WO2008043108A1 - Boîte de rangement de disque et enveloppe d'expédition - Google Patents

Boîte de rangement de disque et enveloppe d'expédition Download PDF

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WO2008043108A1
WO2008043108A1 PCT/US2007/080862 US2007080862W WO2008043108A1 WO 2008043108 A1 WO2008043108 A1 WO 2008043108A1 US 2007080862 W US2007080862 W US 2007080862W WO 2008043108 A1 WO2008043108 A1 WO 2008043108A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/64—Lids
    • B65D5/66—Hinged lids
    • B65D5/6626—Hinged lids formed by folding extensions of a side panel of a container body formed by erecting a "cross-like" blank
    • B65D5/665—Hinged lids formed by folding extensions of a side panel of a container body formed by erecting a "cross-like" blank the lid being held in closed position by self-locking integral flaps or tabs
    • B65D5/6661—Flaps provided over the total length of the lid edge opposite to the hinge
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/0236—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward folding of flaps and securing them by adhesive tapes, labels or the like; for decoration purposes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4212—Information or decoration elements, e.g. content indicators, or for mailing
    • B65D5/4216—Cards, coupons or the like formed integrally with, or printed directly on, the container or lid
    • B65D5/422—Cards, coupons or the like formed integrally with, or printed directly on, the container or lid as an extra panel or panels folded against or inside the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/46—Handles
    • B65D5/46072—Handles integral with the container
    • B65D5/4608—Handgrip holes

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  • This invention relates to the fields of record storage boxes and mailers. More particularly this application relates to round trip mailers.
  • Such boxes are commonly used to store files, documents, and other items in an office setting.
  • the storage boxes are also used to ship files and documents by common carriers, such as FEDEX, the United States Postal Service, and the United Parcel Service among others.
  • the lids are generally sealed with tape, as the box has no provision for securing the lid for shipment. While the use of tape is well-suited for sealing the box for shipment, it is still suited for the use of the box once the box is received by the addressee.
  • the record storage box disclosed herein is configured to function as a shipping box.
  • the box can function as a round trip box or return mailer.
  • the box can also serve as a tamper evident storage or shipping container.
  • the box of the invention can be formed from a box blank or foldable box blank, thereby allowing the boxes to stored flat for shipment to a user and stored flat prior to use.
  • Figure 1 is a box blank for a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the exterior assembly of the bottom of a box of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the exterior assembly of the bottom a box of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the bottom of a box of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the bottom of a box of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the sides of a box of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a box of the first embodiment, showing the closing of the inner top flap.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a box of the first embodiment having a closed inner top flap and a user removing the release liner from the underlying adhesive.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of a box of the first embodiments showing the closing of the box for shipment by sealing of the outer top flap.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective you of the box of the first embodiment, showing a user unsealing the box by pulling the tear strip away from the box.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view of the box of the first embodiment showing a user removing the outer top flap.
  • Figure 12 is a perspective view of the box of the first embodiment showing a user removing the adhesive strip from the underlying adhesive on the inner top flap, thus preparing in the box for return shipment
  • Figure 13 is a perspective drawing showing a box of the first embodiment being closed for return shipment.
  • Figure 14 is a box blank for use in a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the exterior assembly of the bottom of a box of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 16 is a perspective view showing the exterior assembly of the bottom a box of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 17 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the bottom of a box of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 18 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the bottom of a box of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 19 is a perspective view showing the interior assembly of the sides of a box of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 20 is a perspective view of a box of the second embodiment, showing the closing of the inner top flap.
  • Figure 21 is a perspective view showing a box of the second embodiment having a closed inner top flap and a user removing the release liner from the underlying adhesive on the tongue of the outer top flap.
  • Figure 22 is a perspective view of a box of the first embodiment showing the closing of the box for shipment by sealing of the outer top flap.
  • the box may be formed from blank 10.
  • the blank 10 as shown has two primary directions, a longitudinal 2 and a lateral 3 direction.
  • the blank 10 may be constructed of any material that will form a stiff panel surface.
  • the blank 10 is made of a corrugated material.
  • a corrugated material can be constructed from a variety of substances and can have a variety of structures, as are commonly known in the container art.
  • the corrugated material is typically constructed of two or more layers of linerboard sandwiching one or more layers of a fluted material.
  • the linerboard and fluted material are commonly fiber materials.
  • non-fiber corrugated materials such as plastics and polyethylene can also be used.
  • the corrugations run parallel to the longitudinal 2 direction.
  • the blank 10 includes a front wall or panel 12 a back wall or panel 14, a first outer side wall or panel 16, a second outer side wall or panel 18, an inner bottom panel 20, an outer bottom panel 22, a first inner side wall or panel 24, a second inner side wall or panel 26, a flange 28, a first intermediate side wall or panel 27, a second intermediate side wall or panel 25, an inner top flap 23, an outer top flap 21, an inner top flap tongue 19, and an outer top flap tongue 17.
  • the panels or walls described above are defined by their outer edges, fold lines, and slits.
  • the fold lines are lines weakness in the blank 10 material. Such lines may be perforations, score lines, or any other structure to facilitate the folding of the blank 10 along a line.
  • the fold lines are score lines.
  • Slits are cuts that extend through the material of the blank 10 and are meant to provide for clean separation of the panels or walls. When the blank 10 is assembled into a box, the panels are separated along the slits.
  • the front wall or panel 12 is connected to the second outer side wall or panel
  • the front wall 12 is connected to the first outer side wall or panel 16 by fold line 30.
  • the front wall 12 is connected to the outer top flap 21 by fold line 31.
  • Fold line 31 is preferably a perforation so that the outer top flap 21 can be separated from front wall 12 after the box has been used for shipping.
  • the front wall 12 is connected to the outer bottom panel 22 by fold line 33.
  • the outer bottom panel 22 is connected to the first intermediate side panel 27 by fold line 34 and to the second intermediate side panel 25 by fold line 35.
  • the outer bottom panel 22 can further include diagonal or "V" shaped lines of weakness, such as shown in US Patent 5,850,964, to Rosenbaum et al. or US Patent 5,887,782 to Mueller, which are both incorporated herein by reference.
  • the optional diagonal line of weakness 2 extends from the apex of fold line 33 and fold line 34 to the edge 13 of outer bottom panel 22.
  • the diagonal line of weakness 2 is preferably a score line scored on the outside of the assembled box.
  • the placement and angle of the diagonal line of weakness 2 can vary depending upon the dimensions of the box blank, particularly the side edge 15 of inner side panel 27. Such a diagonal line of weakness 2 can be applied to any of the embodiments taught herein.
  • two optional diagonal lines of weakness 102 and 115 can also be used in any of the embodiments described herein.
  • the diagonal lines of weakness are preferably reverse score lines.
  • the angle of the diagonal lines of weakness 102 and 115 with reference to the outer edge 103 of the outer side wall 122 are generally at an angle of 45 degrees.
  • the diagonal lines of weakness do not intersect. Such is the case when the width of the intermediate side panels 125 and 127, as measured along the longitudinal direction 102, is less than twice the width of the outer bottom panel 122 in the lateral direction 103.
  • the lines of weakness 102 and 115 may intersect for other dimensions, as taught in US Patent 5,887,782.
  • the first outer side wall 16 is defined from the first intermediate side panel 27 by slit 36.
  • the second outer side panel 18 is defined from the second intermediate side panel 25 by slit 37.
  • the outer top flap 21 is defined from the first inner side panel 24 by slit 38 and from the second intermediate side panel 26 by slit 39.
  • the outer top flap 21 is defined from the outer top flap tongue 17 by fold line 40.
  • the inner top flap 23 is defined from the second inner side panel 26 by slit 41 and from the inner top flap tongue 19, by fold line 42.
  • the back panel 14 is defined from the second outer side panel 18 by fold line
  • the first inner side panel 24 is connected to the first outer side panel 16 by a pair of fold lines 47 and 48.
  • the pair of fold lines 47 and 48 are separated by approximately 5 millimeters.
  • the fold lines 47 and 48 are separated, to allow space between the first outer side panel and the first inner side panel, the space being of sufficient width to accommodate the first intermediate side panel 27 there between when the box is assembled, as described herein.
  • the pair of fold lines 47 and 48 may be a single fold line and accommodate the intermediate panel.
  • the second inner side panel 26 is connected to the second outer side panel 18 by a pair of fold lines 49 and 50.
  • the outer side panels 18 and 16 include handhold flaps 80 and 81.
  • the handhold flaps are cut about a portion of their perimeter.
  • the inner and intermediate side panels include handhold apertures 82 a-d.
  • the handhold apertures in the respective inner and outer side panels align with the handhold flaps 80 and 81, allowing the user to push the handhold flaps 80 and 81 through the hand hold apertures.
  • the handhold flaps 180, 181, 280, 281 and apertures 182a-d and 282a-d interact in the other embodiments.
  • the flange 28 is attached to the first outer side panel 16 by any known means, such as adhesive, staples, rivets or any other material or structure used to join two surfaces.
  • the flange 28 is attached to the first outer side panel 16 near edge 54, prior to delivery to a user of the box.
  • the blank 10 may be delivered to the user in a generally flat and compact condition allowing ease of shipment and storage prior to use.
  • Such joining pre-shipment is not necessary, and joining of flange 28 to the first outer side panel 16 can be left to the user.
  • FIG. 2-13 The assembly of the blank 10 and functionality of the resulting box 60 of the first embodiment is shown in figures 2-13.
  • the front wall 12 is placed on a surface and the back wall 14 is displaced from the front wall 12 so that a space is present there between.
  • Inner bottom panel 20 is rotated into the space about fold line 44, as directed by arrow 1.
  • First and second intermediate side walls 25 and 27 are rotated about fold lines 35 and 34 respectively, as shown by arrows 2, to lie nearly flat against outer bottom panel 22.
  • outer bottom panel 22 is then rotated about fold line 33 and inserted into the space between front wall 12 and back wall 14. In doing so, inner bottom panel 20 is displaced and pushed up against the back wall 14.
  • first and second inner side walls 24 and 26 are rotated about fold lines 49 and 50 and 47 and 48 so that the inner side walls 24 and 26 are adjacent the first and second intermediate side walls 27 and 25 respectively.
  • the box 60 is ready to receive contents.
  • the inner top flap 23 is folded about fold line 45 so that it generally forms a closed container.
  • the inner top flap tongue 19 is placed against the inner side of the front wall 12.
  • the user then removes the release liner 51 from the underlying adhesive strip 52 present on the outer top flap tongue 17.
  • the outer top flap 21 is then folded about fold line 31 so that the outer top flap 21 is positioned over the inner top flap 23, allowing the outer top flap tongue 17 to be adhered to the outer surface of the front wall 12. So sealed, the box 60 is ready for shipment.
  • the seal created by the adhesive allows for ready evidence of any opening of the sealed container, thereby providing a tamper evident seal. If the box 60 is being sent by common carrier, the user may place recipient or addressee indicia 90 on outer top flap 21 so that the common carrier can determine where the package is to be delivered.
  • the box 60 can easily be used as a return shipping box, without the need to cover-up or otherwise obliterate or redact the addressee indicia.
  • the user For return shipment, or for a second use as a shipping container, storage container, or tamper evident container, the user removes the release liner 71 from the adhesive 72 on the inner top flap tongue 19, and folds or rotates the inner top flap 23 about fold line 45 so as to form a generally closed container. In doing so, the inner top flap tongue 19 is placed adjacent to the back wall 14 so that the position is held by the adhesive 72. Return addressee indicia is then placed on the inner top flap 23. It is also possible for the original shipper or user to include the return addressee indicia 90 on inner top flap 23 prior to the original shipment.
  • seal provided by adhesive 72 can provide a tamper evident seal.
  • box 60 described herein can provide two uses as a tamper evident container.
  • the box described in the first embodiment can be simplified so that the return mailer function is removed. This is accomplished by removing the adhesive strip and tear strip from one of the box top tongues.
  • a box so formed can serve as a mailer, however upon receipt the box is configured to use as a storage box, rather than as a return mailer.
  • One skilled in the art will recognize that such a box can be used as a mailer, however the box will need to be taped shut or otherwise secured.
  • a blank for such an embodiment is shown in figure 14.
  • the blank 110 may be constructed of any material that will form a stiff panel surface.
  • the blank 110 is made of a corrugated cardboard material.
  • the corrugations run parallel to the longitudinal 102 direction.
  • the blank 110 includes a front wall 112 a back wall 114, a first outer side wall
  • the panels or walls described above are defined by their outer edges, fold lines, and slits.
  • the fold lines are lines weakness in the blank 110 material. Such lines may be perforations, score lines, or any other structure to facilitate the folding of the blank 110 along the line.
  • the fold lines are score lines.
  • the front wall 112 is connected to the second outer side wall 118 by fold line
  • the front wall 112 is connected to the first outer side wall 116 by fold line 130.
  • the front wall 112 is connected to the outer top flap 121 by fold line 131.
  • the front wall 112 is connected to the outer bottom panel 122 by fold line 133.
  • the outer bottom panel 122 is connected to the first intermediate side panel 127 by fold line 134 and to the second intermediate side panel 125 by fold line 135.
  • the first outer side wall 116 is defined from the first intermediate side panel
  • the second outer side panel 118 is defined from the second intermediate side panel 125 by slit 137.
  • the outer top flap 121 is defined from the first inner side panel 124 by slit 138 and from the second intermediate side panel 126 by slit 139.
  • the outer top flap 121 is defined from the outer top flap tongue 117 by fold line 140.
  • the inner top flap 123 is defined from the second inner side panel 126 by slit
  • the back panel 114 is defined from the second outer side panel 118 by fold line 143, from the inner bottom panel 120 by fold line 144, from the inner top flap 123 by fold line 145, and from the flange 128 by fold line 146.
  • the first inner side panel 124 is connected to the first outer side panel 116 by a pair of fold lines 147 and 148.
  • the pair of fold lines 147 and 148 are separated by approximately 5 millimeters.
  • the fold lines 147 and 148 are separated, to allow space between the first outer side panel and the first inner side panel, the space being of sufficient width to accommodate the first intermediate side panel 127 there between when the box is assembled, as described herein.
  • the pair of fold lines 147 and 148 may be a single fold line and accommodate the intermediate panel.
  • the second inner side panel 126 is connected to the second outer side panel 118 by a pair of fold lines 149 and 150.
  • the flange 128 is attached to the first outer side panel 116 by any known means, such as adhesive, staples, rivets or any other material or structure used to join two surfaces.
  • the flange 128 is attached to the first outer side panel 116 near edge 154, prior to delivery to a user of the box 160.
  • the blank 110 may be delivered to the user in a generally flat and compact condition allowing ease of shipment and storage prior to use.
  • Such joining pre-shipment is not necessary, and joining of flange 128 to the first outer side panel 116 can be left to the user.
  • FIG. 14-24 The assembly of the blank 110 and functionality of the resulting box 160 of the second embodiment is shown in figures 14-24.
  • the front wall 112 is placed on a surface and the back wall 114 is displaced from the front wall 112 so that a space is present there between.
  • Inner bottom panel 20 is rotated into the space about fold line 144, as directed by arrow 101.
  • First and second intermediate side walls 125 and 127 are rotated about fold lines 135 and 134 respectively, as shown by arrows 102 and 103, to lie nearly flat against outer bottom panel 122.
  • outer bottom panel 122 is then rotated about fold line 133 and inserted into the space between front wall 112 and back wall 114. In doing so, inner bottom panel 120 is displaced and pushed up against the back wall 114.
  • first and second intermediate side walls 125 and 127 are rotated about fold lines 135 and 134 respectively, so that the first and second inner side walls 125 and 127 are against first and second outer side walls 118 and 116 respectively.
  • Inner bottom panel 120 is then rotated about fold line 144 to rest against the outer bottom panel 122, as shown in Figure 18.
  • first and second inner side walls 124 and 126 are rotated about fold lines 149 and 150 and 147 and 148 so that the inner side walls 124 and 126 are adjacent the first and second intermediate side walls 127 and 125 respectively.
  • the box 160 is ready to receive contents.
  • the inner top flap 123 is folded about fold line 145 so that it generally forms a closed container.
  • the inner top flap tongue 119 is placed against the inner side of the front wall 112.
  • the user then removes the release liner 151 from the underlying adhesive strip 152 present on the outer top flap tongue 117.
  • the outer top flap 121 is then folded about fold line 131 so that the outer top flap 121 is positioned over the inner top flap 123, allowing the outer top flap tongue 117 to be adhered to the outer surface of the front wall 112, so sealed, the box 160 is ready for shipment.
  • the seal created by the adhesive allows for ready evidence of any opening of the sealed container.
  • the box 160 can be opened as described for the first embodiment as in Figures 10 and 11.
  • the recipient utilizes a tear strip 61 , corresponding to 161 in the second embodiment to free the outer top flap 21, corresponding to 121 in the second embodiment, from the outer top flap tongue 17, corresponding to 117 in the second embodiment.
  • the recipient can then remove outer top flap 121 from the box 160 by tearing along fold line 131.
  • Fold line 131 may be formed by perforations to aid in separation.
  • the box blank of the third embodiment is provided with three outer top flap tongues, to provide a sealed condition about the perimeter of the outer top flap.
  • the box blank 210 of the third embodiment is similar to the box blank used in the first to embodiments.
  • the blank 210 may be constructed of any material that will form a stiff panel surface.
  • the blank 210 is made of a corrugated cardboard material.
  • the corrugations run parallel to the longitudinal 202 direction.
  • the blank 210 includes a front wall 212 a back wall 214, a first outer side wall
  • the panels or walls described above are defined by their outer edges, fold lines, and slits.
  • the fold lines are lines weakness in the blank 210 material. Such lines may be perforations, score lines, or any other structure to facilitate the folding of the blank 210 along the line.
  • the fold lines are score lines.
  • Slits are cuts that extend through the material of the blank 210 and are meant to provide for clean separation of the panels.
  • the front wall 212 is connected to the second outer side wall 218 by fold line
  • the front wall 212 is connected to the first outer side wall 216 by fold line 230.
  • the front wall 212 is connected to the outer top flap 221 by fold line 231.
  • Fold line 31 is preferably a perforation so that the outer top flap 221 can be separated from front wall 212 after the box has been used for shipping.
  • the front wall 212 is connected to the outer bottom panel 222 by fold line 233.
  • the outer bottom panel 222 is connected to the first intermediate side panel 227 by fold line 234 and to the second intermediate side panel 225 by fold line 235.
  • the first outer side wall 216 is defined from the first intermediate side panel
  • the second outer side panel 218 is defined from the second intermediate side panel 225 by slit 237.
  • the outer top flap 221 of the third embodiment includes three tongue portions placed on the perimeter. Tongue portion in 217 is similar in structure to tongues 117 and 17 found in the previous to embodiments.
  • the third embodiment differs, in that it includes two side tongues to 80 and 281, placed on the side of the outer top flap 221.
  • Such placement on the blank 210 dictates that slits 239 and 238 include portions generally perpendicular to fold lines 249 and 247 and a portion which angles back towards fold line 231.
  • slits 239 and 238 could extend and intersect fold lines 249 and 247 in a generally perpendicular manner, having slits 239 and 238 angle back towards corners of top panel 220 provides for a stronger side panel and stronger box structure 210.
  • inner side wall 226 and 224 are not generally rectangular as in the previous to embodiments.
  • the three tongue portions 217, 280, and 281 are separated or defined from the outer top flap 221 by a series of perforation 285, 284, and 286, which form part of the zips strips 261.
  • Perforations 284, 285, and 286 form fold lines along which tongue portions 217, 280, and 281 are folded to allow attachment to the side surfaces of the box to 10 won the box to 10 is assembled and sealed for shipment.
  • the perforations 285, 284, and 286 can take on a number of different forms, and need not be shaped as shown in figure 23. Additionally, one skilled in the art will recognize that other structures can be substituted for the perforated zips strips shown in the figures.
  • a thread or other linear structure can be embedded in the corrugation of the blank 210.
  • a user pulls on the thread which then acts to rupture or otherwise separate the corrugations, resulting the and detachment of the structure of the material on either side of the thread.
  • Tongue portions 217, 280, and 281 include patches of adhesive covered by a release liner 251.
  • the outer top flap 221 is defined from the first inner side panel 224 by slit 238 and from the second intermediate side panel 226 by slit 239.
  • the outer top flap 221 is defined from the outer top flap tongue 217 by fold line 240.
  • the inner top flap 223 is defined from the second inner side panel 226 by slit
  • the back wall 214 is defined from the second outer side wall 218 by fold line
  • the first inner side wall 224 is connected to the first outer side panel 216 by a pair of fold lines 247 and 248.
  • the pair of fold lines 247 and 248 are separated by approximately 5 millimeters.
  • the fold lines 247 and 248 are separated, to allow space between the first outer side panel and the first inner side panel, the space being of sufficient width to accommodate the first intermediate side panel 227 there between when the box is assembled, as described herein.
  • the pair of fold lines 247 and 248 may be a single fold line and accommodate the intermediate panel.
  • the second inner side panel 226 is connected to the second outer side panel 218 by a pair of fold lines 249 and 250.
  • the flange 228 is attached to the first outer side panel 216 by any known means, such as adhesive, staples, rivets or any other material or structure used to join two surfaces.
  • the flange 228 is attached to the first outer side panel 216 near edge 254, prior to delivery to a user of the box.
  • the blank 210 may be delivered to the user in a generally flat and compact condition allowing ease of shipment and storage prior to use. Such joining pre-shipment is not necessary, and joining of flange 228 to the first outer side panel 216 can be left to the user.
  • the assembly of the blank 210 and functionality of the resulting box 260 of the third embodiment generally follows the assembly of the box of the first embodiment, shown in Figures 2-13.
  • the major difference in assembly of the box to 10 of the third embodiment is that the user will use three tongue portions 280, 217, and 281, to seal the box 210.
  • tongue portion 217 will attach to back wall 214
  • tongue portion 280 will attach to outer side wall 218, and tongue portion 281 will attach to outer side wall 216.
  • tongue 219 may include an adhesive and release liner as found on tongue 19 in the first embodiment.
  • Tongue 119 may also include a zip strip or other structure to permit separation of tongue 119 and inner top panel 123. Inclusion of these structures would allow the box to be used for return shipment.

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L'invention concerne une boîte de rangement de disque configurée pour servir d'enveloppe d'expédition et d'enveloppe d'expédition de retour, ayant un couvercle extérieur et un couvercle intérieur. Le couvercle extérieur est amovible lors de la réception. Les couvercles peuvent être assujettis par un produit adhésif, et retirés par déchirement le long de lignes de moindre résistance. La boîte de rangement de disque ainsi configurée peut également servir de contenant inviolable.
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