DUAL PURPOSE GIFT WRAPPING AND CONSUMER PACKAGING KIT

Described herein is a packaged article comprising a dual-purpose packaging system comprising: an outer container having an exposed outer surface comprising visible indicia indicative of the article, the outer container being closed to form a first internal cavity; an inner container having an exposed outer surface that is free of any visible indicia indicative of the article, the inner container being closed to form a second internal cavity, the inner container disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer container; and a gift marking kit contained within the first internal cavity between the inner container and the outer container; wherein the article disposed in the second internal cavity of the inner container.

BACKGROUND

Previous methods of gift wrapping require the use of paper based material that must be cut for the gift and then taped so the paper will not unfold and unwrap. The process can take time, requires additional tools (e.g., ruler, scissors), and the folded a is not guaranteed to leave an aesthetically pleasing gift-wrap if the user is inexperienced or lacks dexterity. Additionally, excess paper is wasted as it does not become part of the wrapping job. Thus, there exists a need for a new gift wrapping that does not suffer the setbacks of these previous methods of gift wrapping.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The present invention includes a packaged article comprising a dual-purpose packaging system comprising: an outer container having an exposed outer surface comprising visible indicia indicative of the article, the outer container being closed to form a first internal cavity; an inner container having an exposed outer surface that is free of any visible indicia indicative of the article, the inner container being closed to form a second internal cavity, the inner container disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer container; and a gift marking kit contained within the first internal cavity between the inner container and the outer container; wherein the article disposed in the second internal cavity of the inner container.

Other embodiments of the present invention include a packaged article comprising: a dual-purpose packaging system comprising: an outer container having an exposed outer surface comprising visible indicia indicative of the article that includes graphical images of the article, text relating to the article, and a brand indicator, the outer container being closed to form a first internal cavity; an inner container having an exposed outer surface that is free of any graphical images of the article and text relating to the article, the inner container being closed to form a second internal cavity, the inner container disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer container; and a gift marking kit contained within the first internal cavity between the inner container and the outer container; wherein the article disposed in the second internal cavity of the inner container.

Other embodiments of the present invention include a packaged article comprising: a dual-purpose packaging system comprising: an outer box having an exposed outer surface comprising visible indicia indicative of the article that includes graphical images of the article, text relating to the article, and a brand indicator, the outer container being closed to form a first internal cavity; a blind inner box, the blind box being closed to form a second internal cavity, the blind box disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer box so that a clearance exists between the outer surface of the blind box and an inner surface of the outer box; and a gift marking kit located within the clearance between the blind box and the outer box, the gift making kit comprising a flexible bag containing a pull bow in a flattened state, a gift tag, and instructions for applying the gift marking kit to the inner container to form a gift package; and wherein the article disposed in the second internal cavity of the inner container.

Other embodiments of the present invention include a gift marking kit comprising a flexible bag; a ribbon in a first state having a first height; a gift tag; and a writing instrument; wherein the flattened ribbon, the gift tag and the writing instrument are contained within the flexible bag, and the flattened ribbon can be altered from the first state into a second state, where the ribbon has a second height in the second state that is at least three times greater than the first height.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Terms such as “attached,” “affixed,” “connected,” “coupled,” “interconnected,” and similar refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise. Moreover, the features and benefits of the invention are illustrated by reference to the exemplified embodiments. Accordingly, the invention expressly should not be limited to such exemplary embodiments illustrating some possible non-limiting combination of features that may exist alone or in other combinations of features; the scope of the invention being defined by the claims appended hereto.

Unless otherwise specified, all percentages and amounts expressed herein and elsewhere in the specification should be understood to refer to percentages by weight. The amounts given are based on the active weight of the material. According to the present application, the term “about” means +/−5% of the reference value. According to the present application, the term “substantially free” less than about 0.1 wt. % based on the total of the referenced value.

Referring now toFIGS. 1-3 and 9, the present invention includes a packaged article10that can be sold as an off-the-shelf consumer item or at a point of sale display500that comprises a plurality of the packaged articles10. The packaged article10is an all-inclusive gift and system for wrapping and presenting an article1000to another. In a non-limiting example, the packaged article10may suitable for presenting the article1000as a gift to another—as described further herein. The phrase “off-the-shelf consumer item” refers to consumer good that is ready to be displayed for sale in consumer setting (i.e., a store), whereby the consumer may purchase the good.

The point of sale system500of the present invention may comprises a point of sale display510(also referred to as a “display”) and at least one of the packaged articles10—preferably a plurality of the packaged articles10. The packaged articles10may be placed on a shelf or support surface present of the sale display510.

The outer container300may comprise a first box having an outer surface301that is opposite an inner surface302. According to the present invention the term “outer box” may be used interchangeably with “first box.” The box may be formed from a single sheet of cellulosic or plastic material, cut to shape and folded into a box shape and bonded by adhesive or tape at the seams. The outer container300may comprise a plurality of walls310and a lid320that close to collectively define a first internal cavity330. Each of the plurality of walls310may comprise an outer surface311that are opposite an inner surface312. The outer surface311of each wall310may form a portion of the outer surface301of the outer container300.

The inner surface312of each wall310may form a portion of the inner surface302of the outer container300. The inner surface312of each wall310may face the first internal cavity330. The lid320may comprise an outer surface321that is opposite an inner surface322. The outer surface321of the lid320may form a portion of the outer surface301of the outer container300. The inner surface322of the lid320may form a portion of the inner surface302of the outer container300.

The lid320may comprise an attachment edge324that is connected to one of the walls310. The interface between the attachment edge324of the lid320and the corresponding wall310may extend along an attachment seam325, whereby the lid320may rotate relative to the wall310about the attachment seam325, thereby transitioning between an open state (as shown inFIG. 3) and a closed state (as shown inFIG. 1).

The lid320may further comprise one or more free edges326that are not connected to walls310, thereby allowing the lid320to rotate freely about the attachment seam325. The lid320may extend continuously to a wall310across the attachment edge324and attachment seam325. One or more of the free edges326may comprise a locking geometry that is configured to reversibly mate with a top edge of one or more walls310and/or the locking geometry of another free edge326of the lid320.

In a non-limiting example, the free edge326may comprise a tab and the top edge of corresponding the wall310may comprise a slot configured to receive the tab, thereby temporarily interlocking the free edge326of the lid320to the wall310—thereby temporarily securing the lid320in the closed state. In other embodiments, the free edge326may comprise a slot and the top edge of corresponding the wall310may comprise a tab that is configured to be inserted into the slot of the free edge326, thereby temporarily interlocking the top edge of the wall310and the free edge326of the lid320—thereby temporarily securing the lid320in the closed state.

As demonstrated byFIG. 1, in the closed state, outer surface301of the outer container300may completely conceal the gift wrapping kit200and the inner container100that are disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer container300when viewing the outer surface301of the outer container300with the naked eye. In other embodiments, in the closed state, outer surface301of the outer container300may only partially conceal the gift wrapping kit200and/or the inner container100that are disposed within the first internal cavity of the outer container300when viewing the outer surface301of the outer container300with the naked eye such that the gift wrapping kit200and/or the inner container100are partially visible when viewing the outer surface301of the outer container300with the naked eye.

The outer container300may comprise a first visible indicia305present on the outer surface301of the outer container300. The first visible indicia305may be indicative of the article1000disposed within the inner container100of the packaged article10. The phrase “indicative of the article” refers to the first visible indicia305being discernable to the naked eye of a user and not requiring machine or computer aided help to decipher what article1000is disposed within the inner container100.

In a non-limiting embodiment, the first visible indicia305is free of QR codes and/or bar codes. In some embodiments, the outer surface301of the outer container300may comprise QR codes or bar codes—but such QR codes and/or bar codes are not the first visible indicia305.

In a non-limiting embodiment, the first visible indicia305may comprise graphical images305, text relating to the article305, and combinations thereof. In a non-limiting example, the graphical image305may be a logo or a photographic and/or drawing reproduction of the article1000. In a non-limiting example, the text305may be a logo or product line of consumer products relating to the article1000. In a non-limiting example, the graphical image305may be that of a kitchen appliance—such as a waffle or sandwich iron. The first visible indicia305on the exposed outer surface301of the outer container300may comprise comprises graphical images of the article1000and text relating to the article1000.

As discussed, the present invention may include a point of sale system500that comprises one or more packaged articles10being placed on a shelf or support surface present of the sale display510. The display510may comprise a logo507of a brand (also referred to as a “brand indicator”) or an image/electronic display of a consumer product or line of consumer products508provide an indication as to what may be concealed by the gift-wrapping kit10. In such embodiments, the display510may comprise at least one of the logo507and/or the brand or product line508such that the packaged article10does not need to include the first visible indicia305.

In other embodiments, the present invention may further include a point of sale system500comprising one or more packaged articles10being used with the display510, whereby the display has a logo507and/or consumer product indicia508, and the packaged article10may also comprise the first visible indicia305.

The packaged article10of the present invention may comprise a dual-purpose packaging system600that comprises an inner container100, a gift marking kit200, and an outer container300. The packaged article10may further comprise an article1000. As discussed further herein, the packaged article10may have the article1000being disposed within the inner container100, and the inner container100being disposed within the outer container300, whereby the gift marking kit200is disposed between the inner container100and the outer container300. In an alternative embodiment, the packaged article10may comprise both the article1000and the gift marking kit200being disposed within the inner container100, and the inner container being disposed within the outer container300.

The outer container300may be formed from a cellulosic material (e.g., paper, cardboard), a plastic material, and combinations thereof. In a non-limiting example, the cellulosic material of the outer container300may be formed from a non-corrugated paper. Each of the walls310and lid320may have a first thickness as measured by the distance between the corresponding outer surface311,321and the inner surface312,322.

The first visible indicia305may be present on the outer surface311of one or more walls310. The first visible indicia305may be present on the outer surface321of the lid320. The first visible indicia305may be a foil, applied by printing, lamination, or the like.

Referring now toFIGS. 4-6, the inner container100may form a second box having an outer surface101that is opposite an inner surface102. According to the present invention the term “inner box” may be used interchangeably with “second box.” The box may be formed from a single sheet of cellulosic or plastic material, cut to shape and folded into a box shape and bonded by adhesive or tape at the seams.

The inner container100may comprise a plurality of walls110and a lid120that close to collectively define a second internal cavity130. Each of the plurality of walls110may comprise an outer surface111that are opposite an inner surface112. The outer surface111of each wall110may form at least a portion of the outer surface101of the inner container100. The inner surface112of each wall110may form at least a portion of the inner surface102of the inner container100. The inner surface112of each wall110may face the second internal cavity130.

The lid120may comprise an outer surface121that is opposite an inner surface122. The outer surface121of the lid120may form at least a portion of the outer surface101of the inner container100. The inner surface122of the lid120may form at least a portion of the inner surface102of the inner container100. As discussed further herein, the first container100may further comprise a concealment flap160that is located between the first internal cavity130and the lid120.

The lid120may comprise an attachment edge124that is connected to one of the walls110of the inner container100. The interface between the attachment edge124of the lid120and the corresponding wall110may extend along an attachment seam125, whereby the lid120may rotate relative to the wall110about the attachment seam125, thereby transitioning between an open state (as shown inFIG. 5) and a closed state (as shown inFIG. 4). The lid120may further comprise one or more free edges126that are not connected to walls110of the inner container100, thereby allowing the lid120to rotate freely about the attachment seam125. The lid120may extend continuously to a wall110across the attachment edge124and attachment seam125.

One or more of the free edges126may comprise a locking geometry127that is configured to reversibly mate with a corresponding locking geometry117of a top edge of one or more walls110of the inner container100.

In a non-limiting example, the locking geometry127of the free edge126may comprise a tab128and the corresponding locking geometry117of the top edge of the wall110may comprise a slot119configured to receive the tab128, thereby temporarily interlocking the free edge126of the lid120to the wall110—thereby temporarily securing the lid120in the closed state. In other embodiments, the free edge126may comprise a slot (not pictured) and the top edge of corresponding the wall110may comprise a tab118that is configured to be inserted into the slot of the free edge126of the lid120of the inner container100, thereby temporarily interlocking the wall110and the free edge126of the lid120—thereby temporarily securing the lid120in the closed state.

The inner container100may further comprise a concealment flap160that is located between the second internal cavity130and the lid120of the inner container120. As discussed further herein, the concealment flap160may be configured to mask any openings extending from the second internal cavity130to the outer surface101of the inner container100that would otherwise be unblocked without the concealment flap160, whereby ensuring the product1000is properly masked when the inner container100is in a closed state.

The concealment flap160may comprise an outer surface161that is opposite an inner surface162. The concealment flap160may comprise an attachment edge164that is connected to one of the upper portions of the walls110of the inner container100. The interface between the attachment edge164of the concealment flap160and the corresponding wall110may extend along an attachment seam, whereby the concealment flap160may rotate relative to the wall110about the attachment seam of the concealment flap160, thereby transitioning between an open state (as shown inFIG. 5) and a closed state (as shown inFIG. 6).

The attachment seam of the concealment flap160may be located opposite the attachment seam124of the lid120on opposite sides of the second internal cavity130. The concealment flap160may further comprise one or more free edges166that are not connected to walls110of the inner container100, thereby allowing the concealment flap160to rotate freely about the attachment seam of the concealment flap160. The concealment flap160may extend continuously to an upper portion of the wall110across the attachment edge164and attachment seam of the concealment flap160.

The concealment flap160may further comprise interlocking geometry167that is configured to receive and/or mate with the locking geometry127of the lid120. In a non-limiting example the interlocking geometry167of the concealment flap160may include a through hole extending from the outer surface161to the inner surface162of the concealment flap160, whereby the through hole is sized to receive the tab128of the lid120, thereby locking the lid120into the closed state.

As demonstrated byFIGS. 4-6, the packaged article10may comprise the article1000being disposed within the second internal cavity130, whereby in the closed state, outer surface101of the inner container100may completely conceal the article1000when viewing the outer surface101of the inner container100in the closed state with the naked eye.

The inner container100may serve to conceal the article1000to give a surprise when giving the article1000as a gift. The outer surface of the inner container100may comprise a second visible indicia180indicative of the inner container100concealing a gift or present contained within the chamber120. Stated otherwise, the second visible indicia180may indicate the inner container100contains a gift without indicating what is the specific article1000contained therein.

The second visible indicia180is different from the first visible indicia305. In some embodiments, the outer surface101of the inner container100is free of the first visible indicia305indicative of the article1000. The inner container100may be referred to as a “blind inner box” in that it hides the identity of the article1000contained within the second internal cavity130of the inner container100.

Non-limiting examples of the second visible indicia180include repeating decorative patterns, text, various colors, and combinations thereof. A non-limiting example of second visible indicia180that is text may include the phrase “Happy Birthday,” “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukkah,” or the like. A non-limiting example of second visible indicia180that is a repeating pattern may include lines, geometric shapes, candles, clothing, cake, cooking ware, gift boxes, holiday icons (e.g., Christmas Tree, Menorah, Santa Clause, or the like), as well as combinations thereof.

The second visible indicia180may be on an outer surface101of a single wall110or a combination of two or more walls110. The second visible indicia180may at least be on the outer surface121of the lid110of the inner container100. The second visible indicia180preset on the exposed outer surface101of the inner container100may comprise a patterned print or a solid color print.

The inner container100may be formed from a cellulosic material (e.g., paper, cardboard), a plastic material, and combinations thereof. In a non-limiting example, the cellulosic material of the inner container100may be formed from a corrugated paper. Each of the walls110and lid120may have a second thickness as measured by the distance between the corresponding outer surface111,121and the inner surface112,122. The first thickness may be the same as the second thickness. In other embodiments, the first thickness and the second thickness may be different. In some embodiments, the first thickness may be less than the second thickness.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner container100and the outer container200may be substantially the same size and shape so that the inner container100provides structural rigidity to the outer container300.

The outer container300may occupy a first outer volume as defined by a first outer length, a first outer width, and a first outer height as measured at the outer surfaces301of the outer container300. The first internal cavity330of the first container300may occupy a first inner volume as defined by a first inner length, a first inner width, and a first inner height as measured at the inner surfaces302of the outer container300.

The inner container100may occupy a second outer volume as defined by a second outer length, a second outer width, and a second outer height as measured at the outer surfaces101of the inner container100. The second internal cavity130of the second container100may occupy a second inner volume as defined by a second inner length, a second inner width, and a second inner height as measured at the inner surfaces102of the inner container100.

The second outer length of the inner container100may range from about 90% to about 99.9% of the first inner length of the outer container300—including all percentages and sub-ranges there-between. The second outer width of the inner container100may range from about 90% to about 99.9% of the first inner width of the outer container300—including all percentages and sub-ranges there-between. The second outer height of the inner container100may range from about 90% to about 99.9% of the first inner height of the outer container300—including all percentages and sub-ranges there-between.

The first outer volume is greater than the second outer volume. The first inner volume is greater than the second outer volume. The second outer volume may range from about 90% to about 99.% of the first inner volume—including all percentages and sub-ranges there-between.

The gift-marking kit200may occupy a third outer volume as measured at the outer surface211of the envelope210when the envelope is filled with at least a label230and decorative element240—as discussed further herein. The third volume may be less than or equal to the difference between the first inner volume of the outer container300and the second outer volume of the inner container100. The gift-marking kit200may have a kit thickness as measured between opposing outer surfaces211of the envelope210when the envelope is filled with at least a label230and decorative element240, whereby the kit thickness is less than the second height of the bow240.

The packaged article10may comprise a clearance that exists between the outer surface101of the inner container100and an inner surface302of the outer container300. The clearance may be less than 2 cm. In a preferred embodiment, the clearance may be less than 1 cm. The kit thickness may be less than or equal to the clearance.

The second visible indicia180may be present on the outer surface111of one or more walls110. The second visible indicia180may be present on the outer surface121of the lid120. The second visible indicia180may be applied by printing, lamination, or the like. The second visible indicia180may be applied as a foil layer.

The inner container100may comprise an inner surface102that is formed from cellulosic material—such as cardboard. According to this embodiment, the outer surface101of the inner container100may be formed from a decorative layer that comprises a print layer, a lamination layer, and/or foil layer that forms the second visible indicia180. In some embodiments, the outer surface101of the inner container100may be formed from a decorative layer that is not a cellulosic layer.

Referring now toFIGS. 4 and 7, the inner container100may be converted from a first state1(also referred to as an “unwrapped state”) to a second state2(also referred to as a “gift wrapped state”) using the gift marking kit200. In the first state1, the inner container100may be present disposed within first internal cavity330of the outer container300along with the gift-marking kit200as the off-the-shelf consumer item prior to end-sale.

Referring now toFIG. 8, transitioning the inner container100from the first state1to the second state2requires removing the gift marking kit200from the outer container300. The gift marking kit200may comprise an envelope210and one or more of the following components: a writing instrument220; a label230; a decorative element240; and/or instructions250. Non-limiting examples of the decorative element240include a ribbon, a bow, or the like, as well as combinations thereof. The bow may be referred to as a “gift bow”—which exhibits characteristics indicative of a gift-giving aesthetics.

The envelope210may be a flexible bag having an outer surface211opposite an inner surface—whereby the writing instrument220, the label230, the decorative element240, and the instructions are adjacent the inner surface211of the envelope210. The flexible bag may be formed of plastic material (e.g., cellophane), or natural materials (e.g., paper). The flexible bag may be clear, semi-transparent, or opaque. In one embodiment, the flexible bag is substantially clear, thereby allowing the user to see the contents of the gift-marking kit200contained within the envelope210.

The bow240may be supplied as part of the gift marking kit200be being disposed inside of the envelop210in a flattened state—as demonstrated byFIG. 17. In the flattened state, the bow240may have a first height. Once removed from the envelop210, the bow240may be altered into a formed state, whereby the bow has a second height—as demonstrated byFIG. 19. The second height may be greater than the first height. The bow240may be already

In a non-limiting embodiment, the bow240may be altered between the flattened state and the altered state as demonstrated by U.S. Pat. No. 4,585,676, hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Bows240may be commercially available as the Magic Pull Bow.

The writing instrument220may be a pencil, pen, marker, or the like. The writing instrument220may be specifically selected such that a user can make unique marks on the label230. The label230may be referred to as a “gift tag.” The label230may comprise pre-applied text—such as “To:” and “From:” or text such as “Happy Birthday” or the like. The label230may comprise a blank portion231that is suitable for marking with writing instrument.

In a non-limiting example, the blank portion231may be marked in ink and/or graphite by the writing instrument220. The writing instrument220, the label230, and/or the decorative element240may be contained within the envelope210, whereby the envelope210is sealed. In the first state1, the gift marking kit200may be contained within the first internal cavity330of the outer container330.

The gift marking kit200may further comprise instructions250that provide either text, visual indicia (i.e., diagrams), or both explaining how to convert the bow240from the flattened state to the altered state. The instructions250may also provide either text and/or visual indicia (i.e., diagrams) that explain how to attach the bow240and/or the label230to the outer surface101of the inner container100.

In the first state,1the gift marking kit200may comprise the writing instrument220, the label230, the decorative element240, and instructions250contained within the envelope210, whereby the envelope210is sealed and the sealed envelope210is contained within the first internal cavity330of the outer container300but external the second internal cavity130of the inner container100, whereby the product1000is disposed within the second internal cavity130. Specifically, in the first state1the gift marking kit200may be located between the inner surface302of the outer container300and the outer surface101of the inner container100while the article1000is disposed within the second internal cavity130. In such embodiments, the lid120of the inner container100is closed to conceal the product1000from external the inner container100and the lid320of the outer container300is closed to at least partially conceal the inner container100from external the outer container300in the surrounding external environment.

In the first state1the gift marking kit200may simultaneously contact the inner surface302of the outer container300and the outer surface101of the inner container100while the article1000is disposed within the second internal cavity130. Although not pictured, other embodiments of the gift-marking kit200include the instrument220, the label230, and/or the decorative element240without the envelope210. In such embodiments, the gift wrapping kit10in the first state1may include the writing instrument220, the label230, and/or the decorative element240located inside of first internal cavity330formed by the outer container300without being sealed within the envelope210.

Once removed from the outer container300, the contents of the gift marking kit200may be removed from the envelope210. Using the instructions250, the inner container100may transition into the gift-wrapped state2by ensuring that the lid120and concealment flap160are properly closed and placing at least one of the label230and/or decorative element240on the outer surface101of the inner container100—specifically the outer surface111of one or more walls110and/or the outer surface121of the lid120. Additionally, the instructions250may indicate how to transition the ribbon from the flattened state to the formed state—thereby forming the second state2. In the second state2, the gift-wrapped article is ready to be gifted.

Referring now toFIGS. 10-16, a packaged article10ais illustrated in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The packaged article10ais similar to the packaged article10except as described herein below. The description of the packaged article10above generally applies to the packaged article10adescribed below except with regard to the differences specifically noted below. A similar numbering scheme will be used for the packaged article10aas with the packaged article10except that the a-suffix will be used.

According to this alternative embodiment, the outer container300amay be in the form of a sleeve that only partially surrounds the inner container100a.The sleeve300amay further one or more first visible indicia305apresent on the outer surface301.

According to this embodiment, the gift marking kit200amay be disposed inside of the second internal cavity130aof the inner container100a.During the wrapping transition, after the sleeve300is removed from the inner container100, the lid120aand concealment flap160aof the inner container100amay be opened to provide access to the gift marking kit200a.The gift marking kit200amay then be removed from the second internal cavity130aof the inner container100a.

According to some embodiments, the concealment flap160amay comprise the instructions169a(as compared to being disposed within the envelope210). According to this embodiment, the instructions169amay be removed from the concealment flap160aalong perforated lines. In other embodiments, the instructions250may be disposed within the envelope210.

The instructions169amay include a variety of steps that indicate how to place the inner container into the gift wrapped state1a. In a non-limiting embodiment, the steps may include (1) removing the perforated wrapping instructions169afrom the concealment tab160a;(2) remove the gift marking kit200from the second internal cavity130a;and (3) close the concealment flap160aand/or lid120aand place the label230aand/or decorative element240aon the outer surface111aof the wall110aand/or the outer surface121aof the lid120aof the inner container120a.The label230aand/or decorative element240amay be placed on one or more of the outer surfaces101aof the inner container before or after the lid120aand/or concealed flap160aare closed.

With the lid120aclosed, the label230aand/or decorative element240aon at least one outer surface101aof a wall110a,and the article1000ahidden inside of the second internal cavity130aof the inner container100a,the inner container100ais in the second state2a—i.e., the gift wrapped state2a.