U.S. patent application number 12/998749 was filed with the patent office on 2011-09-15 for slim-type dual case.
Invention is credited to Dae seop Song.
Application Number | 20110220524 12/998749 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41684356 |
Filed Date | 2011-09-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110220524 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Song; Dae seop |
September 15, 2011 |
Slim-type dual case
Abstract
Provided is a slim-type dual case including two slim cases. The
two slim cases include upper hinged lids and pack-shaped main
bodies. The two slim cases are connected to each other along a
horizontal edge of upper surfaces of the hinged lids such that the
two slim cases are folded along the horizontal edge to face each
other or the two slim cases are unfolded along the horizontal edge
to bring the upper surfaces of the hinged lids of the of the two
slim cases into contact with each other. According to the slim-type
dual case of the present invention, the slim-type dual case has
uniqueness when on display for sales with the slim cases forming a
straight line shape. Also, the slim-type dual case augments
advertising effect by utilizing side surfaces of the slim cases as
advertising areas, and maintains freshness of contents in the slim
case which is not opened yet by storing the contents separately.
Further, by storing different types of contents separately in the
slim cases divided by a vertical partition wall, the slim-type dual
case allows two or more types of contents to be carried at the same
time, and increases user convenience.
Inventors: |
Song; Dae seop; (Gangwon-do,
KR) |
Family ID: |
41684356 |
Appl. No.: |
12/998749 |
Filed: |
August 28, 2009 |
PCT Filed: |
August 28, 2009 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/KR2009/004807 |
371 Date: |
May 25, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/261 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 85/1063 20130101;
A24F 15/18 20130101; B65D 85/109 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/261 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/10 20060101
B65D085/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Nov 26, 2008 |
KR |
10-2008-0117801 |
Claims
1. A slim-type dual case comprising two slim cases, wherein the two
slim cases comprise upper hinged lids and pack-shaped main bodies,
and the two slim cases are connected to each other along a
horizontal edge of upper surfaces of the hinged lids such that the
two slim cases are folded along the horizontal edge to face each
other or the two slim cases are unfolded along the horizontal edge
to bring the upper surfaces of the hinged lids of the of the two
slim cases into contact with each other.
2. The slim-type dual case of claim 1, wherein each of the slim
cases is configured to receive contents in a line along the
horizontal edge.
3. The slim-type dual case of claim 2, wherein the horizontal edge
comprises a punch hole line which comprises punch holes formed at a
predetermined interval.
4. The slim-type dual case of claim 3, wherein at least one
partition wall is disposed in the slim case to divide a storage
space vertically.
5. The slim-type dual case of claim 4, further comprising an inside
wrapper configured to separately wrap the contents received by the
slim case and divided by the partition wall into each of the
divided storage spaces.
6. The slim-type dual case of claim 1, further comprising a match
receiving part which is disposed in the hinged lid to receive a
plurality of matchsticks, the match receiving part having a
polygonal box shape with an upper opening.
7. The slim-type dual case of claim 6, further comprising a
friction material applied to portions of the upper surfaces of the
hinged lids corresponding to each other when the slim-type dual
case is unfolded to form a straight line shape so that fire is made
by striking one of the matchsticks against the friction
material.
8. The slim-type dual case of claim 1, further comprising a
transparent outside wrapper configured to wrap outside surfaces of
the slim cases tightly, and maintain the shape of the unfolded
slim-type dual case.
9. The slim-type dual case of claim 8, further comprising a
single-coated sticker for advertising purposes attachable to a side
surface portion of the outside wrapper corresponding to a boundary
between the slim cases that make contact with each other.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This U.S. non-provisional patent application claims priority
under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.119 of Korean Patent Application No.
10-2008-0117801, filed on Nov. 26, 2008, the entire contents of
which are hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention disclosed herein relates to a
slim-type dual case, and more particularly, to a slim-type dual
case including two slim cases. The two slim cases include upper
hinged lids and pack-shaped main bodies, and the two slim cases are
connected to each other along a horizontal edge of upper surfaces
of the hinged lids such that the two slim cases are folded along
the horizontal edge to face each other or the two slim cases are
unfolded along the horizontal edge to bring the upper surfaces of
the hinged lids of the of the two slim cases into contact with each
other.
[0003] In general, filter cigarettes are sold in a paper pack with
twenty cigarettes forming two rows in it. One of the most common
types of cigarette packs is a pack with a hinged lid, also known as
a hard pack, the shape of which is maintained effectively. An
ordinary hard pack has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, is made
of elastic and thick cardboard, and wrapped by an outside wrapper
made of a transparent polypropylene film. Generally, a pack with a
hinged lid includes two sheets of liners, one of which constitutes
the body and the lid of the pack and the other of which, protruding
upwards from the front and side surfaces of the pack, seals the
space between the body and the lid when the lid is closed. Also,
there are cases when cigarettes are sold in a soft pack. A soft
pack is made of paper thinner than that used to make a hard pack,
and opened when a part of the wrapper on the upper surface is
removed. Although a soft pack may be more economical than a hard
pack in terms of packing costs, the contents in a soft pack may be
more vulnerable than those in a hard pack to external shocks. Like
a hard pack, a soft pack goes through a polypropylene film wrapping
process before being on display.
[0004] In most cases, coffee shops, karaokes, Internet cafes, bars
or restaurants sell packs of cigarettes previously purchased from
nearby retail stores or the Korea Tobacco and Ginseng Corporation
when their customers ask for cigarettes. The advertising material
on such a pack can maintain its advertising effect continuously
until all of the cigarettes in it are smoked. At present, when a
cigarette pack is used for advertising or promotion purposes, an
advertising material is inserted between the outer surface of the
cigarette pack and the polypropylene film wrapping the pack, or, if
the pack is a soft one, between the inside and outside wrappers as
illustrated in Korean Unexamined Utility Model No. 1985-000785.
Additionally, according to regulations by the Korea Tobacco and
Ginseng Corporation, an advertising material may be printed on one
surface of a cigarette pack.
[0005] However, in the aforementioned cases, the printed or
inserted advertising material may be exposed to harm the appearance
of the cigarette pack. At the same time, it may cause a person to
feel repulsed or to question the quality of the cigarettes in the
pack. Also, in some of the cases when an advertising material is
inserted between the inside and outside wrappers, the advertising
material may not be seen by a person who carries the pack until all
of the cigarettes are smoked and the pack is thrown away.
Meanwhile, once the wrapper of a cigarette pack is torn off, the
tobacco flavor spreads outside and the flavor and the taste
deteriorate with time, entailing a decrease in smoking
satisfaction. To address the limitations, Korean Registered Utility
Model No. 20-0243183 suggested a separable cigarette pack. The
cigarette pack can be separated into two smaller cigarette packs,
and advertisements can be printed on the surfaces of the smaller
packs facing each other while advertising materials such as a
leaflet can be inserted between the surfaces. Therefore, the
advertisement or the advertising materials may not be exposed
outwards, and the pack may be maintained neatly while effective in
advertising. However, the separable cigarette pack has limitations
in terms of advertising area utilization since the two smaller
cigarette packs are connected to each other at an edge along the
longitudinal direction. Further, since each of the two smaller
cigarette packs, which carries cigarettes in two rows, has the same
thickness as an ordinary cigarette pack, the separable cigarette
pack becomes approximately twice thicker than an ordinary cigarette
pack, making it inconvenient to carry the pack in a pocket. In
addition, the advertising material inserted between the two smaller
cigarette packs may thrown away along with the outside wrapper when
the wrapper is removed and the pack is opened, resulting in a
decreased advertising effect. Also, since the separable cigarette
pack is used only to carry cigarettes, contents other than
cigarettes cannot be packed in it separately. In short, the
separable cigarette pack is not much different from two ordinary
cigarette packs with one stacked up on the other. As a result, it
may discourage a cigarette buyer since expenses for two packs of
cigarettes need to be paid at a time. In addition, the limitation
that contents freshness is not guaranteed still remains with the
separable cigarette pack.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention provides a slim-type dual case
different from an ordinary packing case having a rectangular
parallelepiped shape. The slim-type dual case may be folded to have
approximately the same size and thickness as an ordinary packing
case. Since side surfaces of the slim-type dual case may provide
spaces to carry advertising materials, the slim-type dual case may
have a wider advertising area than an ordinary packing case, and
advertising effect may be increased. Nevertheless, the slim-type
dual case may have approximately the same volume as an ordinary
packing case. In addition, the slim-type dual case may further
augment marketing effect by using the outside wrapper.
[0007] The present invention also provides a slim-type dual case
which may prevent contents freshness from dropping sharply after
the slim-type dual case is opened since contents are packed
separately in each of slim cases constituting the slim-type dual
case. Therefore, the slim-type dual case may keep the contents
fresh. Furthermore, a punch hole line allows one of the slim cases
to be torn off with ease after the contents in the slim case are
used up. In this case, the thickness of the slim-type dual case may
be about a half of a thickness of an ordinary cigarette pack.
Therefore, the slim-type dual case may be carried or kept with
ease.
[0008] The present invention also provides a slim-type dual case
which may carry different types of contents. By carrying different
types of contents at the same time in separated storage spaces, the
slim-type dual case may satisfy a consumer's taste while
contributing to his or her health. Therefore, the slim-type dual
case may suit consumers' various needs.
[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention, a slim-type dual case includes two slim cases, and the
two slim cases include upper hinged lids and pack-shaped main
bodies. The two slim cases are connected to each other along a
horizontal edge of upper surfaces of the hinged lids such that the
two slim cases are folded along the horizontal edge to face each
other or the two slim cases are unfolded along the horizontal edge
to bring the upper surfaces of the hinged lids of the of the two
slim cases into contact with each other. Therefore, when the
slim-type dual case is on display for sales, the slim-type dual
case which is a half thicker than an ordinary cigarette pack is on
display in a straight line shape and wrapped in an outside wrapper
so that the slim-type dual case is more easily noticed by
consumers. Further, by providing side surfaces of the slim cases
with enough spaces for advertising purposes, the slim-type dual
case may augment advertising and marketing effects. Meanwhile,
unlike an ordinary cigarette pack carrying twenty cigarettes and
opened at an upper portion of the pack, the outside wrapper of the
slim-type dual case may be torn off in a middle of the slim-type
dual case in a straight line shape, and then each of the slim cases
sealing and carrying ten cigarettes may be opened.
[0010] The horizontal edge may include a punch hole line which
includes punch holes formed at a predetermined interval. The punch
hole line is configured to separate the two slim cases with ease
when contents in one of the slim cases are used up, and to allow
the slim-type dual case to be carried and kept more conveniently.
Therefore, each of the slim cases may receive contents in a line
along the horizontal edge.
[0011] At least one partition wall may be disposed in the slim case
to divide a storage space vertically. The partition wall is
configured to carry different types of contents in the slim case,
and suit consumers' various needs. Further, in order for the
different types of contents to be packed separately, the slim-type
dual case may further include an inside wrapper configured to
separately wrap the contents received by the slim case and divided
by the partition wall into each of the divided storage spaces.
[0012] Meanwhile, in case the slim-type dual case is used as a
cigarette pack and there is no lighter to light the cigarettes, the
slim-type dual case may further include a match receiving part
which is disposed in the hinged lid to receive a plurality of
matchsticks. The match receiving part may have a polygonal box
shape with an upper opening. In this case, the slim-type dual case
may further include a friction material applied to portions of the
upper surfaces of the hinged lids corresponding to each other when
the slim-type dual case is unfolded to form a straight line shape
so that fire may be made by striking one of the matchsticks against
the friction material.
[0013] The slim-type dual case may further include a transparent
outside wrapper configured to wrap outside surfaces of the slim
cases tightly, and maintain the shape of the unfolded slim-type
dual case. The outside wrapper may include a thread used to help
open the case, and the thread may be disposed along the boundary
between the slim cases that make contact with each other. In a case
when the slim-type dual case further includes a single-coated
sticker for advertising purposes attachable to a side surface
portion of the outside wrapper corresponding to the boundary, the
slim-type dual case may augment advertising and marketing
effects.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present invention, and are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate
exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with
the description, serve to explain principles of the present
invention. In the drawings:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a general view illustrating a slim-type dual case
according to an embodiment of the present invention in a straight
line shape;
[0016] FIG. 2 illustrates the slim-type dual case according to an
embodiment of the present invention with a sticker further attached
on an outside wrapper;
[0017] FIG. 3 illustrates the slim-type dual case according to an
embodiment of the present invention folded outwards to have a
folder shape;
[0018] FIG. 4 illustrates a match receiving part disposed in a
hinged lid of the slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of
the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 5 illustrates contents and an inside wrapper disposed
separately in the slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of
the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 6 illustrates a partition wall disposed in the
slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0021] FIG. 7 illustrates the slim-type dual case according to an
embodiment of the present invention being used to strike a
match.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Hereinafter, it will be described about an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings.
[0023] FIG. 1 is a general view illustrating a slim-type dual case
having a straight line shape according to an embodiment of the
present invention, and FIG. 2 illustrates the slim-type dual case
to which a sticker is attached according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0024] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, two slim cases 100 and 100' form
a straight line shape. The slim case 100 includes a hinged lid 110
disposed in an upper portion of the slim case 100, and the slim
case 100' includes a hinged lid 110' disposed in an upper portion
of the slim case 100'. Contents disposed in the slim cases 100 and
100' may be taken out after removing seals along case opening lines
520 and 520' and opening the hinged lids 110 and 110'. Initially,
upper surfaces of the hinged lids 110 and 110' are in contact with
each other. An additional opening line may be formed along a
boundary between the slim cases 100 and 100' that make contact with
each other so that an outside wrapper surrounding the entire area
of the slim-type dual case can be torn off along the additional
opening line. Here, a single-coated sticker 510 which is wide
enough to carry advertisement may be attached along the opening
line to improve advertising effect. Therefore, when the slim-type
dual case of the present invention is put into use for the first
time, the outside wrapper can be torn off only after the sticker
510 is removed, and thus the advertisement on the surface of the
sticker 510 may be exposed while the sticker 510 is removed. In
addition, the advertising and marketing effects can be further
augmented when advertising materials are attached to all side
surfaces of the slim cases and the side surfaces are shown in a
straight line shape while the slim-type dual case is on display for
sales.
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates an outwardly folded state of the
slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0026] The slim cases 100 and 100' are connected to each other
along a horizontal edge of the hinged lid 110 and a horizontal edge
of the hinged lid 110'. The horizontal edges include a plurality of
punch holes forming a punch hole line 150, and the punch hole line
150 is configured to allow the slim cases 100 and 100' to be
separated with ease. When the slim-type dual case is carried or put
into a pocket after the sticker 510 and the outside wrapper are
removed, the slim-type dual case may be folded outwards using the
punch hole line 150 as a reference center folding line. Here, the
thickness of the folded slim-type dual case may be approximately
the same as the thickness of an ordinary cigarette pack since the
thickness of each of the slim cases 100 and 100' is approximately
halved compared with the thickness of an ordinary cigarette pack.
Contents disposed the slim cases 100 and 100' may be taken out
after the hinged lids 110 and 110' are opened and the case opening
lines 520 and 520' sealing main bodies of the slim cases 100 and
100' are removed. Further, a friction material 300 is applied to
side portions of the upper surfaces of the hinged lids 110 and 110'
for igniting a match by striking the match on the friction material
300.
[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates a match receiving part 400 disposed in
the hinged lids 110 and 110' of the slim-type dual case according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] The match receiving part 400 may have a polygonal box shape
with an upper opening and may be disposed in the hinged lids 110
and 110'. For example, the match receiving part 400 may have a
rectangular box shape as illustrated in FIG. 4. Here, two to three
matchsticks 30 may be received by the match receiving part 400, and
the match receiving part 400 may be received by a space disposed in
the hinged lids 110 and 110'. Since the matchsticks 30 are for
contingencies, there is no need for the match receiving part 400 to
carry a large number of matchsticks. Further, paper matchsticks may
be disposed in the match receiving part 400 rather than ordinary
wooden matchsticks so that the slim-type dual case can be lighter
in weight.
[0029] FIG. 5 illustrates contents and an inside wrapper disposed
separately in the slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of
the present invention, and FIG. 6 illustrates a partition wall
disposed in the slim-type dual case according to an embodiment of
the present invention.
[0030] Contents such as cigarettes may be disposed in a line in the
slim cases 100 and 100', and the slim cases 100 and 100' may
include a vertical partition wall 180 so that each of the slim
cases 100 and 100' can carry different contents separately. Types
of contents carried by each of the slim cases 100 and 100' may vary
depending on how the slim cases are adjusted. The contents may be
cigarettes and relevant stuff. In a case when the slim-type dual
case is used as a cigarette pack, cigarettes 10 may be stored in a
line in a main storage space while stick-shaped or tube-shaped
health food products 20 may be stored in an auxiliary storage space
so that the cigarettes 10 and the health food products 20 can be
used as occasion demands. Further, different inside wrappers may be
used to separate the storage spaces so that tastes and flavors of
the contents in the storage spaces cannot be mixed with each other
and the contents can be kept fresh. For example, a cigarette
wrapper 530 may be used in the storage space for the cigarettes 10,
and a health food wrapper 540 may be used in the storage space for
the health food products 20. Then, the cigarettes 10 and the health
food products 20 can be accommodated separately in the slim-type
dual case.
[0031] FIG. 7 illustrates the slim-type dual case being used to
strike a match according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0032] Fire is made when one of the matchsticks 30 is struck
against the friction material 300 applied to the side portions of
the upper surfaces of the hinged lids 110 and 110'. Here, in a case
when the slim cases 100 and 100' are connected to each other along
the punch hole line 150, a matchstick 30 may be put between the
slim cases 100 and 100' and then be yanked to ignite the matchstick
by friction. In a case when one of the slim cases 100 and 100' is
torn off, the matchstick may be struck against the frictional
material 300 like the case of an ordinary matchstick.
[0033] The slim-type dual case of the present invention is
different from an ordinary packing case having a rectangular
parallelepiped shape. The slim-type dual case may be folded to have
approximately the same size and thickness as an ordinary packing
case. Since the side surfaces of the slim-type dual case may
provide spaces to carry advertising materials, the slim-type dual
case may have a wider advertising area than an ordinary packing
case, and advertising effect may be increased. Nevertheless, the
slim-type dual case may have approximately the same volume as an
ordinary packing case. In addition, the slim-type dual case may
further augment marketing effect by using the outside wrapper.
[0034] Furthermore, the slim-type dual case may prevent contents
freshness from dropping sharply after the slim-type dual case is
opened since contents are packed separately in each of the slim
cases. Therefore, the slim-type dual case may keep the contents
fresh.
[0035] Furthermore, the punch hole line allows one of the slim
cases to be torn off with ease after the contents in the slim case
are used up. In this case, the thickness of the slim-type dual case
may be about a half of a thickness of an ordinary cigarette pack.
Therefore, the slim-type dual case may be carried or kept with
ease.
[0036] Furthermore, unlike an ordinary cigarette pack configured
only to carry cigarettes, the slim-type dual case may carry
different types of contents, e.g., cigarettes and health food
products. By carrying different types of contents at the same time
in the separated storage spaces, the slim-type dual case may
satisfy a consumer's taste while contributing to his or her health.
Therefore, the slim-type dual case may suit consumers' various
needs.
[0037] The above-disclosed subject matter is to be considered
illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are
intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other
embodiments, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the
present invention. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the
scope of the present invention is to be determined by the broadest
permissible interpretation of the following claims and their
equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the
foregoing detailed description.
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