Gift container

Abstract

A gift bag for presentation of a gift, with the gift bag including an attached pocket for holding an insert such as a gift card, birthday card, greeting card, or other type of card.

1 . A gift bag, comprising: 
 a gift bag with a front and back side, a left and a right side, and a bottom;    at least one pocket attached to at least one of said sides, with said pocket configured to receive an insert; and    an insert for placement in said pocket; wherein said gift bag is configured for enclosing a gift and for displaying to a gift recipient said insert in said pocket.    
   
   
       2 . The gift bag of  claim 1  further includes a top flap which is an extension of one side of said gift bag and which is configured to drape from one side to an opposite side, with said top flap having an out-facing surface and an in-facing surface, with said pocket attached to said top flap.  
   
   
       3 . The gift bag of  claim 2  in which said pocket is attached to said in-facing surface, so that said insert and pocket are not accessible when the top flat is draped over said opposite side, and becomes accessible when said top flap is moved to a vertical position or bends away from said gift bag.  
   
   
       4 . The gift bag of  claim 2  in which said pocket is attached to said out-facing surface, so that said insert and pocket are accessible when the top flat is draped over said opposite side.  
   
   
       5 . The gift bag of  claim 2  in which said pocket is attached to said out-facing surface, and said top flap is configured to fold and hang inside said gift bag, with said insert and pocket accessible when the top flat hangs inside said gift bag.  
   
   
       6 . The gift bag of  claim 1  in which each of said sides have an out-facing and an in-facing surface, with said in-facing surfaces forming the interior of said gift bag, and said pocket is attached to an out-facing surface of at least one of said sides.  
   
   
       7 . The gift bag of  claim 1  in which each of said sides have an out-facing and an in-facing surface, with said in-facing surfaces forming the interior of said gift bag, and said pocket is attached to an in-facing surface of at least one of said sides.  
   
   
       8 . The gift bag of  claim 1  in which each of said sides have an out-facing and an in-facing surface, with said in-facing surfaces forming the interior of said gift bag, with said pocket attached to an out-facing surface of at least one of said sides.  
   
   
       9 . The gift bag of  claim 1  in which the pocket has a window for display of a photo inserted in said pocket, and is configured to receive an insert.  
   
   
       10 . A gift package for gift enclosing a gift, comprising: 
 a generally rectangular gift package with four sides and a bottom, with said sides configured to fold together at a free edge top to form a gathered top edge;    at least one opening in each side of a pair of opposite sides of said package, for passing a closure ribbon;    said closure ribbon passing through said openings from one opposite side to another, and configured to hold said gift package closed by securing said closure ribbon.    
   
   
       11 . The gift package of  claim 10 , which further includes two openings in each of said opposite sides, with closure ribbon passing through said openings so that the two free ends of said closure ribbon may be tied together adjacent one of said opposite sides, to form a bow.  
   
   
       12 . The gift package of  claim 10 , which comprises one openings in each of said opposite sides, with closure ribbon passing through said openings so that the two free ends of said closure ribbon may be tied together over the top free edge of said package, to form a bow.  
   
   
       13 . The gift package of  claim 10 , in which said openings in each of said opposite sides comprise grommet openings.  
   
   
       14 . A gift package for gift enclosing a gift, comprising: 
 a generally rectangular gift package with four sides and a bottom;    an outer liner surrounding said gift package, said outer liner comprising four sides and a bottom and configured for a snug fit around said gift package, with the sides of said outer liner being shorter than the sides of said gift package, and forming pockets between the sides of the outer liner and the sides of the gift package, with said pockets configured for receiving an insert; and    said insert being a flat piece configured for conveying gift information to a gift recipient.    
   
   
       15 . The gift package of  claim 14  in which said insert is a gift card.  
   
   
       16 . The gift package of  claim 14  in which said insert is a photo.  
   
   
       17 . The gift package of  claim 14  which further includes a second outer liner comprising four sides and a bottom and configured for a snug fit around said gift package and said outer liner, with the sides of said second outer liner being shorter than the sides of said outer liner, and forming pockets between the sides of the second outer liner and the sides of the outer liner, with said pockets configured for receiving an insert; and 
 with said insert being a flat piece configured for to surround said outer liner, and with sides shorter than said walls of said outer liner.    
   
   
       18 . A kit for preparing a gift package comprising: 
 a gift box with box body and a box lid, with a preformed bow attached to the box lid.    
   
   
       19 . The kit for preparing a gift package of  claim 18 , in which said bow is attached to said box lid through holes in said box lid.  
   
   
       20 . The kit for preparing a gift package of  claim 18 , which further includes at least two ribbons attached to the box lid, for use in preparing a gift box with a bow which presents a finished appearance from said kit.  
   
   
       21 . The kit for preparing a gift package of  claim 20 , in which said ribbons are attached through holes on the box lid and which includes a preformed ribbon attached to said box lid.  
   
   
       22 . A kit for preparing a gift package comprising: 
 a gift box with box body and a box lid;    a box sleeve configured to slid over said box body and box lid when the box body and lid are joined, in order to attach the box lid to the box body, with a preformed ribbon attached to said box sleeve.    
   
   
       23 . The kit of  claim 22  which further includes at least two ribbons attached to the box sleeve, for use in preparing a gift box with a finished appearance from said kit, using said ribbons to wrap around said gift box.