Product container

Abstract

A container for packaging at least one product is provided. The container includes a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof, a rear wall, a bottom wall connected to the rear wall, and a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall. The front wall, rear wall, and bottom wall at least partially define a receptacle therebetween. The at least one product is at least partially received within the receptacle. The first foot region and the second foot region are attached to one another to form a foot that extends downwardly from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, such that when the foot and bottom wall are seated on an external plane, the container is tilted at an angle relative to the external plane.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a container, and in particular to a container for packaging at least one product. [Background technology]

[0002] Containers for packaging products are well known in the art. Typically, the container comprises a cardboard card attached to a plastic blister into which the product is placed.

[0003] Plastic blisters can reduce the visibility of the product packaged in the container. Additionally, such containers are generally designed to be hung and may not be suitable for displaying the product packaged therein on a retail shelf. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There remains a need to provide a container for packaging at least one product therein that improves visibility of the product packaged therein, restricts movement of the at least one product, and is cost-effective, easy to manufacture, and environmentally friendly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The containers of the present disclosure provide consumers with easy visibility of items. Additionally, the containers of the present disclosure can be sustainably sourced and recycled. In one embodiment, a container for packaging at least one product comprises: a front portion including a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof; a rear portion including a rear wall and a bottom wall connected to the rear wall; and a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall, wherein the front wall, rear wall, and bottom wall at least partially define a receptacle therebetween, and the at least one product is at least partially received in the receptacle, and the first foot region and the second foot region are attached to each other to form feet extending downward from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, such that when the feet and bottom wall are seated on a horizontal plane, the container is tilted obliquely relative to the horizontal plane. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1A] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention; [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 1A. [Figure 1C] FIG. 1C is a front view of the container of FIG. 1B. [Figure 1D] FIG. 1C is a rear view of the container of FIG. 1B. [Figure 1E] FIG. 1C is a side view of the container of FIG. 1B. [Figure 1F] FIG. 1C is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 1B with at least one product packaged therein. [Figure 2A] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention; [Figure 2B] FIG. 2B is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 2A. [Figure 2C] FIG. 2C is a front view of the container of FIG. 2B. [Figure 2D] FIG. 2C is a rear view of the container of FIG. 2B. [Figure 2E] FIG. 2C is a side view of the container of FIG. 2B. [Figure 2F] FIG. 2C is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 2B with multiple products packaged therein. [Figure 3A] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention; [Figure 3B] FIG. 3B is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 3A. [Figure 3C] FIG. 3C is a front view of the container of FIG. 3B. [Figure 3D] FIG. 3C is a rear view of the container of FIG. 3B. [Figure 3E] FIG. 3C is a side view of the container of FIG. 3B. [Figure 3F] FIG. 3C is a side perspective view of the container of FIG. 3B with multiple products packaged therein. [Figure 4A] 1 is a side perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a front view of the container of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4B is a rear view of the container of FIG. 4A. [Figure 5A] 1 is a plan view of a first foldable blank according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5B] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a second foldable blank according to the present invention. [Figure 6A] 14A and 14B show exemplary steps for forming the container of FIG. 4A using the first and second foldable blanks of FIGS. 14A and 14B, respectively. [Figure 6B] 14A and 14B show exemplary steps for forming the container of FIG. 4A using the first and second foldable blanks of FIGS. 14A and 14B, respectively. [Figure 6C] 14A and 14B show exemplary steps for forming the container of FIG. 4A using the first and second foldable blanks of FIGS. 14A and 14B, respectively. [Figure 6D] 14A and 14B show exemplary steps for forming the container of FIG. 4A using the first and second foldable blanks of FIGS. 14A and 14B, respectively. [Figure 7A] 1 is a side perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. [Figure 7B]FIG. 7B is a front view of the container of FIG. 7A. [Figure 7C] FIG. 7B is a rear view of the container of FIG. 7A. [Figure 8A] 1 is a plan view of a first foldable blank according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 8B] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a second foldable blank according to the present invention. [Figure 9A] 1 is a side perspective view of a container for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. [Figure 9B] FIG. 9B is a front view of the container of FIG. 9A. [Figure 9C] FIG. 9B is a rear view of the container of FIG. 9A. [Figure 10A] 1 is a plan view of a first foldable blank according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 10B] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a second foldable blank according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention relates to a container for packaging at least one product. The container may be designed to package multiple products. In other words, the container may be used to package more than one product.

[0008] The container has a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion has a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof. The rear portion has a rear wall, a bottom wall connected to the rear wall, and a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall. The front wall, rear wall, and bottom wall at least partially define a receptacle therebetween. At least one product is at least partially received within the receptacle.

[0009] A portion of at least one product may also be positioned outside the front wall through a front cutout in the front wall. The front cutout may allow consumers to view the actual product, as opposed to depicting the product on the container. Utilizing a front cutout may result in savings in the amount of material used in the container, as well as the amount of colorant used in the container to create the product depiction. That said, there is a balance to be achieved. While it is beneficial for consumers to be able to easily view the product in the container, if too much product is exposed, this may facilitate theft of the product from the package. That said, the inventors have found that 50 percent or more, more preferably 70 percent or more, even more preferably 80 percent or more, or most preferably 90 percent or more of the surface of the product in the container may be visible through the front cutout, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. For example, the front cutout may be visible from about 50 percent to about 98 percent of one side of the product within the container, more preferably from about 60 percent to about 97 percent, even more preferably from about 70 percent to about 96 percent, or most preferably from about 80 percent to about 96 percent, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby.

[0010] The rear wall may also include one or more rear cutouts that expose a portion of at least one product received within the receptacle. Each of the one or more rear cutouts may have a smaller surface area than the front cutout. Also, the one or more rear cutouts may collectively have a smaller surface area than the front cutout. In these configurations including two or more rear cutouts, the rear cutouts may be configured and arranged side-by-side or one above the other.

[0011] The first foot region and the second foot region are attached to one another to form a foot that extends downward from the bottom wall, away from the receptacle, such that when the foot and bottom wall are seated on a horizontal surface (e.g., a retail shelf), the container is tilted at an angle relative to the horizontal surface.

[0012] In other words, the feet allow the container to tilt slightly backward when seated on a horizontal surface, allowing for a better view of the front wall of the container and at least one product packaged therein. Thus, the container can improve the visibility of at least one product packaged therein. The front and / or rear walls may define one or more apertures extending therethrough so that the container can alternatively be hung. The feet may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall. Alternatively, the feet may be inclined at an angle relative to the bottom wall. The feet may be designed based on the desired angle of inclination of the container relative to the horizontal surface.

[0013] The tilt of the container can allow consumers to more easily view the front wall of the container, especially when the container is positioned below the consumer's eye level. It is worth noting that different tilt levels may be desirable when positioned at eye level. In other words, if the degree of tilt (from a horizontal surface) is too great to accommodate the container's position below eye level, the same package may be substantially less attractive when at eye level. Further complicating matters is the fact that these containers may occupy different heights on different shelves, i.e., in different retail establishments. The tilt angle of the front wall of the container of the present disclosure relative to a horizontal surface may be about 60 degrees to about 90 degrees, more preferably about 65 degrees to about 85 degrees, most preferably about 75 degrees to about 82 degrees, or even more preferably about 77 degrees to 79 degrees, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In some examples, the tilt angle may be about 78 degrees.

[0014] It is worth noting that the front wall may have a planar surface or may have portions that are non-planar with respect to one another. For example, the front parallel portion of the front wall (see items 118 in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6D, 7A, 7B, 8A, 9A, 9B, and 10A) may comprise a foot portion, and the front angled portion (see items 116 in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6D, 7A, 7B, 8A, 9A, 9B, and 10A) may comprise a top edge. The front parallel portion may lie in a first plane, and the front angled portion may lie in a second plane that is angled relative to the first plane. In such a configuration, the above angle may be relative to the front parallel portion. However, to facilitate the consumer's visual experience, the angle of the second plane relative to the first plane may be about 150 degrees to about 210 degrees, more preferably about 160 degrees to about 200 degrees, or most preferably about 170 degrees to about 190 degrees, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby.

[0015] The bottom wall can protect the at least one product from direct contact with a surface, such as a horizontal surface, if the container is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container can secure the at least one product packaged therein and restrain movement of the at least one product. Thus, the container can prevent damage to the at least one product during transportation and / or handling of the at least one product, and further, can prevent theft of the at least one product from the container. Thus, the container can be suitable for shipping the at least one product to a retail store and for displaying the at least one product to consumers at the retail store.

[0016] Regarding theft prevention, as described above, a portion of the at least one product may be located outside the front wall. The portion of the at least one product located outside the front wall may be beneficial to consumers because it allows consumers to more easily view the products located within the container. To reduce the possibility of theft, the front wall may include a barrier that covers at least a portion of the at least one product. For example, the barrier may cover a top portion of the at least one product. As yet another example, the barrier may cover a bottom portion of the at least one product. As yet another example, the barrier may be positioned around the at least one product and cover a substantial portion of the product. It is beneficial that a substantial portion of the at least one product remains visible to consumers regardless of the position of the barrier.

[0017] The first foot region may be substantially coextensive in area with the second foot region. In other words, the first foot region may substantially overlap the second foot region when attached to the second foot region. Alternatively, the first foot region may be greater in length and width than the second foot region, or vice versa. Similarly, the front wall, rear wall, bottom wall, and second foot region may be substantially coextensive in length with one another.

[0018] The container may further include a collar at least partially received within the receptacle. The collar may include a front portion at least partially engaging with the front wall, a rear portion at least partially engaging with the rear wall, a support portion disposed between and foldably connected to the front and rear portions, and a collar foot extending from the front portion opposite the support portion and at least partially secured between the first and second foot regions. The collar may define at least one collar cutout extending therethrough. The support portion of the collar may include at least two support arms extending between the front and rear walls and at least partially defining the at least one collar cutout therebetween. At least one product may be received through the at least one collar cutout such that the at least two support arms of the support portion engage the at least one product.

[0019] The collar can further restrain at least one product packaged within the container. Specifically, at least two support arms of the support portion can engage with the at least one product to restrain vertical movement of the at least one product packaged within the container. The collar can further increase the stability of the at least one product packaged within the container. Thus, a container including the collar can provide improved theft prevention and further reduce damage that may be caused during transportation and / or handling of the at least one product.

[0020] The collar foot portion may include a plurality of rectangular sections extending from the front portion and spaced apart from one another, which may provide sufficient area for fixation between the first and second foot regions while reducing the amount of material required to manufacture the collar.

[0021] The container may further include a first sidewall connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall, and a second sidewall disposed opposite the first sidewall and connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall. Each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall may be disposed between the front wall and the rear wall such that a receptacle is defined between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. At least one product may be at least partially received between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Each of the twelfth sidewall and the second sidewall may extend substantially perpendicular to the rear wall and the bottom wall.

[0022] The container may further include a first side connection portion connected to the first side wall and a second side connection portion connected to the second side wall. Each of the first side connection portion and the second side connection portion may be spaced apart from the rear wall and attached to the front wall. The container may further include a top wall disposed opposite the bottom wall and connected to the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall, and an upper connection portion foldably connected to the top wall. The upper connection portion may be attached to the front wall.

[0023] The front wall, rear wall, bottom wall, first side wall, second side wall, and top wall substantially enclose at least one product packaged within the container, thereby enabling the at least one product to be secured within a receptacle defined between the first and second side walls.

[0024] As previously mentioned, the front wall may include at least one front cutout extending therethrough. The at least one front cutout may at least partially receive at least one product therein. Additionally, the rear wall may define at least one rear cutout extending therethrough and at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout. The front wall may further include at least one partially circular portion extending within the at least one front cutout.

[0025] The at least one front cutout can improve visibility of the at least one product packaged within the container. The at least one partially circular portion can be used to promote one or more features of the at least one product. For example, the at least one circular portion can be used to advertise the scent of the at least one product using a scratch-and-sniff technique.

[0026] As described above, the front wall may include a forward sloped portion. The forward sloped portion may be spaced from the bottom wall and sloped toward the rear wall. Additionally, the rear wall may include a rear sloped portion spaced from the bottom wall that slopes toward the front wall such that the front and rear walls are at least partially engaged and attached to one another. The front wall may further include a front parallel portion extending from the first foot region to the forward sloped portion. The rear wall may be at least partially parallel to the front parallel portion.

[0027] The front and rear regions may be integral. For example, the front wall, rear wall, bottom wall, and second foot region may form a single, integral component, such that the second foot region is foldably connected to a lower end of the front wall. In addition, each of the first side wall, second side wall, bottom wall, and top wall may be foldably connected to the rear wall. Also, the first and second lateral connecting portions may be foldably connected to the first and second side walls, respectively. In contrast, the front and rear portions may be formed by separate components. For example, the front portion may include a first material, and the rear portion may include a second material, where the first and second materials are separate.

[0028] Whether a single, integral component or multiple separate components are utilized, the containers of the present disclosure may be made from carton board. In some examples, the carton board may have a thickness of about 0.3 millimeters (mm) to about 0.7 mm, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In some examples, the carton board may have a thickness of about 0.5588 mm or 22 points or mils. Thus, the container may be made from carton board and be substantially free of plastic (e.g., any plastic blisters). For example, the plastic content of the container may be less than about 5% by weight of the container, more preferably less than about 3% by weight of the container, or most preferably less than about 1% by weight of the container, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In such a configuration, the containers of the present disclosure may be recycled through paper / cardboard / carton board recycling streams.

[0029] In some configurations, the container of the present disclosure may comprise a thin plastic film, such as polyethylene. During sealing of the container, the plastic film may be utilized to bond the container parts together via heat sealing. The film may be plastic or may comprise a polymeric material. In one example, the film may comprise a polyolefin, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or a combination thereof.

[0030] Alternatively, or in addition, adhesives that are readily soluble or dispersible in paper recycling streams may be utilized. For example, adhesives that can be dissolved in water during the recycling process may be particularly suitable for the package closures of the present disclosure. Such adhesives include starch-based adhesives, polyvinyl alcohol-based adhesives, and polyethylene oxide-based adhesives. One suitable example of a starch-based adhesive is available from LD Davis, located in Monroe, North Carolina, under the trade name AP0420CR. One suitable example of a polyvinyl alcohol-based adhesive is available from Sekisui Chemical Co., located in Osaka, Japan, under the trade name Selvol 205. One suitable example of a polyethylene oxide-based adhesive is available from Dow Chemicals Co., located in Midland, Michigan, under the trade name WSR N-80.

[0031] If the adhesive is not water-soluble, a water-dispersible adhesive may also be used. Suitable examples of water-dispersible adhesives include thermoplastic elastomer adhesives and polyvinyl acetate adhesives. One suitable example of a thermoplastic elastomer adhesive is available from Actega, located in Blue Ash, Ohio, under the trade name Yunico 491. One suitable example of a polyvinyl acetate adhesive is available from Bostik, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the trade name Aquagrip 4419U01.

[0032] Any suitable pressure sensitive adhesive may be utilized as well. One suitable example of a pressure sensitive adhesive is sold by Formulated Polymer Products Ltd., located in Bury, Lancashire, England, under the trade name FP2154. As a specific example, the access seal may include a pressure sensitive adhesive.

[0033] Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that containers of the present disclosure utilizing water-soluble adhesives may contain a higher weight percentage of such adhesive than adhesives that are only water-dispersible. For example, a container containing a water-soluble adhesive may contain a first weight percentage of adhesive, and a package containing a water-dispersible adhesive may contain a second weight percentage of adhesive. It is believed that the first weight percentage may be greater than the second weight percentage for purposes of recycling the packaging material.

[0034] In the following description, the at least one product may be a consumer product, including but not limited to an air freshener refill / cartridge for a dispenser, an air freshener dispenser, a single-use air freshener product, or a combination thereof.

[0035] 1A and 1B show exploded and side perspective views, respectively, of a container 100 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. As shown, the container 100 comprises a front portion 10 and a rear portion 20. The front portion 10 comprises a front wall 110 having an upper end 110a and a lower end 110b opposite the upper end 110a. The rear portion 20 comprises a rear wall 120 and a bottom wall 130 connected to the rear wall 120. The rear portion 20 may further comprise a first side wall 150 connected to the rear wall 120 and the bottom wall 130, and a second side wall 160 disposed opposite the first side wall 150 and connected to the rear wall 120 and the bottom wall 130. Each of the first and second side walls 150, 160 may extend substantially perpendicular to the rear wall 120 and the bottom wall 130. The rear portion 20 may further include an upper wall 140 disposed opposite the bottom wall 130 and connected to the rear wall 120, the first side wall 150, and the second side wall 160. The rear portion 20 may further include an upper connecting portion 142 foldably connected to the upper wall 140, a first side connecting portion 152 connected to the first side wall 150, and a second side connecting portion 162 connected to the second side wall 160.

[0036] The front wall 110 may define an aperture 119 extending therethrough. The aperture 119 may be defined proximate an upper end 110a of the front wall 110. The front wall 110 may further define at least one front cutout 112 extending therethrough. Additionally, the rear wall 120 may define at least one rear cutout 122 extending therethrough and at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout 112. The front wall 110 may further include at least one partially circular portion 114 extending into the at least one front cutout 112.

[0037] The front wall 110 defines a first foot region 115 at its lower end 110b. In other words, the first foot region 115 is defined at the lower end 110b of the front wall 110. The first foot region 115 is defined by a dashed line in FIG. 1A. The container 100 further includes a second foot region 135 foldably connected to the bottom wall 130. The second foot region 135 may extend downward from the bottom wall 130 or may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall 130.

[0038] Additionally, front wall 110 may include a forward sloping portion 116 that is spaced from bottom wall 130 and slopes toward rear wall 120. Front wall 110 may further include a forward parallel portion 118 that extends from first foot region 115 to forward sloping portion 116. Rear wall 120 may be at least partially parallel to front parallel portion 118.

[0039] As shown, the second foot region 135 may include a first end 135A and a second end 135B. The upper connecting portion 142 may similarly include a first end 142A and a second end 142B. The first lateral connecting portion 152 may also include an upper end 152A and a lower end 152B. Similarly, the second lateral connecting portion 162A may also include an upper end 162A and a lower end 162B. As shown, the first end 135A and the second end 135B are generally perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0040] 1B , the upper connecting portion 142 may be attached to the front wall 110. Each of the first and second lateral connecting portions 152, 162 may be spaced apart from the rear wall 120 and attached to the front wall 110. Furthermore, the first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135 are attached to one another. The first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135 may be attached to one another directly or indirectly. The upper connecting portion 142 and the first and second lateral connecting portions 152, 162 may be attached to the front wall 110, and the first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135 may be attached to one another by any suitable attachment means, such as adhesive.

[0041] The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween. The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 may have suitable dimensions such that the container 175 may be configured to at least partially receive at least one product therein. Additionally, each of the first side wall 150 and the second side wall 160 may be disposed between the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 such that the receptacle 175 is further defined between the first side wall 150 and the second side wall 160. Thus, the at least one product at least partially received within the receptacle 175 may be disposed between the first side wall 150 and the second side wall 160.

[0042] Additionally, first foot region 115 and second foot region 135 are attached to one another to form foot 170 that extends downward from bottom wall 130 in a direction away from receptacle 175. Foot 170 may be substantially perpendicular to bottom wall 130. Alternatively, foot 170 may be angled at an angle relative to bottom wall 130.

[0043] 1C and 1D show front and back views, respectively, of the container 100. The first foot region 115 has a first length 115L1 and a first width 115W1. Furthermore, the second foot region 135 has a second length 135L1 and a second width 135W1. In some embodiments, the first length 115L1 may be greater than the second length 135L1, and the first width 115W1 may be greater than the second width 135W1. In other words, the first foot region 115 may be greater in length and width than the second foot region 135. Alternatively, the first length 115L1 may be substantially equal to the second length 135L1, and the first width 115W1 may be substantially equal to the second width 135W1. In other words, the first foot region 115 may be substantially equal to the second foot region 135 in length and width.

[0044] FIG. 1E shows a side view of the container 100 seated on a horizontal surface 50. The feet 170 extend downward from the bottom wall 130 in a direction away from the receptacle 175 (shown in FIG. 1B), such that when the feet 170 and bottom wall 130 are seated on the horizontal surface 50, the container 100 is tilted at an angle relative to the horizontal surface 50. When the container 100 is placed on the horizontal surface 50, the container 100 may form a first angle α1 relative to the horizontal surface 50. In some embodiments, the first angle α1 (tilt angle) may be between about 60 degrees and about 90 degrees, more preferably between about 65 degrees and about 85 degrees, most preferably between about 75 degrees and about 82 degrees, or even more preferably between about 77 degrees and 79 degrees, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In some embodiments, the first angle α1 may be about 78 degrees.

[0045] 1F shows a perspective view of container 100 with at least one product 10a packaged therein. The at least one product 10a is at least partially received within receptacle 175. The at least one product 10a may be interchangeably referred to as a "first product 10a."

[0046] The feet 170 allow the container 100 to tilt at an angle relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 100 and the at least one product 10a more visible to consumers. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 100 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving the visibility of the at least one product 10a through the at least one front cutout 112. Alternatively, the aperture 119 may be utilized to hang the container 100 and display the at least one product 10a.

[0047] At least one product 10a can be at least partially received between the first sidewall 150 and the second sidewall 160. In other words, at least one product 10a can be at least partially received within the receptacle 175 between the first sidewall 150 and the second sidewall 160. In some embodiments, the at least one front cutout 112 can at least partially receive the at least one product 10a therein.

[0048] The bottom wall 130 of the container 100 can protect the at least one product 10a from direct contact with a surface, such as a horizontal surface 50 (shown in FIG. 1E ), if the container 100 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 100 can secure the at least one product 10a packaged therein and restrain movement of the at least one product 10a. Thus, the container 100 can prevent damage to the at least one product 10a during transportation and / or handling of the at least one product 10a, and can further prevent theft of the at least one product 10a from the container 100. Thus, the container 100 can be suitable for shipping the at least one product 10a to a retail store and for displaying the at least one product 10a to consumers at the retail store.

[0049] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of at least one product 10a. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of at least one product 10a. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including the scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. The scented coating may correspond to the scent of at least one product 10a, thereby allowing the scent of at least one product 10a to be smelled by a consumer.

[0050] Additionally, the container 100 may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially plastic-free. The container 100 may be environmentally friendly and promote environmental sustainability.

[0051] 2A and 2B show exploded and perspective views, respectively, of a container 200 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. Container 200 is similar to container 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, with like elements designated by like reference numerals. However, container 200 has a different design than container 100 and is suitable for packaging multiple products.

[0052] Specifically, the at least one front cutout 112 of the container 200 may include a first front cutout 112a and a second front cutout 112b spaced apart from the first front cutout 112a. The first front cutout 112a may be spaced apart and separated from the second front cutout 112b by a first front dividing wall 113a extending therebetween. The at least one partially circular portion 114 of the container 200 may extend into each of the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b. Alternatively, the first and second front cutouts 112a, 112b may have respective partially circular portions (not shown) extending therein.

[0053] Furthermore, the at least one rear cutout 122 of the container 200 may include a first rear cutout 122a and a second rear cutout 122b spaced apart from the first rear cutout 122a. The first rear cutout 122a may be spaced apart and separated from the second rear cutout 122b by a first rear dividing wall 123a extending therebetween. The first rear cutout 122a and the second rear cutout 122b may be at least partially aligned with the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b, respectively. It is worth noting that one or more additional rear cutouts may be present below the first rear cutout 122a and the second rear cutout 122b. Furthermore, the first front dividing wall 113a may be at least partially aligned with the first rear dividing wall 123a.

[0054] 2B, the front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween, which can at least partially receive a plurality of products therein. Specifically, the receptacle 175 of the container 200 can at least partially receive two of the plurality of products therein.

[0055] 2C and 2D show front and back views, respectively, of container 200. First foot region 115 of container 200 has a first length 115L2 and a first width 115W2. Additionally, second foot region 135 of container 200 has a second length 135L2 and a second width 135W2. In some embodiments, first length 115L2 may be greater than second length 135L2, and first width 115W2 may be greater than second width 135W2. In other words, in some embodiments, first foot region 115 may be greater in length and width than second foot region 135. Alternatively, first length 115L2 may be equal to second length 135L2, and first width 115W2 may be equal to second width 135W2. In other words, the first foot region 115 may be substantially equal in length and width to the second foot region 135 .

[0056] FIG. 2E shows a side view of the container 200 seated on a horizontal surface 50. The feet 170 of the container 200 extend downward from the bottom wall 130 in a direction away from the receptacle 175 (shown in FIG. 5B ), such that the container 200 is tilted obliquely relative to the horizontal surface 50 when the feet 170 and bottom wall 130 are seated on the horizontal surface 50. When the container 200 is placed on the external flat surface 50, it may form a second tilted angle α2 with respect to the surface 50. In some embodiments, the second angle α2 (tilt angle) may be between about 60 degrees and about 90 degrees, more preferably between about 65 degrees and about 85 degrees, most preferably between about 75 degrees and about 82 degrees, or even more preferably between about 77 degrees and 79 degrees, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In some embodiments, the first angle α1 may be about 78 degrees.

[0057] 2F shows a perspective view of a container 200 with multiple products, namely a first product 10a and a second product 10b, packaged therein. The first product 10a and the second product 10b may be at least partially received within a receptacle 175.

[0058] The feet 170 allow the container 200 to tilt diagonally relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 200 and the first and second products 10a, 10b more visible. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 200 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving the visibility of the first and second products 10a, 10b through the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b, respectively. Alternatively, the apertures 119 may be utilized to hang the container 200 and display the first and second products 10a, 10b.

[0059] The first product 10a and the second product 10b can be at least partially received between the first side wall 150 and the second side wall 160. In other words, the first product 10a and the second product 10b can be at least partially received in the receptacle 175 between the first side wall 150 and the second side wall 160. The first front cutout 112a can at least partially receive the first product 10a therein, and the second front cutout 112b can at least partially receive the second product 10b therein.

[0060] The bottom wall 130 of the container 200 can protect the first and second products 10a, 10b from direct contact with a surface, such as a horizontal surface 50 (shown in FIG. 2E ), if the container 200 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 200 can secure the first and second products 10a, 10b packaged therein and restrain the first and second products 10a, 10b from moving. Thus, the container 200 can prevent damage to the first and second products 10a, 10b during shipping and / or handling of the first and second products 10a, 10b, and can further prevent theft of the first and second products 10a, 10b from the container 200. Thus, the container 200 can be suitable for shipping the first and second products 10a, 10b to a retail store and displaying the first and second products 10a, 10b to consumers at the retail store.

[0061] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of the first product 10a and the second product 10b. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of the first product 10a and the second product 10b. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including the scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. In some cases, when each of the first and second products 10a, 10b has the same scent, the scented coating may correspond to the same scent of the first and second products 10a, 10b, thereby enabling the same scent of the first and second products 10a, 10b to be smelled by a consumer. In some other cases, when the first product 10a and the second product 10b have different scents, the container 200 may include two partially circular portions (not shown) extending into the respective first and second front cutouts 112a, 112b. The two partially circular portions may include different scented coatings disposed thereon that correspond to the different scents of the first and second products 10a, 10b, thereby allowing the different scents of the first and second products 10a, 10b to be smelled by the consumer.

[0062] Additionally, the container 200 may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially plastic-free. The container 200 may be environmentally friendly and promote environmental sustainability.

[0063] 3A and 3B show exploded and perspective views, respectively, of a container 300 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. Container 300 is similar to container 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, with like elements designated by like reference numerals. However, container 300 has a different design than container 100 and is suitable for packaging multiple products.

[0064] Specifically, the at least one front cutout 112 of the container 300 may include a first front cutout 112a, a second front cutout 112b, and a third front cutout 112c spaced apart from each of the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b. The first and second front cutouts 112a, 112b may be separated by a first front dividing wall 113a. The third front cutout 112c may be spaced apart and separated from the second front cutout 112b by a second front dividing wall 113b extending therebetween. At least one partially circular portion 114 may extend within the second front cutout 112b. Alternatively, the first, second, and third front cutouts 112a, 112b, 112c may have respective partially circular portions (not shown) extending therein.

[0065] Additionally, the at least one rear cutout 122 of the container 300 may include a first rear cutout 122a, a second rear cutout 122b, and a third rear cutout 122c spaced apart from each of the first rear cutout 122a and the second rear cutout 122b. The first and second rear cutouts 122a, 122b may be separated by a first rear dividing wall 123a. The third rear cutout 122c may be spaced apart and separated from the second rear cutout 122b by a second rear dividing wall 123b extending therebetween. The first rear cutout 122a, the second rear cutout 122b, and the third rear cutout 122c may be at least partially aligned with the first front cutout 112a, the second front cutout 112b, and the third front cutout 112c, respectively. Additionally, the first forward dividing wall 113a may be at least partially aligned with the first rearward dividing wall 123a, and the second forward dividing wall 113b may be at least partially aligned with the second rearward dividing wall 123b.

[0066] It is worth noting that additional rear cutouts may be provided, for example, below the first rear cutout 122a, below the second rear cutout 122b and / or below the third rear cutout 122c.

[0067] 3B, front wall 110, rear wall 120, and bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween, which can at least partially receive a plurality of products therein. Specifically, receptacle 175 of container 300 can at least partially receive three of the plurality of products therein.

[0068] 3C and 3D show front and back views, respectively, of container 300. First foot region 115 of container 300 has a first length 115L3 and a first width 115W3. Additionally, second foot region 135 of container 300 has a second length 135L3 and a second width 135W3. In some embodiments, first length 115L3 may be greater than second length 135L3, and first width 115W3 may be greater than second width 135W3. In other words, in some embodiments, first foot region 115 may be greater in both length and width than second foot region 135. Alternatively, first length 115L3 may be equal to second length 135L3, and first width 115W3 may be equal to second width 135W3. In other words, first foot region 115 may alternatively be substantially equal in length and width to second foot region 135 .

[0069] FIG. 3E shows a side view of the container 300 seated on a horizontal surface 50. The feet 170 of the container 300 extend downward from the bottom wall 130 away from the receptacle 175 (shown in FIG. 3B ), such that when the feet 170 and bottom wall 130 are seated on the external flat surface 50, the container 300 is tilted at an angle relative to the horizontal surface 50. When the container 300 is placed on the external flat surface 50, the container 300 may form a third angle α3 (tilt angle) with respect to the flat surface 50. In some embodiments, the third angle α3 (tilt angle) may be between about 60 degrees and about 90 degrees, more preferably between about 65 degrees and about 85 degrees, most preferably between about 75 degrees and about 82 degrees, or even more preferably between about 77 degrees and 79 degrees, including all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed thereby. In some embodiments, the first angle α1 may be about 78 degrees.

[0070] 3F shows a perspective view of a container 300 having multiple products packaged therein, namely, a first product 10a, a second product 10b, and a third product 10c. The first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c may be at least partially received within a receptacle 175.

[0071] The feet 170 allow the container 300 to tilt diagonally relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 300 and the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c more visible. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 300 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving the visibility of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c through the first, second, and third front cutouts 112a, 112b, and 112c, respectively. Alternatively, the apertures 119 may be utilized to hang the container 300 and display the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c.

[0072] The first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c can be at least partially received between the first sidewall 150 and the second sidewall 160. In other words, the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c can be at least partially received in the receptacle 175 between the first sidewall 150 and the second sidewall 160. In some embodiments, the first front cutout 112a can at least partially receive the first product 10a therein, the second front cutout 112b can at least partially receive the second product 10b therein, and the third front cutout 112c can at least partially receive the third product 10c therein.

[0073] The bottom wall 130 of the container 300 can protect the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c from direct contact with a surface, such as a horizontal plane 50 (shown in FIG. 3E), if the container 300 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 300 can secure the first and second products 10a, 10b packaged therein and restrict movement of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c. Therefore, the container 300 can prevent damage to the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c during shipping and / or handling of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c, and can further prevent theft of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c from the container 300. Thus, the container 300 may be suitable for shipping the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to a retail store and for displaying the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to consumers at the retail store.

[0074] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including a scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. In some cases, when each of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c has the same scent, the scented coating may correspond to the same scent of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c, thereby enabling the same scent of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c to be smelled by a consumer. In some other cases, when the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c have different scents, the container 300 may include three partially circular portions (not shown) extending into the respective first, second, and third front cutouts 112a, 112b, 112c. The three partially circular portions may include different scented coatings disposed thereon that correspond to the different scents of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c, thereby allowing the different scents of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to be smelled by the consumer.

[0075] Additionally, the container 300 may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially plastic-free. The container 300 may be environmentally friendly and promote environmental sustainability.

[0076] FIG. 4A shows a side perspective view of a container 400 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. Container 400 is similar to container 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, with like elements indicated by like reference numerals. However, container 400 may include one or more additional elements and may lack one or more elements compared to container 100 as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. Additionally, FIG. 4B shows a front view of container 400, and FIG. 4C shows a rear view of container 400.

[0077] 4A, 4B, and 4C, a container 400 includes a front portion 10 and a rear portion 20. The front portion 10 includes a front wall 110 defining a first foot region 115 at a lower end 110b thereof. The rear region 20 includes a rear wall 120, a bottom wall 130 connected to the rear wall 120, and a second foot region 135 foldably connected to the bottom wall 130. The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween.

[0078] The front wall 110 may include a forward sloped portion 116 spaced from the bottom wall 130 and sloped toward the rear wall 120. The front wall 110 may further include a forward parallel portion 118 extending from the first foot region 115 to the forward sloped portion 116. Additionally, the rear wall 120 may include a rearward sloped portion 126 spaced from the bottom wall 130 and sloped toward the front wall 110 such that the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 are at least partially engaged and attached to one another. Additionally, the rear wall 120 may include a rearward parallel portion 128 extending from the bottom wall 130 to the rearward sloped portion 126. The front parallel portion 118 and the rearward parallel portion 128 may be substantially parallel to one another.

[0079] Additionally, the front wall 110 may define at least one front cutout 112 extending therethrough. The rear wall 120 may define at least one rear cutout 122 extending therethrough and at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout 112. The at least one front cutout 112 may at least partially receive at least one product 10a therein. The at least one rear cutout 122 may at least partially receive at least one product 10a therein. The at least one product 10a may extend partially outside the at least one front cutout 112 and the at least one rear cutout 122.

[0080] At least one product 10a is at least partially received in the receptacle 175. The container 400 may further include a collar 180 at least partially received in the receptacle 175. The collar 180 may include a front portion 181 that at least partially engages with the front wall 110, a rear portion 182 that at least partially engages with the rear wall 120, and a support portion 183 disposed between and foldably connected to the front portion 181 and the rear portion 182. The collar 180 may further include a collar foot portion 185 that extends from the front portion 181 opposite the support portion 183 and is at least partially secured between the first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135. In some cases, the collar foot portion 185 may be adhesively bonded to the first foot region 115 and / or the second foot region 135. The collar 180 may define at least one collar cutout 186 extending therethrough. The support portion 183 of the collar 180 may include at least two support arms 188 extending between the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 and at least partially defining the at least one collar cutout 186 therebetween. The at least one product 10a may be received through the at least one collar cutout 186 such that the at least two support arms 188 of the support portion 183 may engage the at least one product 10a.

[0081] Collar foot portion 185 may include multiple rectangular sections 187 extending from forward portion 181 and spaced apart from one another. Multiple rectangular sections 187 can provide sufficient area for securement between first foot region 115 and second foot region 135 while reducing the amount of material required to manufacture collar 180. Alternatively, collar foot portion 185 may be a single continuous section.

[0082] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the forward sloped portion 116 of the front wall 110 and the rear sloped portion 126 of the rear wall 120 of the container 400 may engage with at least one product 10a, such that the collar 180 may be omitted from the container 400.

[0083] The first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135 are attached to one another to form a foot 170 that extends downward from the bottom wall 130 in a direction away from the receptacle 175 such that when the foot 170 and bottom wall are seated on an external plane, the container 400 is tilted at an angle relative to the external plane. The first foot region 115 may be substantially coextensive in area with the second foot region 135.

[0084] The feet 170 allow the container 400 to tilt at an angle relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 400 and the at least one product 10a more visible. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 400 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving the visibility of the at least one product 10a through the at least one front cutout 112. The front wall 110 of the container 400 can define an aperture 119, and the rear wall 120 can define an aperture 129 that substantially aligns with the aperture 119 in the front wall 110. Thus, the container 400 may alternatively be suspended to display the at least one product 10a packaged therein.

[0085] The bottom wall 130 of the container 400 can protect the at least one product 10a from direct contact with a surface if the container 400 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 400 can secure the at least one product 10a packaged therein and restrain the at least one product 10a from moving. Specifically, the at least two support arms 188 of the collar 180 can engage with the at least one product 10a to secure and restrain the at least one product 10a within the container 400. Therefore, the container 400 can prevent damage to the at least one product 10a during transportation and / or handling, and can further prevent theft of the at least one product 10a from the container 400. Therefore, the container 400 may be suitable for shipping the at least one product 10a to a retail store and displaying the at least one product 10a to consumers at the retail store.

[0086] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of at least one product 10a. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of at least one product 10a. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including the scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. The scented coating may correspond to the scent of at least one product 10a, thereby allowing the scent of at least one product 10a to be smelled by a consumer.

[0087] Figure 5A shows a plan view of a first foldable blank 410 according to the present invention. The first foldable blank 410 may be used to at least partially form the container 400 as shown in Figure 4A. Additionally, Figure 5B shows a plan view of a second foldable blank 430 according to the present invention. The second foldable blank 430 may be used to form the collar 180 as shown in Figure 4A.

[0088] 4A and 5A, the first foldable blank 410 may comprise a front wall 110, a rear wall 120, a bottom wall 130, and a second foot region 135. Accordingly, the front wall 110 of the first foldable blank 410 may define at least one front cutout 112, and the rear wall 120 of the first foldable blank 410 may define at least one rear cutout 122. Additionally, the front wall 110 of the first foldable blank 410 may define an aperture 119, and the rear wall 120 of the first foldable blank 410 may define an aperture 129.

[0089] The first foldable blank 410 may further include a plurality of fold lines. The plurality of fold lines may be predetermined based on the size and shape of the at least one product 10a. The plurality of fold lines may optionally include pre-formed fold lines to facilitate folding of the first foldable blank 410 to form the container 400.

[0090] The first foldable blank 410 may include a first fold line 411, a second fold line 412, and a third fold line 413. The front angled portion 116 of the front wall 110 may be defined between the first fold line 411 and the second fold line 412. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the first fold line 411 and the second fold line 412 to form the front angled portion 116 of the front wall 110 of the container 400. Furthermore, the front parallel portion 118 of the front wall 110 may be defined between the second fold line 412 and the third fold line 413. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the second fold line 412 and the third fold line 413 to form the front parallel portion 118 of the front wall 110 of the container 400.

[0091] The first foldable blank 410 may further include a fourth fold line 414 and a fifth fold line 415. The second foot region 135 may be defined between the third fold line 413 and the fourth fold line 414. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the third fold line 413 and the fourth fold line 414 to form the second foot region 135 of the container 400. Further, the bottom wall 130 may be defined between the fourth fold line 414 and the fifth fold line 415. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the fourth fold line 414 and the fifth fold line 415 to form the bottom wall 130 of the container 400.

[0092] The first foldable blank 410 may further include a sixth fold line 416 and a seventh fold line 417. The rearwardly angled portion 128 of the rear wall 120 may be defined between the fifth fold line 415 and the sixth fold line 416. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the fifth fold line 415 and the sixth fold line 416 to form the rearwardly angled portion 128 of the rear wall 120 of the container 400. Furthermore, the rearwardly angled portion 126 of the rear wall 120 may be defined between the sixth fold line 416 and the seventh fold line 417. Accordingly, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the sixth fold line 416 and the seventh fold line 417 to form the rearwardly angled portion 126 of the rear wall 120 of the container 400.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 5A , the front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may be substantially coextensive with one another along a length L1. The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may form a single, integral component 420 such that the second foot region 135 is foldably connected to the bottom end 110b of the front wall 110. The bottom end 110b of the front wall 110 may be defined by a third fold line 413. In some embodiments, the single, integral component 420 may be made of carton board. As shown in FIG. 5A , the first foldable blank 410 may be the single, integral component 420 made of carton board. In some examples, the carton board may have a thickness of about 0.3 millimeters (mm) to about 0.7 mm. In some examples, the carton board may have a thickness of about 0.5588 mm or 22 points.

[0094] 4A and 4B, the second foldable blank 430 may include a front portion 181, a rear portion 182, a support portion 183, and a collar foot portion 185. Additionally, the second foldable blank 430 may define at least one collar cutout 186. The second foldable blank 430 may further include a plurality of fold lines. The plurality of fold lines may be predetermined based on the size and shape of the at least one product 10a (shown in FIG. 13A). The plurality of fold lines may optionally include preformed fold lines to facilitate folding of the second foldable blank 430 to form the container 180.

[0095] The second foldable blank 430 may include a first fold line 431 and a second fold line 432. The rear portion 182 may be defined adjacent the first fold line 431, and the front portion 181 may be defined adjacent the second fold line 432. A collar foot portion 185 may extend from the front portion 181, and at least one collar cutout 186 may extend from the first fold line 431 toward the collar foot portion 185. A rectangular section 187 of the collar foot portion 185 extends from an end of the front portion 181.

[0096] The support portion 183 may be defined between a first fold line 431 and a second fold line 432. Accordingly, at least two support arms 188 of the support portion 183 may be defined between the first fold line 431 and the second fold line 432. Accordingly, the second foldable blank 430 may be folded about the first fold line 431 and the second fold line 432 to form the collar 180. Furthermore, the at least two support arms 188 are disposed on either side of the at least one collar cutout 186. The second foldable blank 430 may be made of carton board. In other words, the collar 180 may be made of carton board. Accordingly, the container 400 (shown in FIG. 4A ) may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially free of plastic. The container 400 may therefore be environmentally friendly and may promote environmental sustainability.

[0097] 6A-6D illustrate exemplary steps for forming a container 400 (shown in FIG. 4A) from first and second foldable blanks 410, 430 (shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B) according to the present invention. The exemplary steps are described with further reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.

[0098] 5A, 5B, and 6A, the second foldable blank 430 may be positioned on the first foldable blank 410 such that the front portion 181 may at least partially engage the front wall 110. Further, the second foldable blank 430 may be positioned on the first foldable blank 410 such that the at least one collar cutout 186 is at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout 112 of the front wall 110 and the collar foot portion 185 is at least partially aligned with the first foot region 115 of the front wall 110. The second foldable blank 430 may be folded about the first fold line 431 and the second fold line 432 such that the rear portion 182 may be spaced apart from the front portion 181 and the front wall 110.

[0099] 5A, 5B, and 6B, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the third fold line 413, the fourth fold line 414, and the fifth fold line 415 such that the collar foot portion 185 may be disposed between the first foot region 115 and the second foot region 135, and the bottom wall 130 may be formed. The collar foot portion 185, the first foot region 115, and the second foot region 135 may be attached to one another by any suitable attachment means, such as adhesive. In some cases, the front portion 181 may optionally be attached to the front wall 110.

[0100] 5A, 5B, and 6C, at least one product 10a can be received through the at least one collar cutout 186 such that the at least two support arms 188 of the support portion 183 can engage the at least one product 10a. Thus, the at least one product 10a can be restrained between the front wall 110, the bottom wall 130, and the at least two support arms 188 of the support portion 183.

[0101] 5A, 5B, and 6D, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the fifth fold line 415 such that the rear parallel portion 128 of the rear wall 120 may be formed. The rear portion 182 may at least partially engage with the rear wall 120. Specifically, the rear portion 182 may at least partially engage with the rear parallel portion 128 of the rear wall 120. In some cases, the rear portion 182 of the collar 180 may be optionally attached to the rear wall 120.

[0102] The first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the second fold line 412 so that the forward angled portion 116 of the front wall 110 may be formed. The first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the sixth fold line 416 so that the rearward angled portion 126 of the rear wall 120 may be formed. Additionally, the first foldable blank 410 may be folded about the first fold line 411 and the seventh fold line 417 so that the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 may be attached to one another.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 6D, when the feet 170 and bottom wall 130 are seated on the external flat surface 50, the container 400 is tilted at an angle relative to the external flat surface 50.

[0104] Figure 7A shows a side perspective view of a container 500 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. Container 500 is similar to container 400 of Figures 4A-4C, with like elements designated by like reference numerals. However, container 500 has a different design than container 400 and is suitable for packaging multiple products. Additionally, Figure 7B shows a front view of container 500, and Figure 7C shows a rear view of container 500.

[0105] 7A-7C, the at least one front cutout 112 of the container 500 may include a first front cutout 112a and a second front cutout 112b spaced apart from the first front cutout 112a. The first front cutout 112a may be spaced apart and separated from the second front cutout 112b by a first front dividing wall 113a extending therebetween. Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may extend into each of the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b. However, in some embodiments, the first and second front cutouts 112a, 112b may have respective partially circular portions (not shown) extending therein.

[0106] Additionally, the at least one rear cutout 122 of the container 500 may include a first rear cutout 122a and a second rear cutout 122b spaced apart from the first rear cutout 122a. The first rear cutout 122a may be spaced apart and separated from the second rear cutout 122b by a first rear dividing wall 123a extending therebetween. The first rear cutout 122a and the second rear cutout 122b may be at least partially aligned with the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b, respectively. Additionally, the first front dividing wall 113a may be at least partially aligned with the first rear dividing wall 123a.

[0107] The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween, which can at least partially receive a plurality of products therein. Specifically, the receptacle 175 of the container 500 can at least partially receive a first product 10a and a second product 10b therein.

[0108] The at least one collar cutout 186 of the container 180 may include a first collar cutout 186a and a second collar cutout 186b spaced apart from the first collar cutout 186a. Additionally, the at least two support arms 188 extending between the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 may include a first support arm 188a, a second support arm 188b, and a third support arm 188c. The first collar cutout 186a may be defined between the first support arm 188a and the second support arm 188b. Additionally, the second collar cutout 186b may be defined between the second support arm 188b and the third support arm 188c.

[0109] The feet 170 allow the container 500 to tilt diagonally relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 500 and the first and second products 10a, 10b more visible. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 500 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving the visibility of the first and second products 10a, 10b through the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b, respectively. Furthermore, the front wall 110 of the container 500 can define an aperture 119, and the rear wall 120 can define an aperture 129 that is substantially aligned with the aperture 119. Thus, the container 500 may alternatively be hung to display the first and second products 10b, 10b packaged therein.

[0110] The bottom wall 130 of the container 500 can protect the first and second products 10b from direct contact with surfaces if the container 500 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 500 can secure the first and second products 10b packaged therein and restrain the first and second products 10b from moving. Specifically, the first and second support arms 188a, 188b of the collar 180 can engage with the first product 10a, and the second and third support arms 188b, 188c can engage with the second product 10b to secure and restrain the first and second products 10b within the container 500. Thus, the container 500 may prevent damage to the first and second products 10b, 10b during shipping and / or handling of the first and second products 10b, 10b, and may further prevent theft of the first and second products 10b, 10b from the container 500. Thus, the container 500 may be suitable for shipping the first and second products 10b, 10b to a retail store and for displaying the first and second products 10b, 10b to consumers at the retail store.

[0111] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of the first product 10a and the second product 10b. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of the first product 10a and the second product 10b. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including the scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. In some cases, when each of the first and second products 10a, 10b has the same scent, the scented coating may correspond to the same scent of the first and second products 10a, 10b, thereby enabling the same scent of the first and second products 10a, 10b to be smelled by a consumer. In some other cases, when the first product 10a and the second product 10b have different scents, the container 500 may include two partially circular portions (not shown) extending into the respective first and second front cutouts 112a, 112b. The two partially circular portions may include different scented coatings disposed thereon that correspond to the different scents of the first and second products 10a, 10b, thereby allowing the different scents of the first and second products 10a, 10b to be smelled by the consumer.

[0112] Figure 8A shows a plan view of a first foldable blank 510 according to the present invention. The first foldable blank 510 is similar to the first foldable blank 410 of Figure 5A, and like elements are indicated by like reference numerals. However, the first foldable blank 510 may have a different design than the first foldable blank 410 and may be used to at least partially form a container 500 such as that shown in Figure 7A.

[0113] Specifically, the at least one front cutout 112 of the first foldable blank 510 may include a first front cutout 112a and a second front cutout 112b, and the at least one rear cutout 122 of the first foldable blank 510 may include a first rear cutout 122a and a second rear cutout 122b. Thus, the front wall 110 of the first foldable blank 510 may include a first front dividing wall 113a, and the rear wall 120 of the first foldable blank 510 may include a first rear dividing wall 123a.

[0114] Additionally, the front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may be substantially coextensive with one another along the length L2. The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may form a single, integral component 520 such that the second foot region 135 is foldably connected to the lower end 110b of the front wall 110. In some embodiments, the single, integral component 520 may be made of carton board. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first foldable blank 510 may be a single, integral component 520 made of carton board.

[0115] Figure 8B shows a plan view of a second foldable blank 530 according to the present invention. The second foldable blank 530 is similar to the second foldable blank 430 of Figure 5B, and like elements are indicated by like reference numerals. However, the second foldable blank 530 has a different design than the second foldable blank 430 and may be used to form a collar 180 as shown in Figure 7A.

[0116] Specifically, the at least one collar cutout 186 of the second foldable blank 530 may include a first collar cutout 186a and a second collar cutout 186b. Additionally, the at least two support arms 188 of the second foldable blank 530 may include a first support arm 188a, a second support arm 188b, and a third support arm 188c.

[0117] The second foldable blank 530 may be folded about the first fold line 431 and the second fold line 432 to form the collar 180 as shown in FIG. 7A. Furthermore, the second foldable blank 530 may be made of carton board. In other words, the collar 180 of FIG. 7A may be made of carton board. Thus, the container 500 (shown in FIG. 7A) may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially free of plastic. The container 500 may be environmentally friendly and may promote environmental sustainability.

[0118] The container 500 (shown in FIG. 7A) may be formed from first and second foldable blanks 510, 530 by performing the exemplary steps described above with reference to FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 15A-15D.

[0119] Figure 9A shows a side perspective view of a container 600 for packaging at least one product according to the present invention. Container 600 is similar to container 400 of Figures 4A-4C, with like elements designated by like reference numerals. However, container 600 has a different design than container 400 and is suitable for packaging multiple products. Additionally, Figure 9B shows a front view of container 600, and Figure 9C shows a rear view of container 600.

[0120] 9A-9C, the at least one front cutout 112 of the container 600 may include a first front cutout 112a, a second front cutout 112b spaced apart from the first front cutout 112a, and a third front cutout 112c spaced apart from each of the first front cutout 112a and the second front cutout 112b. As described above, the first front cutout 112a may be spaced apart and separated from the second front cutout 112b by a first front dividing wall 113a extending therebetween. The third front cutout 112c may be spaced apart and separated from the second front cutout 112b by a second front dividing wall 113b extending therebetween. At least one partially circular portion 114 may extend within the second front cutout 112b. Alternatively, the first, second, and third forward cutouts 112a, 112b, 112c may have respective partially circular portions (not shown) extending therethrough.

[0121] Additionally, the at least one rear cutout 122 of the container 600 may include a first rear cutout 122a, a second rear cutout 122b, and a third rear cutout 122c spaced apart from each of the first rear cutout 122a and the second rear cutout 122b. The third rear cutout 122c may be spaced apart and separated from the second rear cutout 122b by a second rear dividing wall 123b extending therebetween. The first rear cutout 122a, the second rear cutout 122b, and the third rear cutout 122c may be at least partially aligned with the first front cutout 112a, the second front cutout 112b, and the third front cutout 112c, respectively. Additionally, the first forward dividing wall 113a may be at least partially aligned with the first rearward dividing wall 123a, and the second forward dividing wall 113b may be at least partially aligned with the second rearward dividing wall 123b.

[0122] The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 at least partially define a receptacle 175 therebetween, which can at least partially receive a plurality of products therein. Specifically, the receptacle 175 of the container 600 can at least partially receive a first product 10a, a second product 10b, and a third product 10c therein.

[0123] The at least one collar cutout 186 of the collar 180 may include a first collar cutout 186a, a second collar cutout 186b, and a third collar cutout 186c spaced apart from each of the first collar cutout 186a and the second collar cutout 186b. Additionally, the at least two support arms 188 extending between the front wall 110 and the rear wall 120 may include a first support arm 188a, a second support arm 188b, a third support arm 188c, and a fourth support arm 188d. The first collar cutout 186a may be defined between the first support arm 188a and the second support arm 188b. The second collar cutout 186b may be defined between the second support arm 188b and the third support arm 188c. A third collar cutout 186c may be defined between the third support arm 188c and the fourth support arm 188d.

[0124] The feet 170 allow the container 600 to tilt diagonally relative to any flat surface, such as a retail shelf, thereby making the front wall 110 of the container 600 and the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c more visible. In other words, the feet 170 allow the container 600 to tilt backward when placed on any flat surface, thereby improving visibility of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c through the first front cutout 112a, the second front cutout 112b, and the third front cutout 112c, respectively. Furthermore, the front wall 110 of the container 600 can define an aperture 119, and the rear wall 120 can define an aperture 129 that is substantially aligned with the aperture 119. Thus, the container 600 may alternatively be suspended to display the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c packaged therein.

[0125] The bottom wall 130 of the container 600 can protect the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c from direct contact with surfaces if the container 600 is accidentally dropped. Furthermore, the container 600 can secure the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c packaged therein and restrain the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c from moving. Specifically, the first and second support arms 188a, 188b of the collar 180 can engage with the first product 10a, the second and third support arms 188b, 188c can engage with the second product 10b, and the third and fourth support arms 188c, 188d can engage with the third product 10c to secure and restrain the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c within the container 600. Thus, the container 600 may prevent damage to the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c during shipping and / or handling of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c, and may further prevent theft of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c from the container 600. Thus, the container 600 may be suitable for shipping the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to a retail store and for displaying the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to consumers at the retail store.

[0126] Additionally, at least one partially circular portion 114 may be utilized to advertise one or more features of the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c. In some embodiments, scratch-and-sniff technology may be utilized to advertise the scent of the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c. Specifically, at least one partially circular portion 114 may include a scented coating disposed thereon. Alternatively, a sticker including a scented coating may be disposed on at least one partially circular portion 114. In some cases, when each of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c has the same scent, the scented coating may correspond to the same scent of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c, thereby enabling the same scent of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, and 10c to be smelled by a consumer. In some other cases, when the first product 10a, the second product 10b, and the third product 10c have different scents, the container 600 may include three partially circular portions (not shown) extending into the respective first, second, and third front cutouts 112a, 112b, 112c. The three partially circular portions may include different scented coatings disposed thereon that correspond to the different scents of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c, thereby allowing the different scents of the first, second, and third products 10a, 10b, 10c to be smelled by the consumer.

[0127] Figure 10A shows a plan view of a first foldable blank 610 according to the present invention. The first foldable blank 610 is similar to the first foldable blank 410 of Figure 5A, and like elements are indicated by like reference numerals. However, the first foldable blank 610 may have a different design than the first foldable blank 410 and may be used to at least partially form a container 600 such as that shown in Figure 9A.

[0128] Specifically, the at least one front cutout 112 of the first foldable blank 610 may include a first front cutout 112a, a second front cutout 112b, and a third front cutout 112c, and the at least one rear cutout 122 of the first foldable blank 610 may include a first rear cutout 122a, a second rear cutout 122b, and a third rear cutout 122c. Thus, the front wall 110 of the first foldable blank 610 may include a first front dividing wall 113a and a second front dividing wall 113b, and the rear wall 120 of the first foldable blank 610 may include a first rear dividing wall 123a and a second rear dividing wall 123b.

[0129] Additionally, the front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may be substantially coextensive with one another along the length L3. The front wall 110, the rear wall 120, the bottom wall 130, and the second foot region 135 may form a single, integral component 620 such that the second foot region 135 is foldably connected to the lower end 110b of the front wall 110. In some embodiments, the single, integral component 620 may be made of carton board. As shown in FIG. 10A , the first foldable blank 610 may be a single, integral component 620 made of carton board.

[0130] Figure 10B shows a plan view of a second foldable blank 630 according to the present invention. The second foldable blank 630 is similar to the second foldable blank 430 of Figure 5B, and like elements are indicated by like reference numerals. However, the second foldable blank 630 has a different design than the second foldable blank 430 and may be used to form a collar 180 as shown in Figure 9A.

[0131] The second foldable blank 630 may be folded about the first fold line 431 and the second fold line 432 to form the collar 180 as shown in FIG. 9A . Furthermore, the second foldable blank 630 may be made of carton board. In other words, the collar 180 of FIG. 9A may be made of carton board. Thus, the container 600 (shown in FIG. 9A ) may be made entirely of carton board and may be substantially free of plastic. The container 600 may be environmentally friendly and may promote environmental sustainability.

[0132] The container 600 (shown in FIG. 9A) may be formed from first and second foldable blanks 610, 630 by performing the exemplary steps described above with reference to FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 15A-15D.

[0133] A container according to the present invention can tilt slightly backward when seated on an external flat surface, such as a shelf, to improve the visibility of one or more products packaged therein. The container can further protect the one or more products from direct contact with a surface if the container is accidentally dropped. Thus, the container can be suitable for shipping one or more products to a retail store and for displaying the one or more products to consumers at the retail store.

[0134] combination A. A container for packaging at least one product, comprising a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion comprising a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof, the rear portion comprising a rear wall, a bottom wall connected to the rear wall, and a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall, the front wall, rear wall, and bottom wall at least partially defining a receptacle therebetween, the at least one product being at least partially received in the receptacle, the first foot region and the second foot region attached to one another to form feet extending downwardly from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, whereby when the feet and bottom wall are seated on a horizontal plane, the container is tilted obliquely relative to a flat horizontal plane.

[0135] B. The container of paragraph A, wherein the first foot region is substantially coextensive in area with the second foot region.

[0136] C. The container of paragraph A, wherein the first foot region is larger in length and width than the second foot region.

[0137] D. The container of any one of paragraphs A-C, wherein the foot is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall.

[0138] E. The container of any one of paragraphs A-D, further comprising a collar at least partially received within the receptacle, the collar comprising: a front portion at least partially engaging with the front wall; a rear portion at least partially engaging with the rear wall; a support portion disposed between the front and rear portions and foldably connected to the front and rear portions; and a collar foot portion extending from the front portion to an opposite side of the support portion and at least partially secured between the first foot region and the second foot region, the collar defining at least one collar cutout extending therethrough, the collar support portion comprising at least two support arms extending between the front and rear walls and at least partially defining at least one collar cutout therebetween, and at least one product being received through the at least one collar notch such that the at least two support arms of the support portion engage with the at least one product.

[0139] F. The container of paragraph E, wherein the collar foot portion includes a plurality of rectangular compartments extending from the front portion and spaced apart from one another.

[0140] G. The container of any one of paragraphs A-E, further comprising: a first side wall connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall; and a second side wall positioned opposite the first side wall and connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall, each of the first side wall and the second side wall being positioned between the front wall and the rear wall such that a receptacle is defined between the first side wall and the second side wall, and at least one product being at least partially received between the first side wall and the second side wall.

[0141] H. The container described in paragraph G, further comprising a first side connection portion connected to the first side wall and a second side connection portion connected to the second side wall, each of the first side connection portion and the second side connection portion being spaced apart from the rear wall and attached to the front wall.

[0142] I. The container of paragraph G or H, wherein each of the first and second side walls extends substantially perpendicular to the rear wall and the bottom wall.

[0143] J. A container described in any one of paragraphs A-I, wherein the front wall defines at least one front cutout extending therethrough, the at least one front cutout at least partially receiving at least one product therein.

[0144] K. The container of paragraph J, wherein the rear wall defines at least one rear cutout extending therethrough and at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout.

[0145] L. The container of paragraph J or K, wherein the front wall further includes at least one partially circular portion extending into the at least one front cutout.

[0146] M. The container of any one of paragraphs A-L, wherein the front wall includes a forward sloping portion spaced from the bottom wall and sloping toward the rear wall.

[0147] N. The container of paragraph M, wherein the rear wall includes a rearwardly sloping portion spaced from the bottom wall and sloping toward the front wall such that the front and rear walls are at least partially engaged and attached to one another.

[0148] O. The container of paragraph M or N, wherein the front wall further includes a front parallel portion extending from the first foot region to the front angled portion, and the rear wall is at least partially parallel to the front parallel portion.

[0149] P. The container of any one of paragraphs A, B, and D-O, wherein the front wall, rear wall, bottom wall, and second foot region are substantially coextensive in length with one another.

[0150] Q. The container of any one of paragraphs A-P, wherein the front wall, rear wall, bottom wall, and second foot region form a single, integral component such that the second foot region is foldably connected to the lower end of the front wall.

[0151] R. A container described in paragraph Q in which the single, integral component is made of carton board.

[0152] S. A container for packaging at least one product, comprising: a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof; a rear wall; a bottom wall foldably connected to the rear wall; a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall; a collar having a front portion, a rear portion, a support portion disposed between the front and rear portions and foldably connected to the front and rear portions; and a collar foot portion extending from the front portion opposite the support portion, wherein the collar defines at least one collar cutout extending therethrough, the support portion of the collar comprising at least two support arms at least partially defining the at least one collar cutout therebetween; and wherein the front wall is attached to the rear wall, whereby the front, rear, and bottom walls define a receptacle therebetween, and the at least one product is inserted into the receptacle. the container is at least partially received within the receptacle, the first foot region and the second foot region are attached to each other to form a foot extending downward from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, whereby when the foot and bottom wall are seated on an external plane, the container is tilted obliquely relative to the external plane; the collar foot portion is at least partially secured between the first foot region and the second foot region; the collar is at least partially received within the receptacle such that a forward portion of the collar at least partially engages the front wall and a rear portion of the collar at least partially engages the rear wall, and at least two support arms of the support portion extend between the front wall and the rear wall; and at least one product is received through the at least one collar cutout such that the at least two support arms of the support portion engage the at least one product.

[0153] All documents cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patents or patent applications, and any patent applications or patents to which this application claims priority or benefit, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, unless expressly stated to the contrary. The citation of any document shall not be deemed to be prior art to any invention disclosed or claimed herein, or to teach, suggest, or disclose any such invention, either alone or in combination with any other reference or references. Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.

[0154] While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious 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. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A container for packaging at least one product, comprising: a front wall defining a first foot region at a lower end thereof; a rear portion including a rear wall and a bottom wall connected to the rear wall; a second foot region foldably connected to the bottom wall; the front wall, the rear wall, and the bottom wall at least partially define a receptacle therebetween, the at least one product being at least partially received within the receptacle; the first foot region and the second foot region are attached to one another to form a foot that extends downward from the bottom wall away from the receptacle, such that when the foot and the bottom wall are seated on a horizontal plane, the container is tilted obliquely relative to the horizontal plane; the front wall defines at least one front cutout extending therethrough, the at least one front cutout configured to at least partially receive the at least one product therein; The container, wherein the first foot region is larger in length and width than the second foot region.

2. 10. The container of claim 1, wherein the first foot region is substantially coextensive in area with the second foot region.

3. 3. The container of claim 1, wherein the foot is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall.

4. 10. The container of claim 1, further comprising: a first side wall connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall; and a second side wall disposed opposite the first side wall and connected to the rear wall and the bottom wall, wherein each of the first side wall and the second side wall is disposed between the front wall and the rear wall such that the receptacle is defined between the first side wall and the second side wall, and the at least one product is at least partially received between the first side wall and the second side wall.

5. 5. The container of claim 4, further comprising a first lateral connection portion connected to the first side wall and a second lateral connection portion connected to the second side wall, each of the first lateral connection portion and the second lateral connection portion being spaced apart from the rear wall and attached to the front wall.

6. 6. The container according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising: an upper wall disposed opposite the bottom wall and connected to the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall; and an upper connecting portion foldably connected to the upper wall, the upper connecting portion being attached to the front wall.

7. 7. The container of claim 6, wherein each of the first and second side walls extends substantially perpendicular to the rear and bottom walls.

8. The container of claim 1 , wherein the rear wall defines at least one rear cutout extending therethrough and at least partially aligned with the at least one front cutout.

9. 2. The container of claim 1, wherein the front wall, the rear wall, the bottom wall, and the second foot region form a single, integral component such that the second foot region is foldably connected to the lower end of the front wall.

10. The container of claim 1 , wherein the front wall and the rear portion comprise separate components.

11. The container of claim 9, wherein the single, integral component is made from carton board.

12. 11. The container of claim 10, wherein the separate components are made from carton board.

13. 9. The container of claim 8, wherein the at least one front cutout has a first surface area and the at least one rear cutout has a second surface area, the first surface area being greater than the second surface area.

14. 10. The container of claim 1, wherein the angle of inclination of the front wall is between about 60 degrees and about 85 degrees.

15. 10. The container of claim 1, wherein 50 percent or more of one side of the product within the container is visible through the front cutout.

16. 16. The container of claim 15, wherein between about 50 percent and about 98 percent of one side of the product within the container is visible through the front cutout.

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