IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0856027
(2007-09-15)
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등록번호 |
US-7627967
(2009-12-16)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
16 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A box assembled from folded sheet material such as paperboard forms a container for a gift object. The container includes a front shroud or cover which opens to reveal the gift object mounted on a background within a framed window. The front cover is attached at the bottom, rear of the container and
A box assembled from folded sheet material such as paperboard forms a container for a gift object. The container includes a front shroud or cover which opens to reveal the gift object mounted on a background within a framed window. The front cover is attached at the bottom, rear of the container and folds over the top to form a cover of the window. The front cover opens and folds at the rear of the container to form a stand that holds the container upright to display the gift object. The background and perimeter of the window frame may include decorative scenes, slogans, trademarks or other gift card messages or decorations which may be associated with the gift object.
대표청구항
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I claim: 1. A gift box comprising a body having a substantially planar front having a front top edge; a back substantially coextensive with the front and disposed a spaced distance behind the front, the back having a back top edge and a back bottom edge opposite the back top edge; and at least one
I claim: 1. A gift box comprising a body having a substantially planar front having a front top edge; a back substantially coextensive with the front and disposed a spaced distance behind the front, the back having a back top edge and a back bottom edge opposite the back top edge; and at least one side wall coupled between the front and back to define an interior; a window disposed within the body and having screen means disposed within and lining the window; and attachment means coupled to the screen means for attaching a gift object to the screen; an elongate cover having a first end proximate the back bottom edge and a distal second end, the cover adapted to occupy alternately a first position covering the window; and a second position forming a stand adapted to hold the box erect with the window open for viewing the object, the stand having a first stand segment extending from adjacent the back bottom edge rearward to a first crease; a second stand segment extending substantially upward from the first crease to a second crease disposed adjacent the back; a third stand segment extending downwardly from the second crease to a third crease disposed adjacent the back below the second crease, the second and third stand segments thereby forming a transverse, upwardly projecting wedge; a fourth stand segment extending from the third crease to a fourth crease disposed adjacent the first crease; and a fifth stand segment extending from the fourth crease to the second end disposed adjacent the first end. 2. The gift box according to claim 1 and further comprising securing means disposed on the back for securing the box cover to the back when it occupies its second position. 3. The gift box according to claim 2 wherein the securing means comprises at least one tab disposed on the back and adapted to receive the upwardly projecting wedge formed between the second and third stand segments. 4. The gift box according to claim 1 wherein when the cover occupies its first position the first and second stand segments are disposed adjacent the back; the third stand segment is disposed atop the gift box with the second and third creases adjacent the back top edge and the front top edge respectively; and the fourth and fifth stand segments are disposed adjacent the front. 5. The gift box according to claim 1 wherein the screen means comprises a plurality of wings extending from the front toward the back within the interior; and a planar plate coupled to and spanning between at least two of the wings adjacent the back. 6. The gift box according to claim 1 wherein the attachment means comprises removable adhesive globules adhering to the gift object and the screen. 7. The gift box according to claim 1 and further comprising at least one graphic illustration disposed on a screen visible within the window; and at least one graphic message disposed on the front face of the body, wherein the graphic illustration and the graphic message are related to the gift object. 8. A greeting card adapted to display an object, the greeting card comprising a body having a substantially planar front, a back disposed a spaced distance behind the front and having a top edge, and at least one side wall coupled between the front and back to define an interior; a window disposed within the interior and open to the front, the object visible through the window; screen means disposed within the window; and an elongate cover coupled by a proximate first cover end to the back and extending to a distal second cover end, the cover adapted alternately to occupy a first position forming a cover for the window; and a second position forming a stand adapted to hold the box at an erect viewing angle for viewing the object through the window, the stand being formed by extending the cover rearward from its first end substantially normal to the back; folding the cover at a first crease a spaced distance rearward of the back to form a first stand segment; folding the cover at a second crease to form a second stand segment disposed at an angle to the first stand segment; folding the cover at a third crease to form a third stand segment disposed adjacent and at an angle to the second stand segment, thereby forming a transverse, upwardly projecting wedge adapted to be secured to the back by securing means; and folding the cover at a fourth crease to cause the second end to be disposed adjacent the first end. 9. The greeting card according to claim 8 wherein the screen means comprises a plurality of wings extending from the front toward the back within the interior; and a planar plate coupled to and spanning between at least two of the wings adjacent the back. 10. The greeting card according to claim 8 and further comprising coupling means for coupling an object to the screen means for viewing the object through the window when the cover is removed. 11. The greeting card according to claim 10 wherein the coupling means comprises removably adhesive globules. 12. The greeting card according to claim 8 wherein the securing means comprises a plurality of horizontal tabs disposed on the back, each tab adapted to receive the upwardly projecting wedge formed between the second and third stand segments, whereby the upwardly projecting wedge may be moved from within one of the tabs to within another tab to change the viewing angle. 13. The greeting card according to claim 8 and further comprising at least one graphic illustration disposed on the screen means and visible through the window; and at least one graphic message disposed on the front face of the body, wherein the graphic illustration and the graphic message are related to the gift object. 14. The greeting card according to claim 8 wherein, when the cover is in its first position, the first and second stand segments are disposed parallel to and adjacent the back and extend from the first cover end to the top edge of the back, the third stand segment spans between the back top edge and the front; and the fourth and fifth stand segments are disposed across and affixed to the front whereby the greeting card forms a protective enclosure for the gift object. 15. The greeting card according to claim 8 wherein the second and third creases are spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the spaced distance between the front and the back; and the second crease is disposed adjacent the back top edge, whereby, when the cover is in its first position, the greeting card forms a box for transporting the gift object. 16. An improved method of displaying an object, the method comprising providing a display box having a body having a substantially planar front, a back disposed a spaced distance behind the front, and at least one side wall coupled between the front and back to define an interior; a window disposed within the interior and open to the front and adapted to receive and display the object; an elongate shroud coupled by its first end to the back and extending to a distal second end disposed adjacent the front and adapted to be removably secured to the front to cover the window; and securing means disposed on the back a spaced distance from the at least one side wall for securing a portion of the shroud to the back; providing the object selected to be displayed and affixing it within the window; then disengaging the second end from covering the window and folding the cover backward to uncover the window and to form a stand by extending the cover rearward from its first end substantially normal to the back; folding the cover at a first crease a spaced distance rearward of the back to form a first stand segment; folding the cover at a second crease to form a second stand segment disposed at an acute angle to the first stand segment; folding the cover at a third crease to form a third stand segment disposed adjacent and at an acute angle to the second stand segment, thereby forming a transverse, upwardly projecting wedge; folding the cover at a fourth crease to cause the second end to be disposed adjacent the first end; then engaging the wedge with the securing means; then placing the gift box on a surface so that it rests upon the first segment whereby the front is disposed in a substantially vertical direction relative to the surface with the window open and the object visible within the window. 17. The improved method of claim 16 wherein the object may be stored in the display box by executing the additional steps of disengaging the wedge from the securing means; then straightening the shroud by unfolding the creases; then flexing the shroud at its first end to cause the first and second segments to lie juxtaposed to the back; folding the shroud at the second crease to cause the third segment to lie juxtaposed a portion of the at least one side wall; folding the shroud at the third crease to cause the fourth segment and the second end to lie juxtaposed the planar front and covering the window; then engaging the second end to close the display box and cover the window; then storing the display box resting in any position. 18. The improved method according to claim 16 wherein the securing means comprises at least one tab disposed on the back and adapted to receive a wedge formed between two adjacent linear segments. 19. A gift box adapted to display a gift object, the gift box comprising a body having a front, a back disposed a spaced distance behind the front, and at least one side wall coupled between the front and back to define an interior; a window having a perimeter and disposed within the interior, the window being open to the front and adapted to receive and display the object; an elongate shroud coupled by its first end to the back and extending to a distal second end, the shroud adapted alternately to occupy a first position forming a cover for the window; and a second position forming a stand adapted to hold the box erect with the window open for viewing the object, the stand being formed by extending the shroud rearward from its first end substantially normal to the back; folding the shroud at a first crease a spaced distance rearward of the back to form a first stand segment; folding the shroud at a second crease to form a second stand segment disposed at an angle to the first stand segment; folding the shroud at a third crease to form a third stand segment disposed adjacent and at an angle to the second stand segment, thereby forming a transverse, upwardly projecting wedge adapted to be secured to the back by securing means; and folding the shroud at a fourth crease to cause the second end to be disposed adjacent the first end. 20. The greeting card according to claim 19 and further comprising a screen disposed within and coextensive with the window, the screen having a rear plate coaxial with the window and disposed adjacent the back within the interior, the rear plate having screen edges; and wings extending from the screen edges to couple to the perimeter of the window to seal off the window from the interior; coupling means disposed on the rear plate for coupling the object to the screen; at least one graphic illustration disposed on the screen and visible through the window; and on the front of the body, wherein the graphic illustration and the graphic message are related to the gift object.
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