U.S. patent application number 11/774910 was filed with the patent office on 2009-01-15 for battery box in a box packaging.
Invention is credited to Mark Joseph Brennan, David M. Cooper, John Calvin Lewis, JR..
Application Number | 20090014353 11/774910 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40252204 |
Filed Date | 2009-01-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090014353 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lewis, JR.; John Calvin ; et
al. |
January 15, 2009 |
BATTERY BOX IN A BOX PACKAGING
Abstract
A battery supply system comprising a display tray, an outer box
and at least one inner box. The display tray includes a receiving
area and a plurality of slots on sides of the receiving area. The
outer box has a receptacle area and a pair of side flanges
extending outwardly from the receptacle area. The at least one
inner box is in the receptacle area of the outer box. The at least
one inner box has at least one battery therein. The outer box is
positioned in the tray by inserting the side flanges of the outer
box in a pair of the slots, thereby maintaining the outer box in an
upright displayed position within the tray.
Inventors: |
Lewis, JR.; John Calvin;
(Ramseur, NC) ; Brennan; Mark Joseph; (Asheboro,
NC) ; Cooper; David M.; (Maryville, MO) |
Correspondence
Address: |
MICHAEL C. POPHAL;EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC
25225 DETROIT ROAD, P O BOX 450777
WESTLAKE
OH
44145
US
|
Family ID: |
40252204 |
Appl. No.: |
11/774910 |
Filed: |
July 9, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/776 ;
206/526; 206/564 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 2585/88 20130101;
B65D 77/042 20130101; B65D 25/107 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/776 ;
206/526; 206/564 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/54 20060101
B65D025/54; B65D 6/04 20060101 B65D006/04; B65D 85/88 20060101
B65D085/88 |
Claims
1. A battery packaging comprising: an outer box having a receptacle
area and a pair of side flanges extending outwardly from the
receptacle area; and at least one inner box in the receptacle area
of the outer box, the at least one inner box having at least one
battery therein; wherein the outer box is configured to be
positioned in a tray having a plurality of slots, with the side
flanges of the outer box being located in a pair of opposite slots
for maintaining the outer box in an upright displayed position
within the tray.
2. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the side flanges are
substantially parallel and co-planar.
3. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the outer box is a
parallelepiped having rectangular walls; and the at least one inner
box is a parallelepiped having rectangular walls.
4. The battery packaging of claim 3, wherein: the at least one
battery is cylindrical.
5. The battery packaging of claim 4, wherein: the at least one
battery comprises a plurality of batteries.
6. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the at least one
battery is cylindrical.
7. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the at least one
battery comprises a plurality of batteries.
8. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the side flanges
extend from a front wall of the outer box.
9. The battery packaging of claim 1, wherein: the outer box
includes at least one outer window; and the at least one inner box
includes an inner window, the inner window of at least one inner
box being configured to align with one of the at least outer window
when the at least one inner box is in the outer box.
10. A battery supply system comprising: a display tray including a
receiving area and a plurality of slots on sides of the receiving
area; an outer box having a receptacle area and a pair of side
flanges extending outwardly from the receptacle area; and at least
one inner box in the receptacle area of the outer box, the at least
one inner box having at least one battery therein; wherein the
outer box is positioned in the tray by inserting the side flanges
of the outer box in a pair of the slots, thereby maintaining the
outer box in an upright displayed position within the tray.
11. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the side
flanges are substantially parallel and co-planar.
12. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the outer box
is a parallelepiped having rectangular walls; and the at least one
inner box is a parallelepiped having rectangular walls.
13. The battery supply system of claim 12, wherein: the at least
one battery is cylindrical.
14. The battery supply system of claim 13, wherein: the at least
one battery comprises a plurality of batteries.
15. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the at least
one battery is cylindrical.
16. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the at least
one battery comprises a plurality of batteries.
17. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the side
flanges extend from a front wall of the outer box.
18. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the outer box
includes at least one outer window; and the at least one inner box
includes an inner window, the inner window of at least one inner
box being configured to align with one of the at least outer window
when the at least one inner box is in the outer box.
19. The battery supply system of claim 10, wherein: the display
tray includes a pair of side walls and a bottom wall defining the
receiving area, with the slots being located adjacent the side
walls.
20. A battery packaging comprising: an outer box comprising a
parallelepiped having rectangular walls, the outer box having a
receptacle area and a pair of side flanges extending outwardly from
the receptacle area; and a plurality of inner boxes in the
receptacle area of the outer box, each inner box being a
parallelepiped having rectangular walls, each inner box having
cylindrical batteries therein; wherein the outer box is configured
to be positioned in a tray having a plurality of slots, with the
side flanges of the outer box being located in a pair of opposite
slots for maintaining the outer box in an upright displayed
position within the tray.
21. The battery packaging of claim 20, wherein: the outer box
includes at least one outer window; and the at least one inner box
includes an inner window, the inner window of at least one inner
box being configured to align with one of the at least outer window
when the at least one inner box is in the outer box.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to packaging, and in
particular to packaging for batteries.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0002] One aspect of the present invention is to provide a battery
packaging comprising an outer box and at least one inner box. The
outer box has a receptacle area and a pair of side flanges
extending outwardly from the receptacle area. The at least one
inner box is in the receptacle area of the outer box. The at least
one inner box has at least one battery therein. The outer box is
configured to be positioned in a tray having a plurality of slots,
with the side flanges of the outer box being located in a pair of
opposite slots for maintaining the outer box in an upright
displayed position within the tray.
[0003] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a
battery supply system comprising a display tray, an outer box and
at least one inner box. The display tray includes a receiving area
and a plurality of slots on sides of the receiving area. The outer
box has a receptacle area and a pair of side flanges extending
outwardly from the receptacle area. The at least one inner box is
in the receptacle area of the outer box. The at least one inner box
has at least one battery therein. The outer box is positioned in
the tray by inserting the side flanges of the outer box in a pair
of the slots, thereby maintaining the outer box in an upright
displayed position within the tray.
[0004] These and other features, advantages, and objects of the
present invention will be further understood and appreciated by
those skilled in the art by reference to the following
specification, claims and appended drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of battery packaging
of the present invention in a battery packaging holder.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a front view of the battery packaging package of
the present invention.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a left side view of the battery packaging package
of the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the battery packaging package of
the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 5 is a template of an outer box of the battery
packaging of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0010] For purposes of description herein, the terms "upper,"
"lower," "right," "left," "rear," "front," "vertical,"
"horizontal," and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention
as orientated in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the
invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where
expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood
that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached
drawings, and described in the following specification are simply
exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the
appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical
characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are
not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state
otherwise.
[0011] The reference number 10 (FIGS. 1-7) generally designates a
battery supply system of the present invention. The battery supply
system 10 includes a display tray 12 having at least one battery
packaging 14 therein. Each battery packaging 14 in the illustrated
embodiment comprises an outer box 16 having a plurality of inner
boxes 18 therein. The display tray 12 includes a receiving area 20
and a plurality of slots 22 on sides of the receiving area 20. The
outer box 16 has a receptacle area 24 and a pair of side flanges 26
extending outwardly from the receptacle area 24. At least one inner
box 18 is positioned in the receptacle area 24 of the outer box 16.
The at least one inner box 18 has at least one battery 28 therein.
The outer box 16 is positioned in the tray 12 by inserting the side
flanges 26 of the outer box 16 in a pair of the slots 22, thereby
maintaining the outer box 16 in an upright displayed position
within the tray 12.
[0012] In the illustrated embodiment, the display tray 12 is for
holding a plurality of the outer boxes 16. The display tray 12
comprises a pair of side walls 30 and a bottom wall 32. The display
tray 12 can also include a rear wall 34 and a front wall 36 having
a recessed area 38 in a top thereof. The side walls 30 include the
plurality of slots 22. The receiving area 20 of the display tray 12
is located between the side walls 30 and between the slots 22. In
an alternative embodiment, the slots 22 can be formed by another
element positioned adjacent the side walls 30, with the element
having a plurality of dividers forming the slots 22. In the
illustrated embodiment, the slots 22 are parallel and each side of
the display tray 12 includes the same number of slots 22. It is
contemplated that the display tray 12 could be part of a larger
display having a number of at least one receiving area 20, with a
plurality walls or dividers in the larger display having the slots
22. As used herein, the term display tray 12 includes any element
having at least one receiving area 20 and a plurality of the slots
22 on sides of the receiving area 20 for receiving the outer boxes
16. In the illustrated embodiment, the slots 22 are parallel,
vertical and aligned. However, it is contemplated that the slots 22
could be offset relative to each other and/or slanted relative to a
vertical line. The display tray 12 could be made from any material
(e.g., cardboard, plastic, etc.). The display tray 12 is configured
to receive the outer box 16 by inserting the side flanges 26 of the
outer box 16 within a pair of the slots 22.
[0013] The illustrated outer box 16 is configured to be positioned
within the display tray 12 and holds at least one of the inner
boxes 18 therein. The outer box 16 includes the receptacle area 24
and the pair of side flanges 26 extending outwardly from the
receptacle area 24. The receptacle area 24 is configured to receive
the inner boxes 18 therein. The illustrated outer box 16 comprises
an outer hollow box 39 having a left side wall 40, a right side
wall 42, a front wall 44, a rear wall 46, a top wall 48 and a
bottom wall 50, with the left side wall 40, the right side wall 42,
the front wall 44, the rear wall 46, the top wall 48 and the bottom
wall 50 defining the receptacle area 24. At least one of the left
side wall 40, the right side wall 42, the front wall 44, the rear
wall 46, the top wall 48 and the bottom wall 50 is configured to be
connected to the remainder of the outer hollow box 39 after the
inner boxes 18 are placed within the receptacle area 24. The
receptacle area 24 can include any number of dividers or other
elements therein to assist in locating the inner boxes 18 within
the outer box 16. The outer box 16 could be made from any material
(e.g., cardboard, plastic, etc.). While the outer hollow box 39 is
illustrated as having a rectangular periphery, it is contemplated
that the outer box 16 and any wall thereof could have any
peripheral shape. Furthermore, it is contemplated that any wall of
the outer hollow box 39 could have openings 52 therein to allow
viewing of the items in the outer box 16.
[0014] In the illustrated embodiment, the outer box 16 includes the
side flanges 26 for assisting in positioning the outer box 16 in
the display tray 12. The side flanges 26 are parallel and extend
from sides of the outer hollow box 39. In the illustrated example,
the side flanges 26 are co-planar and comprise extensions of the
front wall 44 of the outer hollow box 39. However, it is
contemplated that the side flanges 26 could extend anywhere from
the left side wall 40 and the right side wall 42 of the outer
hollow box 39 or could comprise extensions of the rear wall 46 of
the outer hollow box 39. It is also contemplated that the side
flanges 26 could be parallel, but not co-planar. Furthermore, while
the side flanges 26 are illustrated as extending from the top to
the bottom of the outer box 16, it is contemplated that the side
flanges 26 could only extend for a portion of the height of the
outer box 16.
[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a template 54 of an embodiment of the
outer box 16 before assembly. The template 54 includes a plurality
of fold lines 56 where the template 54 is folded to form the outer
box 16. The template 54 also includes side flaps 58 on tops and
bottom of the left side wall 40 and the right side wall 42 to cover
tops and bottom of the receptacle area 24. Furthermore, the top
wall 48 and the bottom wall 50 of the outer box 16 when the
template of FIG. 5 is used are formed by a pair of top flaps 60 and
a pair of bottom flaps 62. While FIG. 5 illustrates one template 54
for the outer box 16, any template could be used to form the outer
box 16. For example, the outer box 16 could just include all of the
walls connected to their adjacent walls, with the side flanges 26
being formed from an extension of the front wall 44.
[0016] The illustrated inner boxes 18 are configured to be placed
into the outer box 16. Each inner box 18 comprises an inner hollow
box 64 having a left side wall 70, a right side wall 72, a front
wall 74, a rear wall (not shown), a top wall 78 and a bottom wall
(not shown), with the left side wall 70, the right side wall 72,
the front wall 74, the rear wall, the top wall 78 and the bottom
wall defining a battery storage area 82. At least one of the left
side wall 70, the right side wall 72, the front wall 74, the rear
wall, the top wall 78 and the bottom wall is configured to be
connected to the remainder of the inner hollow box 64 after the
batteries 28 are placed within the battery storage area 82. The
battery storage area 82 can include any number of dividers or other
elements therein to assist in locating the batteries 28 within the
inner box 18. The inner box 18 could be made from any material
(e.g., cardboard, plastic, etc.). While the inner hollow box 64 is
illustrated as having a rectangular periphery, it is contemplated
that the inner hollow box 64 and any wall thereof could have any
peripheral shape. Furthermore, it is contemplated that any wall of
the inner hollow box 64 could have openings 84 therein to allow
viewing of the items in the inner box 18. The inner boxes 18 are
configured to hold the batteries 28 therein.
[0017] The illustrated batteries 28 can comprise electrochemical
cells for supplying voltage to battery powered devices. The at
least one battery 28 can comprise any of the popular alkaline or
lithium cells of the generally cylindrical shape that are
commercially available in industry-recognized, standard sizes,
including D-, C-, AA-, AAA-, and AAAA-size cells, as well as other
sizes and configurations (e.g., 9 volt batteries). Alternatively,
disc-shaped batteries commercially available for small electrically
operated devices, such as hearing aids, could be used. In the
illustrated embodiment, each inner box 18 includes two cylindrical
batteries 28 therein. However, it is contemplated that the inner
boxes 18 could include any number of batteries 28 therein and that
the inner boxes 18 could include different size batteries 28 within
one of the inner boxes 18. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the
inner boxes 18 could include different batteries 28 and/or size
batteries 28 than all of the other inner boxes 18 in the outer box
16.
[0018] In the illustrated embodiment, the battery supply system 10
is formed by first placing at least one of the inner boxes 18 into
one of the outer boxes 16. In the illustrated example, seven inner
boxes 18 are placed into the outer boxes 16, thereby taking up 7/8
of the receptacle area 24. The remaining 1/8 of the receptacle area
24 of the outer box 16 can be filled with corrugated paper 100 or
other filler. However, it is contemplated that any number of inner
boxes 18 could be placed in the receptacle area 24 of the outer box
16, with the remaining area being empty or filled with the
corrugated paper 100 or other filler. Furthermore, while the inner
boxes 18 are illustrated as comprising two columns within the outer
box 16 with one column having four inner boxes 18 and one column
having three inner boxes 18, it is contemplated that any number of
inner boxes 18 could be placed within the outer box 16 in any
number of rows and columns and including any depth of inner boxes
18 (e.g., the bottom row of inner boxes 18 could include six inner
boxes 18 in a 2 by 3 format). In the illustrated embodiment, the
openings 84 in at least one of the inner boxes 18 can be aligned
with the openings 52 in the outer box 16 to allow viewing of the
batteries 28 within the inner box 18 through both the inner box 18
and the outer box 16.
[0019] After the illustrated outer boxes 16 are filled with the
inner boxes 18, the outer boxes 16 are placed into the display tray
12 by sliding the side flanges 26 of the outer boxes 16 into sets
of the slots 22 in the display tray 12. The outer boxes 16 are then
ready to be purchased. Furthermore, since the outer boxes 16 can
include a flat bottom wall 50, the outer boxes 16 are configured to
stand on their own when the side flanges 26 are not located in the
slots 22 of the display tray 12. As outer boxes 16 are purchased,
the battery supply system 10 can be refilled by placing more outer
boxes 16 in the display tray 12. Furthermore, the outer boxes 16,
once removed from the display tray 12 (e.g., by being purchased),
can be opened to allow access to the inner boxes 18. The inner
boxes 18 can also individually be displayed for purchase.
Therefore, it is contemplated that the outer boxes 16 can be sold
by a wholesaler and the inner boxes 18 can be sold by a retailer.
For example, a retailer can buy the outer boxes 16 with the inner
boxes 18 therein and then remove the inner boxes 18 from the outer
box 16 to sell to the general public. The inner boxes 18 can
include features for allowing the retailer to display the inner
boxes 18 once removed from the outer boxes 16. For example, the
inner boxes 18 can include a top flap 102 having an opening 104
therein for allowing the inner boxes 18 to be hung from a rod (not
shown) at a display of the retailer.
[0020] In the forgoing description, it will be readily appreciated
by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the
invention without departing from the concepts disclosed herein.
Such modifications are to be considered as included in the
following claims, unless these claims by their language expressly
state otherwise.
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