Abstract:
A storage container having a unique hinge arrangement is provided. The container includes a cover and base portion having hinge portions extending therefrom. The hinge portions are molded from a die configuration that creates adjacent cavities formed vertically and laterally. The hinge portions are arranged such that the cover and base interfit to reveal a continuous passage. A pin is inserted through the continuous passage completing a workable hinge. The storage container includes internal lateral wall sections on the cover and base having tabs extending therefrom. The tabs are configured to accept removable spacers. The spacers include side walls that are contoured such that an object may be easily removed without becoming caught in an angled corner. Transparent lids are releasably latched to the inside of the cover and base. The latches for the lids are located in a position that requires each lid to be locked prior to closing the case.
Abstract:
A point of sale article such as a book includes a shrink wrapped cover at least substantially encasing the article, an aperture in the cover, and a reinforcement surrounding the aperture. The aperture enables a prospective purchaser to feel the article through the aperture.
Abstract:
A tool display rack includes a main body, a mounting portion mounted on the main body to allow passage of the drive stud of the tool and having a peripheral wall provided with a plurality of elastic locking portions urged on a peripheral wall of the drive stud, and a pressing member pivotally mounted on the main body and urged on the neck portion. Thus, the locking portions are urged on the peripheral wall of the drive stud of the tool to retain the drive stud of the tool in the retaining portions closely, so that the drive stud of the tool is secured on the mounting portion of the tool display rack rigidly and stably.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an interactive merchandising packaging that includes at least one opening formed therein whereby a user can test the utility of the packaged product with items external to the packaging without removing the product from the packaging. The at least one opening is dimensioned such that only a portion of the product is accessible for interacting with an external object and removal of the product is prohibited without causing damage to the packaging.
Abstract:
The side wall portion of a plastic article as a plastic container, is opaque and includes a transparent portion, as a view stripe. The opaque portion limits viewing the inside of the article, whereas the transparent portion permits viewing the inside of the article therethrough. A method for forming the plastic article is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Packages for holding a product therein have a generally rectangular resilient body having opposing primary front and rear walls, opposing first and second sidewalls extending therebetween, and top and bottom portions attached to portions of the front and rear walls. The packages include a corner cutout portion that exposes a portion of a product held in the package thereby allowing direct visual and/or tactile access by potential customers. The corner cutout portion can be a top corner cutout portion that extends over three-dimensions of the resilient package.
Abstract:
A sales packaging for electric storage batteries having a backing and a cover fastened thereto. The storage battery has a connecting cable and a connector. The cover encloses the storage battery. The connecting cable and connector are brought out of the sales packaging and are accessible without damaging the cover. The connector is arranged in an opening in the backing, removable therefrom, and the opening is surrounded by slits.
Abstract:
A package for displaying certain features of a toothbrush is disclosed. The package includes a movable slider bar as part of the package that can be manipulated by a potential consumer. The slidable bar engages a movable portion of a toothbrush so that a potential customer can observe that movement without opening the package.
Abstract:
A package for articles such as consumer goods that comprised security measures embedded within the package itself in order determine authenticity of goods is described. The package preferably comprises a packaging substrate material laminated to a face sheet having the security measures. The package may be printed with graphical indicia. The package may be authenticated by viewing the security measures, which may preferably be visible only under ultraviolet or laser light.
Abstract:
A suspension-type packaging arrangement for a product includes an upper engagement section having an opening to receive a hook or the like, a lower product support section, and an intermediate display section located between the upper engagement section and the lower product support section. The product is secured to the product support section, and is exposed to allow the user to handle the product so as to evaluate and test the product prior to purchase. The upper engagement section and the lower product support section are configured so that the center of gravity of the product is generally in line with the location at which the hook engages the upper engagement section, so that the packaging arrangement and the product hang in a generally vertical orientation for display. The intermediate display section is defined by an outwardly facing wall, and may be configured to releasably secure a display card containing product information that is visible to the potential purchaser. In a preferred form, the wall defining the intermediate section is formed of a translucent material, so as to enable the user to view information carried on both the front and the back surfaces of the display card.