Container for displaying aromatic products

Abstract

A container including a housing configured to engage a base to define a display space therebetween. The container preferably includes a cover operable to cover and uncover a securement mechanism that releasably secures the housing to the base. The cover is preferably lockable to the base and provides secure means for preventing unauthorized removal of the housing from the base. The container preferably includes a light that is positioned above the base. A solid conductor, or a flexible conductor positioned within a rigid tube, preferably extends upward from a location that is adjacent the peripheral edge of the base to adjacent the light. The solid conductor or rigid tube is preferably positioned adjacent the inner surface of the housing where it does not materially obscure a customer's view of a product positioned in the container.

What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is as follows: 
     
         1 . A container for displaying a product comprising:
 a base;   a housing that removably engages the base to define a display space positioned between the housing and the base, wherein at least one of the housing and the base comprises a securement mechanism that is configured to releasably secure the housing to the base; and   a cover that is configured to be coupled to the base, wherein the cover is moveable between a closed position, in which the securement mechanism is inaccessible, and an open position, in which the securement mechanism is accessible.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the securement mechanism comprises a lock that is configured to releasably engage the housing when the housing is coupled to the base. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein when the housing engages the base, the lock is moveable between a first position, in which the lock engages the housing and secures the housing to the base, and a second position, in which the lock does not engage the housing and the housing is removable from engagement with the base. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the lock is not accessible for movement from the first position to the second position when the cover is coupled to the base, and wherein the lock is accessible for movement from the first position to the second position when the cover is not coupled to the base. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a first engaging structure, and wherein the housing comprises a second engaging structure that is configured to removably engage the first engaging structure. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the cover covers the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure when the first engaging structure engages the second engaging structure and the cover is in the closed position, and wherein the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure are accessible when the first engaging structure engages the second engaging structure and the cover is in the open position. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure form the securement mechanism, wherein the first engaging structure comprises a clip engaging structure, and wherein the second engaging structure comprises a clip. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the housing comprises a top and a sidewall coupled to the top, wherein the clip is coupled to and extends away from the sidewall. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the clip is operable to flex with respect to the sidewall. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is releasably lockable to the base when the cover is in the closed position. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one tamper-resistant fastener that is configured to releasably lock the cover to the base when the cover is in the closed position. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is removably secured to the base when the cover is in the closed position, and wherein the cover is removed from securement with the base when the cover is in the open position. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is transparent. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is frameless. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed from a moldable material. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a vent, and further comprising a vent cover that is movable between a closed position, in which the vent is covered, and an open position, in which the vent is at least partially exposed. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the vent is formed in a top of the housing. 
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the vent cover comprises a sliding door that is biased to the closed position. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a magnifier. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 19 , wherein the magnifier is positioned at a top of the housing. 
     
     
         21 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a light positioned where it is operable to illuminate a portion of the base. 
     
     
         22 . The container of  claim 21 , wherein the light is positioned above the base. 
     
     
         23 . The container of  claim 22 , wherein at least one solid conductor extends from adjacent the base to adjacent the light when the housing engages the base, and wherein the at least one solid conductor electrically couples the light to a power source when the housing engages the base. 
     
     
         24 . The container of  claim 23 , wherein the solid conductor extends upward from the base at a location that is adjacent a peripheral edge of the base when the housing engages the base, and wherein the solid conductor is positioned adjacent an inner surface of the housing. 
     
     
         25 . The container of  claim 23 , wherein the power source comprises at least one battery positioned adjacent the base. 
     
     
         26 . The container of  claim 22 , wherein at least one flexible conductor extends from adjacent the base to adjacent the light when the housing engages the base, wherein the at least one flexible conductor electrically couples the light to a power source when the housing engages the base, and wherein the at least one flexible conductor is positioned within a rigid tube. 
     
     
         27 . The container of  claim 26 , wherein the rigid tube extends upward from the base at a location that is adjacent a peripheral edge of the base when the housing engages the base, and wherein the rigid tube is positioned adjacent an inner surface of the housing. 
     
     
         28 . The container of  claim 22 , wherein the light is positioned adjacent a top of the housing. 
     
     
         29 . The container of  claim 28 , further comprising a light ring to which the light is coupled, wherein the light ring is generally parallel and adjacent the top of the housing. 
     
     
         30 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a security device configured to be removably secured to at least one of the base, the housing, or the cover. 
     
     
         31 . The container of  claim 30 , wherein the security device comprises a housing and a retractable tether coupled to the housing, wherein an end of the retractable tether is configured to be removably secured to at least one of the base, the housing, or the cover with a tamper-resistant screw. 
     
     
         32 . A container for displaying a product comprising:
 a base comprising a peripheral edge;   a housing configured for coupling to the base to define a display space positioned between an inner surface of the housing and the base;   a light positioned above the base, wherein the light is operable to illuminate a portion of the base; and   at least one solid conductor that is coupled to the light, wherein the at least one solid conductor extends upward from a location that is adjacent the peripheral edge of the base to adjacent the light when the housing is coupled to the base, and wherein the at least one solid conductor is positioned adjacent the inner surface of the housing.   
     
     
         33 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the at least one solid conductor electrically couples the light to a power source. 
     
     
         34 . The container of  claim 33 , wherein the power source comprises at least one battery positioned adjacent the base. 
     
     
         35 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the housing is frameless. 
     
     
         36 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the housing is formed from a moldable material. 
     
     
         37 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the housing is transparent. 
     
     
         38 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the light is positioned adjacent a top of the housing. 
     
     
         39 . The container of  claim 38 , further comprising a light ring to which the light is coupled, wherein the light ring is generally parallel and adjacent the top of the housing. 
     
     
         40 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the housing further comprises a magnifier. 
     
     
         41 . The container of  claim 32 , wherein the housing further comprises a vent, and further comprising a vent cover that is movable between a closed position, in which the vent is covered, and an open position, in which the vent is at least partially exposed. 
     
     
         42 . The container of  claim 41 , wherein the vent cover comprises a sliding door that is biased to the closed position. 
     
     
         43 . A container for displaying a product comprising:
 a base comprising a peripheral edge;   a housing configured for coupling to the base to define a display space positioned between an inner surface of the housing and the base;   a light positioned above the base, wherein the light is operable to illuminate a portion of the base;   a rigid tube that extends upward from a location that is adjacent the peripheral edge of the base to adjacent the light when the housing is coupled to the base, and wherein the at least one rigid tube is positioned adjacent the inner surface of the housing; and   at least one flexible conductor that is at least partially positioned within the rigid tube, wherein the at least one flexible conductor is coupled to the light.   
     
     
         44 . The container of  claim 43 , wherein the at least one flexible conductor electrically couples the light to a power source. 
     
     
         45 . The container of  claim 43 , wherein the housing is frameless and transparent. 
     
     
         46 . The container of  claim 43 , wherein the light is positioned adjacent a top of the housing. 
     
     
         47 . The container of  claim 46 , further comprising a light ring to which the light is coupled, wherein the light ring is generally parallel and adjacent the top of the housing.