Napkin holder

a holder and napkin technology, applied in the field of napkin holders, can solve the problem of reducing the ease with which the box can be tipped

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-24
BRAUN ORI J +1
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[0005] An aspect of some embodiments of the present invention relates to providing point of purchase packaging for a relatively small quantity of napkins that can function as a napkin holder for substantially upright presentation of the napkins on a table.

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The at least one stabilizer functions to stabilize the box in the upright position in which it is placed and reduces ease with which the box may be tipped over.

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[0043]FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically show an empty dual-function box 20 having a foldable stabilizer, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Box 20 is shown empty and in a stackable configuration in FIG. 1A and in the stackable configuration but filled with napkins 22 in FIG. 1B.

[0044] Dual-function box 20 comprises two relatively large side panels 24 and a bottom panel 26 having long edges 28 and a pleat 30, substantially parallel to the long edges, that functions as a foldable stabilizer. Pleat 30 is produced by a top bend 32 and two lateral bends 33 formed in bottom panel 26. Whereas pleat 30 is shown located substantially equidistant from long edges 28 of bottom panel 26, pleat 30 may be located closer to one of the edges. Side panels 24 have top edges 34, side edges 36 and are optionally rectangular and have same dimensions. A tie panel 40 connects each side edge 36 of one side panel 24 to a corresponding side edge 36 opposite it on the other side panel. Eac...

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Packaging for napkins comprising: a box for holding napkins comprising a bottom panel, two relatively large parallel side panels perpendicular to the bottom panel, two parallel tie panels opposite each other and perpendicular to the side panels that connect the side panels together, wherein when the box is filled with napkins the side panels are parallel to the planes of the napkins; at least one stabilizer having an operative position and a non-operative position; wherein in the non-operative orientation, the stabilizer does not substantially affect the shape of the box and in the operative orientation, the stabilizer stabilizes the position of the box when the box is placed with its bottom panel parallel to and contiguous with or close to a planar surface.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 478,368 filed on Jun. 16, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to napkin holders and in particular to point of purchase packaging for napkins that function as napkin holders for use on a table. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Napkins in retail-sale quantities are often cellophane wrapped or packaged in lightweight cardboard cartons for point of purchase presentation and sale. The packaging may be decorated or plain. In some cases, for relatively large retail quantities of napkins packaged in cartons, the cartons may be used as convenient and decorative napkin holders. A carton used to package a large quantity of napkins may be wide enough in a direction along which the napkins are stacked inside the carton so that the carton may be placed on a table with the planes of the napkins “upright”, i.e. su...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D5/355B65D5/42B65D5/52
CPCB65D5/0005B65D2207/00B65D5/5206B65D5/42
Inventor BRAUN, ORI J.BASS-BLUM, DINA
Owner BRAUN ORI J
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