Multi-functional compact with storage receptacles

a multi-functional, compact technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of inability to achieve dual packaging methods, and achieve the effect of economic manufacture and greater ability to customize packaging

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09
MEADWESTVACO CORP
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Benefits of technology

[0025] The various packaging embodiments of the invention provide a versatile, flexible, lightweight mode of packaging that is also economical to manufacture. The customer, typically a mass-market retailer, is also provided with a greater ability to customize the packaging without requiring the manufacture of new lots of packaging. For example, the cosmetic packaging of the invention can be customized at the point of sale, since the retailer can insert or remove cassettes containing various colors and blends of products into individualized packages and present the customer with a uniquely prepared package carrying the manufacturer's branding. The same benefits would result if the packaging were to be used in other retail markets, such as compact disk or digital video disk marketing.

Problems solved by technology

One problem often faced by manufacturers is that a container sturdy enough to protect a product is made from in a configuration and from a substance that does not provide a printable surface.
This method of dual packaging has not previously been possible because the various elements of the molded compact could not be separated to permit filling via the different processes.

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[0055] As shown in FIGS. 1-5, a multifunctional compact according to the invention comprises a first formed plastic tray 100, a second formed plastic tray 111, and an outer cover 1 formed of a paperboard substrate. The first formed plastic tray 100 includes a collar region 101 and receptacles 104 formed as depressions therein. The first formed plastic tray 100 includes upstanding side walls 112 and a front wall 113 formed perpendicularly to the side walls 112. The first formed plastic tray 101 additionally includes a beveled edge 117 that runs continuously along each of the side walls 112 and corresponds with a beveled edge 118 that extends along at least a portion of the front wall 113. Front wall 113 further has a recessed edge 103 thereof forming a recessed region 110 that provides an access area for a locking element, and to assist with opening the tray. Also included in the first formed plastic tray 101 is an extension 102 running along the entire length of the outer edge of th...

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Abstract

A container having one or more receptacles formed with a tray (100, 110), which is attached to panels (3, 5).

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to containers, and more particularly, to a container having trays attached to hinged panels. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Consumer products have traditionally been sold in containers in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Manufactures desire to package products in a manner that protects the product, permits easy access to the product in many instances and provides a printable surface. One problem often faced by manufacturers is that a container sturdy enough to protect a product is made from in a configuration and from a substance that does not provide a printable surface. Thus, it can be appreciated that it would be useful to have a container for receiving a variety of items, from a single article to a compound type of substance such as a cosmetic. It can be further appreciated that it would be useful to have a container that can provide easy access t a product. It can also be appreciated that it would be usef...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D69/00A45D33/24B65D45/16A45D27/22A45D33/00A45D40/22A45D40/24B65DB65D55/02B65D77/00B65D85/57G11B33/04
CPCA45D33/006A45D33/008A45D33/24A45D40/22G11B33/0444A45D2040/224B65D77/006G11B33/0422A45D40/24
Inventor GELARDI, JOHNAHUNG, MICHELLEM
Owner MEADWESTVACO CORP
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