Easily displayable shipping container
US7080736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/542
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for distribution and display of goods is convertible from a first configuration for distribution into a second configuration for display. The conversion is accomplished by removing a front cover panel. The front cover panel may be attached to the container using a variety of methods, including a perforated score line, a tear-away strip, adhesives, tapes, or a combination of these methods. When the front cover panel is removed for retail display, an access opening is uncovered, allowing users to easily view and access the contents of the container. The front cover panel may further cover graphics and text provided along the front of the container so that the graphics and text are not marred or otherwise damaged during distribution. In addition, the front cover panel may be provided with distribution information thereon, which is unimportant to an end user such as a retail customer and is easily removed for display of the container.
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