Special receptacle or package – Support panel having article pinned or wrapped thereon
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-27
2001-02-27
Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Support panel having article pinned or wrapped thereon
C206S006100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193066
ABSTRACT:
DESCRIPTION
1. Technical Field
The invention relates generally to a display pad, and more particularly to a pad for displaying a variety of ornamental articles.
2. Background of Related Art
When packaging and displaying an ornamental article, such as a piece of jewelry, the article is often placed in a box which can be given to the consumer after purchase. Such boxes provide an appealing visual display, while also functioning as a storage or travel container. These boxes generally include a top portion hinged to a bottom portion, and a display pad onto which the article is mounted. The display pad secures the articles within the box while also providing a visually pleasing background to the articles. Various types of ornamental articles are displayed and packaged in this manner including, for example, cuff links, earrings, necklaces and pendants. Due to the variety of articles displayed on such pads, various different types of attachment methods have been developed to secure the different types of articles to the display pad.
One such method includes forming a pair of holes through the pad for receiving the posts of an article, such as pierced earrings, in order to fasten the article to the pad. Another such method involves providing a separate fastener for securing the article, such a pendant or cuff links, to the pad. Finally, slits may be provided in opposite corners of the pad for receiving a chain therein. As can be readily appreciated, mounting various articles to the display pad can be a labor-intensive activity. In addition, different style pads have been utilized to accommodate the various style ornamental articles and their associated mounting needs. While generally acceptable, the number of different style pads increases a vendor's inventory and potential cost associated therewith.
There is therefore needed in the art a pad for displaying ornamental articles which may readily be used to mount any of a variety of ornamental articles.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a universal pad for displaying and packaging ornamental articles which can be used with any of a variety of ornamental articles and associated mounting techniques.
SUMMARY
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a multiple layer pad for mounting a variety of ornamental articles thereon. The multi-layer pad preferably includes a middle layer having a plurality of pre-formed mounting holes disposed therethrough, and is sandwiched between an upper layer and a bottom layer. The plurality of holes in the middle layer provide the user with a number of predetermined points through which to readily mount an ornamental article. The holes thereby provide flexibility to the user by allowing the user to mount different types of ornamental articles on different locations on the pad, and to use a variety of mounting techniques. The upper layer of the pad provides an attractive display surface and is preferably wrapped around the edges of the middle layer and secured to the back of the middle layer in order to hold these two layers together. The bottom layer provides a finished backing for the pad and preferably includes a plurality of holes which are aligned with the holes in the middle layer so that the user can easily identify the position of the middle layer mounting holes during use. In one embodiment, the pad also includes an intermediate layer of material disposed between the upper layer and the middle layer for concealing the mounting holes to the purchaser. In another embodiment, preformed slits are provided inapposite corners of the middle and bottom layer of the pad for receiving a necklace therein upon the user cutting corresponding slits in the upper layer of the pad.
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Johnson Larry B.
Kilmartin, III John D.
Fidei David T.
International Packaging Corporation
Salter & Michaelson
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