Packaging and display device

Abstract

Abstract of the Disclosure Packaging and display device that enables ready visual inspection of the contents of the package. The device includes an outer housing and an inner housing that are pivotally interconnected so that the inner housing can be moved from a first position interiorly of the outer housing to a second position wherein the inner housing extends outwardly from the outer housing in a manner to permit unobstructed viewing of the contents of the package.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates generally to packaging. More particularly, the invention concerns an improved package of unique design that comprises an outer housing and a pivotally mounted inner container housing for use in storing, transporting, and displaying a variety of small objects.[0003] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0004] Numerous types of packaging and display devices have been suggested in the past. Many of the prior art display containers devices are formed from a blank cut from a sheet of heavy paper or plastic that is folded along fold lines to form the container. This approach is cost effective, but often the display container lacks structural integrity.[0005] For purposes of sales display, it is desirable that a display package be capable of being mounted or suspended from a rod secured within a pegboard. Several prior art-packaging devices include this feature. Exemplary of such a device is that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,331...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved packaging and display device that is of a unique design that enables ready visual inspection of the contents of the package.

[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide an improved packaging and display device that is fabricated from two blanks cut from plastic or paper material which can be assembled to form an outer housing and an inner housing that are pivotally interconnected so that the inner housing can be moved from a first position interiorly of the outer housing to a second position wherein the inner housing extends outwardly from the outer housing in a manner to permit unobstructed viewing of the contents of the package.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to provide a device as described in the preceding paragraphs, which is inexpensive to manufacture, and one, which can be readily assembled from two flat panels.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to provide a device of the class described that is easy to use and can be readily opened to gain access to the contents of the packaging.

Problems solved by technology

This approach is cost effective, but often the display container lacks structural integrity.

Many of the prior art packaging display devices are of a complex construction and frequently are difficult to open and close.

Similarly, many of the prior art packaging devices are unattractive in appearance and some are of a fragile construction, which makes them generally unreliable in use.

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