Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for distributing samples (102). The apparatus includes a sample package (110) and a publication (202). The sample package (110) comprises a sample product (102) to be distributed and a sample backing (104). The sample package (110) is joined to the publication (202) such that the sample package (110) is partially inserted into the publication (202) and the sample product (102) is external to the publication (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 40/00 - Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
• B42D 1/00 - Books or other bound products
• B42D 3/12 - Book covers combined with other articles
• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks

Abstract

An apparatus and method for distributing samples is provided. The distribution apparatus and method includes a sample package made up of a sample product to be distributed and a sample backing, which is attached to a sample carrier. This sample distribution method has many unique advantages, including promoting a sample product that consumers can actually, see, feel, touch, taste and smell.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 69/00 - Articles joined together for convenience of storage or transport without the use of packaging elements
• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• B42D 1/00 - Books or other bound products
• B42D 3/12 - Book covers combined with other articles
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
• G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
• G09F 5/04 - Cards of samplesBooks of samples
• A45D 40/00 - Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
• B42D 3/00 - Book covers
• B42D 3/04 - Book covers loose
• B42F 21/02 - Tabs integral with sheets, papers, cards, or suspension files
• B42F 21/04 - Tabs permanently fastened to sheets, papers, cards, or suspension files

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for distributing samples (102). The apparatus includes a sample package (110) and a publication (202). The sample package (110) comprises a sample product (102) to be distributed and a sample backing (104). The sample package (110) is joined to the publication (202) such that the sample package (110) is partially inserted into the publication (202) and the sample product (102) is external to the publication (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 1/00 - Books or other bound products
• B42D 3/12 - Book covers combined with other articles
• A45D 40/00 - Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
• B65D 75/28 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks