Display chamber packaging container and method for making
AssigneeColbert Packaging Corporation
InventorGlenn A. Grosskopf
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Abstract
A packaging container having a first housing member that includes walls that fit within an area defined by the walls of a second housing member, and a chamber cover that includes an area for housing or displaying goods. In one embodiment, the chamber cover is substantially surrounded by the opening of the first member of the housing, and includes a flange that abuts against the bottom of the first member of the housing to secure the chamber cover with respect to the housing, wherein the cover includes an area for housing or displaying goods. The chamber may also be integrally formed with the first housing member. The housing members may be made from a paper material that can include a substantially tear-resistant material.
Claims28
A packaging container for goods comprising:
- a first tray having a bottom and sides extending upwardly therefrom, the bottom and sides defining a first open area;
- a second tray having a top, a flange and walls extending between the top and the flange, wherein the top and walls define an inner chamber, and wherein the second tray is placed into the first open area in an inverted position;
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- a third tray having a bottom including an opening sized to receive the second tray, and walls extending upwardly from the third tray bottom, wherein the third tray is attached to the first tray and the bottom of the third tray engages the flange of the second tray.
A package for one or more products or objects comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- a first tray made from a paper product, the first tray having a bottom and sides extending upwardly from the bottom, the bottom and sides defining a first open area;
- a second tray having a top, a flange and sides extending between the top and the flange, wherein the top and sides define an inner chamber, and wherein the second tray is placed within the first open area of the first tray in an inverted position;
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- a third tray having a bottom including an opening sized to receive the second tray, and walls extending upwardly from the third tray bottom, wherein the third tray is attached to the first tray and the third tray bottom engages the flange of the second tray.
A method for manufacturing a packaging container comprising the steps of:
- providing a first tray having a bottom and sides extending upwardly therefrom, the bottom and sides defining a first open area;
- providing a second tray having a top, a flange and sides extending between the top and the flange, wherein the top and sides define an inner chamber;
- placing the second tray into the first open area in an inverted position;
- providing a third tray comprised of a paper product material, and having a top, a bottom having an opening therein, and sides extending downwardly between the top and the bottom;
- placing the third tray over the second tray so that a portion of the second tray extends through the opening of the third tray;
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- attaching the first tray to the third tray.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.