Gift box with magnetic locking mechanism

Abstract

This invention relates to a gift box wherein the closing mechanism of the gift box comprises magnets. This design results in a innovative gift box having a secure closing mechanism that will not degrade with use and time. Additionally, this design provides for a gift box wherein the top and bottom side panels are flush with each other thereby giving the box an aesthetically more pleasing look.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0001] The majority of gift boxes on the market apply the simple concept of an overlapping lid that encompasses the rim of the container unit (the base) of the box. The problem with overlapping lids is that they expand with use and will eventually not be able to securely close and hold the container unit of the box. Other prior art designs use overlapping, interlocking flaps to close the box. The problem with this design is that the flaps can be both difficult to open and reclose. Also, the interlocking flaps bend, tear and wear out with use. Yet another problem with prior art gift box designs is that they prevent the design of the gift box from being flush and smooth on the exterior. A smooth and flush exterior would be beneficial more pleasing to the eye than in prior art box designs. SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0002] In one aspect, the present invention relates to the incorporation of magnets as the main closing and locking mechanism for a gift box. Where genera...

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Benefits of technology

[0002] In one aspect, the present invention relates to the incorporation of magnets as the main closing and locking mechanism for a gift box. Where generally, gift boxes are closed via an overlapping lid or with folding, interlocking panels attached to the main portion of the box, the present invention uses magnets to firmly close the gift box. The use of magnets as a closing and locking mechanism has numerous advantages over the prior art gift box closure mechanisms. First, the strength of the magnets ensures a level of security not found with traditional prior art lids. Second, with time and use, magnets will not lose the ability to function effectively unlike the prior art devices using an overlapping lid or interlocking flaps that lose their ability to function satisfactory because of wear and tear these devices suffer with use. Third, the use of magnets allows unique construction designs not possible with the prior art devices. For example, the lid and container of the gift box of the present invention can be flush with each other and virtually seamless thereby resulting in a gift box that is both more attractive and than the prior art designs.

Problems solved by technology

Second, with time and use, magnets will not lose the ability to function effectively unlike the prior art devices using an overlapping lid or interlocking flaps that lose their ability to function satisfactory because of wear and tear these devices suffer with use.

Third, the use of magnets allows unique construction designs not possible with the prior art devices.

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