Packaging of sexual accessories
11484436 · 2022-11-01
Inventors
Cpc classification
B65D2517/0013
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B65D65/18
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B65D73/0057
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
International classification
A61F6/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
B65D73/00
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Abstract
A sexual accessory pack comprising a transparent or translucent sterile ring pack including a penile ring enclosed therein by a releasable film having a pull tab, where the ring pack is removably attached to the outer surface of a condom pack to provide integral packaging of sexual accessories. One or more sexual accessory packs are packaged in an at least partially transparent or translucent retail, such as a transparent or translucent window, to allow purchasers to visually access various characteristics of the packaged penile rings, such as style, shape and size, prior to completing a purchase.
Claims
1. A sexual accessory package for display in a retail shopping establishment, said package comprising: a condom pack having an outer surface surrounding an inner enclosure, said inner enclosure including a condom removably enclosed therein; a penile ring pack including a circular body having a planar front panel integral with a circular wall having an open end disposed opposite said planar front panel, said open end at least partially defined by a perimeter therearound, wherein said planar front panel and said circular wall cooperatively form a ring chamber therebetween; a penile ring disposed in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; a release film overlying said open end of said circular wall opposite said planar front panel and removably attached to at least said perimeter of said circular wall, thereby removably enclosing said penile ring in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; and said penile ring pack removably attached to said outer surface of said condom pack such that said planar front panel of said penile ring pack is disposed opposite said outer surface of said condom pack for display in the retail shopping establishment to facilitate viewing and sale of said package comprising both said condom and said penile ring.
2. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein at least said planar front panel of said penile ring pack comprises a transparent material of construction such that said penile ring is readily viewable therethrough.
3. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein at least said planar front panel of said penile ring pack comprises a translucent material of construction such that said penile ring is viewable therethrough.
4. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said planar front panel and said circular wall of said penile ring pack each comprise a transparent material of construction such that said penile ring is readily viewable therethrough.
5. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said planar front panel and said circular wall of said penile ring pack each comprise a translucent material of construction such that said penile ring is viewable therethrough.
6. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said circular wall comprises a predetermined height that defines a depth of said ring chamber.
7. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 6 wherein said depth of said ring chamber is greater than a thickness of said penile ring removably enclosed in said ring chamber.
8. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 6 wherein said depth of said ring chamber is sufficient to permit a plurality of penile rings to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber one on top of another.
9. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said penile ring is at least partially defined by a penile ring diameter and said circular wall comprises a diameter that is greater than said penile ring diameter of said penile ring to permit said penile ring to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber.
10. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said circular wall comprises a diameter that is greater than a diameter of a small penile ring to permit said penile ring to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber.
11. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said circular wall comprises a diameter that is greater than a diameter of a medium penile ring to permit said penile ring to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber.
12. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said circular wall comprises a diameter that is greater than a diameter of a large penile ring to permit said penile ring to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber.
13. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said release film includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
14. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said release film comprises a pull-tab dimensioned and configured to facilitate removal of said release film from said perimeter of said circular wall to permit removal of said penile ring from said ring chamber.
15. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 1 wherein said release film comprises a pull-tab dimensioned and configured to facilitate removal of said penile ring pack from said outer surface of said condom pack.
16. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 15 wherein said release film comprises a pull-tab dimensioned and configured to facilitate removal of said release film from said perimeter of said circular wall to permit removal of said penile ring from said ring chamber.
17. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 14 wherein said pull-tab comprises a triangular configuration.
18. The sexual accessory package as recited in claim 17 wherein said pull ab comprises a stiffener to provide rigidity to facilitate operation of said pull-tab.
19. A sexual accessory package for display in a retail shopping establishment, said package comprising: a condom pack having an outer surface surrounding an inner enclosure, said inner enclosure including a condom removably enclosed therein; a penile ring pack including a circular body having a planar front panel integral with a circular wall having an open end disposed opposite said planar front panel, said open end at least partially defined by a perimeter therearound, wherein said planar front panel and said circular wall cooperatively form a ring chamber therebetween; a penile ring at least partially defined by a penile ring diameter disposed in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; said circular wall comprises a diameter that is greater than said penile ring diameter of said penile ring to permit said penile ring to be removably enclosed in said ring chamber; a release film overlying said open end of said circular wall opposite said planar front panel and removably attached to at least said perimeter of said circular wall, thereby removably enclosing said penile ring in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; said planar front panel of said penile ring pack comprises a transparent material of construction such that said penile ring is readily viewable therethrough; said release film comprises a pull-tab dimensioned and configured to facilitate removing said release film from said perimeter of said circular wall to permit removal of said penile ring from said ring chamber; and said penile ring pack removably attached to said outer surface of said condom pack such that said planar front panel of said penile ring pack is disposed opposite said outer surface of said condom pack for display in the retail shopping establishment to facilitate viewing and sale of said package comprising both said condom and said penile ring.
20. A retail package for containing and displaying at least one sexual accessory package in a retail shopping establishment comprising: said at least one sexual accessory package comprising: a condom pack having an outer surface surrounding an inner enclosure, said inner enclosure including a condom removably enclosed therein; a penile ring pack including a circular body having a planar front panel integral with a circular wall having an open end disposed opposite said planar front panel, said open end at least partially defined by a perimeter therearound, wherein said planar front panel and said circular wall cooperatively form a ring chamber therebetween; a penile ring disposed in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; a release film overlying said open end of said circular wall opposite said planar front panel and removably attached to at least said perimeter of said circular wall, thereby removably enclosing said penile ring in said ring chamber of said penile ring pack; and said penile ring pack removably attached to said outer surface of said condom pack such that said planar front panel of said penile ring pack is disposed opposite said outer surface of said condom pack for display in the retail shopping establishment and at least said planar front panel of said penile ring pack comprises a transparent material of construction to facilitate viewing of said at least one sexual accessory package comprising both said condom and said penile ring, and said retail package comprising a rigid panel including a front panel, having an outward extending portion, and a back panel, said front panel and said back panel cooperatively structured to form a storage cavity for containing said at least one sexual accessory package therein, wherein at least one of said outward extending portion or said back panel are constructed from a transparent or translucent plastic material to facilitate viewing and sale of said at least one sexual accessory package comprising both said condom and said penile ring contained therein.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, where like designations denote like elements, and in which:
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(13) The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
(14) Shown throughout the figures, the present invention is directed to a sexual accessory pack comprising a transparent, sterile ring pack including a penile ring enclosed therein by a releasable film having a pull tab, where the ring pack is removably attached to the outer surface of a condom pack to provide an integral package for sexual accessories. A single or multiple sexual accessory packs are packaged in a transparent package, or a cardboard box including a transparent window, to provide accessible viewing of the penile rings when contemplating style, shape, and size during purchase. In at least one embodiment, a sexual accessory package for display in and sale from a retail shopping establishment, the package comprising: a condom pack having an outer surface surrounding an inner enclosure, the inner enclosure including a condom removably enclosed therein; a penile ring pack including a circular body having a planar front panel integral with a circular wall having an open end disposed opposite the planar front panel, the open end at least partially defined by a perimeter therearound, wherein the planar front panel and the circular wall cooperatively form a ring chamber therebetween; a penile ring disposed in the ring chamber of the penile ring pack; a release film overlying the open end of the circular wall opposite the planar front panel and removably attached to at least the perimeter of the circular wall, thereby removably enclosing the penile ring in the ring chamber of the penile ring pack; and the penile ring pack removably attached to the outer surface of the condom pack such that the planar front panel of the penile ring pack is disposed opposite the outer surface of the condom pack for display in the retail shopping establishment to facilitate viewing and sale of the package comprising both the condom and the penile ring.
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(16) The sexual accessory pack 100 further includes a penile ring pack 106 having a planar front panel 108 integral with a circular wall 110 that define a ring chamber 112, the circular wall 110 having an open end opposite the planar front panel 108 and having a circular peripheral edge or perimeter 114, as better illustrated in
(17) The penile ring 116, or each of a plurality of penile rings 116, comprise any commonly well-known penile ring 116 sold over in brick and mortar retail stores or over the internet and includes any style, shape, and diametrical size. The penile ring or rings 116 may include either a smooth outer surface, or an outer surface including any number of protrusions, nubs, bulbs, or ridges, include vibrating, sounding or lighting elements, and may comprise any style, design, shape, color, or pattern. The penile ring or rings 116 may be constructed from silicone, polymer, plastic, rubber, metal, wood, ceramic, or glass. In one embodiment, penile ring 116 may be characterized as being small, medium, or large in size to accommodate males having penis girths of different sizes.
(18) In at least some embodiments, either the planar front panel 108, or the planar front panel 108 and the surrounding circular wall 110, are constructed from a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent, or semi-translucent material, so as to provide quick, accessible viewing of the enclosed penile ring or rings 116 by potential buyers. However, it is appreciated that there may be particular situations or circumstances that would require either or both of the planar front panel 108, and/or the surrounding circular wall 110 to comprise an opaque material to restrict visibility of the packaged penile ring 116. Exemplary materials that can be used to construct the penile ring pack 106 may include, but are not limited to, polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), polypropylene, or synthetic or non-synthetic polymers, or other plastics commonly used in packaging, foil, cardboard, paper, reinforced cardboard or paper, or any combination thereof. A penile ring pack 106 may be constructed using any well-known processes or techniques including for example, vacuum packaging, press packaging, molding, stamping, or other methods.
(19) The penile ring pack 106 further includes a release film 118 provided on the back of the penile ring pack 106 for covering and securely enclosing the penile ring 116 within the ring chamber 112, until such time it is removed for use. The release film 118 is removably attached to the outer circular perimeter 114 of the circular wall 110 such as via a pressure-sensitive adhesive, glue, permanent adhesive, or silicone glue. In one embodiment, the circular perimeter 114 may include a planar lip having a predetermined width to provide a greater surface area for securely attaching the release film 118. The release film 118 may comprise a generally square shape that is wider than the diameter of the circular perimeter 114 or, alternatively, the release film 118 may comprise a generally round configuration that is equal or larger than the diameter of the circular wall 110. It is to be appreciated that the release film 118 may include a single-ply or a multi-ply sheet having a predetermined thickness, flexibility, rigidity, and/or texture.
(20) In at least one embodiment, the release film 118 includes a pull-tab 120 that is either separately attached to, or integral with, the release film 118. In one exemplary embodiment, the pull-tab 120 comprises a generally triangular shape but other shapes and sizes may be implemented for all intended purposes. The pull-tab 120 is designed to permit users to easily grasp or pinch the corner of the pull-tab 120 using a thumb and index finger of one hand, and simply pull the tab 120 to completely remove the penile ring pack 106 from the outer surface 104 of the condom pack 102, as denoted by the directional arrow shown in
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(22) It will be appreciated that in at least one alternative embodiment, a perimeter 114 or circular wall 110 of a penile ring pack 106 may comprises an integral hinge (not shown) that permanently attaches to the outer surface 104 of the condom pack 102 for permanently retaining the penile ring pack 106 to the condom pack 102 via, the hinge. For example, users may partially detach and swing the penile ring pack 106 away from the outer surface 104 of the condom pack 102, via the hinge, remove the release film 118 in back of the penile ring pack 106, via, the pull-tab 120, and access the penile ring 106, where the penile ring pack 106 remains affixed to the condom pack 102 via, the hinge, during the process. This feature eliminates the need of having to locate and discard an empty condom pack 102 and an empty penile ring pack 106 separately after use. In yet another embodiment, the penal ring pack 106 may be integrally formed and constructed as one unit with the condom pack 102 in which the planar front panel 108, or a portion of the circular wall 110, or both, include a perforated tear line for removing a portion of or all of the planar front panel 108, and/or all or a portion of the circular wall 110 to gain access to the penile ring 116 enclosed within the ring chamber 112.
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(24) Another transparent or translucent retail package 300 is provided for packaging and displaying a plurality of sexual accessory packages 100 in a single retail package 300 for retail display and sale. The transparent or translucent retail package 300 includes a rigid panel 302 having a front panel 304 including an outward extending portion 306 to provide a greater storage cavity for packaging more sexual accessory packages 100 therein, and a back panel 308. The outward extending portion 306 and back panel 308, respectively, are each constructed from a transparent or translucent plastic material. As before, alternatively, the outward extending portion 306 is constructed of a transparent or translucent material, while the back panel 308 comprises an opaque cardboard backing. The transparent or translucent outward extending portion 306 once again provides the added convenience of viewing the transparent penile ring packs 106 to ascertain the physical characteristic of the packaged penile ring 116 such as style, shape, and size, to aid a customer in selecting and purchasing the packaged penile ring 116.
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(26) An alternative retail package 500 is provided in
(27) It is appreciated that the back panel 208, 308, 408, and 506, of each respective retail package 200, 300, 400, and 500 may include a hinge panel having a series of perforated lines, or tear lines, that permit users to open the hinge panel along the perforated lines to access the one or more sexual accessory packages 100 stored therein. Alternatively, and by way of example, a retail package 500 may include hinged flaps provided anywhere on the surrounding border 508 that can hingedly opened to access the stored one or more sexual accessory packages 100.
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(29) As such, the physical construction and layout of the transparent or translucent retail package 200, and the at least partially transparent or translucent retail packages 500 along with the transparent ring packs 106, 126, 128 provide immediate accessible viewing of each penile ring 116, 117, 119 without having to read descriptive contents on packages 200, 500, which some purchasers may be embarrassed or hesitant to do, or without opening the package 200, 500 to view the characteristics of the penile rings 116, 117, and 119, thereby rendering the penile rings 116, 117, and 119 unsellable other than to the purchaser who opened the package. It is understood that such packages 200, 300, 400, and 500 may be situated on any number of racks 600, 700 each having a variety of different configurations. Each retail package 200, 300, 400 and 500 may comprises a generally square or rectangular shape, the same as or similar to, a box, and include a transparent viewing window to allow accessible viewing to packaged penile rings 116, 117, and 119. As such, the retail packages 200, 300, 400, 500 may each comprise any number of different geometrical constructional configurations so long as each provides a transparent or translucent viewing window through at least a portion thereof. Each retail package 200, 300, 400 and 500 may include any color, pattern, design, logo, markings, characters, symbols or other indicia including for example, expiration dates, instructions on use, or description of contents.
(30) Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the features presented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.