Trayless display for a comestible

Abstract

A display and packaging assembly ( 10 ) which is used to display and dispense consumable items. The assembly includes a plurality of consumable items arranged in plural individual packs ( 22 ). A flexible overwrap surrounds the plurality of packs ( 22 ). The overwrap has a configuration corresponding to the array of packs where the overwrap has a portion which is completely removable to access the packs. The overwrap maintains its configuration upon removal of one or more of the packs from the array.

1 . A display and dispensing package assembly comprising:
 an array of comestible items, said items being arranged in a plurality of stacked columns of said items; and   a flexible over-wrap surrounding said array, said over-wrap having a configuration corresponding to said array, said over-wrap having a portion which is completely removable therefrom so as to access said array of items, wherein said over-wrap maintains said configuration upon removal of one or more items from said array.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein said over-wrap includes opposed upper and lower surfaces and a perimetrical side wall extending therefrom for surrounding said array. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 2  wherein said removable portion includes at least a portion of said upper surface. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 2  wherein said removable portion is defined by a perimetrical boundary. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 4  wherein said perimetrical boundary defines a separation location. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 5  wherein said separation location is formed by a process selected from the group consisting of die cutting, laser scoring, perforating and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 5  wherein said separation location includes a removable tear strip so as to effect removal of said removable portion. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 2  wherein said removable portion includes said upper surface and at least a portion of said perimetrical side wall. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein said removable portion is defined by a perimetrical boundary about said side wall. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 9  wherein said perimetrical boundary defines a separate location. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 10  wherein said separation location includes a removable tear strip so as to effect removal of said removable portion. 
     
     
         12 . A display and dispensing package assembly comprising:
 an array of comestible item packs arranged in a plurality of stacked columns; and   a flexible over-wrap surrounding said array, said over-wrap having a configuration corresponding to said array and a top portion which is completely removable therefrom so as to access said array of packs, said over-wrap maintaining said configuration upon removal of one or more comestible packs from said array.   
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 12  wherein said over-wrap comprises a wall portion which is completely removable with said top portion. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 13  wherein said wall portion is defined by a portion of a front wall of said assembly. 
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 13  wherein said wall portion is defined by a portion of a side wall of said assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 13  wherein said top portion is defined by a perimetrical boundary that defines a separation location of said assembly. 
     
     
         17 . A display and dispensing package assembly comprising:
 an upper and lower comestible item arranged in a stacked column; and   a flexible over-wrap surrounding said stacked column, said over-wrap having a configuration corresponding to said stacked column and a top portion defined by a perimetrical boundary that defines a separation location of said assembly, said separation location positioned above a lower surface of said upper item, said top portion being completely removable from said assembly, said over-wrap maintaining said configuration upon removal of said upper and lower items from said assembly.   
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 17  wherein a wall portion adjacent said top portion is completely removable upon removal of said top portion. 
     
     
         19 . The assembly of  claim 17  wherein said upper and lower items are packaged items. 
     
     
         20 . A display and dispensing package assembly comprising:
 an array of comestible items being arranged in a plurality of stacked columns of said items, said comestible items arranged in plural individual rigid packs; and   a flexible over-wrap surrounding said packs, said over-wrap having a configuration corresponding to said plural packs, said over-wrap having a portion which is completely removable therefrom so as to access said packs, wherein said over-wrap maintains said configuration upon removal of one or more packs and forms a rigid assembly.   
     
     
         21 . The assembly of  claim 20  wherein said over-wrap material is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         22 . The assembly of  claim 20  wherein each of said comestible items are environmentally sealed with said over-wrap. 
     
     
         23 . The assembly of  claim 20 , further comprising an angular display stand to support said package assembly. 
     
     
         24 . The assembly of  claim 21  further including a sealant coating.