U.S. patent application number 11/946031 was filed with the patent office on 2008-05-29 for gift packaging system.
Invention is credited to Tracey Barnes Priestley.
Application Number | 20080121556 11/946031 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39462544 |
Filed Date | 2008-05-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080121556 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Priestley; Tracey Barnes |
May 29, 2008 |
GIFT PACKAGING SYSTEM
Abstract
A gift packaging system is described that has a box that
accommodates a gift; an opening located at one end of the box for
receiving the gift, a greeting that is imprinted on the outer
surface of the box, and a wrapper for covering the box. Also
described is a kit having component parts capable of being
assembled, to create a box to receive a gift and a greeting
imprinted on the box. Also described is a method for making a gift
packaging system that involves steps for selecting a box with
dimensions to accommodate a gift; then selecting a piece of
wrapping paper to overlay an outer surface of the box, then
imprinting an outer surface within the wrapping paper with a
greeting.
Inventors: |
Priestley; Tracey Barnes;
(Arcata, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
GANZ LAW, P.C.
P O BOX 2200
HILLSBORO
OR
97123
US
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Family ID: |
39462544 |
Appl. No.: |
11/946031 |
Filed: |
November 27, 2007 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60861132 |
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/575 ;
206/223; 229/116.1; 229/87.19 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 5/4237 20130101;
B65D 5/2038 20130101; B65D 5/4216 20130101; B42D 15/045 20130101;
B65D 5/425 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/575 ;
206/223; 229/87.19; 229/116.1 |
International
Class: |
B65D 69/00 20060101
B65D069/00; B65D 65/38 20060101 B65D065/38; B65D 25/34 20060101
B65D025/34 |
Claims
1. A gift packaging system comprising: a box having an inner
surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an
internal void for accommodating a gift; an opening located at one
end of the box for receiving the gift into the void; a greeting
that is imprinted on the outer surface of the box; and a pre-shaped
wrapper having a complementary fit for enclosing at least three
sides of the box.
2. The gift packaging system of claim 1, wherein the wrapper
includes an inner surface and an outer surface; and further
comprising an embellishment, the embellishment affixed to the outer
surface of the wrapper.
3. The gift packaging system of claim 1, further comprising a
protective sleeve that surrounds the wrapper.
4. The gift packaging system of claim 1, wherein the box further
comprises a flap, the flap dimensioned approximately to the length
and width of the box, wherein one edge of the flap is affixed to
one edge of the box.
5. The gift packaging system of claim 4, wherein the flap has an
upper area imprinted with a greeting.
6. The gift packaging system of claim 5 wherein the flap has a
lower area imprinted with a greeting.
7. The gift packaging system of claim 1 wherein the greeting is
imprinted on the inner surface of the wrapper.
8. The gift packaging system of claim 1 wherein the embellishment
is selected from a group consisting of a bow, a ribbon, an
ornamental flower petal, an ornamental plant leaf, an replica toy
heart, an ornamental cross, an ornamental star, an ornamental
pentagon, a ornamental plant, and an ornamental animal.
9. The gift packaging system of claim 1 wherein the greeting is an
electronic system for generating an audio message.
10. The gift packaging system of claim 1 wherein the inside of the
box is dimensioned to accommodate a compact disc or digital video
disc.
11. A kit having component parts capable of being assembled,
comprising: a box having an internal void capable of receiving a
gift, the box further comprising a flap wherein the flap is folded
over the top of the box; a wrapper dimensioned to surround the box;
and a greeting imprinted on the box.
12. The kit of claim 11 wherein the component parts further
comprise a protective sleeve that is capable of overlaying the
wrapping.
13. The kit of claim 11 wherein the component parts further
comprise an embellishment that is affixed on the wrapping.
14. The kit of claim 11 wherein the component parts further
comprises a tag that is affixed to the wrapping.
15. The kit of claim 11 wherein the component part further comprise
a gift protection material.
16. A method for making a gift packaging system comprising:
selecting a box with dimensions to accommodate a gift; selecting a
piece of wrapping paper to overlay an outer surface of the box;
imprinting an outer surface within the wrapping paper with a
greeting; leaving an opening in one end of the box to receive the
gift; and allowing one end of the wrapping paper near the opening
to accommodate the gift.
17. The method of claim 16 further comprising wrapping the box with
a protective sleeve.
18. The method of claim 16 further comprising selecting a box to
accommodate a gift: selecting a piece of material dimensioned
approximately 14''-16'' in height, 5''-6'' in width, and with a
pair of tabs projecting from the piece of material with dimensions
of 3/4'' to 11/4'' in width and 4'' 1/2'' to 51/2'' in length, so
that the tabs are attached towards the base of the material;
dividing the piece of material into approximately three equal
sections, with base section having the tabs; folding the tabs
inwards towards the base section; folding the base section upwards
towards the middle section such that the pair of tabs connect
overlay on the middle section; and affixing the pair of tabs to the
middle section to form a box like structure; such that an industry
standard CD or DVD package can be accommodated.
19. The method of claim 16 further comprising selecting an
embellishment for mounting on the wrapping paper, and then mounting
the embellishment on the wrapping paper.
20. The method of claim 16 further comprising selecting a gift
protection material; surrounding the gift with the gift protection
material; and inserting the gift protection material into the box.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application claims priority to and the benefit
of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/861,132 filed on Nov. 27,
2006 by Tracey Barnes Priestley entitled "Gift Wrapping System and
Methods of Use" the entire disclosure of which is hereby
incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety for all
purposes.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The packaging of gifts for presentation to friends, business
associates, and loved ones serves not only as a way to protect the
object inside the package, create a sense of mystique about the
gift that is given, but also serve as a touchstone for further
interactions between the gift giver and the recipient. There is a
variation in cultural attitudes towards packaging with some
cultures, particularly the Japanese, placing more emphasis on the
package than the gift inside (see
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-12152251.html).
[0003] There are many ways that a gift can be presented from the
giver to the recipient. A popular configuration for giving gifts is
a sturdy package to shield the contents of the gift (the "box"), a
decorative or fanciful cover (the "wrapping paper"), and a place to
communicate a message (the "greeting card"). Other ornamental
features may include a fanciful ribbon wrapped around the box (the
"bow"). The bow may also serve a functional purpose of holding the
wrapping paper to the box or provide an attachment point for the
card. Additional ornamental features may include plastic flowers,
small replicas of babies, in the instance where the gift is for a
baby shower, or other indicia of the event being celebrated.
Collectively these features are the "gift ensemble".
[0004] To create the gift ensemble the giver first must determine
the size of the box in relation to the gift, then select a wrapping
paper, and then find a greeting card. The wrapping, box, and
greeting card must then be manually assembled. The gift giver must
find wrapping paper, acquire scissors to cut the paper, find tape
to affix and adhere the wrapping paper around the box, and then use
tape or a bow to affix the greeting card to the gift. In some
places this can require a trip to three or more different stores
where each of the items are located, followed by time taken to
assemble the gift ensemble.
[0005] What is true in United States, as in other modern societies,
is that people demand convenience. They do not have time to visit
three or more stores to create a gift ensemble. Therefore there is
a need so that a person can purchase a pre-assembled gift ensemble
to reduce the time to create their own gift ensemble.
[0006] The prior art describes a plethora of ways to assemble gift
ensembles. Notably, the prior art describes systems that use
flexible coverings, voids for holding objects, containers that have
collapsible walls, integrated postal cards, and mechanisms for
detaching internal objects. None of these gift ensembles describe
an integrated system whereby the gift ensemble has a box for
holding the gift, a message printed on a portion of the box, and
wrapping paper to facilitate the insertion of gifts.
SUMMARY
[0007] The inventive subject matter disclosed herein overcomes
aforementioned problems in the prior art by providing a gift
ensemble or a gift packaging system that has a box, a wrapper, and
a protective sleeve.
[0008] In one possible embodiment the inventive subject matter is
directed towards a gift packaging system that has a box with an
inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an
internal void for accommodating a gift, an opening located at one
end of the box for receiving the gift into the void; a greeting
that is imprinted on the outer surface of the box; and a pre-shaped
wrapper having a complementary fit for enclosing at least three
sides of the box. In this and other embodiments the gift packaging
system includes an inner surface and an outer surface; and also has
an embellishment, the embellishment affixed to the outer surface of
the wrapper. In this and other embodiments, the gift packaging
system has a protective sleeve that surrounds the wrapper. In this
and other embodiments the gift packaging system has the box which
further comprises a flap that is dimensioned approximately to the
length and width of the box, and where one edge of the flap is
affixed to one edge of the box. In this and other embodiments the
gift packaging system has a flap with an upper area imprinted with
a greeting. In this and other embodiments the gift packaging system
has a flap has a lower area imprinted with a greeting. In this and
other embodiments the gift packaging system has a greeting that is
imprinted on the inner surface of the wrapper. In this and other
embodiments the gift packaging system has an embellishment that may
be a bow, a ribbon, an ornamental flower petal, an ornamental plant
leaf, an replica toy heart, an ornamental cross, an ornamental
star, an ornamental pentagon, a ornamental plant, and an ornamental
animal. In this and other embodiments, the gift packaging system of
claim 1 has a greeting that is an electronic system for generating
an audio message. In this and other embodiments, the gift packaging
system is dimensioned to accommodate a compact disc or digital
video disc.
[0009] In another possible embodiment, the inventive subject matter
is directed towards a kit having component parts capable of being
assembled, the components in the kit being a box with an internal
void capable of receiving a gift, and the box having a flap wherein
the flap is folded over the top of the box, and a wrapper
dimensioned to surround the box, and a greeting imprinted on the
box. In this and other embodiments, the kit has component parts
with a protective sleeve that is capable of overlaying the
wrapping. In this and other embodiments the kit has component parts
with an embellishment that is affixed on the wrapping. In this and
other embodiments the kit has component parts with a tag that is
affixed to the wrapping. In this and other embodiments, the kit of
component parts has a gift protection material.
[0010] In another possible embodiment the inventive subject matter
is directed towards a method for making a gift packaging system
with the steps of selecting a box with dimensions to accommodate a
gift, selecting a piece of wrapping paper to overlay an outer
surface of the box, imprinting an outer surface within the wrapping
paper with a greeting, leaving an opening in one end of the box to
receive the gift; and allowing one end of the wrapping paper near
the opening to accommodate the gift. In this and other embodiments
the method also has the step of wrapping the box with a protective
sleeve.
[0011] In this and other embodiments the method also has the step
of selecting a box to accommodate a gift, the method including
selecting a piece of material dimensioned approximately 14''-16''
in height, 5''-6'' in width, and with a pair of tabs projecting
from the piece of material with dimensions of 3/4'' to 11/4'' in
width and 4'' 1/2'' to 51/2'' in length, so that the tabs are
attached towards the base of the material, and dividing the piece
of material into approximately three equal sections, with base
section having the tabs, and folding the tabs inwards towards the
base section, and folding the base section upwards towards the
middle section such that the pair of tabs connect overlay on the
middle section, and affixing the pair of tabs to the middle section
to form a box like structure, so that a industry standard CD or DVD
package can be accommodated. In this and other embodiments the
method also has the steps of selecting an embellishment for
mounting on the wrapping paper, and then mounting the embellishment
on the wrapping paper. In this and other embodiments the method has
the steps of selecting a gift protection material, and surrounding
the gift with the gift protection material, and inserting the gift
protection material into the box.
[0012] The foregoing is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
embodiments and features of the present inventive subject matter.
Persons skilled in the art are capable of appreciating other
embodiments and features from the following detailed description in
conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The following figures show embodiments according to the
inventive subject matter, unless noted as showing prior art.
[0014] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view from above of the gift
packaging system showing the wrapper, the tag, and the bow.
[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view from above showing the
gift packaging system partially open and exposing the greeting
card.
[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view from above showing the
gift packaging system fully open and exposing the greeting
card.
[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional perspective view from
one side, showing the box, the greeting card, and the tissue and
the bubble-wrap in the interior of the box.
[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates a three-quarters perspective view showing
the greeting card and the box.
[0019] FIG. 6 illustrates a plan view of the inner surface of the
wrapper.
[0020] FIG. 7 illustrates a plan view of the greeting card.
[0021] FIG. 8 illustrates an assembly of a typical gift into the
greeting card and partially surrounded by the wrapper.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] Representative embodiments according to the inventive
subject matter are shown in FIGS. 1-8 wherein the same or similar
features share common reference numerals. For clarity each
reference number may refer to an item generally and abstractly, as
well as instances of the item in the context of one or more
embodiments.
[0023] The unopened greeting gift ensemble or gift package system
is shown from above in FIG. 1. The wrapper 1 is fully closed. A tag
2 and a bow 3 are affixed to flap 21. Flap 21 overlays flap 22 and
flap 24 which then overlap flap 23. The name of the recipient can
be, for example, hand-written, printed, or typed upon the tag
2.
[0024] Now referring to FIG. 2 where the tag 2 and bow 3 are fully
opened by lifting flaps 21, 22, 23, and 24 of the wrapper 1,
thereby exposing the greeting card 5. The greeting card 5 is
integrated on box 8. The greeting card 5 has an upper area and a
lower area. In one embodiment, the greeting card has a greeting
imprinted upon its upper area 5A as viewed from above. In another
alternative, as shown in FIG. 3, the first greeting is imprinted
upon its lower area 5B as viewed from above. In another embodiment,
the first greeting is hand-written. In a still further alternative
embodiment, the greeting card 5 surface is blank.
[0025] One flap of the gift-wrap can further comprise an adhesive
means. FIG. 2 illustrates such an adhesive means, a tape 11 having
a protective covering 12. The adhesive means provides, for example,
security between flap 21 and flap 22 when the gift-wrap is
closed.
[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, by lifting the card flap 9 on the
greeting card 5, both the inner surface 6 as viewed from above of
the box 8 and the opening of the box 7 is revealed. The inner
surface 6 of the box 8 has greeting 6A imprinted upon an area. In a
further alternative embodiment, the inner surface and fourth
greeting 6A is blank. In another alternative, the upper surface of
the box 8 can comprise an area upon which an individual may write,
print, and/or draw. In one configuration, the individual may sign
their name on the upper surface of the box 8.
[0027] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the box 8, the greeting card 9,
and a void 15 within the box. The void 15 can enclose tissue 9
and/or bubble wrap 10. A gift 16, for example, is wrapped in the
tissue 9 and/or bubble-wrap 10 and inserted into the opening of the
box 8 and positioned inside the box 8. The greeting card 9 is
folded back down onto the inner surface 6 of the box. Tissue 9 and
bubble-wrap 10 are simply two examples of gift protection materials
that may be used and as such, other materials may be used. In other
configurations, the use of tissue 9 and bubble-wrap 10 is optional
for a gift that does not require physical protection.
[0028] As shown on FIG. 4, flaps 23, 22, and 24, for example, are
folded up and over the box 8 and held in place. The protective
covering 12 of the tape 11 located on the flap 21 is removed from
the tape. Flap 21 is pulled down and affixed to the adjacent flaps.
FIG. 5 shows a side view of the box 8, the greeting card 5 and the
inner surface 6.
[0029] Now referring to FIG. 6 which shows a plan view of the inner
surface 110 of the wrapper 1. In one configuration, the wrapper 1
is configured with four flaps 21, 22, 23, 24 shaped as petals. The
flaps are creased at fold points 121A, 121B, 122A, 122B, 123A,
123B, and 124A, 124B to cover the box 8 (not shown). To wrap the
box 8, the wrapper is creased and the box is placed inside the
crease points. Flaps 22, 24 are folded inward and flap 23 is folded
upwards. These flaps are secured leaving flap 21 to receive the
gift.
[0030] The flaps 21, 22, 23, 24 are not limited to a petal
configuration, but, may also be configured as squares, triangles,
irregular shapes, and other geometric shapes the cover the box. In
certain configurations, less than four flaps are required.
[0031] FIG. 7 which depicts a plan diagram of the box 8. The box 8
is formed from a single sheet of material. Areas are defined as the
greeting card 5, the inner surface 6 and the back 250. To assemble
the box 8, tabs 260A, 260B are folded inwards along creases 220A,
230A to form rectangular tabs. These tabs are further folded along
creases 220B, 230B to form a defined area. Inner surface 6 is then
folded upwards along creases 210B, 210A such that tabs 260A, 260B
mate with areas 270A, 270B forming a rectangular structure with a
bottom 210.
[0032] FIG. 8 details an assembly diagram 300 of the preferred
configuration of the inventive subject matter with a typical gift
320. A typical gift 320 is inserted into the box 8. The greeting
card 5 is folded over and inserted under flaps 22, 23, and 24.
Optionally, a protective sleeve 310 encircles the wrapper 1.
[0033] In one configuration, the gift wrap system is designed to
accommodate a standard industry packaging for a compact disk ("CD")
or digital video disk ("DVD"). This packaging is approximately
51/2'' in width, by 5'' in length, by 1/2'' in depth. The
dimensions of the preferred configuration would be approximately
13''-14'' from the tip of flap 21 to the tip of flap 23,
approximately 10''-12'' from the tip of flap 22 to the tip of flap
24 on the wrapper 1. the fold areas 210, 220, 230, 240 on the box 8
would be approximately 3/8'' to 3/4''. The protective sleeve 310
would be slightly larger than the wrapper 1 to allow for ease of
insertion and removal.
[0034] Many variations in the gift packaging system exist and can
be determined by those skilled in the arts.
[0035] The term greeting includes, but is not limited to, written
text on the locations for the card, but, may also include
ornamentation, an audio message conveyed by electronics embedded
within the card, images displayed on the card, and scents that
intend to convey a certain impression to the recipient of the
card.
[0036] The term box includes, but is not limited to, a six sided
rectangular structure that is well known in the arts. Other box
like structures may have tapered edges that join at a point, or
have rounded edges.
[0037] Different materials can be used for all parts of the gift
packaging system, including additional embellishments. The size of
the box 8 and ancillary components can be produced in various
shapes and sizes suitable to accommodate a gift having any size.
The wrapper can be designed and shaped and cut in any way to
accommodate a box 8 of any shape and size. The box 8 can be shaped
and adapted to open and be opened in different planes and different
directions. The wrapper may also be pre-shaped to fit over the
box.
[0038] The greeting card can be shaped and cut so that it can open
or be opened in different ways.
[0039] The box can further include a pull means that enable an
individual to remove the contents of the box with ease.
[0040] The gift packaging system can be used by a business for
promotions, including, but not limited to, wherein custom wrappers
are designed and the greeting card imprinted with a business
message or the like.
[0041] The gift packaging system can be used by a consumer for
special events, such as, but not limited to, wedding invitations or
party favors. The gift packaging system can be used for wrapping a
gift, an item of goods, an item of clothing, a toy, a financial
instrument, a voucher, or an edible item.
[0042] The gift packaging system can be custom made. The design of
the gift packaging system can include themes, such as forest or
woodland themes, countryside themes, urban themes, animal themes,
or romantic themes. Also, the colors of the gift packaging system
can be matching, clash, or both.
[0043] The gift packaging system provides a simple and inexpensive
solution the need of the individual choosing a box, gift-wrap, and
greeting card form what is otherwise, at present, a vast selection
of choices.
[0044] The flap covering the box may also have translucent
materials so that the message can be seen through the flap.
[0045] The gift packaging system may include box or wrapping
materials such as, but not limited to, paper, card, cardboard,
cellulose, textile, such as cotton, flax, linen, nylon or plastic
materials, such as polyethylene, polyethylene tetraphalate (PET),
high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE),
polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene
(PS).
[0046] The adhesive means may be selected from the group consisting
of adhesive tape, an adhesive compound, an adhesive capsule, a
magnet, and the like. The adhesive means can also comprise a
plurality of hook and/or eye structures.
[0047] An embellishment may be any decorative feature such as a
bow, a ribbon, an ornamental flower petal, an ornamental plant
leaf, an ornamental heart, an ornamental cross, an ornamental star,
an ornamental pentagon, an ornamental plant, or an ornamental
animal.
[0048] The greeting card system can also be provided as a
pre-assembled kit. As a pre assembled kit, each of the individual
components are provided separately and assembled to form the gift
system.
[0049] Persons skilled in the art will recognize that many
modifications and variations are possible in the details,
materials, and arrangements of the parts and actions which have
been described and illustrated in order to explain the nature of
this inventive concept and that such modifications and variations
do not depart from the spirit and scope of the teachings and claims
contained therein.
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