Brick Bundle Sock Packaging With Reclosable Access and Low Dead Space

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional sock packaging results in significant dead space and inefficient storage, and there is a need for a packaging solution that allows socks to be stacked efficiently and stored in various locations while being durable for repeated use or disposable after single use.

Innovation Solution

A stackable brick bundle package with a reclosable opening and sealed sides, designed to accommodate multiple socks in a compact, rectangular configuration, allowing for efficient storage and easy access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If socks are packaged in conventional display boxes or hung on displays, then consumers can access the socks, but significant dead space is created and storage efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to socksVSAvoiddead space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging is divided into multiple compartments or sections within the brick bundle, allowing socks to be organized in neat rows. This segmentation enables efficient use of space while maintaining easy access to individual sock pairs through the open top design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging transitions from traditional horizontal display boxes to a vertical brick bundle configuration. This dimensional change allows stacks of packaging to be arranged vertically on displays, eliminating dead space and improving storage efficiency while maintaining consumer access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If socks are packaged to be sturdy enough for repeated use and washing, then durability is improved, but cost increases making them less affordable for disposable use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedurability for repeated useVSAvoidcost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables variable quality parameters in sock manufacturing, allowing producers to create different tiers of sock durability within the same packaging system. This permits consumers to choose between more durable (higher cost) and disposable (lower cost) options based on their needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging design accommodates both durable reusable socks and disposable socks in the same brick bundle format. The convenient packaging makes disposable socks attractive to consumers who value convenience and hygiene over long-term durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS12522422B1Brick bundle packaging for socks

Publication Date: 2026.01.13 HIGH POINT DESIGN LLC

AI summary

A packaged bundle of socks is disclosed. The packaged bundle of socks has a package body forming a generally hexahedron shape. The package body has a fixed length, a fixed height, and a fixed width. The package body has a broad top surface having an area set by the fixed width and fixed length, the broad top surface has a reclosable opening set therein. The packaged bundle of socks also has a plurality of socks arranged within the package body. The packaged bundle of socks has a first group of the plurality of socks arranged in a first orientation with respect to the reclosable opening and a second group of the plurality of socks arranged in a second opposite orientation with respect to the reclosable opening. The plurality of socks is a predetermined number of socks and the fixed width is determined based on the predetermined number of socks.