Method for distribution of coupons in a grocery store

Abstract

A method for making available and distributing manufacturer coupons inside a grocery store is disclosed. The method comprises making available manufacturer coupons inside egg cartons. Customers, wishing to purchase eggs usually inspect eggs prior to purchase. Manufacturer coupons, positioned between the eggs and the lid would be discovered by the customer during inspection. The coupons are removable from the egg carton and can be used by the customer during that visit for redemption of products identified by the coupon.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A method for distribution of coupons to customers within a grocery store comprising: 
 providing an egg carton of the clam shell type having a lid section and a base section, said base section having individual compartments into which are positioned a respective egg;    providing a coupon sheet which is folded and disposed between said eggs and said lid section;    positioning a plurality of said egg cartons in a grocery store; and, removing said coupon sheet from one of said egg cartons by a customer.    
     
     
         2 . The egg carton of  claim 1  wherein said coupon sheet comprises a plurality of coupons each separated from adjacent coupons by perforations.  
     
     
         3 . The egg carton of  claim 1  wherein said coupon sheet comprises an advertisement.  
     
     
         4 . A method for distribution of coupons to customers within a grocery store comprising: 
 providing an egg carton of the clam shell type having a lid section and a base section where a pivotal connection connects said base section to said lid section, said base section further having individual compartments into which are positioned a respective egg,    providing a coupon sheet which is folded and positioned between said pivotal connection, said lid section, and said eggs;    positioning a plurality of said egg cartons in a grocery store; and,    opening said egg carton and removing said coupon sheet from one of said egg cartons by one of the customers for redemption.    
     
     
         5 . The egg carton of  claim 4  wherein said coupon sheet comprises a plurality of coupons each separated from adjacent coupons by perforations.  
     
     
         6 . The egg carton of  claim 4  wherein said coupon sheet comprises an advertisement.  
     
     
         7 . A clam shell type egg carton containing eggs for retail purchase, the egg carton having a base section with individual compartments for holding a multiplicity of eggs, and a lid section where a pivotal connection connects the lid section to the base section and can displace the lid section relative to the base section between an open position and a closed position, the improvement comprising: 
 a folded coupon sheet positioned along a portion of the pivotal connection such that when the egg carton is in the closed position, said folded coupon sheet is disposed between the eggs adjacent to the pivotal connection, the pivotal connection and the lid section.    
     
     
         8 . The egg carton of  claim 7  wherein said coupon sheet comprises a plurality of coupons each separated from adjacent coupons by perforations.  
     
     
         9 . The egg carton of  claim 7  wherein said coupon sheet comprises an advertisement.