Punch-through gift container opened by punching open individually segregated gift compartments

Abstract

A punch-through gift container for use in party and game play environments providing in one embodiment an enclosed container comprising a rigid backwall ( 40 ), rigid sidewalls ( 50 and 51 ), and an internally positioned matrix of interlocking rigid partitions ( 30 and 32 ), creating within the container a plurality of compartments ( 02 ). The front wall of the container comprises a thin fungible wrapper ( 10 ) affixed to the front of the container, with a plurality of aiming targets ( 20 ) adorned on the exterior of the wrapper to indicate the center of each compartment contained therein. Gifts placed within the compartments of the container are retrieved from the chosen compartment by punching or otherwise breaking the wrapper through the aiming target corresponding to the chosen compartment. Other embodiments are described and shown.

1 . A gift container for party games and other interactive gift distribution activities comprising an enclosure including a plurality of sidewalls foldably or otherwise connected to a backwall, said sidewalls being adapted to fold into an interconnected position relative to said backwall to form said enclosure with an open interior; an insert disposed in said open interior of said enclosure, said insert having a plurality of spaced partitions disposed generally parallel to said corresponding sidewalls, said partitions fully transversing said interior dimensions, said partitions intersecting and being connected together to form a plurality of compartments, said insert being similar in depth as said sidewalls to provide a level surface comprising the plurality of front-facing exposed edges of said sidewalls and said insert; an opaque covering foldably or otherwise connected to said edges of said sidewalls, a penetrable first means for accessing compartments whereby a child or adult can use a bare hand safely to do so; and a plurality of indicating second means located on the exterior surface of said covering, said second means indicating the location of each of said compartments, whereby participants can effectively aim for said compartments to retrieve gifts. 
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said edges comprising said level surface, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each compartment being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said edges to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other compartments and the contents therein; said first means is accomplished inherently by said wrapper; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is a front wall foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front wall comprising a plurality of openings corresponding one for one with said compartments, said openings being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said openings; said first means is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said front wall, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each of said openings being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said front wall to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other openings; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said edges comprising said level surface, said wrapper extending beyond said level surface encompassing and being adhesively affixed to all exterior sides of said enclosure whereby a pleasing gift-wrapped effect is achieved, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each compartment being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said edges to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other compartments and the contents therein; said first means is accomplished inherently by said wrapper; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is a front wall foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front wall comprising a plurality of openings corresponding one for one with said compartments, said openings being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said openings; said first means is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said front wall, said wrapper extending beyond said front wall encompassing and being adhesively affixed to all exterior sides of said enclosure whereby a pleasing gift-wrapped effect is achieved, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each of said openings being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said front wall to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other openings; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is a front housing foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front housing comprising a plurality of openings corresponding one for one with said compartments, said openings being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said openings, each of said openings being surrounded by a plurality of eyelets; said first means being a plurality of flexible, overlapping flaps covering each of said openings and held in place by a plurality of internally and externally disposed frames with a plurality of posts and receptacles respectively affixed to said frames, said frames surrounding each of said openings, said posts and said receptacles engaging the plurality of flap holes on the edges of said flaps, said eyelets surrounding said openings, said posts ultimately engaging said receptacles, thereby sandwiching said housing and said flaps between said frames at each of said openings; and said second means is accomplished inherently by said flaps; thereby providing for a reusable container requiring no reconstruction effort. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is three-sided, incorporating three of said sidewalls; said covering is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said edges comprising said level surface, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each compartment being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said edges to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other compartments and the contents therein; said first means is accomplished inherently by said wrapper; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is three-sided, incorporating three of said sidewalls; said covering is a front wall foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front wall comprising a plurality of openings corresponding one for one with said compartments, said openings being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said openings; said first means is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said front wall, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each of said openings being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said front wall to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other openings; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is three-sided, incorporating three of said sidewalls; said covering is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said edges comprising said level surface, said wrapper extending beyond said level surface encompassing and being adhesively affixed to all exterior sides of said enclosure whereby a pleasing gift-wrapped effect is achieved, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each compartment being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said edges to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other compartments and the contents therein; said first means is accomplished inherently by said wrapper; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said enclosure is three-sided, incorporating three of said sidewalls; said covering is a front wall foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front wall comprising a plurality of openings corresponding one for one with said compartments, said openings being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said openings; said first means is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said front wall, said wrapper extending beyond said front wall encompassing and being adhesively affixed to all exterior sides of said enclosure whereby a pleasing gift-wrapped effect is achieved, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with each of said openings being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said front wall to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact about said other openings; and said second means is a plurality of indicating targets adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 1 , further including an assembly affixed to one of said sidewalls, said assembly comprising a panel fitted with led's, a motion detection sensor, a control unit, and wiring to connect said led's and said sensor to said control unit; said control unit comprised of a battery compartment and suitable battery, control circuitry, an audio speaker, and an on/off switch; thereby offering audio and visual effects to enhance enjoyment. 
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 1 , further including small weights affixed near the bottom of said enclosure, thereby providing enhanced stability. 
   
   
       13 . The container of  claim 1 , further including small, tacky-feel pads affixed to the bottom of said enclosure, thereby providing for more stability. 
   
   
       14 . The container of  claim 1 , further including cushioning pads affixed to the interior walls of each of said compartments, thereby providing additional protection for compartment contents. 
   
   
       15 . The container of  claim 1 , further including a plurality of carrying handles placed at intervals on the exterior sides and top of said enclosure, thereby providing for ease of transport and stability. 
   
   
       16 . The container of  claim 1 , further including a penetration tool comprising a hand-held, one-piece molded plastic device comprising a gripping handhold, a hand shield, and a blunt point, thereby providing a handy device for easily penetrating said first means of said container. 
   
   
       17 . A gift container comprising an enclosure including a plurality of sidewalls foldably or otherwise connected to a backwall, said sidewalls being adapted to fold into an interconnected position relative to said backwall to form said enclosure with an open interior; an opaque covering foldably or otherwise connected to a plurality of front edges of said sidewalls, a penetrable first means for accessing the interior of the enclosure whereby a child or adult can use a bare hand safely to do so; and an indicating second means located on the exterior surface of said covering, said second means indicating the location of each of said compartments, whereby participants can effectively aim for said compartments to retrieve gifts. 
   
   
       18 . The container of  claim 17  wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is a front wall foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front wall comprising an opening, said opening being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said opening; said first means is an opaque fungible wrapper adhesively affixed to said front wall, said wrapper extending beyond said front wall encompassing and being adhesively affixed to all exterior sides of said enclosure whereby a pleasing gift-wrapped effect is achieved, the portion of said wrapper coextensive with said opening being easily rupturable to gain selective access to contents therein while continuing to engage said front wall to maintain the remainder of said wrapper intact; and said second means is an indicating target adorned on the exterior surface of said wrapper. 
   
   
       19 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein said enclosure is four sided, including a pair of said sidewalls horizontally disposed and a pair of said sidewalls vertically disposed; said covering is a front housing foldably or otherwise connected to the front of said enclosure at front edges of said sidewalls, said front housing comprising an opening, said opening being large enough for an average-sized adult hand to access said compartments through said opening, said opening being surrounded by a plurality of eyelets; said first means being a plurality of flexible, overlapping flaps covering said opening and held in place by internally and externally disposed frames with a plurality of posts and receptacles respectively affixed to said frames, said frames surrounding said opening, said posts and said receptacles engaging the plurality of flap holes on the edges of said flaps, said eyelets surrounding said opening, said posts ultimately engaging said receptacles, thereby sandwiching said housing and said flaps between said frames at said opening; and said second means is accomplished inherently by said flaps; thereby providing for a reusable container requiring no reconstruction effort. 
   
   
       20 . A gift container for party games and other interactive gift distribution activities comprising a grouping including a plurality of backwalls foldably or otherwise connected to one another at their respective edges to form a generally three-dimensional shape, said grouping adhesively connected to a base with a plurality of extensions extending beyond the area formed by the bottom of said grouping, a plurality of sidewalls foldably or otherwise connected to said grouping at the seams of said grouping, said sidewalls extending outward into three dimensional space, said sidewalls being adapted to fold into an interconnected position relative to the corresponding sides of said grouping backwall surrounded by said sidewalls and said extensions to form a plurality of enclosures with open interiors; a plurality of inserts disposed in said open interiors of said enclosures, said inserts having a plurality of spaced partitions disposed generally parallel to said corresponding sidewalls, said partitions fully transversing said interior dimensions, said partitions intersecting and being connected together to form a plurality of compartments, said inserts being similar in depth as said sidewalls and said extensions to provide a level surface comprising the plurality of outward-facing exposed edges of said sidewalls, said inserts, and said extensions; an opaque covering foldably or otherwise connected to said edges of said sidewalls and said extensions, a penetrable first means for accessing compartments whereby a child or adult can use a bare hand safely to do so; and a plurality of indicating second means located on the exterior surface of said covering, said second means indicating the location of each of said compartments, whereby participants can effectively aim for said compartments to retrieve gifts. thereby providing for a multi-dimensional device.