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US 2009/0288968 A1Published application
Merchandise container
OwnerRobert M. Wynalda, JR.inventor
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Abstract
A merchandise container has a merchandise holder that includes an indicator feature that prevents access to the merchandise until the feature is altered. The merchandise may be loaded into the storage chamber of the container after the holder is assembled without altering the indicator feature. The merchandise may be carried by a carrier that may be removed from the holder and separately recycled.
Claims19
A merchandise container comprising:
- an outer sleeve;
- a merchandise holder selectively movably carried by the outer sleeve between retracted and extended positions;
- the holder defining a storage chamber and a loading opening;
- the holder having a door that prevents access to the storage chamber while the door is connected to the holder;
- the door being movable between closed and open positions;
- the loading opening allowing an item of merchandise to be loaded into the storage chamber behind the door while the door is in the closed position;
- and
- the holder having a locking flange that closes the loading opening.
5 more elements
A method for loading an item of merchandise into a container;
- the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a holder having a storage chamber, a loading opening providing access to the storage chamber, and a door that is removable from the holder to provide access to the storage chamber;
- loading the item of merchandise into the storage chamber through the loading opening after the holder is formed and while the door is closed;
- and
- closing the loading opening with a locking flange.
2 more elements
A merchandise storage container comprising:
- an outer sleeve;
- a merchandise holder selectively movably carried by the outer sleeve between retracted and extended positions;
- the holder defining a storage chamber and a loading opening;
- a carrier selectively removably disposed in the storage chamber;
- the carrier adapted to hold an item of merchandise;
- the loading opening allowing the carrier to be loaded into the storage chamber;
- and
- the holder having a locking flange that closes the loading opening.
5 more elements
A method for loading an item of merchandise into a container;
- the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a holder having a storage chamber, a loading opening providing access to the storage chamber, and a carrier that is removably disposed in the storage chamber;
- loading the carrier into the storage chamber through the loading opening after the holder is formed;
- and
- closing the loading opening with a locking flange.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.