Special receptacle or package – Convertible to or from display configuration – Having removal facilitating means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Bui, Luan K. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Convertible to or from display configuration
Having removal facilitating means
C206S774000, C229S122000, C229S164000, C229S240000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07080736
ABSTRACT:
A container for distribution and display of goods is convertible from a first configuration for distribution into a second configuration for display. The conversion is accomplished by removing a front cover panel. The front cover panel may be attached to the container using a variety of methods, including a perforated score line, a tear-away strip, adhesives, tapes, or a combination of these methods. When the front cover panel is removed for retail display, an access opening is uncovered, allowing users to easily view and access the contents of the container. The front cover panel may further cover graphics and text provided along the front of the container so that the graphics and text are not marred or otherwise damaged during distribution. In addition, the front cover panel may be provided with distribution information thereon, which is unimportant to an end user such as a retail customer and is easily removed for display of the container.
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Jackson Keith A.
Schomisch Joseph P.
Bui Luan K.
Jenkens & Gilchrist
Packaging Corporation of America
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