Reusable packaging and a method of manufacturing thereof

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a reusable packaging system and a method of manufacturing a reusable packaging system thereof. The reusable packaging system has a first function of holding consumer products, such as linens, bedding, clothing, and the like, at the point of sale. After the consumer product is removed from the reusable packaging system, the reusable packaging system may be used for a secondary use, such as a plaything for children. The reusable packaging system may be shaped and comprise images to match a theme, such as a castle for princesses or a racecar.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable packaging system, comprising:
 packaging shaped and configured to having,
 a first function, for containing consumer product at a point of sale; and 
 a second function, after the consumer product has been removed from the reusable packaging, for use as a plaything. 
   
     
     
         2 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 1 , wherein the packaging comprises:
 a base; and   side portions, extending upward from the base, wherein the base and the side portions form an enclosure, wherein a consumer product may be contained at the point of sale, and wherein, after the consumer product has been removed, the enclosure is used as a plaything.   
     
     
         3 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 2 , wherein the packaging further comprises flaps, extending upward from the upper ends of the side portions, wherein the flaps extend the enclosure upward and are attachable to each other to form a closure at the top of the packaging. 
     
     
         4 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 3 , further comprising at least one aperture, located at the top of the packaging, sized and configured to form a handle for a user to carry the reusable packaging system. 
     
     
         5 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 4 , wherein the handle aperture is formed within one or more flaps. 
     
     
         6 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 2 , further comprising indicia on the outside of the packaging. 
     
     
         7 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 6 , wherein the indicia comprise images applied to at least one surface. 
     
     
         8 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 7 , wherein the images have a common theme with the consumer product contained therein. 
     
     
         9 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 2 , wherein the packaging comprises a shape of a child-friendly theme. 
     
     
         10 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 9 , wherein the child-friendly theme is selected from a group consisting of: a castle, a racecar, a fort, and a house. 
     
     
         11 . The reusable packaging system of  claim 2 , further comprising perforated sections on at least one side portion, such that the inside of the reusable packaging system may be easily accessible. 
     
     
         12 . A method for manufacturing a reusable packaging system, comprising:
 providing consumer product packaging material;   cutting at least a base and side portions from the packaging material;   applying indicia on at least one of the side portions;   cutting perforations into at least one of the side portions to provide access to the interior of the reusable packaging; and   assembling the base and the side portions to form a reusable packaging enclosure, whereby the assembled enclosure is a plaything.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of forming an aperture at the top of the enclosure for use as a handle.