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Abstract
A hangable package structure for use with small, heavy products that are sold in blister card packages is disclosed. The package can be suspended from a peg or displayed on a shelf without using a tray or other holder. The package prevents the occurrence of a problem known as “hanger hole tear-through” of the blister card and provides for partial portability of the purchased product.
Description
- This invention is directed to hangable packages typically employed in a self-serve retail environment where consumers can select individual packages from a shelf or rack. In particular, this invention is directed to packages that include a card which is hung from a peg that passes through an opening in the top of the card.
- Package structures used to display articles for sale come in a wide array of designs. The ideal package is inexpensive to manufacture using well known manufacturing equipment and has several features that are important to the consumer and/or the retail store's personnel. For example, in order to maximize the merchant's flexibility for displaying a package at various locations throughout the store, the package should be both peggable as well as able to stand without needing a holder or tray. Peggable packages are packages that can be suspended from a generally horizontal rod that passes through an opening in the package. Another desirable feature is partial portability which means that a portion of the package's contents, including a portion of the packaging itself, can be removed from the initial package structure without destroying the integrity and usefulness of the initial package. Another desirable feature is that the consumer can easily and reliably verify the package's contents before making the purchase. A feature that is important to store owners is that the package enables a sufficiently high level of product density which means that the amount of wasted space within a single package or between packages on a display rack is minimized. To counteract the problem of some consumers stealing a portion of the product from a package and then returning the partially depleted package to the store shelf, the package should be sufficiently robust to minimize pilferage while also providing easy access to the product by consumers who legally purchase the package. Finally, the ideal package will provide adequate space on the package's exterior surface for advertising, logo placement, instructions regarding the product, etc.
- One of the most popular package structures is generally referred to as a “blister card.” The basic components of the blister card are a rectangularly shaped card member having a thickness of approximately 6.6 mm and a thermally formed cup shaped container made of a transparent plastic material that surrounds the merchandise to be displayed and sold. The container is secured to the card member which is hung from a peg that is attached on one end to a vertical surface such as a display stand. The card is hung by inserting one end of the peg through an opening in the card that is located near an edge of the card. Conventional blister cards perform satisfactorily when the merchandise in the container is not too heavy. For example, products such as pencils or small quantities of paper clips are well suited for sale in blister cards.
- Unfortunately, the use of a blister card package structure to display and sell heavy products can cause problems for the retail store owners, customers, and manufacturers of the goods for sale. Examples of heavy products that are conventionally sold in blister card package structures include cylindrically shaped standard alkaline batteries that are used by consumers to power digital cameras, flashlights, toys, etc. When several batteries, such as twelve or more AA size batteries or at least six C size or D size batteries, are housed in a single blister card package, the weight can exceed three hundred grams. When the merchandise to be sold is too heavy, some of the blister card packages suffer from a problem known as “hanger hold tear-through.” A blister card with a torn hanger hole is shown in
FIG. 1 . This problem occurs whensection 21, located between the hanger hole opening 25 in the card member and theclosest edge 27 ofcard member 23, tears away thereby allowing the card to fall from the peg. Because the card has been torn, store personnel cannot return the blister card to the peg so that the merchandise can be displayed and sold. - Another cause of the hanger hole tear-through problem is rough handling of the blister card package by consumers. When a blister card package is removed from a peg, the consumer may inadvertently pull down on the package causing the peg to tear the card above the hangar hole. If the consumer should then decide not to purchase that package, it cannot be rehung on the peg because the card was accidentally torn.
- In addition to occurring within a retail store, the hanger hole tear through problem can occur during shipment of the blister carded product from the manufacturer of the merchandise to the store. This problem is particularly noticeable when a merchandiser containing blister cards is shipped preloaded. In this situation, a merchandiser containing pegs, on which blister card packages have been hung, is shipped from the manufacturer to the retailer. The retailer can then unpack and use the fully loaded merchandiser without needing to hang peggable packages on the pegs. During shipment, which typically takes place via truck, the packages may be frequently jostled or vibrated on the peg for hours or days. Because the card is suspended from the peg, the peg works to weaken the card so that the card tears between the hanger hold and the edge of the card thereby allowing the package to fall. Despite knowing that the merchandise contained within the package is not damaged, most customers elect not to purchase a package with a torn hanger hole. The torn packages are then returned to the manufacturer where the product must be repackaged before it can be sold. This step needlessly increases the manufacturer's cost.
- Another problem with using blister card package structures is that the package cannot stand by itself in a vertical position. As shown in
FIG. 2 , this problem is caused by alower edge 29 of thecard member 23 projecting beyond thecavity 31 that contains the merchandise so that the package tilts when allowed to stand by itself on a horizontal surface. This problem is caused by the extension of the cavity'slower flange 33 that must be secured to the card member in order to seal the merchandise into the cavity. Manufacturers of the product contained in the blister card, as well as retail store personnel, would benefit from a package that is capable of hanging from a peg or standing in a vertical position without the support of a tray or other holder. - Previous attempts to solve the hanger hole tear-through problem have included the following concepts. First, as disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2002/0170218A1, a piece of tape may be applied to the top of the card member between the hanger hole and the edge of the card. The tape reinforces the card above the hanger hole, thereby strengthening the card so that the tear-through problem is significantly reduced or eliminated. Second, as disclosed in U.S. Design Pat. No. 427,523, the top of the card may be folded over to create a double thickness of card between the hanger hole and the edge of the card. However, neither the application of tape to the card nor the folding over at the top of the card resolve both the hanger hold tear-through problem and enable the package to stand by itself on a horizontal surface.
- The present invention solves problems associated with the use of conventional blister card package structures that may be displayed by hanging the package or by standing it on a horizontal surface. The present invention is capable of holding small heavy items without the card tearing above the hanger hole and the same package may be used in a free standing vertical orientation.
- The present invention is a hangable package structure having a partially enclosed interior region that houses at least one compartment. The structure includes a folded strip shaped base member having a planar surface, a first end that defines a first opening through the base member, and a second end that defines a second opening through the base member. The base member's midsection is located between and separates the first end from the second end. The first opening in the base member aligns with the second opening in the base member to provide an unobstructed path through a partially enclosed interior region which is defined on three sides by the first end, the second end, and the midsection. A first compartment is secured to the planar surface of the base member's first end and is located within the partially enclosed interior region.
- In another embodiment, the present invention is a process for manufacturing a package structure. The process includes the following steps. Providing a strip shaped base member having a planar surface, a first end that defines a first opening through the base member, a second end that defines a second opening through the base member, and a midsection that is located between and separates the first end from the second end. The first end abuts the midsection at a first axis and the second end abuts the midsection at a second axis. Providing a first compartment having an opening. Securing the planar surface of the base member's first end over the opening in the compartment. Folding the base member to align the first opening with the second opening to provide an unobstructed path through the partially enclosed interior region which is defined on three sides by the first end, the second end, and the midsection. The compartment is housed within the partially enclosed region.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional peggable package with a torn hanger hole; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of a conventional peggable package resting on a horizontal surface; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a base member that is useful in a package structure of this invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first compartment suitable for use in a package structure of this invention; -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the first compartment shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second compartment suitable for use in a package structure of this invention; -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the second compartment shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8A is a side view of the first compartment shown inFIG. 5 with items loaded into the compartment's cavity; -
FIG. 8B is a side view of the second compartment shown inFIG. 7 with articles being loaded into the compartment's cavities; -
FIG. 9 shows the base member being sealed over the openings in the cavities of the first and second compartments; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a partially folded package structure of this invention; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of a completely folded package structure of this invention; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a package structure of this invention hung on a peg; -
FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view of a folded package structure of this invention; and -
FIG. 14 is a side view of a folded package structure of this invention. - Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to
FIG. 3 , there is shown abase member 20. The base member has afirst end 22, asecond end 24, and amidsection 26. The first end definesfirst opening 28 throughbase member 20. The second end definessecond opening 30 throughbase member 20.First opening 28 andsecond opening 30 are sometimes referred to as hanger holes.First end 22 abutsmidsection 26 atfirst axis 32.Second end 24 abutsmidsection 26 atsecond axis 34.First axis 32 andsecond axis 34 are parallel to one another and function as flexible connections. One or both of the axes may be perforated to facilitate separating the base member into two or more sections by tearing the base member at the perforations.Base member 20 is a rectangularly shaped strip of paperboard material. The base member includes aplanar surface 36. - Indicia, such as logos and advertising, may be printed on the side of the base member opposite the planar surface. Abutting one edge of
first end 22 is an optionalfirst locking tab 38. Abutting one edge ofsecond end 24 is an optionalsecond locking tab 40.Base member 20 has alongitudinal axis 42. -
FIG. 4 shows one embodiment offirst compartment 50, which includes afirst cavity 52 and twoanti-bowing ribs first cavity 52 areprotrusions Flange area 62 encircles the perimeter offirst compartment 50.FIG. 5 is a side view offirst compartment 50. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of asecond compartment 70 having afirst cavity 72 and asecond cavity 74.Second compartment 70 includesanti-bowing ribs protrusions cavities Flange area 84 defines the perimeter ofsecond compartment 70.FIG. 7 is a side view ofsecond compartment 70. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 6 ,first compartment 50 andsecond compartment 70 may be formed as separate components which are individually attached to the base member. However, if desired, both compartments could be formed from a single strip of material so that a portion of the material bridges the midsection of the base member. If both compartments are formed from a single strip, then openings must be created in the strip to align withopenings base member 20. -
FIG. 8A is a side view offirst compartment 50 with fourarticles 90 stored infirst cavity 52.FIG. 8B is a side view of asecond compartment 70 with a plurality ofarticles 90 loaded intofirst cavity 72. Four additional articles are flowing intocavity 74. -
FIG. 9 showsbase member 20 as it is secured over the cavities infirst compartment 50 andsecond compartment 70. The distance between the first compartment and the second compartment is approximately equal to the width of the base member'smidsection 26. The base member may be sealed to the compartments using conventional technologies such as an adhesive, tape, the application of heat, or various welding techniques such as the use of ultrasonic energy. -
FIG. 10 shows a partially folded package, whereinsecond end 24 has been rotated aboutaxis 34. To completely fold the package as shown inFIG. 11 , first end 22 (inFIG. 10 ) is rotated aboutaxis 32 so that ends 22 and 24 are parallel with one another. The folding process causescavity 52 to be inserted betweencavities cavity 52 are forcedpast protrusions cavities - In addition to the protrusions previously described, other designs can be used to create a means for securing the cavities, and thus the compartments and ends of the base, into a single unitary package. In an alternate embodiment,
protrusions cavity 52 could be made to engage recesses (not shown) instead of protrusions incavities - The present invention may also comprise a base member having more than two ends. For example, a base member in the shape of a cross, rather than a strip, would have four ends that could be folded upon one another to create a rectangularly shaped package.
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Anti-bowing ribs FIG. 10 , are designed to prevent outward bowing of the package's sides when folded packages, such as the one shown inFIG. 11 , are stacked on top of each other in a vertical orientation. For example, during shipment of the folded packages from the manufacturer to the retailer, the packages may be stacked on top of each other in a master shipping container. If the packages are stacked so thatmidsection 26 of the package at the bottom of the container abuts lockingtab 40 of an adjoining package, then the package at the bottom of the stack must be able to support the weight of two packages without bowing and suffering a structural failure. The anti-bowing ribs are intended to provide sufficient structural support to prevent bowing of the package that would occur if the anti-bowing ribs were not present. To be most effective, the anti-bowing ribs must cross the longitudinal midpoints of thefirst end 22 andsecond end 24 ofbase member 20. The ribs may be formed as an integral part offirst compartment 50 orsecond compartment 70. Alternatively, the ribs could be formed as separate elongated components that are then secured to a compartment. - The distance between two ribs, such as
ribs FIG. 6 , should be equal to or slightly greater than the width ofbase 53 ofcavity 52. Similarly, the distance betweenribs FIG. 4 should be equal to or slightly greater than the width ofbase 73 ofcavity 72 and the width ofbase 75 orcavity 74. Preferably, the distance between two ribs formed on the same compartment creates a slight interference fit with the base of the opposing compartment's cavity thereby enabling the ribs to prevent undesirable side-to-side movement of the cavities when the package is folded as inFIG. 11 . - As shown in
FIG. 11 , the base member'slocking tabs tab 38 fits through a slot intab 40 thereby enabling the first and second ends of the base member to be releasably secured to one another. - Shown in
FIG. 12 is a merchandiser having a folded package structure hung from a support means. The folded package structure is hung from an elongatedhorizontal support member 101, such as a peg, that is secured on itsproximate end 106 to avertical surface 108 such as a wall. Thedistal end 110 ofsupport member 101 is inserted through thefirst opening 28 infirst end 22, theunobstructed path 102 in the partiallyenclosed region 104 and then through thesecond opening 30 insecond end 24. Thepackage structure 100 shown inFIG. 12 is a preferred embodiment of the claimed invention.Package 100 can be used to display small heavy objects, such as twelve AA size alkaline batteries, by hanging the package from a peg or by placing the package on a horizontal surface in an upright position.Base member 20 includes four panels, previously identified asfirst end 22,midsection 26,second end 24, and lockingtabs enclosed region 104 that houses and protects the merchandise contained incavities Midsection 26 ofbase member 20 reinforces the area abovehanger hole openings cavities perforations 92, as shown inFIGS. 4 and 6 , may be positioned around each cavity to facilitate removal of the cavity from the compartment after the package has been purchased and unfolded by the consumer.Perforations 92 need to extend through bothbase member 20 and the compartment in which the cavity is formed. Protrusions 58 and 60 oncavities - A cross sectional view of another embodiment of a package of this invention is shown in
FIG. 13 wherein asingle compartment 94 is secured tobase member 20. A side view of yet another embodiment of a package of this invention is shown inFIG. 14 wherein asingle strip 86 of material is used to form both compartments, 96 and 98, as well as amiddle portion 88 that abutsmidsection 26 ofstrip 20. - The above description is considered that of the preferred embodiments only. Modifications of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art and to those who make or use the invention. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described above are merely for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention which is defined by the following claims as interpreted according to the principles of patent law.
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1. A peggable package structure having a partially enclosed interior region housing at least one compartment, said structure comprising:
a) a folded strip shaped base member having a planar surface, a first end that defines a first opening through said base member, a second end that defines a second opening through said base member and a midsection located between the first and second ends, wherein said first opening in said base member aligns with said second opening in said base member to provide an unobstructed path through a partially enclosed interior region defined on three sides by said first end, said second end and said midsection; and
b) a first compartment secured to the first end of said base member's planar surface and housed within the partially enclosed interior region.
2. The package structure of claim 1 , further including an anti-bowing reinforcing member secured to said base member's planar surface.
3. The package structure of claim 2 , wherein said reinforcing member is secured to the planar surface of said base member's first end.
4. The package structure of claim 3 , wherein said base member comprises a longitudinal axis and said reinforcing member comprises an elongated rib oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis.
5. The package structure of claim 4 , wherein said reinforcing member extends across the longitudinal midpoint of said first end.
6. The package structure of claim 1 , further comprises a second compartment secured to said second end's planar surface.
7. The package structure of claim 6 , further comprises a releasable interlocking means for preventing movement of said compartments within said partially enclosed region.
8. The package structure of claim 7 , wherein said interlocking means comprises a protrusion on said first compartment and a recess on said second compartment, wherein said protrusion engages said recess, thereby releasably securing one compartment to the other compartment.
9. The package structure of claim 1 , wherein said first end abuts said midsection at a first flexible connection and said second end abuts said midsection at a second flexible connection.
10. The package structure of claim 9 , wherein said base member comprises a longitudinal axis and said flexible connections are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
11. The package structure of claim 9 , wherein said first opening is proximate said first flexible connection and said second opening is proximate said second flexible connection.
12. The package structure of claim 1 , said base member comprises a locking means in contact with said first end and said second end.
13. The package structure of claim 12 , wherein said locking means defines a fourth side of said partially enclosed interior region.
14. A process for manufacturing a package structure, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a strip shaped base member having a planar surface, a first end that defines a first opening through said base member, a second end that defines a second opening through said base member and a midsection located between and separating the first end from the second end;
b) providing a first compartment having an opening;
c) securing the planar surface of said base member's first end over the opening in said compartment; and
d) folding said base member to align said first opening with said second opening to provide an unobstructed path through the partially enclosed interior region defined on three sides by said first end, said second end and said midsection, wherein said region houses said first compartment.
15. The process of claim 14 , wherein said first end abuts said midsection at a first axis and said second end abuts said midsection at a second axis, said first axis and said second axis located parallel to each other.
16. The process of claim 14 , wherein said base member comprises a longitudinal axis and said base member's two separate axes are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and parallel to each other.
17. The process of claim 14 , wherein step b further includes providing a second compartment having an opening and step c further includes securing the planar surface of said base member's second end over the opening in said second compartment.
18. The process of claim 17 , wherein said first compartment comprises a protrusion and said second compartment comprises a recess, said process further includes the step of engaging said protrusion with said recess to removably secure the compartments to one another.
19. The process of claim 14 , wherein said base member comprises a locking means in contact with an end of said base and said process further includes the step of engaging said locking means to releasably secure said first end to said second end.
20. The process of claim 19 , wherein said locking means provides a fourth side to said partially enclosed region.
21. The process of claim 17 , wherein said first compartment comprises a first protrusion and said second compartment comprises a second protrusion, said process further includes the step of engaging said first protrusion with said second protrusion to removably secure the compartments to one another.
22. A merchandiser, comprising: a hangable package structure and a support means from which the package structure is removably suspended, wherein said package structure comprises a folded, strip shaped base member having a planar surface, a first end that defines a first opening through said base member, a second end that defines a second opening through said base member, and a midsection located between and separating the first end from the second end, wherein the first opening in said base member aligns with said second opening in said base member to provide an unobstructed path through a partially enclosed interior region defined on three sides by said first end, said second end and said midsection, said package structure further comprises a first compartment secured to the planar surface of said base member's first end and located within said partially enclosed interior region; and said support means comprises an elongated member simultaneously extending through said package structure's first opening, unobstructed path and second opening, said support means contacting and supporting said first end and said second end thereby suspending said package from said support means.
23. The merchandiser of claim 22 , wherein said support means comprises a first proximal end secured to a supporting structure and a second distal end that extends through the package structure.
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