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Modular object display, security and storage system

a module object and object technology, applied in the field of storage and retail packaging, can solve the problems of significant change in overall size and shape, low display quality, and low user experience, and achieve the effect of enhancing consumer confidence and severely inhibiting pilferag

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-24
UNEKA CONCEPTS
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Benefits of technology

[0024] An advantage of the present invention is that the object is clearly visible to the purchaser while on display, thus enhancing consumer confidence that the right object is being purchased.
[0025] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a display unit which is compatible with standard retail hardware configurations.
[0026] Still another advantage of the present invention is that the interlocking ridges of the display aperture create a significant barrier to slitting the case and removing it from a locking display rod.
[0027] A further advantage of the present invention is that numerous barriers are provided against removal of the object except under legitimate (post purchase) conditions, thus severely inhibiting pilferage.
[0028] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a secure yet aesthetically palatable display case, both pre and post purchase, for the valuable contents.

Problems solved by technology

Storage and retail marketing of such products are a significant issue and support a relatively major industry.
Retail purchase costs are relatively high using the common dollar / MB formula, making the product an attractive item for thieves, hence the oversized “security” packaging.
Some FM devices also have protective sleeves or the like, but these also do not change the overall size and shape significantly.
Those that are provided are not easily readable by the user.
Unfortunately, these systems have suffered from a number of limitations, which have limited their acceptance.
For example, most outside-of-the original-container storage systems have not included provision for storage of ML, and particularly lacking has been systems which store ML in a readily accessible manner associated with the particular the DM, CM, and FM units with which the ML was originally delivered.
Keeping products behind counters or in locked cabinets deters sales volume, and most packages are too easily removed, even from “locked” hangers.
While some prior art systems have addressed some of the above noted concerns, none have suitably addressed them all, and today there remains a need for storage media storage systems.

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embodiment 610

[0059] Referring now to FIG. 6, a third alternate embodiment 610 of the invention is shown, this on having removable closure component overlapping the hanging aperture 643. A portion of the top edge wall 630 of both the front plate 620 and the back plate 622 is modified and inset from the remainder and a corner 6102 abutting the snap walls is removed to provide a front inset portion 6104 and a rear inset portion 6106. These corresponding portions of the case 612 each include a pair of insertion apertures 6108 at spaced apart locations near the lower edge of the corresponding inset portions. The hanger apertures 643 are provided at opposing central locations in the front inset portion 6104 and the rear inset portion 6106.

[0060] A dual planar closure 6110 is provided to fit over and mate with the inset portions when assembled. The dual planar closure 6110 has a front flap 6112, a rear flap 6114 and a top panel 6116, with a pair of living hinges 6118 connecting these elements together ...

embodiment 710

[0062] Referring now to FIG. 7, a fourth alternate embodiment 710 of the present invention is illustrated, and referred to as a keyed teeth or scalloped edge security feature. The security feature 710 is adapted to be used on either the tope edge walls 730 or the bottom edge walls 732, or both of any of the other embodiments and provides a further barrier against easy removal of the wrapper and opening of the case 712.

[0063] In the embodiment of system 710, the top edge walls 730 (by way of example, with the understanding that the bottom edge walls 732 could be utilized instead of or in addition) of the front plate 720 and the back plate 722 are provided with opposing keyed teeth 7128. One wall is formed to have protruding teeth 7130 which are adapted to mate with and into tooth recesses 7132 formed in the opposing wall. Each tooth recess 7132 includes a floor 7134 upon which the corresponding protruding tooth rests when engaged. The result is, when closed, an irregular abutment is ...

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Abstract

A modular object display, security and storage system (10) is provided for retail and storage of relatively small, high-value objects (14) such as portable memory devices. The system included a clamshell style case (12) with specific security measures built in to protect the object from pilferage, while providing visual access. A view window (46) is provided in the front cover (20) while a transparent window-fit cover (80) protects the object (14). The window fit cover (80) and the object are not removable while the case (12) is closed. Additional security measures include a pivoting lock panel (488), a removable tear strip (592), a dual planar closure cover (6110) and a keyed teeth interlock system (7128). A reinforced interlocking hanging aperture (43) is provided in the case (12) to facilitate retail display.

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[0001] The following claims priority from a provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60 / 654,912, filed 23 Feb. 2005 to the same inventor.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to storage and retail packaging and more specifically to packaging for small, relatively high value items, particularly in the digital communications, electronic music, educational, computer and electronic memory fields. BACKGROUND ART [0003] One of the most popular forms of recording information today is on various storage media, which can be roughly classified into two general shapes: disc-shaped and box-shaped. Storage and retail marketing of such products are a significant issue and support a relatively major industry. Presentation of the products for retail, particularly in theft-minimization packaging, is a significant concern. [0004] The term disc media and the abbreviation “DM” are used in a generic sense herein to include, without limitation, media such as music compact discs (...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D73/00
CPCG11B33/0422G11B33/0488
Inventor PALMER, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE
Owner UNEKA CONCEPTS
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