Abstract:
A package includes a box and a tray. The box includes a rear panel, sidewalls extending around the rear panel, and a front panel and defines a storage compartment between the rear panel and the sidewalls. An opening to the storage compartment is defined opposite the rear panel, the front panel extends over a portion of the opening to the storage compartment, and the front panel includes an aperture. The tray defines an auxiliary chamber and a substantially planar, frame portion extending around the auxiliary chamber. The tray is positioned adjacent the front panel such that the frame portion is maintained between the front panel and the storage compartment and the auxiliary chamber forwardly extends though the aperture of the front panel beyond a surface of the front panel defined opposite the frame portion. Other products, assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Retailers are continually evolving product packaging in hopes of discovering more effective and visually attractive means for displaying products for retail. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing to enhance the appeal of the products to potential consumers, it is generally desired to have packaging configured to protect the product(s) during transport and handling and/or to maintain multiple related parts or items as a single product for sale. The retail display and packaging of multi-item products offered for retail sale often presents specific challenges. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     One aspect of the present invention relates to a package including a box and a tray. The box includes a rear panel, sidewalls extending around the rear panel, and a front panel. The box defines a storage compartment between the rear panel and the sidewalls, and an opening to the storage compartment is defined opposite the rear panel. The front panel extends over a portion of the opening to the storage compartment, the portion of the opening is less than all of the opening, and the front panel includes an aperture extending therethrough. The tray defines an auxiliary chamber and a substantially planar, frame portion extending around the auxiliary chamber. The tray is positioned adjacent the front panel such that the frame portion is maintained between the front panel and the storage compartment and the auxiliary chamber forwardly extends though the aperture of the front panel beyond a surface of the front panel defined opposite the frame portion. Other related products, assemblies and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Embodiments of the invention will be described with respect to the figures, in which like reference numerals denote like elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a front, perspective view illustrating a package and product assembly, according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a rear view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a right side view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a left side view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is top view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a bottom view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is front, perspective view illustrating a package of the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a front view illustrating an unfolded blank for a box of the package of  FIG. 8 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view illustrating a portion of the box of the package illustrated in  FIG. 8  in a partially folded configuration, according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  is a front view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1  with the box of  FIG. 8  in a partially folded configuration, according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  is a front, perspective view illustrating an accessory insert of the package of  FIG. 8 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13  is a front view illustrating the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1  with the box of  FIG. 9  in a partially folded configuration, according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  is a flow chart illustrating a method of assembling the package and product assembly of  FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15  is a front view illustrating an unfolded blank for a box of a package and product assembly, according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments of the present invention provide a package configured to hold a product for retail sale including a primary item and at least one accessory item for transport and retail display. In one example, the package substantially wraps the primary item leaving a first portion of a front of the primary item revealed to potential consumers. The package extends over a second portion of the front of the primary item. A transparent or translucent blister pack or tray extends from the package in front of the primary item and maintains accessory items corresponding with the primary item. For example, the primary item is one or more of a dry erase board, a bulletin board, a chalk board, a magnetic board, etc. and the accessory items includes one or more of dry erase markers, push pins, chalk, magnets, hanging hardware, etc. In this manner, when viewing the retail product assembly from a front perspective, the potential consumer is able to view the accessory items and the first portion of the primary item substantially simultaneously. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 1-7 , a retail package and product assembly  10  including a product  12  and a package  14  are illustrated according to one embodiment of the invention. Product  12  is any suitable product offered for retail sale. In one embodiment, product  12  includes a primary article or item  20  and one or more accessory articles or items  22 . In one example, primary item  20  is a relatively flat item for hanging such as one or more of a dry erase board, a bulletin board, a chalk board, a magnetic board, art work, etc. and one or more accessory items  22  includes one or more of dry erase markers, push pins, chalk, magnets, and hanging hardware. 
     In one example, package  14  includes a box  24  and an accessory tray  26 . Box  24  defines a storage area or chamber  28  for receiving primary item  20  and substantially wraps around primary item  20 , which is placed in storage chamber  28 . Accessory tray  26  forwardly extends from box  24  and defines auxiliary compartments or chambers  30  (generally indicated in  FIG. 12 ) for maintaining the one or more accessory items  22  in front of box  24 . In one embodiment, accessory tray  26  is transparent and/or translucent such that the one or more accessory items  22  are viewable through the at least one accessory tray  16 . Although primarily described as one accessory tray  16  with multiple auxiliary chambers  30 , it should be understood that, in one embodiment, multiple accessory trays  16  may be used with each accessory tray  16  defining one or more auxiliary chambers  30 . According to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 1-7 , box  24  maintains primary item  20  while revealing a portion of a front surface  40  of primary item  20  with accessory tray  26  extending from box  24  toward a front of assembly  10 ; as such, a potential consumer or other observer of assembly  10  is able to view both a revealed portion of primary item  20  and the one or more accessory items  22  through accessory tray  26  at substantially the same time. 
     In one embodiment, box  24  is formed from a single substantially planar piece of material such as cardboard or other suitable material configured to provide rigidity to assembly  10  while protecting corners and other portions of primary item  20  from inadvertent damage during transport and display. Box  24  is illustrated in unfolded blank form in  FIG. 9  and in folded form in each of  FIGS. 1-8 . As such, box  24  defines a first or inside surface  51  (e.g.,  FIGS. 9-12  and  13 ) and a second or outside surface  53  (e.g.,  FIGS. 1-7 ) opposite inside surface  51 . Continuing to refer to  FIG. 9 , in one example box  24  is divided into a plurality of panels, flaps, flanges, etc. divided from one another by a plurality of fold lines  50 . More specifically, in one embodiment, box  24  defines a rear panel  52 , an exterior, longitudinal side panel  54 , and an interior, longitudinal side panel  56 . Rear panel  52  has a length extending in the longitudinal direction (i.e., side to side in the orientation of  FIG. 9 ) and a width extending in the lateral direction (i.e., up and down in the orientation of  FIG. 9 ) that are substantially similar to, but just slightly larger than an overall length and width of primary item  20 . 
     A fold line  50 A extends along a top edge of rear panel  52 , and exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  extends outwardly (i.e., upwardly as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line  50 A to a fold line(s)  50 B. Interior, longitudinal side panel  56  extends outwardly (i.e., further upwardly as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line(s)  50 B to a free longitudinal edge  58 . In one embodiment, fold lines  50 A and  50 B extend substantially parallel with one another. In one example, a second one of each of exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  and interior, longitudinal side panel  56  are defined along an opposite side (i.e., the bottom side as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) in a similar manner, but opposite direction as described above. 
     During assembly, exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  is folded (in other words, rotated) about fold line  50 A to extend out of the page as illustrated in  FIG. 9  in a direction substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52 . Interior, longitudinal side panel  56  is folded about fold line(s)  50 B inwardly to extend into the page as illustrated in  FIG. 8  toward rear panel  52 . As such, exterior and interior longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  collectively define a double thickness, longitudinal sidewall. In one embodiment, rear panel  52  defines one or more slots or elongated apertures  60  each extending substantially along fold line  50 A in a substantially longitudinal manner. Each of the one or more elongated apertures  60  is longitudinally positioned to correspond with an extension or tab  62  defined along free longitudinal edge  58  and extending away from exterior, longitudinal side panel  54 . In this manner, when exterior and interior longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  are folded as described above, each tab  62  seats partially within a corresponding one of the one or more elongated apertures  60  to at least partially maintain exterior and interior longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  in a folded position forming the double thickness longitudinal sidewall. 
     In one example, elongated cuts  64  and  66  extend from fold line  50 A slightly into exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  and are configured to facilitate maintenance of box  24  in a folded position as will be further described below. More specifically, each elongated cut  64  and  66  is positioned such that when exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  is folded inwardly about corresponding fold line  50 A, a slot is defined through exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  as generally illustrated with additional reference to  FIG. 10 . In one embodiment, elongated cuts  64  and  66  are formed near opposite longitudinal ends of exterior, longitudinal side panel  54 . 
     In one embodiment, box  24  defines an exterior, lateral side panel  70 , and an interior, lateral side panel  72 . A laterally extending fold line  50 C extends along a side of rear panel  52 , and exterior, lateral side panel  70  extends outwardly (i.e., to the right as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line  50 C to a second laterally extending fold line(s)  50 D. Interior, lateral side panel  72  extends outwardly (i.e., further to the right as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line(s)  50 D to a free lateral edge  74 . 
     During assembly, exterior, lateral side panel  70  is folded (in other words, rotated) about fold line  50 C to extend out of the page as illustrated in  FIG. 9  in a direction substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52 . Interior, lateral side panel  72  is folded about fold line(s)  50 D inwardly to extend into the page as illustrated in  FIG. 9  toward rear panel  52 . As such, exterior and interior lateral side panels  70  and  72  collectively define a double thickness, lateral sidewall. In one embodiment, one or more slots or elongated apertures  76  are defined by rear panel  52  and extend substantially along fold line  50 A. Each of the one or more elongated apertures  76  is laterally positioned to correspond with a extension or tab  78  defined along free lateral edge  74  and extending away from exterior, lateral side panel  70 . In this manner, when exterior and interior, lateral side panels  70  and  72  are folded as described above, each tab  78  seats partially within a corresponding one of the one or more elongated apertures  76  to at least partially maintain exterior and interior lateral side panels  70  and  72  in a folded positioned forming the double thickness longitudinal sidewall. 
     In one example, a corner flange  82  extends outwardly (i.e., upwardly in the orientation of  FIG. 9 ) from an end of external, lateral side panel  70  near fold lines  50 A. In one embodiment, at least a portion of corner flange  82  is less wide in the longitudinal direction than external, lateral side panel  70 . Corner flange  82  is configured to facilitate formation of a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing corner between exterior, lateral side panel  70  and exterior, longitudinal side wall  54  as will be further described below. 
     In one embodiment, interior, lateral side panel  72  is substantially shorter than exterior, lateral side panel  70  and is laterally centered relative to interior, lateral side panel  72 . In one example, a corner panel  84  outwardly extends from exterior, lateral side panel  70 , more specifically, from fold line(s)  50 D, near each lateral end of exterior, lateral side panel  70 . Corner panel  84  is triangular in shape and extends further away from fold line(s)  50 D as it laterally extends outwardly from interior, lateral side panel  72  to define fold line(s)  50 E opposite fold line(s)  50 D. For example, fold line  50 E extends relative to fold line  50 D with an angle of between about 30° and about 60°, for example, an angle of about 45°. In one example, a triangular flap  86  extends from fold line  50 E such that triangular flap  86  and corner panel  84  collectively define a substantially rectangular shape. In one embodiment, triangular flap  86  is slightly smaller that corner panel  84 . 
     A fold line  50 F is defined on an edge of corner panel  84  not otherwise defined by fold line(s)  50 D and fold line(s)  50 E and extends substantially perpendicularly from fold line(s)  50 D. In one example, a wrap panel  88  extends laterally away from fold line  50 F to a free, longitudinally extending edge  92 . In one embodiment, wrap panel  88  extends between fold line  50 F to longitudinally extending edge  92  a lateral distance substantially similar to or slightly larger than a lateral distance exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  extends between fold line  50 A and fold line(s)  50 B. A locking tab  90  extends from fold line  50 G away from wrap panel  88 . Fold line  50 G is formed along a central portion of edge  92  where a remaining portion of edge  92  is free (i.e., has one side that does not border another portion of box  24 ). Locking tab  90  has a length in the longitudinal direction substantially equal to a longitudinal length of elongated cut such that locking tab  90  is configured to fit within a slot at least partially formed by elongated cut  64  when box  24  is folded. In one example, locking tab  90  is substantially shaped as an isosceles trapezoid, tapering as locking tab  90  extends away from fold line  50 F. 
     In one embodiment, box  24  defines a lateral side panel  98 , a front panel  100 , and a backer panel  102  on a side of box  24  opposite exterior, lateral side panel  70  and interior, lateral side panel  72  relative to rear panel  52 . A laterally extending fold line  50 H extends along a side of rear panel  52  opposite fold line  50 C, and lateral side panel  98  extends outwardly (i.e., to the left as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line  50 H to a second laterally extending fold line  50 I. Lateral side panel  98  is sized and shaped similar to external, lateral side panel  70 . In one example, a corner flange  110  extends outwardly (i.e., upwardly in the orientation of  FIG. 9 ) from end of lateral side panel  98  near fold lines  50 A. At least a portion of corner flange  110  is less wide in the longitudinal direction than lateral side panel  98 . Corner flange  110  is configured to facilitate formation of a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing corner between lateral side panel  98  and exterior, longitudinal side wall  54  as will be further described below. 
     Front panel  100  extends outwardly (i.e., further to the left as illustrated in  FIG. 9 ) from fold line  50 I to fold line(s)  50 J. In one embodiment, lateral side panel  98  and front panel  100  each define a lateral overall distance substantially equal to a lateral overall distance of rear panel  52  and, in one example, exterior, lateral side panel  70 . Accordingly, in one embodiment, corresponding fold lines  50 A and  50 K and, in one example, corresponding fold line  50 F are substantially collinear. Front panel  100  defines one or more apertures, for example, first aperture  112  and second aperture  114 . Each aperture  114  and  112  is configured to receive a portion of accessory tray  26  as will be further described below. In one embodiment, each aperture  112  and  114  is laterally centered on front panel  100  between fold lines  50 I and  50 J and/or apertures  112  and  114  are collectively longitudinally centered on front panel  100  between opposing fold lines  50 K. 
     A fold line  50 K is defined on each longitudinally extending edge of front panel  100 . In one example, a wrap panel  122  extends laterally away from each fold line  50 K to a free, longitudinally extending edge  126 . In one embodiment, each wrap panel  122  extends between fold line  50 K to longitudinally extending edge  126  a lateral distance substantially similar to or slightly larger than a lateral distance exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  extends between fold line  50 A and fold line(s)  50 B. A locking tab  124  extends from each fold line  50 L away from wrap panel  88 . Fold line  50 L is formed along a central portion of edge  126  where a remaining portion of edge  126  is free (i.e., has one side that does not border another portion of box  24 ). Locking tab  124  has a length in the longitudinal direction substantially equal to a longitudinal length of elongated slot  66  at least partially defined by second elongated cut  66  such that locking tab  124  is configured to fit within elongated slot  66  when box  24  is folded. In one example, locking tab  124  is substantially shaped as an isosceles trapezoid, tapering as locking tab  124  extends away from fold line  50 L. 
     Backer panel  102  extends from fold line  50 J in a direction away from front panel  100  to define a free lateral edge  104  opposite fold line  50 J. In one embodiment, backer panel  102  defines a longitudinal distance between fold line  50 J and free edge  104  similar to, but just slightly smaller than a longitudinal distance defined by front panel  100  between fold lines  50 I and  50 J. In one example, backer panel  102  defines a free longitudinal edge  120  on each opposing end of backer panel  102  substantially perpendicular to free lateral edge  104 . In one embodiment, a lateral distance between free longitudinal edges  120  is similar to or slightly less than the overall lateral distance defined by front panel  100 . 
     In one embodiment, each of fold lines  50 C,  50 D,  50 H,  50 I, and  50 J extends substantially parallel with the others of fold lines  50 C,  50 D,  50 H,  50 I, and  50 J. In one embodiment, each of fold lines  50 A,  50 B,  50 F,  50 G,  50 K, and  50 L extend substantially parallel with one another and/or substantially perpendicularly with respect to each of fold lines  50 C,  50 D,  50 H,  50 I, and  50 J. 
     During assembly, lateral side panel  98  is folded (in other words, rotated) about fold line  50 H to extend out of the page as illustrated in  FIG. 9  in a direction substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52 . As such, in one embodiment, storage chamber  28  is defined between interior, longitudinal side panels  56 , interior, lateral side panel  72 , and front panel  100 . Storage chamber  28  is sized and shaped to receive primary item  20  in a fairly snug manner such that, for example, each of interior, longitudinal side panels  56 , interior, lateral side panel  72 , and front panel  100  will contact a side or primary item  20  as will be further described below. 
     Backer panel  102  is configured to be rotated about fold line  50 J substantially 180° such that a portion of inside surface  51  of backer panel  102  is positioned toward, and in one embodiment, abuts a portion of inside surface  41  defined by front panel  100 . When so folded, backer panel  102  extends across apertures  112  and  114 . Front panel  100  is configured to be folded about fold line(s)  50 I inwardly to extend over and be spaced from rear panel  52  and, therefore, to extend over storage chamber  28  as will be described in additional detail below. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates one embodiment of an accessory tray  26 . In one example, accessory tray  26  is molded from any suitable, substantially transparent material (e.g., any transparent or translucent plastic and/or acrylic material) such as a material commonly used in blister or clamshell packaging. Accessory tray  26  defines a frame panel  150 , front wall(s)  152 , and perimeter sidewall(s)  154 . Frame panel  150  defines a substantially rectangular perimeter of accessory tray  26  and is substantially planar. Each auxiliary chamber  30  is formed to extend forwardly from frame panel  150 . More specifically, accessory tray  26  defines a one or more front walls  152  each corresponding with one of auxiliary chambers  30  and extending substantially parallel to, but spaced forwardly from frame panel  150 . Each sidewall  154  extends substantially perpendicularly with respect to and between frame panel  150  and one of front walls  152  around an entire perimeter of front wall  152  to define auxiliary chamber  30  therebetween. Each auxiliary chamber  30  is sized and shaped in a suitable manner to receive the corresponding accessory items  22 . For example, accessory tray  26  includes two auxiliary chambers  30 —one being substantially elongated for receiving writing utensils or other elongated accessory items  22  and the other being less elongated and configured to receive less elongated accessory items  22  such as magnets, thumb tacks, and/or mounting hardware. 
     In one example, a backer card  160 , more specifically, a front surface  162  thereof, is applied (e.g., adhered) to a rear surface  158  of frame panel  150 . Backer card  160  is similar in shape and size or, alternatively, is larger in size than frame panel  150  such that backer card  160  entirely covers any openings to auxiliary chambers  30  defined by accessory tray  26  opposite front wall(s)  152 . Backer card  160  is formed of any suitable material. In one example, backer card  160  is formed of relatively stiff cardstock, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, etc. In this manner, accessory items  22  can be placed in the respective auxiliary chambers  30  and maintained therein via backer card  160  prior to assembling accessory tray  26  with box  24  of package  14  as will be further described below. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates one example of a method of forming package and product assembly  10  as generally indicated at  200 . For example, at  202 , box  24  is provided in planar blank form as illustrated with additional reference to  FIG. 9 , for instance, formed from corrugated cardboard. At  204 , box  24  is partially folded to define storage chamber  28 . More specifically, in one embodiment, each exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  is folded upwardly about fold line  50 A to extend substantially perpendicularly with respect to rear panel  52 . Each internal, longitudinal side panel  56  is folded about 180° about fold line(s)  50 B. Tabs  62  formed along each free longitudinal edge  58  of the respective internal, longitudinal side panel  56  are each tucked into or otherwise received by a corresponding elongated aperture  60  to hold longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  in position. Once so folded, each pair of longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  collectively defines a dual-panel, longitudinally extending sidewall that is substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52 . 
     In one embodiment, a dual-panel, lateral sidewall is similarly formed. More specifically, in one embodiment, external, lateral side panel  70  is folded upwardly about fold line  50 C to extend substantially perpendicularly with respect to rear panel  52 . In one example, each corner flange  82  is folded relative to external, lateral side panel  70  and is inserted in between exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  and interior, longitudinal side panel  56  at the most proximate ends thereof, respectively, to form a closed corner of box  24  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 8 ). Each internal, lateral side panel  72  is folded about 180° around fold line(s)  50 D. Tabs  78  formed along each free lateral edge  74  of the respective internal, lateral side panel  72  are each received by a corresponding elongated aperture  76  to hold lateral side panels  70  and  72  in position. Once so folded, each pair of lateral side panels  70  and  72  collectively defines a dual-panel laterally extending sidewall that is substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52  and each dual-panel, longitudinally extending sidewall. 
     In one embodiment, partially folding box  24  at  204  includes folding lateral side panel  98  upwardly about fold line  50 H to extend substantially perpendicular to rear panel  52  and placing corner flanges  110  between the respective and proximate end portions of longitudinal side panels  54  and  56  near each end of lateral side panel  98  to form closed corners of box  24 . As such, lateral side panel  98  provides a single panel, lateral sidewall of box  24 . In the manner described above, the two opposing, dual-panel, longitudinally extending sidewalls, the dual-panel, laterally extending sidewall, and lateral side panel  98  collectively define storage chamber  28  therebetween. In one embodiment, rear panel  52  covers a rear side of storage chamber  28  while storage chamber  28  is open toward a front of box  24  opposite rear panel  52 . 
     At  206 , primary item  20  is placed in storage chamber  28  such that the four perimeter sides or surfaces of primary item  20  substantially abut the corresponding sidewalls of box  24  defined above and a rear side or surface of primary item  20  abuts rear panel  52 . As such, five of six sides or surfaces of primary item  20  directly abut a portion of box  24 . In view of the above, rear panel  52 , the two opposing, dual-panel, longitudinally extending sidewalls, the dual-panel, laterally extending sidewall, and lateral side panel  98  collectively define one example of means for receiving and/or means for maintaining primary item  20 . To partially secure primary item  20  in place and/or to form a stronger box  24  near the corners thereof, box  24  is further folded and secured in the folded position. More particularly, in one embodiment, flap  86  is folded about 180° around fold line(s)  50 E such that portions of inside surface  51  defined by flap  86  abut portions of inside surface  51  defined by corner panel  84  as illustrated with additional reference to the partially folded of box  24  in  FIG. 10 . Additionally referring to  FIGS. 1-8  and  10 , then, corner panel  84  is folded about portions of fold line  50 D defined between corner panel  84  and external, lateral side panel  70  to extend in front of and substantially parallel to rear panel  52  and, therefore, substantially perpendicularly to the dual-panel, lateral sidewall of box  24 . When so folded, in one embodiment, flap  86  interfaces with a front surface  40  of primary item  20  such that primary item  20  is interposed and maintained between rear panel  52  and flap  86  as well as corner panel  84 . 
     To secure corner panel  84  in place, in one example, wrap panel  88  is folded about fold line  50 F about 90° to extend over a portion of the respective exterior, longitudinal side panel  54 . Locking tab  90  is, in turn, rotated about fold line  50 G and placed into the corresponding slot defined by first cut  64 . Since locking tab  90  is sized to fit tightly within the slot, locking tab  90  maintains corner panel  84  and wrap panel  88  in place. 
     Before, after, and/or substantially or somewhat simultaneously with operations  202 ,  204 , and  206 , in one embodiment, operations  208 ,  210 , and  212  are performed. For example, at  208 , molded accessory tray(s)  26  are provided. At  210 , accessory item(s)  22  are each placed in a corresponding auxiliary chamber  30  defined by accessory tray(s)  26 . Each accessory tray  26  or each auxiliary chamber  30  is one example of means for containing accessory item(s)  22 . Subsequently, at  212 , backer card  160  is secured to rear surface  158  of frame panel  150  of accessory tray(s)  26  to maintain accessory item(s)  22  within the corresponding auxiliary chamber  30 . Backer card  160  is one example of means for backing accessory tray(s)  26  to enclose accessory item(s)  22  therebetween, e.g., within auxiliary chamber(s)  30 . 
     At  214 , accessory tray(s)  26  are positioned with respect to box  24 . More specifically, each protruding portion (e.g., including the corresponding front wall  152  and sidewalls  154  of defining each auxiliary chamber  30 ) of each accessory tray  26  is placed face down through apertures  112  and  114  defined in front panel  100  of box  24  such that backer panel  160  is positioned substantially as indicated in  FIG. 11 , and portions of each accessory tray  26  extends in front of front panel  100  (see, e.g., FIGS.  1  and  4 - 8 ). In one embodiment, front panel  100  serves as one example of means for maintaining accessory tray  26 . In one embodiment, upon positioning, front surface  158  of frame panel  150  and front surface  162  of backer card  160  are each positioned toward and/or abut a portion of inside surface defined by front panel  100  around aperture  112  and  114 . After each accessory tray  26  is so positioned, then, at  216 , backer panel  102  is folded about 180° around fold line(s)  50 J such that portions of inside surface  51  defined by backer panel  102  contact portions of inside surface  51  defined by front panel  100  as illustrated with additional reference to  FIG. 13 . In this manner, backer panel  102  extends over rear surface  164  of backer card  160  such that backer card  160  is interposed and maintained in place relatively tightly between backer panel  102  and front panel  100 . 
     Subsequently, at  218 , front panel  100  is folded about fold line  50 I to extend substantially parallel to rear panel  52  and, therefore, substantially perpendicularly to lateral side panel  98 . When so folded, in one embodiment, backer panel  102  interfaces with front surface  40  of primary item  20  such that primary item  20  is maintained between rear panel  52  and backer panel  102  as well as front panel  100 . In one embodiment, at  220 , wrap panel  122  is folded about fold line  50 K about 90° to extend over a portion of the respective, exterior, longitudinal side panel  54  to at least partially secure front panel  100 , backer panel  102 , and accessory tray(s)  26  in place. Locking tab  124  is, in turn, rotated about fold line  50 L and slid into the corresponding slot defined by second cut  66 . Since locking tab  124  is sized to fit tightly within the slot, once so positioned, locking tabs  124  maintain front panel  100  and wrap panel  122  in place relative to a remainder of box  24 , etc. 
     As a result of the above-described assembly, a package and product assembly  10  is provided in which primary item  10  and accessory items  22  can both be visually observed by a potential consumer substantially simultaneously. The actual visual observation of the items increases the appeal of the items as compared to mere pictures of the items on a box package as commonly seen in conventional packages. In addition, the box construction provides a reinforced and sturdy box  24  configured to withstand the impact of shipping and transport in a manner not only protecting product  12  but also in a manner configured to maintain the aesthetic integrity of package  14  for future placement on retail display to potential consumers in a retail setting. Accordingly, at  222 , package and product assembly  10  is shipped to a retail location directly and/or via various entities and/or distribution centers. At  224 , package and product assembly  10  is received by the retail setting and is placed for retail display to potential consumers, e.g., is placed on a retail shelf or hung from a retail support. Other method variations will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading the present application. 
     Embodiments other than those specifically described above are also contemplated. For example,  FIG. 15  illustrates a slightly different embodiment of a package as generally indicated at  312 . In one embodiment, package  312  includes box  324 , which, other than the differences specifically enumerated herein, is substantially similar to box  24  described above, and accessory tray  26  without backer card  160 . Backer panel  302  is substantially similar to backer panel  102  but additionally includes backer fields  360  printed or otherwise applied thereto (e.g., adhered to) in a manner providing a visually pleasing background for viewing accessory items  22  through portions of accessory tray  26 . For example, backer fields  360  are positioned to extend across openings of and to close auxiliary chambers  30  of accessory tray  26  to maintain accessory items  22  therein due to the elimination of backer card  160 . Since backer fields  360  are now visible from the front of package and product assembly  10  through accessory tray  26  and around accessory items  22 , in one embodiment, it is generally desirable to present a plain or decorative backer field  360  as opposed to the rough and/or otherwise unfinished surface of the corrugated cardboard box blank. 
     In one embodiment, a suitable adhesive  370 , which is generally indicated by the hatching in  FIG. 15 , is applied over a substantial entirety of a portion of inside surface  51  defined by backer panel  302  other than backer fields  360  or at least a part of inside surface  51  defined by backer panel  302  that surrounds backer fields  360 . As such, when backer panel  302  is folded about fold line(s)  50 J in a similar manner as described above with respect to front panel  100  backer panel  302  is adhered to front panel  100  effectively securing accessory items  22  within their respective auxiliary chambers  30 . Of note, where more than one auxiliary chamber  30  is included, adhesive  370  extends between such auxiliary chamber(s)  30  to prevent or at least decrease inadvertent intermixing of accessory items  22  maintained in the respective auxiliary chamber  30 . In view of the above, backer panel  302  is one example of means for backing accessory tray(s)  26  to enclose accessory item(s)  22  therebetween, e.g., within auxiliary chamber(s)  30 . 
     In one example, backer panel  302  includes at least one perforated closed or otherwise suitably shaped portion  380  substantially near an outer perimeter of a corresponding backer field  360 . Perforated portion  380  is configured to facilitate the end consumer in opening box  324  to access accessory item(s)  22  by tearing back the perforated portion  380 , thereby, exposing auxiliary chamber(s)  30 . Box  324  and the associated product and packaging assembly as a whole are otherwise assembled in a manner substantially similar as described above with respect to box  24  as will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading this application. 
     Although the invention has been described to particular embodiments, such embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered to limit the invention. Various alternatives and modifications within the scope of the invention in its various embodiments will be apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art.