Dual function case

Abstract

A case for consumer products having the dual functions of enclosing a product and displaying the same. The case includes a body having a bottom wall and circumferential body wall attached thereto, and a lid having a top wall and circumferential lid wall attached thereto. Hinge portions having a projection for pivotal and slidable movement are formed in left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall. Mating portions having a track for receiving the projection and allowing the projection to move pivotally and slidably are formed in the left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall not containing the hinge portions. The hinge and mating portions cooperate to provide pivotal and slidable movement of the body relative to the lid to move the case between a closed case position for enclosing a product and an open case position for displaying the product.

1 . A dual function case comprising: 
 a body having a bottom wall and a circumferential body wall attached thereto, and a body cavity defined by the bottom wall and the circumferential body wall;    a lid having a top wall and a circumferential lid wall attached thereto, and a lid cavity defined by the top wall and the circumferential lid wall;    hinge portions formed in left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall, each hinge portion having a projection for pivotal and slidable movement; and    mating portions formed in the left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall not containing the hinge portions, each mating portion having a track for receiving the projection and allowing the projection to move pivotally and slidably,    wherein the dual function case has a closed position for enclosing a product and an open position for displaying the product, and the lid hinge and body mating portions cooperate to provide pivotal and slidable movement of the body relative to the lid to move between the closed and open positions.    
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the circumferential lid includes a front wall, a back wall, and two side walls, the front and back walls have a rectangular shape, and the left and right side walls are at least partially tapered.  
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the track is recessed from the side wall of the body and bounded on its sides by walls formed into the side wall of the body and a raised protrusion.  
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 3 , wherein at least one slat is formed into the track.  
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the open position for displaying a product is an inclined display position.  
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the open position is a position wherein the bottom wall of the body and top wall of the lid are substantially perpendicular.  
   
   
       7 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the open position is a position wherein the bottom wall of the body and top wall of the lid are substantially parallel.  
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the body cavity and the lid cavity are hollow.  
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning material affixed to the interior of the bottom wall of the body.  
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 9 , wherein the cushioning material is affixed to the body by means of a fastener.  
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 9 , further comprising a tab located within the body cavity, wherein the face of the tab is suitable for receiving a sticker imprinted with product information.  
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising material affixed to the interior side of the top wall of the lid, wherein the material is suitable for printing of product information.  
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment situated substantially within the body cavity and affixed to the body, wherein the attachment is capable of receiving products.  
   
   
       14 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein the attachment is affixed to the body by means of a fastener.  
   
   
       15 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein the attachment secures one or more writing instruments placed in the body.  
   
   
       16 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein product information is etched on the attachment.  
   
   
       17 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein product information is etched on the exterior side of the top wall of the lid.  
   
   
       18 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the case is constructed from a plastic material.  
   
   
       19 . A method of forming a dual function case comprising: 
 forming a body having a bottom wall and a circumferential body wall attached thereto, and a body cavity defined by the bottom wall and the circumferential body wall;    forming a lid having a top wall and a circumferential lid wall attached thereto, and a lid cavity defined by the top wall and the circumferential lid wall;    forming hinge portions in left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall, each hinge portion having a projection for pivotal and slidable movement; and    forming mating portions in the left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall not containing the hinge portions, each mating portion having a track for receiving the projection and allowing the projection to move pivotally and slidably,    wherein the dual function case has a closed position for enclosing a product and an open position for displaying the product, and the hinge and mating portions cooperate to provide pivotal and slidable movement of the body relative to the lid to move between the closed and open positions.    
   
   
       20 . A dual function case comprising: 
 a body having a bottom wall and a circumferential body wall attached thereto, and a body cavity defined by the bottom wall and the circumferential body wall;    a lid having a top wall and a circumferential lid wall attached thereto, and a lid cavity defined by the top wall and the circumferential lid wall;    hinge means for pivotal and slidable movement, formed in left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall; and    mating means for receiving the hinge means and allowing the hinge means to move pivotally and slidably, formed in the left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall not containing the hinge means,    wherein the dual function case has a closed position for enclosing a product and an open position for displaying the product, and the hinge and mating means cooperate to provide pivotal and slidable movement of the body relative to the lid to move between the closed and open positions.