US20140305944A1 - Resealable box - Google Patents
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- resealable boxes including: a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith, the pair of opposing top tucks configured for nesting inside the resealable box along the pair of opposing side panels; and a sealing flap fold
- each side tuck further includes a finger cutout disposed along the side tuck edge, the finger cutout configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
- the finger cutout includes a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves
- each of the sealing strips include: an adhesive layer formed on an inside surface the sealing flap; and a releasable layer positioned on the adhesive layer.
- the zipper strip includes: a pair of tear lines along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing.
- the zipper strip further includes: a reinforcing ribbon disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing flap.
- blanks for forming a resealable box including: a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached along a first plurality of fold lines, were the pair of opposing corner tucks are positioned along a plurality of cut lines adjacent with the pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position of the resealable box; a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the pair of opposing end panels
- methods for utilizing a resealable box including: providing the resealable box, the resealable box including, a bottom panel foldable attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position; a top panel foldable attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldable attached therewith, the pair of opposing top tuck
- FIG. 1 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box blank in accordance with embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an illustrative representation of sealing and resealing a resealable box in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box blank 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. It may be appreciated that the term “blank” may be utilized synonymously with flattened or unfolded. It may be further appreciated that blanks ma be formed from any number of materials without departing from embodiments provided herein such as, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, paper stock, and cardstock without limitation. It may be noted that fold lines are represented by a dashed line and cut lines are represented b solid lines as illustrated in legend 150 . As illustrated, blank 100 includes bottom panel 102 that may be foldable attached with opposing end panels 104 and 106 . Opposing end panel 104 includes opposing corner tucks 104 A and 104 B. Likewise, opposing end panel 106 includes foldably attached opposing corner tucks 106 A and 106 B.
- opposing side panels 108 and 110 attached along bottom panel 102 .
- Opposing side panel 108 includes side tuck 112 foldably attached along side panel 108 edge opposite bottom panel 102 .
- opposing side panel 110 includes side tuck 114 foldably attached along side panel 110 edge opposite bottom panel 102 .
- Each side tuck includes at least one locking tab, for example 116 A or 116 B or both. Locking tabs are configured for engaging at least one locking slit, such as for example, locking slit 118 .
- side tucks may be configured for capturing opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position.
- each side tuck may include a finger cutout, such as finger cutout 126 disposed along the side tuck 114 edge. Finger cutout embodiments are configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
- finger cutouts may include a contact edge haying a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves.
- top panel 120 may be foldably attached along end panel 106 along an edge opposite from bottom panel 102 .
- Top panel 120 includes opposing top tucks 122 and 124 that may be foldably attached therewith. It may be seen that opposing top tucks, when folded, may be configured for nesting inside a resealable box along opposing side panels. Opposing top tucks may include an angled edge and rounded corner as shown to aid in closing resealable box embodiments, however the angled edges and rounded corners illustrated should not be construed as limiting.
- sealing flap 130 may be foldably attached with top panel 120 along an edge of top panel 120 opposite from end panel 106 .
- Sealing flap 130 may be configured for sealing with end panel 104 when blank 100 is folded into a resealable box. Sealing flap 130 includes at least two sealing strips 132 and 134 . In embodiments, sealing strips mar include an adhesive layer formed on an inside surface of sealing flap 130 . Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein. In addition, sealing strip may further include a releasable layer or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing. Sealing flap further includes zipper strip 136 disposed between and generally parallel with sealing strips 132 and 134 . Zipper strip may include a pair of tear lines 138 along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing. In some embodiments, zipper strips may include reinforcing ribbon 140 disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing flap. Reinforcing ribbons provide extra strength to zipper strips to reduce or prevent breakage of the zipper strip.
- sealing strips and zipper strips may be utilized without limitation in embodiments.
- three sealing strips may be utilized having two zipper strips disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips.
- resealable boxes may be sealed at least three times.
- N ⁇ 1 number of zipper strips may be required, where N also equals the number of times a resealable box may be sealed.
- FIG. 2 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box 200 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates resealable box 200 prior to sealing a first time.
- resealable box 200 includes bottom panel 202 that may be foldably attached with opposing end panels 204 and 206 .
- Opposing end panels include opposing corner tucks (hidden) that may be captured by side tuck 112 , when side tuck 112 is in a folded and locked position.
- corner tucks hidden
- each side tuck may include a linger cutout, such as finger cutout 226 disposed along the side tuck 212 edge. Finger cutout embodiments are configured for aiding in disengaging the locking tab from the locking slit. In order to provide a more ergonomic fit, in some embodiments, finger cutouts may include a contact edge having a plurality of semi arcuate finger grooves as illustrated.
- top panel 220 may be foldably attached along end panel 206 along an edge opposite from bottom panel 202 .
- Top panel 220 includes opposing top tucks 222 and 224 that may be foldably attached therewith. It may be seen that opposing top tucks, when folded, may be configured for nesting inside resealable box 200 along opposing side panels. Opposing top tucks may include an angled edge and rounded corner to aid in closing resealable box embodiments however the angled edges and rounded corners illustrated should not be construed as limiting.
- sealing flap 230 that may be foldably attached with top panel 220 along an edge of top panel 220 opposite from end panel 206 . Sealing flap 203 may be configured for sealing with end panel 204 .
- FIG. 3 is an illustrative representation of sealing and resealing resealable box 300 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- sealing flap 302 In a position A, sealing flap 302 is in an open position. As noted above, sealing flap 302 may be configured for sealing with end panel 304 . As illustrated sealing flap 302 includes at least two sealing strips 306 and 308 . Further as illustrated, sealing strip 306 may include adhesive layer 310 formed on an inside surface of sealing flap 302 . Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein. In addition, sealing strip 306 may further include a releasable layer 312 or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing.
- sealing flap 302 further includes zipper strip 314 disposed between and generally parallel with sealing strips 306 and 308 .
- releasable layer 312 Prior to sealing resealable box 300 , releasable layer 312 may be removed as indicated, whereupon resealable box 300 may be sealed.
- a user may pull on zipper strip 314 thereby tearing sealing flap 302 along tear lines. As may be appreciated, a portion of sealing flap remains adhered with end panel 304 after tearing.
- resealable box max be opened and either stored in a folded configuration or unfolded by disengaging locking tabs from locking slits. As noted above, in conventional solutions, a user may simply pry the locking tabs out of the locking slits.
- Finger cutout embodiments provided herein are configured for aiding in disengaging the locking tab from the locking slit. In order to provide a more ergonomic fit, in some embodiments, finger cutouts may include a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves as illustrated.
- sealing strip 308 may include adhesive layer 316 formed on an inside surface of sealing flap 302 . Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein.
- sealing strip 308 may further include a releasable layer 318 or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing. Prior to sealing reseal able box 300 , releasable layer 318 may be removed as indicated, whereupon resealable box 300 may be sealed as illustrated at a position D.
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Resealable boxes are presented including: a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel; a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels; and a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel and configured for sealing with the other of the opposing end panels, where the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips.
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- With the advent and ubiquity of Internet sales, shipping goods has become a major factor in the economics of Internet sales. Speedy and efficient delivery is critical to assure continued sales. Fortunately, the shipping industry is well-suited to accommodate the increased demand of Internet and mail order sales. However, when issues arise in the course of an Internet sale, often a customer is required to repackage goods for return to a vendor. In some cases, a customer may not have ready access to shipping supplies or may not understand how to properly secure a package for shipping. In other cases, a customer may not wish to store bulky shipping boxes for some later return. As such, resealable boxes are presented herein.
- The following presents a simplified summary of sonic embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented below.
- As such, resealable boxes are presented including: a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith, the pair of opposing top tucks configured for nesting inside the resealable box along the pair of opposing side panels; and a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel and configured for sealing with the other of the opposing end panels, where the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips. In some embodiments, each side tuck further includes a finger cutout disposed along the side tuck edge, the finger cutout configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit. In some embodiments, the finger cutout includes a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves In some embodiments, each of the sealing strips include: an adhesive layer formed on an inside surface the sealing flap; and a releasable layer positioned on the adhesive layer. In some embodiments, the zipper strip includes: a pair of tear lines along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing. In sonic embodiments, the zipper strip further includes: a reinforcing ribbon disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing flap.
- In other embodiments, blanks for forming a resealable box are presented including: a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached along a first plurality of fold lines, were the pair of opposing corner tucks are positioned along a plurality of cut lines adjacent with the pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position of the resealable box; a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith; and a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel, where the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips.
- In other embodiments, methods for utilizing a resealable box are presented including: providing the resealable box, the resealable box including, a bottom panel foldable attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, where the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, where the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, where each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, where the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position; a top panel foldable attached with one of the opposing end panels, where the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldable attached therewith, the pair of opposing top tucks configured for nesting inside the resealable box along the pair of opposing side panels; and a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel and configured for sealing with the other of the opposing end panels, where the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips; sealing the resealable box utilizing one of the sealing strips; opening the resealable box by tearing along the zipper strip; and resealing the resealable box utilizing another of the sealing strips.
- The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box blank in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; and -
FIG. 3 is an illustrative representation of sealing and resealing a resealable box in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. - The present invention will now be described in detail With reference to a few embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well known process steps and/or structures have not been described in detail in order to riot unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
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FIG. 1 is an illustrative representation of a resealable box blank 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. It may be appreciated that the term “blank” may be utilized synonymously with flattened or unfolded. It may be further appreciated that blanks ma be formed from any number of materials without departing from embodiments provided herein such as, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, paper stock, and cardstock without limitation. It may be noted that fold lines are represented by a dashed line and cut lines are represented b solid lines as illustrated inlegend 150. As illustrated, blank 100 includesbottom panel 102 that may be foldable attached withopposing end panels Opposing end panel 104 includesopposing corner tucks opposing end panel 106 includes foldably attachedopposing corner tucks - Further illustrated are
opposing side panels bottom panel 102.Opposing side panel 108 includesside tuck 112 foldably attached alongside panel 108 edge oppositebottom panel 102. Likewise,opposing side panel 110 includesside tuck 114 foldably attached alongside panel 110 edge oppositebottom panel 102. Each side tuck includes at least one locking tab, for example 116A or 116B or both. Locking tabs are configured for engaging at least one locking slit, such as for example,locking slit 118. In addition, side tucks may be configured for capturing opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position. When a user desires to flatten reseal able box embodiments, it is necessary to disengage the locking tabs from the locking slits to unfold the resealable box. In conventional solutions, a user may simply pry the locking tabs out of the locking slits. In illustrated embodiments, each side tuck may include a finger cutout, such asfinger cutout 126 disposed along theside tuck 114 edge. Finger cutout embodiments are configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit. In order to provide a more ergonomic fit, in embodiments, finger cutouts may include a contact edge haying a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves. - Further illustrated is
top panel 120.Top panel 120 may be foldably attached alongend panel 106 along an edge opposite frombottom panel 102.Top panel 120 includes opposingtop tucks flap 130 that may be foldably attached withtop panel 120 along an edge oftop panel 120 opposite fromend panel 106.Sealing flap 130 may be configured for sealing withend panel 104 when blank 100 is folded into a resealable box.Sealing flap 130 includes at least twosealing strips flap 130. Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein. In addition, sealing strip may further include a releasable layer or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing. Sealing flap further includeszipper strip 136 disposed between and generally parallel withsealing strips tear lines 138 along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing. In some embodiments, zipper strips may include reinforcingribbon 140 disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing flap. Reinforcing ribbons provide extra strength to zipper strips to reduce or prevent breakage of the zipper strip. - It may be appreciated that additional sealing strips and zipper strips may be utilized without limitation in embodiments. For example, three sealing strips may be utilized having two zipper strips disposed between and generally parallel with the sealing strips. In such a configuration, resealable boxes may be sealed at least three times. In general, for every N number of sealing strips, N−1 number of zipper strips may be required, where N also equals the number of times a resealable box may be sealed.
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FIG. 2 is an illustrative representation of aresealable box 200 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In particular,FIG. 2 illustratesresealable box 200 prior to sealing a first time. As illustrated,resealable box 200 includesbottom panel 202 that may be foldably attached with opposingend panels side tuck 112, whenside tuck 112 is in a folded and locked position. As noted above, when a user desires to flatten resealable box embodiments, it is necessary to disengage the locking tabs from the locking slits to unfold the resealable box. In conventional solutions, a user may simply pry the locking tabs out of the locking slits. In illustrated embodiments, each side tuck may include a linger cutout, such asfinger cutout 226 disposed along theside tuck 212 edge. Finger cutout embodiments are configured for aiding in disengaging the locking tab from the locking slit. In order to provide a more ergonomic fit, in some embodiments, finger cutouts may include a contact edge having a plurality of semi arcuate finger grooves as illustrated. - Further illustrated is
top panel 220.Top panel 220 may be foldably attached alongend panel 206 along an edge opposite frombottom panel 202.Top panel 220 includes opposingtop tucks resealable box 200 along opposing side panels. Opposing top tucks may include an angled edge and rounded corner to aid in closing resealable box embodiments however the angled edges and rounded corners illustrated should not be construed as limiting. Further illustrated is sealingflap 230 that may be foldably attached withtop panel 220 along an edge oftop panel 220 opposite fromend panel 206. Sealing flap 203 may be configured for sealing withend panel 204. -
FIG. 3 is an illustrative representation of sealing and resealingresealable box 300 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In a position A, sealingflap 302 is in an open position. As noted above, sealingflap 302 may be configured for sealing withend panel 304. As illustratedsealing flap 302 includes at least two sealingstrips strip 306 may includeadhesive layer 310 formed on an inside surface of sealingflap 302. Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein. In addition, sealingstrip 306 may further include areleasable layer 312 or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing. Additionally, sealingflap 302 further includeszipper strip 314 disposed between and generally parallel with sealingstrips resealable box 300,releasable layer 312 may be removed as indicated, whereuponresealable box 300 may be sealed. - At a position B, when a user desires to open
resealable box 300, a user may pull onzipper strip 314 thereby tearingsealing flap 302 along tear lines. As may be appreciated, a portion of sealing flap remains adhered withend panel 304 after tearing. Oncezipper strip 314 is removed, resealable box max be opened and either stored in a folded configuration or unfolded by disengaging locking tabs from locking slits. As noted above, in conventional solutions, a user may simply pry the locking tabs out of the locking slits. Finger cutout embodiments provided herein are configured for aiding in disengaging the locking tab from the locking slit. In order to provide a more ergonomic fit, in some embodiments, finger cutouts may include a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves as illustrated. - At a position C,
resealable box 300 is ready to be resealed. As illustrated, sealingstrip 308 may includeadhesive layer 316 formed on an inside surface of sealingflap 302. Any number of adhesives may be utilized in the art without departing from embodiments provided herein. In addition, sealingstrip 308 may further include areleasable layer 318 or tape positioned on the adhesive layer and provided to protect the adhesive layer until sealing. Prior to sealing resealable box 300,releasable layer 318 may be removed as indicated, whereuponresealable box 300 may be sealed as illustrated at a position D. - While this invention has been described in terms of several embodiments, there are alterations, permutations, and equivalents, which fall within the scope of this invention. It should also be noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing the methods and apparatuses of the present invention. For example, it may be further appreciated that embodiments of sealing flaps and finger cutouts may be utilized in boxes of any size or configuration without departing from embodiments provided herein. Furthermore, unless explicitly stated, any method embodiments described herein are not constrained to a particular order or sequence. Further, the Abstract is provided herein for convenience and should not be employed to construe or limit the overall invention, which is expressed in the claims. It is therefore intended that the following appended claims be interpreted as including all such alterations, permutations, and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of the present invention.
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1. A resealable box comprising:
a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, wherein
the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldable attached therewith, wherein
the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, wherein
each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, wherein
the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position;
a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, wherein
the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith,
the pair of opposing top tucks configured for nesting inside the resealable box along the pair of opposing side panels; and
a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel and configured for sealing with the other of the opposing end panels, wherein
the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the at least two sealing strips.
2. The resealable box of claim 1 , wherein each side tuck further includes a finger cutout disposed along the side tuck edge, the finger cutout configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
3. The resealable box of claim 2 , wherein the finger cutout includes a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves.
4. The resealable box of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two sealing strips comprise:
an adhesive layer formed on an inside surface the sealing flap; and
a releasable layer positioned on the adhesive layer.
5. The resealable box of claim wherein the zipper strip comprises:
a pair of tear lines along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing.
6. The resealable box of claim 5 , wherein the zipper strip further comprises:
a reinforcing ribbon disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing flap.
7. A blank for forming a resealable box comprising:
a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, wherein
the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached along a first plurality of fold lines, wherein
the pair of opposing corner tucks are positioned along a plurality of cut lines adjacent with the pair of opposing side panels, wherein
the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, wherein
each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, wherein
the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and looked position of the resealable box;
a top panel slidably attached with one of the opposing end panels, wherein
the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith; and
a sealing flap foldably attached with the top panel, wherein
the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the at least two sealing strips.
8. The blank of claim 7 , wherein each side tuck further includes a finger cutout disposed along the side tuck edge, the finger cutout configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
9. The blank of claim 8 , wherein the finger cutout includes a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves.
10. The blank of claim 7 , wherein each of the at least two sealing strips comprise:
an adhesive layer formed on an inside surface the sealing flap; and
a releasable layer positioned on the adhesive layer.
11. The blank of claim 7 , wherein the zipper strip comprises:
a pair of tear lines along which the sealing flap is opened after sealing.
12. The blank of claim B12, wherein the zipper strip further comprises:
a reinforcing ribbon disposed between the tear lines on an inside surface of the sealing
13. A method for utilizing a resealable box comprising:
providing the resealable box, the resealable box including,
a bottom panel foldably attached with a pair of opposing end panels and a pair of opposing side panels, wherein
the pair of opposing end panels each include a pair of opposing corner tucks foldably attached therewith, wherein
the pair of opposing side panels each include a side tuck foldably attached along a side panel edge opposite the bottom panel, wherein
each side tuck includes at least one locking tab disposed along a side tuck edge opposite the side panel edge and configured to engage at least one locking slit positioned along a folded edge of the bottom panel when folded, wherein
the side tucks are configured for capturing the pair of opposing corner tucks when in a folded and locked position;
a top panel foldably attached with one of the opposing end panels, wherein
the top panel includes a pair of opposing top tucks foldably attached therewith, the pair of opposing top tucks configured for nesting inside the resealable box along the pair of opposing side panels; and
a sealing flap foldable attached with the top panel and configured for sealing with the other of the opposing end panels, wherein
the sealing flap includes at least two sealing strips and a zipper strip disposed between and generally parallel with the at least two sealing strips;
sealing the resealable box utilizing one of the at least two sealing strips;
opening the resealable box by tearing along the zipper strip; and
resealing the resealable box utilizing another of the at least two sealing strips.
14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:
after the opening the resealable box, flattening the resealable box by disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein each side tuck further includes a finger cutout disposed along the side tuck edge, the finger cutout configured for aiding in disengaging the at least one locking tab from the at least one locking slit.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the finger cutout includes a contact edge having a plurality of semi-arcuate finger grooves.
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