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Display package
Assignee: Spectrum Brands Inc
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Filing: 1990-06-01
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-06-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a package for a flashlight or similar consumer product that permits a consumer to touch and feel the flashlight without removing it from its secure position within the package. The package comprises a cardboard box arranged in the shape of a "C". The box comprises first and second arms that extend parallel from one side of a support structure to define a display volume between the horizontal arms of the "C". First and second holders are embedded in the first and second arms, respectively, to face each other and hold the flashlight in place. The product is held in the display volume by securing its respective ends to the holders. The package, comprising at least the support structure, the arms and the holders, permits a consumer sufficient access to the product to use his tactile senses to access the product without having to first open the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Pedracine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5023; B65D5/5026; B65D5/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A package for supporting and displaying a product, comprising: a support member having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper portion and a lower portion; a first arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said upper portion, said first arm including a lower region; a second arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said lower portion, said second arm including an upper region; a raised portion for cooperating with one end of a product, said raised portion extending from the lower region of said first arm toward said second arm, said raised portion including a first projection and a second projection disposed about said first projection, said first and second projections extending toward said second arm and being radially spaced from one another such that they form a trough therebetween for receiving one end of the product; a recessed portion for receiving another end of the product, said recessed portion being formed in the upper region of said second arm and having a side wall extending toward said first arm; whereby said raised and recessed portions enable the product to be supported, while being displayed in its substantial entirety between said support member and first and second arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A package for supporting and displaying a product, comprising: a support member having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper portion and a lower portion; a first arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said upper portion, said first arm including a lower region; a second arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said lower portion, said second arm including an upper region; a raised portion for cooperating with one end of a product, said raised portion extending from the lower region of said first arm toward said second arm, said raised portion including a first projection and a second projection disposed about said first projection, said first and second projections extending toward said second arm and being radially spaced from one another such that they form a trough therebetween for receiving one end of the product; a recessed portion for receiving another end of the product, said recessed portion being formed in the upper region of said second arm and having a side wall extending toward said first arm; whereby said raised and recessed portions enable the product to be supported, while being displayed in its substantial entirety between said support member and first and second arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said raised portion includes a substantially circular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package of claim 2, wherein said raised portion includes a frustoconical wall that extends from substantially the entire boundary of said substantially circular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said trough is annular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said raised portion is transparent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 5, wherein said first arm defines an aperture located above said raised portion to provide optical communication therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said side wall of said recessed portion has projections extending therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 7, wherein said side wall of said recessed portion is substantially circular and said projections extend radially inwardly therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said recessed portion is transparent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said support member includes a chamber formed between said inner and outer walls for holding auxiliary items.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 10, wherein said chamber is disposed in said lower portion of said support member adjacent to said second arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 11, wherein said inner wall of said support member includes an aperture that provides optical communication with said chamber.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 12, wherein said outer wall of said support member includes an aperture that provides optical communication with said chamber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
180 words
A package for supporting and displaying a flashlight, comprising: a support member having an upper and a lower portion and first and second walls, said second wall having an aperture formed therethrough; a first arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said upper portion, said first arm including a lower region; a second arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said lower portion, said second arm including an upper region and being substantially parallel to said first arm; a raised portion for cooperating with one end of a flashlight, said raised portion extending from the lower region of said first arm toward said second arm and having an annular trough formed therein; a recessed portion for receiving another end of the flashlight, said recessed portion being formed in the upper region of said second arm and having a side wall extending toward said first arm; a battery containment means disposed between said first and a second walls and having an opening in communication with said aperture in said second wall of said support member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
180 words
A package for supporting and displaying a flashlight, comprising: a support member having an upper and a lower portion and first and second walls, said second wall having an aperture formed therethrough; a first arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said upper portion, said first arm including a lower region; a second arm extending from said support member in the vicinity of said lower portion, said second arm including an upper region and being substantially parallel to said first arm; a raised portion for cooperating with one end of a flashlight, said raised portion extending from the lower region of said first arm toward said second arm and having an annular trough formed therein; a recessed portion for receiving another end of the flashlight, said recessed portion being formed in the upper region of said second arm and having a side wall extending toward said first arm; a battery containment means disposed between said first and a second walls and having an opening in communication with said aperture in said second wall of said support member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
The package of claim 14, wherein said raised portion is annular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package of claim 14, wherein said recessed portion includes a bottom wall, said side wall surrounds said bottom wall.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The package of claim 14, wherein said battery containment means is in the vicinity of the lower portion of said support member adjacent to said second arm.
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