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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100265 | Dispenser box with tilted top surface and tipping corner A dispenser box that includes a tilted or inclined top surface that defines a plurality of object wells that are configured to receive objects and secure them for shipping as well as display. The object wells are configured to secure each object on display as the ob... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7513368 | Anti-theft product display device A display enclosure encloses a retail software product box that has a cover attached to the box to display information about the product. The display enclosure has an aperture on its top surface. The aperture is shaped in such a way as to prevent the product box fro... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7413075 | Stand-alone packaging for tubes A stand-alone packaging (1) for tubes (14) of different shapes and sizes being placed in the packaging (1) having a back wall (2) and a front wall (3), which are linked at a top side (4), a bottom wall (5) and a platf... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7290311 | Implements with handles and working ends and method of use thereof Implements including handles and working ends and product lines thereof are described. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops mad brooms, but may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. Various methods for using such implements are descr... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7182305 | Product display The present invention is directed to a product display. The product display can hold printed materials, literature, and other goods. The product display is a one-piece construction that is flat when it is in an unassembled position. In the assembled position, the pr... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7121416 | Merchandising display incorporating a four-sided and three-dimensional display surface exhibiting graphics advertisements A merchandising display assembly capable of being secured to an elevated surface, the assembly including a foldable and durable planar shaped and three-dimensional display element. Overlapping edges of the display element are adhesively secured together and to estab... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7096790 | Combined fireworks shipping container and display stand A fireworks stand for elevating fixed-position fireworks, especially cone type fountains, having a body with an inner cavity for storing the fireworks and an upper platform for supporting the fireworks during discharge. The platform is nested into an upper end of th... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7063220 | Collapsible clothesline A collapsible clothesline apparatus 10 is disclosed which includes a base member 12. The base member 12 is provided with a plurality of wheels 18 coupled thereto for moving the base member 12 from one location to another. Additiona... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7025199 | Folding serving tray An apparatus for containing a food and beverage includes a substantially flat stock, for example, cardboard or fiberboard that includes a plurality of perimeter panels that are folded into a three-dimensional apparatus. When formed, the apparatus includes a compartm... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021458 | Soap bar package The soap bar is contained in a package comprised of a first package and a second package. The first package fully surrounds and envelops the soap bar and in a preferred embodiment has a peripheral edge. The second package will contain one or more first packages with... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004314 | Multi-product container The present invention is directed to a multi-product container and container blank. In accordance with the present invention, a single sheet of foldable material is cut and scored to define a container blank. The blank includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a back ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997324 | Anti-theft product display device A display enclosure encloses a retail software product box that has a cover attached to the box to display information about the product. The display enclosure has an aperture on its top surface. The aperture is shaped in such a way as to prevent the product box fro... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6971613 | Plate stand A plate is detachably mounted on a portable support capable of holding a beverage and other accessories, especially eating utensils. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6966447 | Corrugated display base An upright display stand for mounting a hanging display tray erected from a corrugated paperboard blank. The display stand includes rectangular front panel having a locking slot for engagement of a transverse brace with the upper edge of the front panel including sp... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6935509 | Receptacle for tray display A receptacle for a tray display for point-of-purchase display of articles for vending, is provided with an outer shell, and an article enclosing tray positioned against a back side of a front wall of the outer shell. Access to the articles is provided through an ape... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6789678 | Carton for fragile article A carton for packaging fragile article comprising an outer sleeve and an inner article receiving structure. The inner structure comprises an inner sleeve having a first pair of opposed side walls secured to a first pair of opposed side walls of the outer sleeve and ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6712212 | Carton and a cushion member for placement into a carton A carton, a receptacle and a blank for packaging fragile articles, each comprising an article supporting platform, and upper and lower spacer structures provided to space the platform from the base, top and sides of an outer carton in which the receptacle is dispose... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6691864 | Wrap-around packages A wrap-around package that exposes the products within, but provides sufficient space for marketing and advertising materials. The wrap-around package comprises at least two container-receiving structures and a central compartment for display of a washing... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6523693 | Convertible packaging system A convertible packaging system for shipping, storing and displaying a first merchandise item and for carrying a second merchandise item. The convertible packaging system includes an open-top box with an upper perimeter and a top attached to the open-top b... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6422389 | Kit package adapted for display of select kit components A kit package includes an inner package element that defines a pedestal base having a support surface adapted for supporting an associated primary kit component. The pedestal base also defines a region adapted for receipt of an associated secondary kit co... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6386370 | Tiered shadowbox pop-up structures Three-dimensional structures are preferably formed of folded printed material which becomes three-dimensional and exhibits a shadowbox effect when in the open position, but which remains substantially two-dimensional when closed. The structures are formed... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6237777 | Display carton for simulated article inspection A display carton for holding glassware, compact discs or the like that allows for full, simulated inspection of the article without opening the carton. To view and touch the article(s), the prospective purchaser has limited access through individual cutou... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6220443 | Package A package that is manipulable between an encapsulating position, for shipping or storing, and a displaying position, for exposing and retaining, an object. An embodiment configured according to principles of the invention includes a main compartment with ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6149011 | Multi-level eating surface apparatus and method An apparatus with multiple-level eating surfaces, which can be made as separable modular units, molded units having a one-piece construction, and as folded units comprising materials such as paper, plastic, styrofoam. Although it is generally intended for... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6024224 | Wrap around carton A combined wrap around carton, bottle and pouf. The package permits display of the bottle and a pouf simultaneously. The bottle is sufficiently rigid to form a portion of the support of the package. The carton includes a central panel having two ends and ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5989606 | Berry pack Method for the improved packing of stemmed produce in produce containers, and apparatus to perform the method. The present invention teaches a methodology based on the use of a packaging adaptor for insertion into a produce container, such as a berry bask... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5913426 | Container for holding and displaying elongated objects A container for holding and displaying elongated objects in an upright, vertical position. The container includes a double side wall assembly formed by folding a folding panel against a side wall and adhering it to the bottom of the container. Because the... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5826727 | Shipping and display container for motorized implement A shipping and display container, a generally C-shaped or L-shaped configuration enabling vertical orientation of an elongated motor driven tool is disclosed. The container allows access to the tool without destruction or manipulation of the shipping and ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5791470 | Paint brush package and display article A package and display unit for an elongated article, such as an artist's paint brush, in the form of an elongated cardboard blank having openings, score lines, a puncture hole and flaps whereby the blank can be folded along the score lines and a flap inse... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5765693 | Wrap around carton blank and combined wrap around carton and contents A combined wrap around carton, bottle and pouf. The package permits display of the bottle and a pouf simultaneously. The bottle is sufficiently rigid to form a portion of the support of the package. The carton includes a central panel having two ends and ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5529181 | Garment display package A garment display package and method is provided. The package includes a web folded to define a bottom wall and spaced apart front and back walls for locating a garment therebetween. The bottom, front, and back walls collectively form a garment receiving ... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5499711 | Foldable container for displaying tools In order to be able to ship and, later, display a plurality of tools, each of which has a handle and a shaft, a foldable container formed of sheet material is disclosed which is defined by a plurality of walls, including at least a side wall and a top wal... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5495938 | Convertible display case and desk organizer A convertible display case and desk organizer includes hingedly connected top and bottom sections pivotable with respect to another between closed position and opened positions. A first insert capable of releasably securing at least one writing instrument... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5344023 | Egg container assembly A three piece egg container assembly is provided which includes a rectangular base member having a bottom wall, sidewalls and an open top, an egg tray with a plurality of egg receiving receptacles receivable within the base member and a removable lid for ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5322210 | Display box A display box for protectively packaging contents is disclosed. When the display box is in the closed position, the contents are retained by at least one depression or aperture in the forward wall of at least one right triangular prism that comprises the ... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5186319 | Transport and display case for a figurine An animal head figurine transport and presentation stand, having an animal head figurine with a head and neck, the stand having a generally planar bottom portion with the center of gravity of the stand and the figurine being within the bottom portion when... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5145060 | Pre-packed modular display unit An environment favoring vertical display assembly for merchandising containerized articles sandwiches a plurality of block of the containers between an upper and a lower tray. The trays are constructed to receive the top portion of one block and the botto... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5137460 | Desktop kit and method for demonstrating carpet cleaning principles A portable desktop kit for demonstrating principles relating to carpet care includes a carrying case divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a barrier. At least one tube is slidably secured by the barrier for representing an erect str... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5103970 | Collapsible display system A collapsible display system includes an elongated plastic strip having a series of tabs which hold display items and a series of creases or perforations which can be fan-folded. In loaded and collapsed form, display items may be locked onto the strip and... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4915224 | Container for packaging a flower The invention provides a container for packaging a flower having a stem communicating with a vial of nutrient, the vial including a lip and a body. The container comprises a generally hollow pedestal including a closed end, an open end opposite said close... | 04/10/1990 |
