the bottom panel front edge, each of the support tabs having an outward edge terminating in a score line; and a projecting panel having a top edge and a support flap extending outwardly from the projecting panel top edge, the projecting panel being foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs along the score line of the respective support tab, the projecting panel support flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching the projecting panel support flap to the top panel so as to align the projecting panel in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the front panel; wherein the above-described panels are formed in one piece of material and interconnected with each other to form a substantially continuous carton in the shape of a right, rectangular, truncated prism.
- 17. A blank made in one piece from a sheet of material and adapted to be folded in to an improved display device and folding carton, the blank comprising:a front panel having a top edge, a substantially linear score line along the top panel top edge, a front panel closure flap extending outwardly from the front panel top edge, a bottom edge, and a substantially linear score line along the front panel bottom edge; a bottom panel having a rear edge, a pair of laterally extending bottom panel closure flaps, and a substantially linear score line along the bottom panel rear edge, the bottom panel being foldably connected to the front panel along the front panel bottom edge score line; a rear panel having a top edge, a pair of laterally extending rear panel closure flaps, and a substantially linear score line along the rear panel top edge, the rear panel being foldably connected to the bottom panel along the bottom panel rear edge score line; a top panel having a front edge, a plurality of support tabs extending outwardly from the top panel front edge, a bottom edge, a frangible web which circumscribes and defines a detachable portion and circumscribes and defines a portal substantially obstructed by the detachable portion, a pair of laterally extending top panel closure flaps, each of the support tabs having an outward edge terminating in a score line, and the front panel closure flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching and foldably connecting the front panel to the top panel along the top panel front edge score line; and a projecting panel having a bottom edge, a pair of laterally extending projecting panel closure flaps, a substantially linear score line along the projecting panel bottom edge, and a support flap extending outwardly from the projecting panel bottom edge, the projecting panel being foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of support tabs along the score line of the respective support tab, the projecting panel support flap being of suitable size and strength for attaching the projecting panel support flap to the bottom panel so as to align the projecting panel in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the front.
- 18. The blank of claim 17 in which the projecting panel includes a projecting panel top edge which is not substantially linear and, together with the top panel front edge and the plurality of support tabs, defines a cutout area.
- 19. The blank of claim 17 in which at least one of the top panel closure flaps carry an adhesive strip.
- 20. The blank of claim 17 in which the projecting panel support flap is attached to the bottom panel.
- 21. The blank of claim 17 in which the front panel closure flap attaches and foldably connects the front panel to the top panel along the top panel front edge score line.
- 22. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 21 in which the bottom panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 23. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 21 in which the top panel and the rear panel are substantially coplanar.
- 24. The improved display device and folding carton of claim 21 in which the front panel is in a spaced apart from and substantially parallel position relative to the rear panel.
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