Gift package

Abstract

The present invention is directed to packaging for a product. The packaging includes a tray for carrying the product, and a card for covering and containing the tray, wherein the card includes a first panel that is folded over a second panel to form an inner compartment therebetween for containing the tray, and a third panel that serves as a cover and is folded over the inner compartment.

1 . Packaging for a product comprising: 
 a tray for carrying the product; and    a card for covering and containing the tray, the card including a first panel that is folded over a second panel to form an inner compartment therebetween for containing the tray, and a third panel that serves as a cover and is folded over the inner compartment formed by the first and second panels.    
     
     
         2 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the tray comprises a flocked surface with a cavity for carrying the product.  
     
     
         3 . The packaging of  claim 2  wherein the tray further comprises ribs for reinforcing the tray against collapsing.  
     
     
         4 . The packaging of  claim 2  wherein the tray extends the entire length of the card.  
     
     
         5 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the cover is provided with one of the following: advertising related to the product contained therein, a holiday greeting, or an inspirational message.  
     
     
         6 . The packaging of  claim 5  wherein the cover further comprises a cut-out portion for accommodating a photograph.  
     
     
         7 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the inner compartment is provided with a window for viewing the product carried by the tray.  
     
     
         8 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the card is further provided with a bottom surface, the bottom surface including information regarding the product carried by the tray.  
     
     
         9 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the tray is thermoformed.  
     
     
         10 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the inner compartment is collapsible to allow customization of the card.  
     
     
         11 . The packaging of  claim 1  further including a fourth panel that is folded over the third panel and attached thereto to form the cover.  
     
     
         12 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the first panel includes a window to allow the tray to be viewed when the tray is positioned in the inner compartment.  
     
     
         13 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the card further comprises a flap attached to the first panel.  
     
     
         14 . The packaging of  claim 13  wherein the flap is folded and attached to the second panel to form the inner compartment.  
     
     
         15 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the product carried by the tray is a flashlight.  
     
     
         16 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein the product carried by the tray is a medallion.  
     
     
         17 . The packaging of  claim 7 , wherein the window is a clear lid placed over a raised portion of the tray.