Packaging and display device

Abstract

A package for holding and displaying items fo retail sale, comprises a central panel to which items may be affixed, left and right side panels extending from the central panel, a top panel extending from the central panel, and a bottom panel extending from the central panel. Each of the left, right, top and bottom panels are foldable over the central panel to surround an item, wherein one or more of the left, right, top and bottom panels are shaped or ornamented to present a decorative design.

1 . A package for holding and displaying items for retail sale, comprising 
 a central panel to which said items are affixed,    left and right side panels extending from said central panel,    a top panel extending from said central panel, and    a bottom panel extending from said central panel,    each of said left, right, top and bottom panels being foldable over said central panel to surround said item, wherein one or more of said left, right, top and bottom panels are shaped or ornamented to present a decorative design.    
   
   
       2 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said bottom panel is spaced from said central panel by a narrow panel extending the width of said package.  
   
   
       3 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said left and right panels extend from the top of said central panel to below said central panel, and are joined to said bottom panel along folded edges.  
   
   
       4 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a selected one of said top and bottom panels, or both said top and bottom panels are provided with closure means.  
   
   
       5 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said closure means comprise a slot in said bottom panel, cooperable with a tab on said top panel.  
   
   
       6 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , including a narrow panel between said top panel and said central panel.  
   
   
       7 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said side panels extend from above said central panels panel to at or below the lower edge of said central panel.  
   
   
       8 . A package as claimed in  claim 1 , including mounting means for holding said items, said mounting means being affixable to said central panel.