Components for storing and displaying personal care products

Abstract

A storage and display assembly (10) has a base (12) defining a cavity (40) configured to receive a product (42). A cover (16) is attached to the base to cover the cavity. A hanging tag (14) is attached to the base. The hanging tag has a first position and a second position, in which a first end (44) of the hanging tag engages with an inner surface (68) of the cover, thereby securing the cover to the base; and in the second position, the first end of the hanging tag disengages from the inner surface of the cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to a storage and display assembly for personal care products, and more specifically to a storage box with a hanging tag to facilitate the display and securing of one or more components of a razor system. Background Technology

[0002] Consumer products are incorporating more innovation to provide consumers with an improved user experience. However, innovative consumer products are more expensive, making them more likely to be stolen from retail shelves. Shoplifters typically look for compact, relatively expensive products that can be sold near retail price. For example, razors and razor blade holders are often expensive, small, have high resale value, and are in high demand, especially for higher-end brands. Similar to razors and razor blades, electric toothbrushes and their replacement heads are also frequently stolen items. Teeth whitening strips are another oral hygiene product with a high rate of theft in retail stores. Furthermore, with the development of e-commerce, the shoplifting industry is constantly evolving due to the increased convenience of selling stolen products online.

[0003] Consumer product companies and retailers typically use plastic blister packs because they are harder for shoplifters to tear open. However, due to increasing global environmental concerns, manufacturers are looking to adopt environmentally friendly packaging. Plastic packaging also frustrates legitimate consumers because it is difficult to open without a sharp tool. Therefore, more and more packaging is being designed with paper materials. However, paper packaging is easier to tear, especially when anti-theft tags are attached to the hanging tag portion of the packaging. Despite the use of known packaging technologies, further modifications to consumer product packaging are needed to prevent product theft while also providing more sustainable packaging.

[0004] The goal is to provide a durable, multi-purpose package for razor systems that can be used to securely display the product in a retail environment and to store it during consumer use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In one aspect, the invention is generally characterized by a storage and display assembly having a base defining a cavity configured to receive a product. A cover is attached to the base to cover the cavity. A hanging tag is attached to the base. The hanging tag has a first position and a second position, in which a first end of the hanging tag engages with the inner surface of the cover, thereby securing the cover to the base; and in the second position, the first end of the hanging tag disengages from the inner surface of the cover.

[0006] In another aspect, the invention is generally characterized by a storage and display assembly having a base defining a cavity. A product is positioned within the cavity. A cover is mounted to the base to cover the cavity. A hanging tag is pivotally mounted to the base. The hanging tag has a first position locking the cover to the base and a second position allowing the cover to be removed from the base.

[0007] On another front, the invention is characterized by a method of assembling a storage and display component by providing a base defining a cavity. A hanging tag is pivotally attached to the base. A consumer product is positioned within the cavity. A cover is mounted on the base to cover a portion of the hanging tag within the cover. The method may optionally include pivoting the hanging tag to a first position such that the cover engages with a hook at a first end of the hanging tag. The method may also optionally include locking the hanging tag in the first position by securing an anti-theft tag to the hanging tag. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a possible implementation of storage and display components in a retail environment.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a side view of the storage and display components with anti-theft tags.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The assembly view for storing and displaying components.

[0011] Figure 4 It is roughly along Figure 1 The sectional view of the storage and display components is taken from line 4-4.

[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The perspective view of the storage and display components, with the hanging label in the second position.

[0013] Figure 6 It is roughly along Figure 5 The section view of the storage and display components is taken from line 6-6. Detailed Implementation

[0014] refer to Figure 1This is a perspective view illustrating one possible embodiment of a storage and display component 10 in a retail environment. The storage and display component 10 may include a base 12, a hanging tag 14, and a cover 16 mounted on a portion of the base 12 and the hanging tag 14. The cover 16 may have a front side 18, which may include trademarks and other information related to the contents of the storage and display component 10. In some embodiments, a sleeve 15 may surround a portion of the base 12 and the cover 16. The sleeve 15 may have a temporary adhesive to secure it to the base 12 and / or the cover 16. After purchasing the storage and display component 10, the sleeve 15 can be removed and discarded. The base 12 and the cover 16 may each contain a durable material, such as engineering plastics, polycarbonate, and / or metals, or metal alloys, such as steel, aluminum, tin, or combinations thereof. The storage and display component 10 can provide a sturdy and reusable container that protects any consumer products (not shown) stored within it. The materials of the base 12 and the lid 16 not only make it more difficult for potential thieves to break in, but also serve as a convenient reusable travel case, unlike typical plastic blister packs or cardboard consumer product packaging that are discarded after opening.

[0015] The anti-theft tag 20 can be temporarily attached to the hanging tag 14 to provide anti-theft functionality. The hanging tag 14 can be sized to receive the opening 22 of the retail hook 24. Alternatively, the anti-theft tag 20 can be attached to the hanging tag 14 using the opening 22, such as... Figure 1 As shown. The anti-theft tag 20 may be sized to receive the opening 26 of the retail hook 24. However, it should be understood that the storage and display component 10 with the anti-theft tag 20 may also be displayed on a shelf instead of hanging on the retail hook 24. The anti-theft tag 20 may have a body 28 and a sensor 30 located outside the storage and display component 10. The anti-theft tag 20 and / or sensor 30 may extend beyond the storage and display component 10 to be clearly visible to consumers or potential shoplifters. The anti-theft tag 20 being positioned outside the storage and display component 10 and being clearly visible can further prevent shoplifters from stealing the storage and display component 10. For example, if a potential shoplifter is aware that the product has an anti-theft device, the likelihood of them attempting to steal the product is reduced. The sensor 30 may be connected to a store alarm system 32. Therefore, if the anti-theft tag 20 is not removed from the storage and display component 10 before leaving the store, the sensor 30 can trigger the alarm system 32 to notify store personnel. The anti-theft tag 20 can be removed by store staff at checkout and reused for other storage and display components 10.

[0016] refer to Figure 2This is a side view of the storage and display assembly 10 to which the anti-theft tag 20 is attached to the hanging tag 14. As will be described in more detail below, the hanging tag 14 can pivot between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the hanging tag 14 can hold the cover 16 secured to the base 12. The anti-theft tag 20 may have a bottom surface 34 that contacts the top surface 36 of the cover 14 and / or the top surface 38 of the base 14 to prevent the hanging tag 14 from moving out of the first position, thereby securing the cover 16 to the base 12 when the storage and display assembly 10 is in a retail environment prior to purchase.

[0017] refer to Figure 3 The diagram shows an assembled view of the storage and display assembly 10. The base 12 may define a cavity 40 configured to receive a consumer product 42. Although the consumer product 42 shown is a razor, it should be understood that the storage and display assembly 10 may store other products, including but not limited to toothbrushes and electric razors. The hanging tag 14 may have a first end 44 and a second end 46. The first end 44 may include a hook 48 that engages with the cap 16 in a first position. The first end 44 may have a pin 50 that facilitates pivoting of the hanging tag 14 between the first and second positions. A tab 52 may extend from the first end 44 (e.g., hook 48) to facilitate engagement of the cap 16. The base 12 (e.g., top surface 38) may define a recess 54 sized to receive the hanging tag 14. A protrusion 56 may be positioned within the recess 54. As will be described in more detail below, the opening 22 of the hanging tag 14 may be sized to receive the hanging tag 14 in a second position. Before or after positioning the consumer product 42 within the cavity 40, the first end 44 can be inserted into the recess 54. The cover 16 can then be mounted onto the base 12. Once the cover 16 is mounted onto the base 12, the hanging tag 14 can be moved to a first position to engage the hanging tag 14 with the cover 16.

[0018] refer to Figure 4 It shows roughly along Figure 1 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the storage and display component 10 in its first position, taken by line 4-4. For clarity, [the image has been...]. Figure 1 The anti-theft tag 20 is removed. In a first position, the first end 44 of the hanging tag 14 can be positioned within the recess 54 of the base 12, and the second end 46 of the hanging tag 14 can be positioned outside the recess 54. The hanging tag 14 can engage with the cover 16 to secure the cover 16 to the base 12. For example, the cover 16 can have an edge 58 on its inner surface 60, and the hook 48 engages with this edge in the first position, thereby securing the cover 16 to the base. Once removed... Figure 1After the anti-theft tag 20 is removed, the consumer can move the hanging tag 14 out of the first position by pivoting the hanging tag 14 to disengage the hook 48 from the cover 16. The recess 54 may have a lower surface 62 that supports the tab 52 in the first position. In some embodiments, the lower surface 62 may be concave to support the tab 52 as the hanging tag 14 pivots within the recess 54. The lower surface 62 may have a protrusion 64 that helps to hold the hanging tag 14 in the first position. For example, a force must be applied to the hanging tag 14 to move the tab 52 past the protrusion 64, thereby allowing the hanging tag 14 to be moved out of the first position to unlock the cover 16 from the base 12.

[0019] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The diagram illustrates the storage and display assembly 10 with the hanging tag 14 in a second position. This second position can be laterally opposite to the first position, where the hook 48 is disengaged from the cover 16. Once the hook 48 is disengaged from the cover 16, the cover 16 can be separated from the base 12. The hanging tag 14 can then be folded into the second position. In this second position, the second end 46 of the hanging tag 14 can be fully positioned within the recess 54 of the base 12. For example, the hanging tag 14 may not extend beyond the base 12, allowing the cover 16 to be mounted on both the base 12 and the hanging tag 14. In some embodiments, the cover 16 may cover the second end 46 of the hanging tag 14, thus concealing it. The opening 22 of the hanging tag 14 can be sized to receive a protrusion 56 extending within the recess 22 of the base. In some embodiments, the protrusion 56 may engage with the recess 22 to facilitate securing the hanging tag 14 within the recess 22. When the hanging tag 14 is pivoted to the second position, the tab 52 can pass over the protrusion 64 of the lower surface 62 and enter the second opening 66 communicating with the opening 54 of the base 12. The base 12 may have an inner surface 68 that acts as a stop to prevent the hanging tag 14 from pivoting too far. For example, the top surface 70 of the second end 46 may be parallel to the top surface 36 of the cover and / or the top surface 38 of the base 12, thereby allowing the cover 16 to be easily mounted on the base 12 in the second position. Consumers can use the storage and display assembly 10 as a travel case. The hanging tag 14 also facilitates hanging the storage and display assembly 10 on a shower hook or any other type of fixture for secure and convenient access.

[0020] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be construed as strictly limited to the precise numerical values ​​cited. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to represent the stated value and the range around which it is functionally equivalent. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to represent “about 40 mm”. Furthermore, dimensions should not be maintained to an impossibly high standard of metaphysical identity, which does not take into account differences arising from typical manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, the term “about” should be understood as being within the range of typical manufacturing tolerances.

[0021] Unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited, every reference cited herein, including any cross-references or related patents or applications, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Reference to any reference is not an endorsement of its existence as prior art to any disclosed or protected art herein, nor is it an endorsement of any such invention, either on its own or in combination with any one or more references. Furthermore, where any meaning or definition of a term in this invention conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in referenced documents, the meaning or definition given to that term in this invention shall prevail.

[0022] While specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described by way of example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that all such changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage and display component (10), said storage and display component comprising: Base (12), the base defining a cavity (40) configured to receive the product (42); A cover (16) is attached to the base to cover the cavity; A hanging tag (14) is attached to the base. The hanging tag has a first position and a second position. In the first position, a first end (44) of the hanging tag engages with the inner surface (68) of the cover, thereby securing the cover to the base. In the second position, the first end of the hanging tag disengages from the inner surface of the cover.

2. The storage and display assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the base (12) defines a recess (54), and in the first position, the first end (44) of the hanging tag (14) is fixed in the recess.

3. The storage and display component (10) according to claim 2, wherein in the first position, the second end (46) of the hanging tag (14) is positioned outside the recess (54).

4. The storage and display component (10) according to claim 2, wherein in the second position, the second end (46) of the hanging label (14) is positioned within the recess (54).

5. The storage and display component (10) according to claim 4, wherein in the second position, the cover (16) covers the second end (46) of the hanging label (14).

6. The storage and display component (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first end (44) of the hanging tag (14) includes a hook (48).

7. The storage and display assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the hanging tag (14) defines an opening (22) between the first end (44) and the second end (46).

8. The storage and display assembly (10) according to claim 6, wherein the hanging tag (14) has a tab (52) extending from the lower surface (62) of the hook (48).

9. The storage and display component (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the hanging tag (14) is pivotally mounted to the base (12).

10. The storage and display assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base (12) has a protrusion (56) positioned within a recess (54) of the base.

11. The storage and display component (10) according to claim 10, wherein in the second position, the protrusion (56) is positioned within the opening (22) defined by the hanging tag (14).

12. The storage and display assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes a removable sleeve (15) positioned around the cover (16) and the base (12).

13. The storage and display assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first position locks the cover (16) in the base (12) and the second position allows the cover to be removed from the base.

14. The storage and display component (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes an anti-theft tag (20) fixed to the hanging tag (14) to lock the hanging tag in the first position.

15. The storage and display component (10) according to claim 14, wherein the anti-theft tag (20) defines an opening (26), the size of which is set to receive a retail hook (24).

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