U.S. patent number 3,832,800 [Application Number 05/355,312] was granted by the patent office on 1974-09-03 for device for creating playthings out of milk cartons or the like.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Strawberry Advertising Company. Invention is credited to Abraham Selesny.
United States Patent |
3,832,800 |
Selesny |
September 3, 1974 |
DEVICE FOR CREATING PLAYTHINGS OUT OF MILK CARTONS OR THE LIKE
Abstract
A paper sheet is scored or perforated to form a decorative cover
for a milk carton or the like of the type having a peaked top with
triangular inward folds. The cover is marked with four main panels
and appropriately imprinted to resemble a castle or other play
object. The top has two rectangular extensions for the peaked
container top and two triangular extensions for the folds. The
cover is placed around the carton and attached with tabs and slits
along its edges. The triangular extensions are slipped under the
top to lock the cover in place. Sheets may be made with various
decorations and of different sizes so that groups of playthings may
be assembled.
Inventors: |
Selesny; Abraham (Southfield,
MI) |
Assignee: |
Strawberry Advertising Company
(Southfield, MI)
|
Family
ID: |
23396998 |
Appl.
No.: |
05/355,312 |
Filed: |
April 30, 1973 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
446/77 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D
81/368 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
B65D
81/36 (20060101); B65D 81/00 (20060101); A63h
033/00 () |
Field of
Search: |
;46/11,19,21 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Guida; Antonio F.
Assistant Examiner: Lever; J. Q.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce
Claims
I claim:
1. In combination with a milk carton of the type having a peaked
top and triangular inward folds beneath the top, a cover imprinted
to simulate said plaything and having four contiguous rectangular
main panels, each panel approximating the size of one milk carton
side, fold lines connecting the panels, means interconnecting the
outer edges of the first and fourth panels after the panels have
been placed around the carton, a pair of top panels extending
upwardly from alternate main panels and overlapping the peaked top
of said carton, means interconnecting the outer edges of said top
panels, and triangular panels having the same shape and area as
said triangular inward folds of the carton, said triangular panels
being contiguous with the tops of the remaining main panels and
inserted beneath the top of said carton to a position overlying
said triangular folds so as to lock the cover in place on the
carton.
2. In combination with a rectangular milk carton of the type having
a peaked top and triangular inward folds beneath the top, a sheet,
a decorative carton cover imprinted on said sheet, said cover
having four contiguous main panels corresponding in shape to the
sides of the carton and an extension along the outer edge of the
fourth panel, fold lines between said panels and between the fourth
panel and extension, tab and slit means along the outer edge of the
first panel and the juncture of the fourth panel and extension
initially holding the cover in place on said carton, a pair of
rectangular top panels extending upwardly from two alternate main
panels and overlapping said peaked carton top, means
interconnecting the outer edges of said top panels, a pair of
triangular panels having the same area and shape as said triangular
inward folds of the milk carton, said triangular panels extending
upwardly from the other two main panels and overlying said
triangular carton folds when they are slipped under the peaked top
so as to lock the cover in place on the carton, and a line
surrounding the entire cover whereby it may be removed from the
remainder of the sheet.
3. The combination according to claim 2, said interconnecting means
at the outer edges of the top panels comprising a tab and slit.
4. The combination according to claim 2, there being two tabs and
two slits interconnecting the first and fourth panels.
5. The combination according to claim 2, said cover being decorated
in the form of a castle.
6. The combination according to claim 2, said sheet being further
provided with imprinted cutout designs along its margin and
outwardly of said cover.
7. In combination with a milk carton or the like, a flat paper
sheet imprinted to simulate the plaything and having four
contiguous rectangular main panels, each panel approximating the
size of one milk carton side, fold lines connecting the panels,
means interconnecting the outer edges of the first and fourth
panels after the panels have been placed around the carton, a pair
of top panels extending upwardly from alternate main panels and
overlapping the peaked top of said carton, and means
interconnecting the outer edges of said top panels.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The invention relates to playthings of the cutout variety, and
particularly to paper objects which may be used by children to
create individual three-dimensional playthings decorated and
arranged to suit their fancy.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved
cutout device especially adapted to be mounted on conventional
rectangular milk cartons or the like which have peaked tops with
triangular inward folds. The invention enables the user to decorate
a number of such cartons of various sizes so as to provide
playthings which may then be arranged and rearranged. The invention
is especially adapted to create playthings which resemble castles,
houses or similar structures, but may nevertheless be used to
create almost any desired play object.
Briefly, the invention comprises a cutout cover sheet of generally
rectangular shape, the total size of the cover being sufficient to
cover the four panels of a rectangular milk carton of the type
described above. Two rectangular extensions at the top of the cover
overlap the peaked top of the carton, and two triangular extensions
are shaped so as to slip under the top and overlie the triangular
inward folds. Tabs and slits on the side margins and rectangular
extensions secure the cover on the carton, with the triangular
extensions locking the cover in place.
The cover may be decorated in any of a variety of ways, such as to
resemble a castle or house. Covers of various sizes may be made to
fit different cartons. Thus, a child may create groups of
playthings such as a town or village.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a view of a sheet incorporating the principles of this
invention, showing the fold and cutout lines as well as cutout
figures and instructions;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a milk carton after it has been
decorated; and
FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional plan view showing
an interlocking tab and slit, along line 3-3 of FIG. 2.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
A rectangular paper sheet 11 has imprinted thereon a decorated milk
carton cover generally indicated at 12. The cover, which may be in
one or several colors, is of generally rectangular shape, having
four contiguous main panels 13, 14, 15 and 16 with an extension 17
along the outer edge of panel 16. Panels 13 through 16 match in
dimensions the sides of a conventional milk carton 18 or the like
seen in FIG. 2. The carton has a peaked top 19 and a pair of
triangular inward folds 21 on opposite sides. Panels 13 through 16
are separated by scored or marked fold lines 22.
A pair of rectangular panels 23 and 24 extend upwardly from panels
13 and 15 respectively and are shaped as to overlap peaked top 19
when sheet 12 is assembled onto the carton. A pair of triangular
panels 25 and 26 extend upwardly from panels 14 and 16 respectively
and are shaped so as to overlie triangular folds 21. Scored or
marked fold lines 27 are formed at the junctures of panels 23
through 26 with their respective main panels.
A pair of tabs 28 are formed on the outer edge of panel 13 and a
pair of slits 29 are cut at the fold line 22 between panel 16 and
extension 17. The tabs and slits are so shaped and positioned as to
hold the cover onto the milk carton when it is assembled.
A tab 31 extends from the upper edge of panel 24 and a slit 32 is
formed adjacent the upper edge of panel 23. This tab and slit will
interfit when the cover is assembled onto the carton to hold panels
23 and 24 against the peaked carton top.
A perforated or cut border 33 surrounds the entire imprinted cover
including the tabs so that the cover may be easily removed from the
remainder of sheet 11. The design of cover 12 may be of any
appropriate nature such as a castle, building, house or anything
else which would be instructive or entertaining and excite a
child's imagination.
The remaining portions of sheet 11 may be utilized for various
purposes. Illustrated are an instruction panel 34, a suggested
layout 35 of several decorated cartons, and various cutout figures
such as that indicated at 36.
While the illustrated cover 12 is for a relatively tall carton, the
cover could be such as to fit on other sizes of cartons.
In use, cover 12 will be removed from sheet 11 along line 33. The
child will then fold the cover along lines 22 and 27. He will then
place panel 13 against one side of the milk carton and wrap the
cover around the remaining sides. Tabs 28 will be inserted in slits
29 to hold the cover against opening, as shown in FIG. 3.
Triangular panels 25 and 26 will be slipped into place overlying
inward folds 21. Panels 23 and 24 will be placed against the peaked
top 19 of the carton and tab 31 inserted in slit 32. It will be
observed in FIG. 2 that the triangular panels will be held in place
under peaked top 19, thus locking the cover in place on the milk
carton.
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