U.S. patent application number 10/754006 was filed with the patent office on 2005-07-14 for box apparatus having a removal section.
Invention is credited to Fakes, Nick, Rambradt, John M..
Application Number | 20050150939 10/754006 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34739295 |
Filed Date | 2005-07-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050150939 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Fakes, Nick ; et
al. |
July 14, 2005 |
Box apparatus having a removal section
Abstract
The present invention provides a box comprising a body having
parallel front and rear sides along with parallel first and second
end sides. Each end sides have a width and interconnects with the
front side and said rear side. A bottom side is formed from bottom
flaps extending from the four sides along crease lines. These flaps
cooperate with each other to form the bottom side. Typically, the
two side flaps are folded inward then the front and rear flaps are
folded inward. Box tape, staples, or other securing mechanisms are
then usually applied to the seam between the front and rear flaps
to secure the bottom side. A top side is formed from top flaps in a
similar manner as the bottom side. The top flaps, however, have
perforations along their respective crease lines. These
perforations allow the top flaps to be removed without removing the
securing tape, staples, etc.
Inventors: |
Fakes, Nick; (Gravette,
AR) ; Rambradt, John M.; (Bella Vista, AR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BRENT A. CAPEHART
LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne, LLP
19 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200
P.O Box 3140
Monterey
CA
93940
US
|
Family ID: |
34739295 |
Appl. No.: |
10/754006 |
Filed: |
January 8, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
229/235 ;
229/117.16; 229/242 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 5/0227 20130101;
B65D 5/4608 20130101; B65D 5/5425 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
229/235 ;
229/117.16; 229/242 |
International
Class: |
B65D 017/28; B65D
005/46 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A box comprising: a body with parallel front and rear sides, and
parallel first and second end sides, each having a width and
interconnecting said front side and said rear side; a bottom side
being formed from a front bottom flap extending from said front
side, a rear bottom flap extending from said rear side, a first
bottom end flap extending from said first end side and a second
bottom end flap extending from said second end side, said bottom
flaps, each of said bottom flaps folded along a crease line and
cooperating with the other said bottom flaps to form said bottom
side; and a top side being formed from a front top flap extending
from said front side, a rear top flap extending from said rear
side, a first top end flap extending from said first end side and a
second top end flap extending from said second end side, each of
said top flaps folded along a crease line and cooperating with the
other said top flaps to form said top side; said rear top flap,
said first top end flap and said second top end flap having
perforations along their respective crease lines; said front side
including perforations defining a front side tear-out segment
disposed in the front side extending to the crease line defining
said front top flap; and said front top flap having perforations
extending from said front side tear-out segment along its crease
line.
2. The box of claim 1 further comprising an opening aperture
disposed in said front side to allow access to the front side
tear-out segment.
3. The box of claim 1 further comprising at least one front side
perforation extending from said perforations extending along the
crease line defining said front top flap into said front side.
4. The box of claim 1 wherein said rear side comprises perforations
defining a rear side tear-out segment disposed in the rear side
extending to the crease line defining said rear top flap; and said
rear top flap having perforations extending from said rear side
tear-out segment along its crease line.
5. The box of claim 4 further comprising an opening aperture
disposed in said rear side to allow access to the rear side
tear-out segment.
6. The box of claim 4 further comprising at least one rear side
perforation extending from said perforations extending along the
crease line defining said rear top flap into said front side.
Description
REFERENCE TO PENDING APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is not referenced in any pending
applications.
REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX
[0002] This application is not referenced in any microfiche
appendix.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] The invention relates to storage and shipping
containers.
[0005] 2. Background
[0006] The typical storage or shipping box-type container 100 has
been in the prior art for many years. See FIG. 4 This container
100, while varying in size, usually has similar components of four
sides 102, each having a top side 104 and a bottom side (not
shown). These sides are created from flaps 106 are folded inward to
form the top and bottom side respectively. More specifically, the
flaps attached to one pair of opposing sides are first folded
inward, then the other pair of flaps attached to the other set of
opposing sides are then folded creating a reinforced top or bottom
side. These flaps 106 when folded create a seam. This seam is
usually secured by either staples or by packing tape 108.
[0007] To remove either the top side or bottom side, the user may
remove the tape, staples or other securing mechanisms. This can be
done by cutting the tape, removing the staples, or otherwise
manually removing the securing mechanism. This method is
problematic in that it is time consuming and not efficient,
especially when some businesses rely upon the quickness in opening
up the containers.
[0008] The user may also remove the top or bottom flaps by cutting
the flaps off of the box. This method is also problematic in that
the primary way to remove the flaps is by the use of a cutting
blade 110, such as a box knife or similar object. The use of a
cutting blade increases the risk of injury to the user and damage
to the contents inside the container.
[0009] Thus there is a need for a container that can provide for a
safe and efficient assess therein.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention satisfies the needs discussed above.
The present invention is generally directed toward a storage and
shipping container, more specifically toward a storage and shipping
container that allows for access into the container in an efficient
and safe manner.
[0011] As used herein, the term container refers to all storage and
shipping containers, including those made from cardboard.
[0012] In one aspect, the present invention provides a box
comprising a body having parallel front and rear sides along with
parallel first and second end sides. Each end sides have a width
and interconnects with the front side and said rear side.
[0013] A bottom side is formed from bottom flaps extending from the
four sides along crease lines. These flaps cooperate with each
other to form the bottom side. Typically, the two side flaps are
folded inward then the front and rear flaps are folded inward. Box
tape, staples, or other securing mechanisms are then usually
applied to the seam between the front and rear flaps to secure the
bottom side.
[0014] A top side is formed from top flaps in a similar manner as
the bottom side. The top flaps, however, have perforations along
their respective crease lines. These perforations allow the top
flaps to be removed without removing the securing tape, staples,
etc.
[0015] In another aspect, the present invention provides for the
box as set out above, along with a front side tear-out segment
disposed in the container's front side. This segment extends from
the front side to the crease line defining the front side's top
flap, allowing this portion of the front side to be removed along
with the top flaps. When tape is used to secure the top side, it is
common for a portion of the tape to extend beyond the top flaps and
placed directly on the front side. By removing this portion of the
front side along with the top flaps, access to the inside of the
container can be accomplished without the need of cutting or
breaking the container's original seal.
[0016] In another aspect, the present invention provides for the
box as set out above, along with a rear side tear-out segment
disposed in the container's rear side. This segment extends from
the rear side to the crease line defining the rear side's top flap,
allowing this portion of the rear side to be removed along with the
top flaps. When tape is used to secure the top side, it is common
for a portion of the tape to extend beyond the top flaps and placed
directly on the rear side along with the front side. By removing
this portion of the rear side along with the top flaps, access to
the inside of the container can be accomplished without the need of
cutting or breaking the container's original seal.
[0017] In another aspect, the present invention provides for the
box as set out above, along with an opening aperture disposed in
said front side to allow access to the front side tear-out
segment.
[0018] In another aspect, the present invention provides for the
box as set out above, along with an opening aperture disposed in
said front side to allow access to the rear side tear-out
segment.
[0019] In another aspect, the present invention provides for the
box as set out above, along with an opening aperture disposed in
said front side to allow access to the front side tear-out
segment.
[0020] In yet another aspect, the present invention provides for
the box as set out above, along with perforations extending from
the front side crease line into the front side. These perforations
augment the crease line perforations in removing the top flaps.
[0021] Upon reading the above description, various alternative
embodiments will become obvious to those skilled in the art. These
embodiments are to be considered within the scope and spirit of the
subject invention, which is only to be limited by the claims which
follow and their equivalents.
[0022] Further objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon
reference to the accompanying drawings and upon reading the
following description of the preferred embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a perspective view an embodiment of the present
invention showing the top side exploded away therefrom.
[0025] FIG. 3 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a prior art container.
[0027] FIG. 5 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0028] FIG. 6A is a blown-up view of portion 6 as set out in FIG. 5
showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 6B is a blown-up view of portion 6 as set out in FIG. 5
showing an additional embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0030] Before explaining the present invention in detail, it is to
be understood that the invention is not limited in its application
to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts
illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable
of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in a
variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and
terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and
not of limitation.
[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention comprises a box
10 having a body 12 having parallel front 14 and rear sides 16
along with parallel first 18 and second end sides 20. Each end
sides have a width and interconnects with the front side 14 and
rear side 16.
[0032] A top side 40 is formed from top flaps 42-46 extending from
the four sides along crease lines 30. These flaps 42-46 cooperate
with each other to form the top side 40. Typically, the two side
flaps 42 are folded inward then the front 44 and rear flaps 46 are
folded inward. Securing tape 32 is applied to the seam 34 between
the front 26 and rear flaps 28 to secure the bottom side 22. While
box tape 32 is used in with this embodiment, those skilled in the
art will recognize that other securing mechanism such as but not
limited to staples can be used. The top flaps 42-46 have
perforations 48 along their respective crease lines 50. These
perforations 48 allow the top flaps 42-46 to be removed without
removing the securing tape 32.
[0033] A bottom side 22 is formed from bottom flaps 24-28 in a
similar manner as the top side 40, however without any perforations
along its crease line 30.
[0034] In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a box
10 as set out above, along with a front side tear-out segment 52
disposed in the container's front side 14. This segment 52 extends
from within the body of front side 14 to the crease line 50
defining the front side's top flap 44, allowing this portion of the
front side 14 to be removed along with the top side 40.
[0035] It is common to apply a portion of securing tape to the
front and rear sides of a container to assist in securing that
container. By removing this segment 52 of the front side along with
the top flaps 42-46, access to the inside of the container 10 can
be accomplished without the need of cutting or breaking the
container's original seal.
[0036] In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a
box 10 as set out above, along with a rear side tear-out segment 54
disposed in the container's rear side 16. This segment 54 extends
from the rear side 16 to the crease line 50 defining the rear
side's top flap 46, allowing this segment 54 of the rear side 16 to
be removed along with the top flaps 42-46.
[0037] In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a
box 10 as set out above, along with an opening aperture 56 disposed
in the front side 14 and rear side 16 to allow access to the front
side 52 and rear side tear-out segments 54.
[0038] In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a
box 10 as set out above, along with perforations 60 extending from
perforations 48 extending from the top flaps 42-46 crease line 50
into the front side 14 and rear side 16 respectively. These
perforations 60 augment the crease line perforations 48 in removing
the top flaps 42-46.
[0039] While the invention has been described with a certain degree
of particularity, it is manifest that many changes may be made in
the details of construction and the arrangement of components
without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It
is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments
set forth herein for purposes of exemplification, but is to be
limited only by the scope of the attached claims, including the
full range of equivalency to which each element thereof is
entitled.
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