PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-9981770-B2
Application Number: US-201615061811-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Packaging with a retractable handle and methods of making the same

Abstract:
Packaging for a product including a retractable handle. The retractable handle may be a foldable retractable handle configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position. In the retracted position, retractable handle may be disposed with a body of the packaging. In the erect position, the retractable handle may extend from the body of the packaging. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be composed of a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be a single integrally formed piece of material.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. Packaging for a product, the packaging comprising:
 an opening and opposing wings configured to at least partially cover the opening, each wing hingedly coupled to the packaging and comprising a slot; and 
 a retractable handle comprising:
 a first foldable wall hingedly coupled to a second foldable wall at a retractable end of the retractable handle, the first foldable wall comprising a fixed end coupled to a first internal surface of the packaging and the second foldable wall comprising a fixed end coupled to a second internal surface of the packaging, 
 a handgrip at the retractable end of the retractable handle, and 
 opposing tabs disposed at the retractable end and configured to slide within the slots on the wings of the packaging, 
 
 wherein the retractable handle is configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position, 
 wherein the retractable end of the retractable handle is disposed within the packaging in the retracted position, and 
 wherein the retractable end of the retractable handle extends above the opening and the opposing tabs are disposed within the slots of the opposing wings in the erect position. 
 
     
     
       2. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the retractable handle is a single integrally formed piece. 
     
     
       3. The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the retractable handle is formed of a paper-based material selected from the group consisting of: cardboard and paperboard. 
     
     
       4. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the opposing tabs are configured to mate with upper ends of the slots on the wings when the retractable handle is in the erect position. 
     
     
       5. The packaging of  claim 1 , comprising a pull tab coupled to the retractable end of the retractable handle, wherein pulling the pull tab moves the retractable handle from the retracted position to the erect position. 
     
     
       6. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are substantially the same. 
     
     
       7. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall each comprise:
 a first panel coupled to the packaging and defining the fixed end of the foldable wall, 
 a second panel hingedly coupled to the first panel, 
 a third panel hingedly coupled to the second panel, and 
 a fourth panel hingedly coupled to the third panel, the fourth panels of the foldable walls defining at least a portion of the retractable end of the retractable handle. 
 
     
     
       8. The packaging of  claim 7 , wherein the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the retractable handle is moved a predetermined amount from the retracted position towards the erect position. 
     
     
       9. The packaging of  claim 7 , wherein the handgrip comprises a through hole defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     
     
       10. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the wings are integrally formed with the packaging. 
     
     
       11. The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the packaging comprises a spine, a first section hingedly coupled to the spine, and a second section hingedly coupled to the spine, and wherein the first section and the second section are configured to rotate away from and towards each other between an open position and a closed position to open and close the packaging. 
     
     
       12. The packaging of  claim 11 , wherein the opening is disposed on the spine. 
     
     
       13. The packaging of  claim 11 , wherein the first section comprises a first cavity and the second section comprises a second cavity, and wherein the first cavity and the second cavity define a product cavity for holding a product. 
     
     
       14. The packaging of  claim 11 , wherein first section comprises a first cavity defined by the first internal surface and a first frame disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the first section, and wherein the second section comprises a second cavity defined by the second internal surface and a second frame disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the second section. 
     
     
       15. Packaging for a product, the packaging comprising:
 a packaging body composed of a paper-based material; 
 a retractable handle composed of a paper-based material, the retractable handle comprising a first foldable wall and a second foldable wall, wherein each foldable wall comprises:
 a first panel coupled the packaging body and defining a fixed end of the foldable wall, 
 a second panel hingedly coupled to the first panel, 
 a third panel hingedly coupled to the second panel, and 
 a fourth panel hingedly coupled to the third panel, the fourth panels of the foldable walls defining at least a portion of a retractable end of the retractable handle; and 
 
 a handgrip comprising a through hole defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall, 
 wherein the retractable handle is configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position, and wherein the retractable handle is disposed within the packaging in the retracted position and extends from the packaging in the erect position. 
 
     
     
       16. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the paper-based material of the packaging body and the retractable handle is selected from the group consisting of: cardboard and paperboard. 
     
     
       17. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are a single integrally formed piece. 
     
     
       18. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the handgrip is defined by the third and fourth panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     
     
       19. The packaging of  claim 15 , comprising an opening and opposing wings hingedly coupled to opposite sides of the opening. 
     
     
       20. The packaging of  claim 19 , wherein the retractable handle is configured to fold and unfold from the opening. 
     
     
       21. The packaging of  claim 20 , wherein the fourth panel of the first foldable wall and the fourth panel of the second foldable wall comprise opposing tabs disposed on opposite sides of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall, and
 wherein the opposing tabs are configured to slide within opposing slots defined by the opposing wings as the retractable handle is folded and unfolded. 
 
     
     
       22. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the packaging body is a single integrally formed piece. 
     
     
       23. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the packaging body comprises a cavity for holding a product. 
     
     
       24. A packaged product comprising:
 the packaging of  claim 23 ; and 
 a product disposed within the cavity of the packaging body. 
 
     
     
       25. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the retractable handle is moved a predetermined amount from the retracted position towards the erect position. 
     
     
       26. The packaging of  claim 25 , wherein the predetermined amount is greater than half way between the retracted position and the erect position. 
     
     
       27. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the third panels are moved past a predetermined position. 
     
     
       28. The packaging of  claim 27 , wherein the predetermined position is substantially perpendicular to an internal surface of the packaging. 
     
     
       29. The packaging of  claim 21 , wherein the opposing tabs are defined by the fourth panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     
     
       30. The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein the handgrip comprises a through hole defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     
     
       31. Packaging for a product, the packaging comprising:
 a spine, 
 a first section comprising a fixed end hingedly coupled to the spine and a free end opposing the fixed end comprising a first flap hingedly coupled to the free end; 
 a second section comprising a fixed end hingedly coupled to the spine and a free end opposing the fixed end comprising a second flap hingedly coupled to the free end; and 
 a retractable handle comprising a first foldable wall having a first end coupled to the first flap and a second end disposed opposite the first end, and a second foldable wall having a first end coupled to the second flap and a second end disposed opposite the first end; 
 wherein the first flap and the second flap are configured rotate between a closed position and an open position, 
 wherein the first foldable wall and second foldable wall are concealed when the flaps are in the closed position and the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are exposed wherein the flaps are in the open position, and 
 wherein the second ends of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are configured to define a handgrip of the retractable handle when the first flap and the second flap are in the open position. 
 
     
     
       32. The packaging of  claim 31 , wherein the first section comprises a first cavity and the second section comprises a second cavity, and wherein the first cavity and the second cavity define a product cavity for holding a product. 
     
     
       33. The packaging of  claim 31 , wherein the first section and the second section are configured to rotate away from and towards each other between an open position and a closed position to open and close the packaging. 
     
     
       34. The packaging of  claim 31 , comprising a first compartment defined by the first section and reversibly covered by the first flap and a second compartment defined by the second section and reversibly covered by the second flap. 
     
     
       35. The packaging of  claim 34 , wherein the first compartment is configured to house the first foldable wall when the first flap is in the closed position and wherein the second compartment is configured to house the second foldable wall when the second flap is in the closed position. 
     
     
       36. The packaging of  claim 31 , wherein the first section comprises a cavity defining at least a portion of a product cavity for holding a product.

Description:
FIELD 
     The described embodiments relate generally to packaging for consumer products. More particularly, the described embodiments relate to packaging for consumer products including a retractable handle. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Packaging for consumer products protects the products from damage and facilitates brand recognition. Effective packaging can be an important marketing tool used to attract and retain customers. 
     SUMMARY 
     Packaging for consumer products should protect the products during shipping and handling. But, while protection of products may be important, a consumer&#39;s impression of the packaging may also be important. Packaging having unique, attention-grabbing, and/or aesthetically pleasing features can enhance a consumer&#39;s impression of the packaging, and therefore the consumer&#39;s impression of the manufacturer of the product within the packaging. Further, packaging that is easy for a consumer to carry may be desirable. Packaging that is easy to carry may reduce the chance of the packaging being dropped and reduce the possibility of damage to the product within the packaging. A handle configured to be gripped by a consumer is one way to provide an easy way for consumers to carry a package. 
     While consumer impression and ease of carrying a package may be desirable from a consumer standpoint, efficiency and cost in manufacturing and shipping packaging may be a consideration for manufactures and/or sellers of the packaging and/or the products within the packaging. For example, environmental considerations may play a role in developing and manufacturing packaging. Packaging made out of recyclable and/or biodegradable materials can reduce environmental impact. Additionally, packaging that utilizes minimal resources, from a material, energy, and/or labor perspective, may be desirable. Packaging that requires a relatively small number of manufacturing and/or assembly steps may also reduce costs (e.g., manpower and machine costs) associated with the packaging. Additionally, the space required to ship and store a package may be a consideration. Reducing the space required to transport/store a package may reduce shipping/storage costs by increasing the number of packages that can be shipped/stored per unit volume. 
     Maintaining desired aesthetics and function of packaging in view of such environmental, manufacturing, and shipping considerations can be a challenge. The packaging according to embodiments described herein, or elements thereof, accomplish one or more of these and other objectives. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards packaging for a product, the packaging including an opening and opposing wings configured to at least partially cover the opening, each wing hingedly coupled to the packaging and including a slot. The packaging also having a retractable handle including a first foldable wall coupled to a second foldable wall at a retractable end of the retractable handle, the first foldable wall including a fixed end coupled to a first internal surface of the packaging and the second foldable wall including a fixed end coupled to a second internal surface of the packaging, a handgrip at the retractable end of the retractable handle, and opposing tabs disposed at the retractable end and configured to slide within the slots on the wings of the packaging; the retractable handle being configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position, where the retractable end of the retractable handle is disposed within the packaging in the retracted position the retractable end of the retractable handle extends above the opening and the opposing tabs are disposed within the slots of the opposing wings in the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be a single integrally formed piece. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be formed of a paper-based material selected from the group of cardboard and paperboard. 
     In some embodiments, the opposing tabs may be configured to mate with upper ends of the slots on the wings when the retractable handle is in the erect position. In some embodiments, the opposing tabs may be configured to extend through the slots on the wings when the retractable handle is in the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging may include a pull tab coupled to the retractable end of the retractable handle and pulling the pull tab may move the retractable handle from the retracted position to the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be substantially the same. In some embodiments, the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may each include a first panel coupled to the packaging and defining the fixed end of the foldable wall, a second panel hingedly coupled to the first panel, a third panel hingedly coupled to the second panel, and a fourth panel hingedly coupled to the third panel, the fourth panels of the foldable walls defining at least a portion of the retractable end of the retractable handle. In some embodiments, the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the retractable handle is moved a predetermined amount from the retracted position towards the erect position. In some embodiments, the handgrip may include a through hole defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging may include a spine, a first section hingedly coupled to the spine and a second section hingedly coupled to the spine, and the first section and the second section may be configured to rotate away from and towards each other between an open position and a closed position to open and close the packaging. In some embodiments, the opening for the retractable handle may be disposed on the spine. In some embodiments, the first section may include a first cavity and the second section may include a second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity may define a product cavity for holding a product. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging may include a cord having one end coupled to the retractable handle and another end coupled to the first internal surface of the packaging, and the cord may be configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position when the first section is in the open position. 
     In some embodiments, the first section may define the first internal surface of the packaging and the second section may define the second internal surface of the packaging. In some embodiments, the first section may include a first cavity defined by the first internal surface and a first frame disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the first section and the second section may include a second cavity defined by the second internal surface and a second frame disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the second section. In some embodiments, the first cavity and the second cavity may define a closed product cavity when the first section and the second section are in the closed position. 
     In some embodiments, the wings may be integrally formed with the packaging. In some embodiments, the wings may define a portion of the spine. In some embodiments, the wings may be hingedly coupled to opposing peripheral portions of the spine. In some embodiments, the slots on the wings may extend from the wings onto the opposing peripheral portions of the spine. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards packaging for a product, the packaging including a packaging body composed of a paper-based material and a retractable handle composed of a paper-based material, the retractable handle including a first foldable wall and a second foldable wall and each foldable wall may include a first panel coupled the packaging body and defining the fixed end of the foldable wall, a second panel hingedly coupled to the first panel, a third panel hingedly coupled to the second panel, a fourth panel hingedly coupled to the third panel, the fourth panels of the foldable walls defining at least a portion of a retractable end of the retractable handle. A handgrip including a through hole may be defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall and the retractable handle may be configured to fold and unfold between a retracted position and an erect position, where the retractable handle is disposed within the packaging in the retracted position and extends from the packaging in the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, the paper-based material may selected from the group of cardboard and paperboard. In some embodiments, the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be a single integrally formed piece. In some embodiments, the handgrip may be defined by the third and fourth panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging may include an opening and opposing wings hingedly coupled to opposite sides of the opening. In some embodiments, the retractable handle may be configured to fold and unfold from the opening. 
     In some embodiments, the fourth panel of the first foldable wall and the fourth panel of the second foldable wall may include opposing tabs disposed on opposite sides of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall and the opposing tabs may be configured to slide within opposing slots defined by the opposing wings as the retractable handle is folded and unfolded. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging body may be a single integrally formed piece. In some embodiments, the packaging body may include a cavity for holding a product. 
     In some embodiments, the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the retractable handle is moved a predetermined amount from the retracted position towards the erect position. In some embodiments, the predetermined amount may be greater than half way between the retracted position and the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, the third panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be configured to bias the retractable handle in the retracted position until the third panels are moved past a predetermined position. In some embodiments, the predetermined position may be substantially perpendicular to the first internal surface of the packaging. 
     In some embodiments, the opposing tabs of the retractable handle may be defined by the fourth panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. In some embodiments, the handgrip may include a through hole defined by the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. In some embodiments, the though hole may be defined by the third and fourth panels of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall. In some embodiments, the though hole may extend through hinged couplings that hingedly couple the third panel and the fourth panel of the first foldable wall and the third panel and the fourth panel of the second foldable wall. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards packaging for a product, the packaging including a spine, a first section including a fixed end hingedly coupled to the spine and a free end opposing the fixed end including a first flap hingedly coupled to the free end, a second section including a fixed end hingedly coupled to the spine and a free end opposing the fixed end including a second flap hingedly coupled to the free end, and a retractable handle including a first foldable wall having a first end coupled to the first flap and a second end disposed opposite the first end, a second foldable wall having a first end coupled to the second flap and a second end disposed opposite the first end, where the first flap and the second flap are configured rotate between a closed position and an open position, the first foldable wall and second foldable wall are concealed when the flaps are in the closed position and the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are exposed wherein the flaps are in the open position, and the second ends of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are configured to define a handgrip of the retractable handle when the first flap and the second flap are in the open position. 
     In some embodiments, the first section may include a first cavity and the second section may include a second cavity and the first cavity and the second cavity may define a product cavity for holding a product. 
     In some embodiments, the first section and the second section may be configured to rotate away from and towards each other between an open position and a closed position to open and close the packaging. In some embodiments, the first cavity and the second cavity may define a closed product cavity when the first section and the second section are in the closed position. In some embodiments, the first flap and the second flap may be disposed in a back-to-back configuration when the first section and the second section are in the closed position. 
     In some embodiments, the packaging may include a first compartment defined by the first section and reversibly covered by the first flap and a second compartment defined by the second section and reversibly covered by the second flap. In some embodiments, the first compartment may be configured to house the first foldable wall when the first flap is in the closed position and the second compartment may be configured to house the second foldable wall when the second flap is in the closed position. 
     In some embodiments, the second ends of the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall may be configured to be coupled together to define the handgrip of the retractable handle when the first flap and the second flap are in the open position. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards a blank for forming a retractable handle for product packaging, the blank including a first handle wall including a first panel connected to a second panel by a first fold line, the first panel including a first set of tabs disposed on opposing side edges of the first panel and a first through hole formed in the first panel and the second panel, and a second handle wall including a third panel connected to a fourth panel by a second fold line, the third panel including a second set of tabs disposed on opposing side edges of the third panel and a second through hole formed in the third panel and the fourth panel, where the first panel is connected to the third panel by a third fold line and the first panel, the third panel, the first through hole, and the second through hole are configured to form at least a portion of a handgrip for the retractable handle. 
     In some embodiments, the first fold line and the second fold line may be downward fold lines and the third fold line may be an upward fold line. In some embodiments, the first handle wall may be substantially the same as the second handle wall. 
     In some embodiments, the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs may have bilateral symmetry about the third fold line. In some embodiments, the first panel and the third panel may have bilateral symmetry about the third fold line. 
     In some embodiments, the blank may include a fifth panel connected to the second panel by a fourth fold line and a sixth panel connected to the fourth panel by a fifth fold line. In some embodiments, the fourth fold lines and the fifth fold line may be upward fold lines. 
     In some embodiments, the blank may include a seventh panel connected to the fifth panel by a sixth fold line and an eighth panel connected to the sixth panel by a seventh fold line. In some embodiments, the sixth fold line and the seventh fold line may be upward fold lines. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards a set of blanks for product packaging, the set including a blank for forming a retractable handle and a packaging body blank including a spine hingedly coupled to a first section along a first side of the spine by a first fold line and hingedly coupled to a second section along a second side of the spine by a second fold line and a pair of opposing wings hingedly coupled to the spine between the first side and second side of the spine by a third fold line and fourth fold line, respectively. 
     Some embodiments are directed towards a method of making packaging for a product, the method including cutting a packaging blank from a paper-based material, where cutting the packaging blank includes cutting two opposing wings from the paper-based material such that the wings are hingedly coupled to the packaging blank, cutting a retractable handle blank from a paper-based material, folding the retractable handle blank along fold lines disposed on the retractable handle blank, coupling the retractable handle blank to the packaging blank, and folding the packaging blank into packaging for a product. 
     In some embodiments, cutting the retractable handle blank may include cutting a first foldable wall and a second foldable wall such that the first foldable wall and the second foldable wall are substantially symmetrical about a center line of the retractable handle blank. In some embodiments, the center line may be a fold line. In some embodiments, cutting the retractable handle blank may include cutting a first through hole in the first foldable wall and cutting a second through hole in the second foldable wall such that the first through hole and second through hole are disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the center line. In some embodiments, cutting the retractable handle blank may include cutting a set of opposing tabs on the first foldable wall and a set of opposing tabs on the second foldable wall, and wherein the set of opposing tabs on the first foldable wall and the set of opposing tabs on the second foldable wall are disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the center line. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  shows a perspective view of packaging in a closed position and with a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  shows a perspective view of packaging in a closed position and with a retractable handle in a retracted position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  shows a perspective front view of a retractable handle in a retracted position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  shows a perspective front view of a retractable handle in a partially erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  shows a perspective front view of a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  shows a perspective side view of a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 7A  shows a perspective view of packaging in an open position according to an embodiment.  FIG. 7B  shows a perspective view of packaging in an open position according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  shows a retractable handle blank according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  shows a packaging blank according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 10  shows a perspective view of packaging in a closed position with a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  shows a perspective view of packaging in a closed position with a retractable handle in a retracted position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 12  shows a perspective view a retractable handle in a retracted position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 13  shows a perspective view of a retractable handle in a partially erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 14  shows a perspective view of a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 15  shows a perspective view of a retractable handle in an erect position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 16  shows a perspective view of packaging in an open position according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 17  shows a packaging blank according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 18  shows a set of blanks for a retractable handle according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “an example embodiment,” etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described. 
     The packaging described herein may be used to hold and ship items, such as, for example, consumer products. The packaging may be made of lightweight material, which reduces shipping cost. In some embodiments, the packaging described herein may be made of recyclable and/or biodegradable material that reduces the environmental impact of the packaging. In some embodiments, at least one component of the packaging may be made from a paper-based material, such as cardboard or paperboard. 
     The packaging described herein may include a retractable handle. The retractable handle may be configured to move between a retracted position and an erect position. In the retracted position, the retractable handle may be concealed, fully or partially, within the packaging. The retraction of the handle within the packaging may reduce the volume of the packaging when the handle is not in use, thereby increasing the number of packages that may fit into a unit volume, thus potentially reducing shipping and/or storage costs. Further, the retraction of the handle may allow the packaging to have a simple geometrical shape (e.g., a cube or a rectangular prism). Simple geometrical shapes may be easier to arrange (e.g., stack) and fit within a unit volume, thereby potentially reducing shipping and/or storage costs. 
     In the erect position, the retractable handle may define a handgrip. The handgrip may help a user (e.g., consumer or retail employee) carry the packaging. Increased ease in carrying the packaging may reduce the chance of the packaging and/or product within the packaging becoming damaged (e.g., due to the packaging being dropped). 
     The packaging discussed herein, and components thereof, may be manufactured in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. In some embodiments, the packaging described herein may be made using one or more components that are single integrally formed pieces. These single integrally formed pieces may be foldable pieces of material that are folded into shapes and configurations for components of the packaging. The folding of these pieces may create movable components of the packaging. In some embodiments, the foldable material may be a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the foldable material may be a single piece of material that is cut by a single operation (e.g., a single die cutting or laser cutting operation). In some embodiments, the foldable material may be cut from a stock material (e.g., a sheet, board, or roll of material). Single integrally formed pieces of material that are cut by a single cutting operation may facilitate efficient and reproducible manufacturing of the packaging, and components thereof. Moreover, such manufacturing may reduce waste by reducing waste material created during manufacturing. 
     In some embodiments, the retractable handles discussed herein may be constructed of a single integrally formed piece of material. The single integrally formed piece of material may be a foldable material that folds and unfolds between a retracted position concealed at least partially within the body of packaging and an erect position extending from the body of the packaging. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. 
     Some embodiments include packaging for transporting and protecting consumer products. Consumer products may be, but are not limited to, electronic devices such as laptops, PCs, televisions, computer screens, phones, multi-media devices, tablets, gaming devices, keyboards, headsets, earphones, cameras, mice, trackpads, remotes, and watches. Consumer products may also include non-electronic device, such as but not limited to clothing, shoes, and kitchenware. 
       FIGS. 1 and 2  show packaging  100  according to an embodiment. Packaging  100  may include a packaging body  110  for holding one or more consumer products  101  and a retractable handle  200  coupled to packaging body  110 . Retractable handle  200  may include a handgrip  212  at a retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 . In some embodiments, handgrip  212  may include a through hole  214  through which a user can insert his or her fingers when grasping handgrip  212 . In some embodiments, handgrip  212  may include one or more cushioning elements for increasing the comfort level of handgrip  212  (see e.g., cushioning elements  840  in  FIG. 8 ). In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may include opposing tabs  216  and  218  disposed at retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 . 
     Retractable handle  200  may be configured to reversibly move between an erect position (see e.g.,  FIG. 1 ) and a retracted position (see e.g.,  FIG. 2 ). In the retracted position, retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200  may be disposed, at least partially, within packaging body  110  of packaging  100 . In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be entirely disposed within packaging body  110  when in the retracted position. In the erect position, retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200  extends from (e.g., above) packaging body  110  such that it can be grasped by a user. Retractable handle  200  may be configured to retract into and extend from an opening  170  formed in packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, opening  170  may be disposed on a spine  112  of packaging body  110 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may include a pull tab  220  coupled to retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200  (see e.g.  FIGS. 4 and 5 ). Pull tab  220  may provide a means for allowing a user to pull retractable handle  200  from the retracted position to the erect position. Pull tab  220  may be, but is not limited to, a piece of cloth, a string, or an extension of retractable handle  200  itself. 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be a foldable retractable handle configured to reversibly fold and unfold between the retracted position (see e.g.,  FIG. 2 ) and the erect position (see e.g.,  FIG. 1 ). In such embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be configured to fold into and unfold from opening  170  on packaging body  110 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may include a first foldable wall  206  coupled to a second foldable wall  208  at retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200  (see e.g.,  FIG. 6 ). First foldable wall  206  may include a fixed end  207  coupled to packaging body  110  (e.g., via an adhesive). In some embodiments, fixed end  207  may be coupled to an internal surface of packaging body  110  (e.g., interior surface  129  shown in  FIG. 7A ). Similar to first foldable wall  206 , second foldable wall  208  may include a fixed end  209  coupled to packaging body  110  (e.g., via an adhesive). In some embodiments, fixed end  209  may be coupled to an internal surface of packaging body  110  (e.g., interior surface  139  shown in  FIG. 7A ). Together, fixed end  207  of first foldable wall  206  and fixed end  209  of second foldable wall may define an anchored end  204  of retractable handle  200 . 
     First foldable wall  206  may be coupled to second foldable wall  208  via a hinged coupling  210  located at retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 . Hinged coupling  210  may define an uppermost portion (i.e., vertically most disposed portion) of retractable handle  200  when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. In some embodiments, first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may be substantially the same. In some embodiments, first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may be a single integrally formed piece of material folded at hinged coupling  210 . 
     In some embodiments, first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may be composed of a number of panels hingedly coupled together and configured to allow retractable handle  200  to reversibly fold into and unfold from packaging body  110 . For example, as shown in  FIGS. 4-7 , in some embodiments, first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may each include a first panel  230  coupled packaging body  110  and defining the fixed ends  207 / 209  of the foldable walls  206 / 208 , a second panel  234  hingedly coupled to first panel  230  via a hinged coupling  232 , a third panel  238  hingedly coupled to second panel  234  via a hinged coupling  236 , and a fourth panel  242  hingedly coupled to third panel  238  via a hinged coupling  240 . In such embodiments, fourth panels  242  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may be coupled together via hinged coupling  210  and define at least a portion of retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 . 
     In some embodiments, opposing tabs  216  and  218  may be disposed on fourth panels  242  of foldable walls  206 / 208 . In some embodiments, fourth panels  242  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may define opposing tabs  216  and  218  on retractable handle  200 . In some embodiments, opposing tabs  216  and  218  may extend horizontally from the side edges  250  and  252  of foldable walls  206  and  208  in a direction (e.g., horizontal direction  402  in  FIG. 4 ) substantially perpendicular to the direction in which retractable handle  200  folds and unfolds from packaging body  110  (e.g., vertical direction  400  in  FIG. 4 ). 
     In some embodiments, third panels  238  and fourth panels  242  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may define handgrip  212  of retractable handle  200 . In such embodiments, third panels  238  and fourth panels  242  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may define through hole  214  of handgrip  212 . In some embodiments, through hole  214  may extend through hinged couplings  240  on first foldable walls  206 / 208 . 
     Hinged couplings  210 ,  232 ,  236 , and  240  may include, but are not limited to, structurally weakened regions on retractable handle  200 . Structurally weakened regions may include, but are not limited to, grooves formed in foldable walls  206  and  208 , fold lines, and perforated lines. Grooves may be formed by removing material from a surface of foldable walls  206 / 208 . For example, grooves may be V-shaped or U-shaped grooves formed in a surface of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208 . In some embodiments, fold lines may be formed by removing material from a surface of foldable walls  206 / 208 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be composed of one or more a paper-based materials. Suitable paper-based materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, and molded fiber paper. In some embodiments, the cardboard may be corrugated cardboard. In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be composed of only paper-based material(s). In some embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be composed of a single piece of paper-based material (e.g., first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may be a single piece of foldable paper-based material). In such embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be a piece of foldable paper-based material cut from a piece of source material (e.g. sheet, roll, or board of paper-based material). In some embodiments, the piece of foldable paper-based material may be laminated to increase the strength of retractable handle  200 . In some embodiments, lamination may be applied to one or more exterior surfaces of the foldable paper-based material. In some embodiments, layers of foldable paper-based material(s) may be laminated together to form retractable handle  200 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle  200 , or a portion thereof, may be composed of a polymeric material. Suitable polymeric materials include, but are not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, polystyrene. In such embodiments, retractable handle  200  may be a single integrally formed piece of material. In some embodiments, the single integrally formed piece of plastic material may be formed using, for example, injection molding, pressing, and or machining. For example, retractable handle  200  may be an injection molded piece of material. As another example, retractable handle  200  may be a die cut piece of plastic material. 
     In some embodiments, packaging  100  may include opposing wings  140  and  150  disposed on opposite sides of opening  170  on packaging body  110  (see e.g.,  FIG. 1 ). Opposing wings  140  and  150  may be configured to support retractable handle  200  in the erect position. For example, opposing wings  140  and  150  may prevent retractable handle  200  from wobbling when it is in the erect position. In some embodiments, opposing wings  140  and  150  may be configured to guide retractable handle  200  between the retracted position and the erect position. In some embodiments, opposing wings  140  and  150  may be sized and shaped to conceal portions of sides edges  250 / 252  of foldable walls  206 / 208  when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. 
     Opposing wings  140  and  150  may be hingedly coupled to opposite sides  172  and  174 , respectively, of opening  170  (see e.g.,  FIG. 5 ). Wing  140  may include a fixed end  142  hingedly coupled to packaging body  110  and a free end  146  disposed opposite fixed end  142 . Fixed end  142  may be hingedly coupled to packaging body  110  via a hinged coupling  144 . Similar to wing  140 , wing  150  may include a fixed end  152  hingedly coupled to packaging body  110  and a free end  156  disposed opposite fixed end  152 . Fixed end  152  may be hingedly coupled to packaging body  110  via a hinged coupling  154 . In some embodiments, opposing wings  140  and  150  may be the same (e.g., may be mirror images of each other disposed on opposite sides of opening  170  on packaging body  110 ). In some embodiments, wings  140  and  150  may be integrally formed with packaging body  110  (e.g., integrally formed with spine  112  of packaging body  110 ). In some embodiments, wings  140 / 150  may be coupled to opposing peripheral portions  114  and  116  of spine  112  via hinged couplings  144 / 154 . 
     Hinged couplings  144  and  154  may include, but are not limited to, structurally weakened regions on packaging body  110 . Structurally weakened regions may include, but are not limited to, grooves formed in a wall of packaging body  110 , fold lines, and perforated lines. Grooves may be formed by removing material from a surface of packaging body  110 . For example, grooves may be V-shaped or U-shaped grooves formed in a surface of packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, fold lines may be formed by removing material from a surface of packaging body  110 . 
     In operation, wings  140  and  150  may be configured to rotate away from packaging body  110  and towards opposite sides of packaging body  110  (e.g., upward and outward) in opposite rotational directions so as to open and close opening  170 . For example,  FIG. 1  shows wings  140  and  150  both in an open position and  FIG. 2  shows wings  140  and  150  both in a closed position. In the closed position, wings  140  and  150  may serve to conceal retractable handle  200  from view. In the open position, wings  140  and  150  may support retractable handle  200  in its erect position. 
     Wings  140  and  150  may be configured to partially cover opening  170  when wings  140  and  150  are in their closed positions (see e.g.,  FIG. 2 ). In some embodiments, wing  140  and wing  150  may, together, completely cover opening  170  when they are both in their closed positions. In some embodiments, wings  140  and  150  may define a portion of the part of packaging body  110  to which they are hingedly coupled when in the closed position (e.g., wings  140 / 150  may define a portion of spine  112  when in the closed position). In some embodiments, the top surfaces  141  and  151  of wings  140  and  150  may be flush with the surface of packaging body  110  to which wings  140 / 150  are hingedly coupled. For example, top surfaces  141  and  151  may be flush with an exterior surface  113  of spine  112 . As used herein, “flush” refers to two or more surfaces (e.g., top surfaces  141 / 151  of wings  140 / 150  and a surface of packaging body  110 ) sharing the same geometric plane, at least at their edges. In some embodiments, the flush surfaces may be flush within a deviation of +/− 1/16 of an inch, which is generally imperceptible to a casual observer and will appear as a smooth, flat surface. 
     Wing  140  may include a slot  148  and wing  150  may include a slot  158 . Slot  148  may extend from fixed end  142  of wing  140  to free end  146  of wing  140 . Similarly, slot  158  may extend from fixed end  152  of wing  150  to free end  156  of wing  150 . In some embodiments, slots  148  and  158  may be the same (i.e., have the same dimensions and location on their respective wings). In some embodiments, slots  148 / 158  may be through holes formed in (e.g., cut from) wings  140 / 150 . In some embodiments, slots  148 / 158  may be recesses formed in wings  140 / 150 . In some embodiments, slots  148  and  158  may extend from wings  140  and  150  through hinged couplings  144  and  154  and onto the part of packaging body  110  to which the wings  140 / 150  are hingedly coupled (e.g., spine  112 ). For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , slot  148  may extend from wing  140  onto peripheral portion  114  of spine  112  and slot  158  may extend from wing  150  onto peripheral portion  116  of spine  112 . 
     Slots  148  and  158  may be configured (e.g., sized and shaped) to cooperate with opposing tabs  216  and  218  disposed on retractable handle  200 . In some embodiments, tabs  216  and  218  may be configured to slide within slots  148  and  158 , respectively, as retractable handle  200  is moving between the retracted position and the erect position. In some embodiments, tabs  216  and  218  may be configured to extend through slots  148  and  158 . In some embodiments, tabs  216  and  218  may be configured to engage upper ends  149  and  159  of slots  148  and  158  when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. In such embodiments, upper ends  149  and  159  may serve to limit the extension of retractable handle  200  from packaging body and prevent retractable handle  200  from extending past a predetermined position (i.e., the erect position). In some embodiments, engagement between upper ends  149  and  159  and tabs  216  and  218  may help hold retractable handle  200  in the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, packaging  100  may include one or more flaps (e.g., flaps  160  and  164 ) configured to open and close at least a portion of opening  170 . Flaps  160  and  164  may be hingedly coupled to a portion of packaging body  110  around a portion of opening  170  via hinged couplings  162  and  166 , respectively. Similar to wings  140 / 150 , flaps  160 / 164  may be configured to partially cover opening  170  when they are in a closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 2 ). In some embodiments, flaps  160  and  164  may be configured to rotate away from packaging body  110  and towards opposite sides of packaging body  110  (e.g., upward and outward) in opposite rotational directions so as to open and close opening  170 . In some embodiments, the top surfaces  161  and  165  of flaps  160  and  164  may be flush with top surfaces  141  and  151  of wings  140  and  150  when wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  are both in a closed position. In some embodiments, wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  may, together, completely cover opening  170  when they are all in their closed positions. In some embodiments, a low tact adhesive may be used to hold wings  140 / 150  and/or flaps  160 / 164  in their closed position. 
     Packaging body  110  may be sized and shaped to house one or more consumer products  101 . In some embodiments, as shown for example in  FIG. 1 , packaging body  110  may include a first section  120  and a second section  130  both coupled to spine  112 . In such embodiments, spine  112  may serve as the closed end of packaging  100  that does not allow convenient access to the consumer product(s)  101  within packaging  100 . In some embodiments, first section  120  may include a fixed end  122  hingedly coupled to spine  112  via a hinged coupling  124  and a free end  126  disposed opposite fixed end  122 . Similarly, second section  130  may include a fixed end  132  hingedly coupled to spine  112  via a hinged coupling  134  and a free end  136  disposed opposite fixed end  132 . Free ends  126  and  136  may define an openable end  118  of packaging  100  that allows convenient access to consumer product(s)  101  within packaging  100 . Hinged couplings  124  and  134  may be the same as or similar to hinged couplings  144  and  154 . Second section  130  and first section  120  may define a front wall  104  and a back wall  106  of packaging  100 . Together, spine  112 , first section  120 , and second section  130  may define a perimeter wall  108  of packaging  100 . 
     In some embodiments, first section  120  and second section  130  may be configured to rotate relative to each other (i.e., away from and towards each other) between an open position (see e.g.,  FIG. 7A ) and a closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 1 ) to open and close packaging  100 . In some embodiments, only one of first section  120  and second section  130  may be hingedly coupled to spine  112 . In such embodiments, the section hingedly coupled to spine  112  may be configured to rotate in order to open and close packaging  100  while the other section remains stationary relative to spine  112 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging body  110  may be composed of one or more a paper-based materials. Suitable paper based materials include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, and molded fiber paper. In some embodiments, the cardboard may be corrugated cardboard. In some embodiments, packaging body  110  may be composed of only paper-based material(s). In some embodiments, packaging body  110  may be composed of a single piece of foldable paper-based material. In such embodiments, packaging body  110  may be a single piece of foldable paper-based material cut from a piece of source material (e.g. sheet, roll, or board of paper-based material). In some embodiments, the piece of foldable paper-based material may be laminated, in whole or in part, to increase the strength of packaging body  110 . For example, spine  112  and wings  140 / 150  may include surface lamination to increase the strength of packaging body  110  at points where the weight of packaging body  110  and product(s)  101  housed within packaging body  110  will rest when packaging  100  is being carried via retractable handle  200 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging body  110 , or a portion thereof, may be composed of a polymeric material. Suitable polymeric materials include, but are not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, polystyrene. In some embodiments, the single integrally formed piece of plastic material may be folded into the shape of packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, the single integrally formed piece of plastic material may be formed using, for example, injection molding, pressing, and or machining. 
     In some embodiments, packaging body  110  and retractable handle  200  may be made of the same material. In some embodiments, packaging body  110  and retractable handle  200  may be made of a different material. In some embodiments, packaging body  110  and retractable handle  200  may be the same color. In some embodiments, packaging body  110  and retractable handle  200  may be different colors. 
     While  FIGS. 1 and 2  show opening  170  disposed on spine  112  and retractable handle  200  configured to extend from spine  112 , opening  170  may be disposed on other walls of packaging body  110 , such as front wall  104  or back wall  106 , and retractable handle  200  may be configured to extend from that wall. 
       FIGS. 3-5  show the movement of retractable handle  200  between a retracted position ( FIG. 3 ) and an erect position ( FIG. 5 ) according to an embodiment. As shown in  FIG. 3 , retractable handle  200  may be concealed within packaging body  110  when in the retracted position. In such embodiments, wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  may hide retractable handle  200  from view, with the exception of pull tab  220 . Pull tab  220  may extend from between wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  and allow a user to pull retractable handle  200  from the retracted position to the erect position. For example, a user may pull pull tab  220  upward in vertical direction  400  to move retractable handle  200  from the retracted position towards, and ultimately to, the erect position. 
       FIG. 4  shows retractable handle  200  in a partially erect position above packaging body  110 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , the movement of retractable handle  200  towards the erect position may cause wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  to rotate from their closed positions towards their open positions. Wings  140 / 150  may rotate in an upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  400 ) and outward direction (i.e., in opposite horizontal directions along first horizontal direction  402 ). Flaps  160 / 164  may rotate in an upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  400 ) and outward direction (i.e., in opposite horizontal directions along second horizontal direction  404  (see e.g.,  FIG. 6 )). As retractable handle  200  begins moving from the retracted position towards the erect position, tabs  216  and  218  may engage and begin to slide within slots  148  and  158  on wings  140  and  150 , respectively. The engagement between tabs  216 / 218  and slots  148 / 158  may be facilitated by the portion of slots  148 / 158  that are disposed on peripheral portions  114 / 116  of spine  112 . 
     As retractable handle  200  moves towards the erect position, second panels  234  of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may be begin to rotate about hinged couplings  232  in an upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  400 ) and an outward direction (i.e., in opposite horizontal directions along second horizontal direction  404 ). At the same time, third panels  238  of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may begin to rotate about hinged couplings  236  in upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  400 ) and outward direction (i.e., in opposite horizontal directions along second horizontal direction  404 ) as they emerge from opening  170 . In other words, second panel  234  and third panel  238  of first foldable wall  206  may rotate in the same rotational direction (e.g., counter-clockwise) while second panel  234  and third panel  238  of second foldable wall  208  rotate in the same rotational direction in the opposite direction (e.g., clockwise). 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 4 and 5 , third panels  238  may be oriented in a downward position (i.e., pointing towards the interior of packaging body  110 ) when retractable handle  200  is in the retracted position. As retractable handle  200  moves from the retracted position to the erect position, third panels  238  may rotate from this downward orientation, to an orientation that is parallel to exterior surface  113  of spine  112 , and into an upward-oriented position (i.e., pointing away from the interior of packaging body  110 ). In some embodiments, this movement of third panels  238  may serve to bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position. 
     Third panels  238  may bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position by resisting movement into a predetermined position. In some embodiments, third panels  238  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may be configured to bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position until third panels  238  are moved past a predetermined position. In some embodiments, this predetermined position may be substantially perpendicular to first internal surface  129  and/or second internal surface  139  of packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, this predetermined position may be substantially parallel to exterior surface  113  of spine  112 . In some embodiments, third panels  238  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may be configured to bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position until retractable handle  200  is moved a predetermined amount from the retracted position towards the erect position. In some embodiments, this predetermined amount may be greater than 50% (i.e., greater than half way between the retracted position and the erect position). In some embodiments, a movement of retractable handle  200  50% from the retracted position to the erect position may be the equivalent of third panels  238  moving into a position that is substantially perpendicular to internal surfaces  129 / 139  (and/or substantially parallel to exterior surface  113 ). Once third panels  238  are moved past the predetermined position, retractable handle  200  may spring towards the erect position (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 5 ). 
     As second panels  234  and third panels  238  are rotating upward and outward, fourth panels  242  of retractable handle  200  may rotate about hinged coupling  210  in an inward direction (i.e., opposite directions along second horizontal direction  404 ) and a downward direction (i.e., downward in vertical direction  400 ). In other words, fourth panels  242  of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may rotate downward in opposite rotational directions towards each other as retractable handle  200  moves upward towards the erect position. 
     In some embodiments, slots  148 / 158  may serve as stops for the movement of retractable handle  200  and define the location and configuration of retractable handle  200  in the erect position. In such embodiments, when tabs  216 / 218  engage upper ends  149 / 159  of slots  148 / 158 , retractable handle  200  has reached the erect position (see e.g.,  FIG. 5 ). During the movement of retractable handle  200 , first panels  230  of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208  may remain stationary on packaging body  110 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , wings  140 / 150  may be oriented in a vertical direction substantially perpendicular to exterior surface  113  of spine  112  when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. This position of wings  140 / 150  may be their open position. In such embodiments, as least a portion of slots  148 / 158  may extend substantially perpendicular to exterior surface  113  of spine when wings  140 / 150  are in their open position. In some embodiments, flaps  160 / 164  may oriented in a vertical direction substantially perpendicular to exterior surface  113  of spine when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. This position of flaps  160 / 164  may be their open position. In some embodiments, second panels  234  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may be oriented in a vertical position substantially perpendicular to exterior surface  113  of spine  112  when retractable handle  200  is in the erect position. 
     While the order of  FIGS. 3-5  shows the movement of retractable handle  200  from the retracted position to the erect position, the movement of retractable handle  200  from the erect position to the retraced position, as well as the movement of wings  140 / 150  and flaps  160 / 164  from their open positions to their closed positions, is shown when viewing  FIGS. 3-5  in reverse order. In some embodiments, third panels  238  of foldable walls  206  and  208  may bias retractable handle in the erect position until retractable handle  200  is pushed downward a predetermined amount and/or until third panels  238  reach a predetermined position. 
       FIG. 7A  shows packaging  100  according to an embodiment in an open position with the interior of packaging  100  exposed.  FIG. 7A  also shows retractable handle  200  in a retracted position within packaging body  110 . As shown in  FIG. 7A , first section  120  may define first internal surface  129  of packaging body  110  and second section  130  may define second internal surface  139  of packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, first section  120  of packaging body  110  may include a first cavity  128  defined by first internal surface  129  and a frame  180  disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of first section  120 . In some embodiments, second section  130  of packaging body  110  may include a second cavity  138  defined by second internal surface  139  and a frame  182  disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of second section  130 . First cavity  128  and/or second cavity  138  may define product cavity  102  for holding product(s)  101  within packaging  100 . In some embodiments, a packaging insert may be disposed in first cavity  128  and/or second cavity  138  for holding product(s) within packaging  100 . For example, packaging  100  may include a packaging insert disclosed in U.S. application Ser. No. 14/318,011, filed on Jun. 27, 2014, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto. 
     When packaging  100  is in the closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 1 ), first cavity  128  and/or second cavity  138  may define a closed product cavity  102 . In some embodiments, packaging body  110  may include internal frame sections  184  and  186  disposed around at least a portion of fixed ends  207  and  209  of first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  208 . In such embodiments, internal frame sections  184  and  186  may prevent contamination (e.g., debris and/or liquid) from entering product cavity  102  via opening  170  when packaging body  110  is in the closed position. In some embodiments, frame  180 , frame  182 , and/or frame sections  184 / 186  may be hollow shafts. Hollow shafts may provide shock resistance and cushioning for packaging body  110  and protect product(s)  101  housed within packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, the hollow shafts may be filled with a shock absorbing material, such as but not limited to a foam. 
     In some embodiments, packaging  100  may include a cord  190  having a first end  192  coupled to retractable handle  200  and a second end  194  coupled to first internal surface  129  of packaging body  110 . In such embodiments, cord  190  may be configured to bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position when first section  120  is in the open position. In operation, cord  190  may be configured to pull retractable handle  200  into the retracted position (if it is not already in the retracted position) when first section  120  is rotated into its open position. In embodiments including cord  190 , cord  190  may have a length and/or may be anchored to first internal surface  129  such that rotating first section  120  to its open position causes cord  190  to pull retractable handle  200  into opening  170 . Cord  190  will pull on retractable handle  200  because the relative distance between internal surface  129  and retractable handle  200  increases as first section  120  is rotated to its open position. In some embodiments, second end  194  of cord  190  may be coupled to second internal surface  139 . In such embodiments, cord  190  may be configured to bias retractable handle  200  in the retracted position when second section  130  is in its open position. In some embodiments, packaging  100  may include a two cords  190 , one coupled to retractable handle  200  and first internal surface  129  and one coupled to retractable handle  200  and second internal surface  139 . In such embodiments, the rotation of either first section  120  or second section  130  may cause retractable handle  200  to move into the retracted position (if it is not already in the retracted position). 
       FIG. 8  shows a retractable handle blank  800  for forming retractable handle  200  according to an embodiment. Retractable handle blank  800  may include a first handle wall  802  having a first panel  810  connected to a second panel  812  by a downward fold line  811 . First panel  810  may include a first set of tabs  834  on opposing side edges of first panel  810 . In some embodiments, first handle wall  802  may include a first through hole  830  formed in first panel  810  and second panel  812 . Retractable handle blank  800  may also include a second handle wall  804  including a third panel  814  connected to a fourth panel  816  by a downward fold line  813 . Third panel  814  may include a second set of tabs  836  on opposing side edges of third panel  814 . In some embodiments, second handle wall  804  may include a second through hole  832  formed in third panel  814  and fourth panel  816 . First handle wall  802  and second handle wall  804  may define first foldable wall  206  and second foldable wall  808  of retractable handle  200 . The sets of tabs  834  and  836  may define tabs  216  and  218  when retractable handle blank  800  is folded into retractable handle  200 . 
     As used herein, the term “upward fold line” means a fold line that allows a component (e.g., panel) of a foldable piece of material (e.g., retractable handle blank  800 ) to fold upward out of the page. Similarly as used herein, the term “downward fold line” means a fold line that allows a component of a foldable piece of material to fold into the page. 
       FIG. 7B  shows packaging  100  according to an embodiment in an open position with the interior of packaging  100  exposed. As shown in  FIG. 7B , in some embodiments, packaging  100  may include an internal compartment  188  for housing retractable handle  200  when retractable handle  200  is in its retracted position. Internal compartment  188  may be a hollow compartment coupled to spine  112  and disposed over retractable handle  200  within packaging body  110 . Internal compartment  188  may conceal retractable handle  200  from view when packaging  100  is in an open position, and may provide additional support at the periphery of packaging  100  when packaging  100  is closed around an item. Internal compartment  188  may be sized and shaped such that it does not interfere with the rotational movement of first section  120  and/or second section  130 . In some embodiments, internal compartment  188  may be sized and shaped to house the entirety of retractable handle  200  with the exception of fixed ends  207 / 209  of foldable walls  206 / 208 . Alternatively, in some embodiments, internal compartment  188  may be sized and shaped to house the entirety of retractable handle  200  including fixed ends  207 / 209  of foldable walls  206 / 208 . In such an embodiment fixed ends  207 / 209  of foldable walls  206 / 208  may be coupled to an internal surface of internal compartment  188 . 
     Internal compartment  188  may prevent contamination (e.g., debris and/or liquid) from entering product cavity  102  via opening  170  on packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, internal compartment  188  may provide shock resistance and cushioning for packaging body  110  and protect product(s)  101  housed within packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, a portion of the space within internal cavity  188  may be filled with a shock absorbing material, such as but not limited to a foam. In some embodiments, the space within internal cavity  188  may be empty, to provide airspace cushioning. 
     As shown in  FIG. 8 , first panel  810  may be connected to third panel  814  by an upward fold line  815 . First panel  810 , second panel  812 , third panel  814 , and fourth panel  816  may define fourth panels  242  and third panels  238  of foldable walls  206 / 208  of retractable handle  200 . When folded into retractable handle  200 , first panel  810 , third panel  814 , first through hole  830 , and second through hole  832  may be configured to form handgrip  212  of retractable handle  200 . In some embodiments, fold lines  811 ,  813 , and  815  may be parallel to each other on retractable handle blank  800 . The opposite folding direction of fold lines  811  and  813  (downward) and fold line  815  (upward) may facilitate folding of retractable handle  200  into and out of opening  170  on packaging body  110 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle blank  800  may include a fifth panel  818  connected to second panel  812  by an upward fold line  817  and a sixth panel  820  connected to fourth panel  816  by an upward fold line  819 . Fifth panel  818  and sixth panel  820  may define second panels  834  of foldable walls  206 / 208  of retractable handle  200 . The opposite folding direction of fold lines  811  and  813  (downward) and fold lines  817  and  819  (upward) may facilitate folding of retractable handle  200  into and out of opening  170  on packaging body  110 . The opposite folding direction of these fold lines may also create the biased nature of retractable handle  200  created by third panels  238  of first and second foldable walls  206 / 208 . 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle blank  800  may include a seventh panel  822  connected to fifth panel  818  by an upward fold line  821  and an eighth panel  824  connected to sixth panel  820  by an upward fold line  823 . Seventh panel  822  and eighth panel  824  may define first panels  230  of foldable walls  206 / 208  of foldable handle  200 . The same folding direction of fold lines  817  and  819  (upward) and fold lines  821  and  823  (upward) may facilitate folding of retractable handle  200  into and out of opening  170  on packaging body  110 . 
     In some embodiments, first handle wall  802  may be substantially the same as second handle wall  804 . In some embodiments, upward fold line  815  may located at a center line of retractable handle blank  800 . In some embodiments, first handle wall  802  and second handle wall  804  may have bilateral symmetry about upward fold line  815 . In some embodiments, first set of tabs  834  and second set of tabs  836  may be disposed on opposite sides of upward fold line  815  and may have bilateral symmetry about upward fold line  815 . In some embodiments, first panel  810  and third panel  814  may have bilateral symmetry about upward fold line  815 . In some embodiments, first through hole  830  and second through hole  832  may be disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of upward fold line  815 . 
     In some embodiments, first handle wall  802  may include a ninth panel  826  disposed within first through hole  830  and connected to first panel  810  via an upward fold line  825 . In some embodiments, second handle wall  804  may include a tenth panel  828  disposed within second through hole  832  and connected to third panel  814  via an upward fold line  827 . In embodiments including ninth panel  826  and tenth panel  828 , these panels may fold so as to at least partially overlap to form a triangular shape with first panel  810  and third panel  814  at retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 . In such embodiments, this triangular shape may serve to disperse the weight of packaging  100  and the product(s)  101  housed within packaging body  110  across a larger surface area on a user&#39;s hand, thereby increasing the comfort level for handgrip  212 . 
     In embodiments including cushioning at retractable end  202  of retractable handle  200 , one or more cushioning elements  840  may be disposed on first panel  810  between upward fold line  825  and upward fold line  815 . Similarly, one or more cushioning elements  840  may be disposed on panel  814  between upward fold line  827  and upward fold line  815 . Cushioning elements  840  may be but are not limited to foam elements. 
       FIG. 9  shows a packaging blank  900  for forming packaging body  110  according to an embodiment. Packaging blank  900  may include a spine  902  connected to a first section  904  along a first side of spine  902  by an upward fold line  905  and connected to a second section  906  along a second, opposite side of spine  902  by an upward fold line  907 . Packaging blank  900  may include a pair of opposing wings  910  and  912  connected to spine  902  between upward fold lines  905  and  907  by downward fold lines  911  and  913 , respectively. In some embodiments, packaging blank  900  may include a pair of opposing flaps  914  and  916  connected to spine  902 . In such embodiments, flap  914  may be connected to the first side of spine  902  by a downward fold line  915  and flap  916  may be connected to the second side of spine  902  by a downward fold line  917 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , packaging blank  900  may include a first slot  920  and a second slot  922  formed in spine  902 . First and second slots  920  and  922  may define slots  148  and  158 , respectively, on packaging body  110 . In some embodiments, first and second slots  920  and  922  may be through holes cut in packaging blank  900 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging blank  900  may include a plurality of frame sections  930  connected to the perimeter sides of first section  904  and second section  906  by upward fold lines  931 . Frame sections  930  may include a set of panels  932  configured to fold about a set of upward fold lines  933  and upward fold line  931  into a hollow polygonal shape (e.g., a square shape) to form portions of frames  180  and  182  of packaging body  110 . In embodiments including cushioning in frames  180 / 182 , one or more cushioning elements  936  may be disposed on one or more panels  932 . Cushioning elements  936  may be but are not limited to foam elements. Frame sections  930  folded into portions of frames  180 / 182  may be coupled to first section  904  and second section  906  via attachment mechanisms  940  disposed on first section  904  and second section  906 . Attachment mechanisms  940  may be but are not limited to an adhesive or a double-sided tape. 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle blank  800  and packaging blank  900  may be assembled to form packaging  100 . In some embodiments, packaging blank  900 , and components thereof (e.g., wings  910 / 912  and flaps  914 / 916 ), may be cut from a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the cutting of packaging blank  900  may include forming fold lines on packaging blank  900  (e.g., by removing material from the surface of packaging blank  900  or otherwise structurally weakening areas on packaging blank  900  corresponding to the location of the fold lines on packaging blank  900 ). 
     In some embodiments, retractable handle blank  800 , and components thereof (e.g., first handle wall  802 , second handle wall  804 , tabs  834 / 836 , and through holes  830 / 832 ), may be cut from a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the cutting of retractable handle blank  800  may include forming fold lines on retractable handle blank  800 . Fold lines on retractable handle blank  800  may be formed in the same fashion as those formed on packaging blank  900 . 
     When assembling packaging  100 , retractable handle blank  800  may be pre-folded along its fold lines into a shape corresponding to its retracted position and coupled to first section  904  and second section  906  on packaging blank  900  via, for example, an adhesive or double-sided tape. In particular, seventh panel  822  of retractable handle blank  800  may be coupled to first section  904  of packaging blank  900  and eighth panel  824  of retractable handle blank  800  may be coupled to second section  906  of packaging blank  900  such that retractable handle blank  800  is disposed over wings  910  and  912  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 7A ). After coupling retractable handle blank  800  to packaging blank  900 , packaging blank  900  may be folded along its fold lines into packaging body  110 . For example, frame sections  930  may be folded to form frames  180  and  182  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 7A ) and then first section  904  and second section  906  may be folded about spine  902  to close packaging body  110  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 2 ). 
       FIG. 10  shows packaging  1000  according to an embodiment. Packaging  1000  may include a packaging body  1010  and a retractable handle  1100 . Packaging body  1010  may be configured to house one or more products (e.g., products  101 ) in the same or similar fashion as packaging body  110  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 1 ). In some embodiments, packaging body  1010  may include a product cavity the same as or similar to product cavity  102  for holding one or more products. 
     Packaging body  1010  may be the same or similar to packaging body  110  discussed, for example, in regards to  FIGS. 1, 2, and 7 . For example, packaging body  1010  may include a first section  1020  the same as or similar to first section  120  and a second section  1030  the same as or similar to second section  130 . First section  1020  and second section  1030  may be configured to rotate relative to each other (i.e., towards and away from each other) between an open position (see e.g.,  FIG. 16 ) and a closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 10 ) to open and close packaging  1000 . 
     In some embodiments, first section  1020  and second section  1030  may both be hingedly coupled to a spine  1012 . Similar to packaging body  110 , spine  1012  may serve as the closed end of packaging  1000 . First section  1020  may include a fixed end  1022  hingedly coupled to spine  1012  via a hinged coupling  1024  and a free end  1026  disposed opposite fixed end  1022 . Similarly, second section  1030  may include a fixed end  1032  hingedly coupled to spine  1012  via a hinged coupling  1034  and a free end  1036  disposed opposite fixed end  1032 . Free ends  1026  and  1036  may define an openable end  1018  of packaging  1000 . Hinged couplings  1024  and  1034  may be the same as or similar to hinged couplings  124  and  134 . 
     Second section  1030  and first section  1020  may define a front wall  1004  and a back wall  1006  of packaging  1000 . Together, spine  1012 , first section  1020 , and second section  1030  may define a perimeter wall  1008  of packaging  1000 . 
     Retractable handle  1100  of packaging  1000  may be disposed on free ends  1026  and  1036  of first section  1020  and second section  1030 . As shown, for example in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , retractable handle  1100  may be configured to reversibly move between an erect position ( FIG. 10 ) and a retracted position ( FIG. 11 ). In the erect position, retractable handle  1100  extends from (e.g., above) packaging body  1010  such that it can be grasped by a user. In the retracted position, retractable handle  1100  may be disposed, at least partially, within packaging body  1010  of packaging  1000 . In some embodiments, retractable handle  1100  may be entirely disposed within packaging body  1010  when in the retracted position. 
     In some embodiments, packaging body  1010  may include a rotatable flaps configured to conceal retractable handle  1100  within packaging body  1010  when retractable handle  1100  is in the retracted position. In some embodiments, first section  1020  of packaging body  1010  may include a first flap  1040  hingedly coupled to free end  1026  of first section  1020 . Flap  1040  may include a fixed end  1042  hingedly coupled to free end  1026  of packaging body  1010  and a free end  1046  disposed opposite fixed end  1042 . Fixed end  1042  may be hingedly coupled to free end  1026  of packaging body  1010  via a hinged coupling  1044 . First flap  1040  may be configured to rotate between an open position (see e.g.,  FIG. 10 ) and a closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 11 ) to open and close a first compartment  1060  defined by first section  1020 . In some embodiments, first compartment  1060  may be formed in free end  1026  of first section  1020 . 
     Similar to first section  1020 , second section  1030  of packaging body  1010  may include a second flap  1050  hingedly coupled to free end  1036  of second section  1030 . Flap  1050  may include a fixed end  1052  hingedly coupled to free end  1036  of second section  1030  and a free end  1056  disposed opposite fixed end  1052 . Fixed end  1052  may be hingedly coupled to free end  1036  of packaging body  1010  via a hinged coupling  1054 . First flap  1050  may be configured to rotate between an open position (see e.g.,  FIG. 10 ) and a closed position (see e.g.,  FIG. 11 ) to open and close a second compartment  1070  defined by second section  1030 . In some embodiments, second compartment  1070  may be formed in free end  1036  second section  1030 . 
     In some embodiments, flaps  1040  and  1050  may completely cover first compartment  1060  and second compartment  1070 , respectively, when they are in their closed positions. In some embodiments, flaps  1040  and  1050  may define a portion of the part of packaging body  1010  to which they are hingedly coupled when in their closed position (e.g., flaps  1040 / 1050  may define a portion of free end  1026  and free end  1036 , respectively, when in their closed position). In some embodiments, the top surfaces  1041  and  1051  of flaps  1040  and  1050  may be flush with the surface of packaging body  1010  to which flaps  1040 / 1050  are hingedly coupled when flaps  1040  and  1050  are in their closed position. For example, top surfaces  1041  and  1051  may be flush with a top surface  1027  of free end  1026  and a top surface  1037  of free end  1036  when flaps  1040  and  1050  are in their closed position. In some embodiments, first flap  1040  and second flap  1050  may be disposed in a back-to-back configuration when first section  1020  and second section  1030  are both in their closed position. In such embodiments, hinged coupling  1044  may be positioned immediately adjacent to hinged coupling  1054  when first section  1020  and second section  1030  are both in their closed position. 
     Retractable handle  1100  may include a first foldable wall  1110  and a second foldable wall  1120  configured to define a handgrip  1102  of retractable handle  1100 . First foldable wall  1110  may include a fixed end  1112  coupled to first flap  1040  and a retractable end  1114  disposed opposite fixed end  1112 . Similarly, second foldable wall  1120  may include a fixed end  1122  coupled to second flap  1050  and a retractable end  1124  disposed opposite fixed end  1122  (see e.g.,  FIG. 14 ). In the retracted position of retractable handle  1100 , flaps  1040  and  1050  may be closed and first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120  may be concealed within compartments  1060  and  1070 , respectively. In other words, first compartment  1060  may be configured to house first foldable wall  1110  when first flap  1040  is in its closed position and second compartment  1070  may be configured to house second foldable wall  1120  when second flap  1050  is in its closed position. 
     In the erect position of retractable handle  1100 , flaps  1040  and  1050  may be open to expose first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120  to allow a user to grasp retractable handle  1100  via handgrip  1102 . In some embodiments, retractable ends  1114  and  1124  of foldable walls  1110  and  1120  may be configured to be coupled together to form handgrip  1102  when first flap  1040  and second flap  1050  are in their open positions. In some embodiments, foldable wall  1110  or foldable wall  1120  may include a connector (e.g., connector  1128  shown in  FIGS. 13 and 14 ) configured to couple retractable ends  1114 / 1124  of foldable walls  1110 / 1120 . 
     In some embodiments, first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120  may be composed of a number of panels hingedly coupled together and configured to allow retractable handle  1100  to reversibly fold into and unfold from packaging body  1010 . For example, as shown in  FIGS. 13-15 , in some embodiments, first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120  may each include a first panel  1130  coupled packaging body  1010  and defining the fixed end  1112 / 1122  of the foldable wall  1110 / 1120 , a second panel  1134  hingedly coupled to first panel  1130  via a hinged coupling  1132 , and a third panel  1138  hingedly coupled to second panel  1134  via a hinged coupling  1136 . 
     In some embodiments, second panels  1134  and third panels  1138  of foldable walls  1110 / 1120  may define handgrip  1102  of retractable handle  1100 . In such embodiments, second panels  1134  and third panels  1138  of foldable walls  1110 / 1120  may include through holes  1116  and  1126 , respectively. In some embodiments, through holes  1116  and  1126  may extend through hinged couplings  1136  on foldable walls  1110 / 1120 . 
     Hinged couplings  1132  and  1136  may include, but are not limited to, structurally weakened regions on retractable handle  1100 . Structurally weakened regions may include, but are not limited to, grooves formed in foldable walls  1110  and  1120 , fold lines, and perforated lines. Grooves may be formed by removing material from a surface of foldable walls  1110 / 1120 . For example, grooves may be V-shaped or U-shaped grooves formed in a surface of first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120 . In some embodiments, fold lines may be formed by removing material from a surface of foldable walls  1110 / 1120 . 
       FIGS. 12-14  show the movement of retractable handle  1100  between a retracted position ( FIG. 12 ) and an erect position ( FIG. 14 ) according to an embodiment. As shown in  FIG. 12 , retractable handle  1100  may be concealed within packaging body  1010  when in the retracted position. In such embodiments, flaps  1040 / 1050  may hide retractable handle  1100  from view. 
       FIG. 13  shows retractable handle  1100  in a partially erect position above packaging body  1010 . As shown in  FIG. 13  the movement of retractable handle  1100  towards the erect position includes flaps  1040 / 1050  rotating from their closed positions towards their open positions. Flaps  1040 / 1050  may rotate in an upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  1200 ) and inward direction (i.e., in opposite horizontal directions along horizontal direction  1202  shown, for example, in  FIG. 14 ). A user may rotate flaps  1040 / 1050  by grasping flaps and rotating them toward their open positions. In some embodiments, packaging body  1010  may include finger holes  1062  and  1072  to help a user move flaps  1040  and  1050  from their closed positions to their open positions. Finger holes  1062  may be disposed on free end  1026  of first section  1020  adjacent to compartment  1060 . In some embodiments, finger hole  1062  may be a through hole in communication with compartment  1060 . Finger hole  1072  may be disposed on free end  1036  of second section  1030  adjacent to compartment  1070 . In some embodiments, finger hole  1072  may be a through hole in communication with compartment  1070 . 
     As retractable handle  1100  moves towards the erect position, second panels  1134  and third panels  1138  of first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120  may be begin to unfold about hinged couplings  1132  and  1136 , respectively, in an upward direction (i.e., upward in vertical direction  1200 ) and an inward direction (i.e., in opposing horizontal directions along horizontal direction  1202 ). As shown in  FIG. 14 , flaps  1040 / 1050  may be oriented in a vertical direction substantially perpendicular to top surfaces  1027  and  1037  of free ends  1026  and  1036  when retractable handle  1100  is in the erect position. 
     While the order of  FIGS. 12-14  shows the movement of retractable handle  1100  from the retracted position to the erect position, the movement of retractable handle  1100  from the erect position to the retraced position, as well as the movement of flaps  1040 / 1050  from their open positions to their closed positions, is shown when viewing  FIGS. 12-14  in reverse order. 
       FIG. 16  shows packaging  1000  according to an embodiment in an open position with the interior of packaging  1000  exposed. Similar to packaging body  110 , packaging body  1010  may include a first cavity  1028  defined by first section  1020  and a second cavity  1038  defined by second section  1030 . In some embodiments, a frame  1080  may be disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of first section  1020  and may define a portion of first cavity  1028 . In some embodiments, a frame  1082  disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of second section  1030  and may define a portion of second cavity  1038 . Frames  1080  and  1082  may be the same as or similar to frames  180  and  182 . First cavity  128  and/or second cavity  138  may define a product cavity for holding product(s) within packaging body  1010 . 
     In some embodiments, frame  1080  may define first compartment  1060  of first section  1120  and first flap  1040  may be hingedly coupled to frame  1080 . In some embodiments, first flap  1040  may be integrally formed with frame  1080  (e.g., first flap  1040  may be cut from frame  1080 ). In some embodiments, frame  1082  may define second compartment  1070  of second section  1130  and second flap  1050  may be hingedly coupled to frame  1082 . In some embodiments, second flap  1050  may be integrally formed with frame  1082  (e.g., second flap may be cut from frame  1082 ). 
       FIG. 17  shows a packaging blank  1700  for forming packaging body  1010  according to an embodiment. Packaging blank  1700  may include a spine  1702  connected to a first section  1704  along a first side of spine  1702  by an upward fold line  1705  and connected to a second section  1706  along a second, opposite side of spine  1702  by an upward fold line  1707 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700  may include two top frame sections  1730  connected to the top sides of first section  1704  and second section  1706  by upward fold lines  1731 . Top frame sections  1730  may include a set of panels  1732  configured to fold about a set of upward fold lines  1733  and upward fold line  1731  into a hollow polygonal shape (e.g., square shape) to form portion of frames  1080  and  1082  of packaging body  1010 . Top frame sections  1730  may include an innermost panel  1740  connected to first section  1704  and second section  1706 , respectively, by upward fold lines  1705  and  1707 . Flaps  1724  and be cut from innermost panels  1740  and may be connected to top frame sections  1730  via downward fold lines  1744 . Flaps  1724  may define flaps  1040  and  1050  on packaging body  1010 . In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700  may include cut-outs  1746  that define finger holes  1062  and  1072  on packaging body  1010 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700  may include a plurality of side frame sections  1750  connected to the perimeter sides of first section  1704  and second section  1706  by upward fold lines  1751 . Side frame sections  1750  may include a set of panels  1752  configured to fold about a set of upward fold lines  1753  and upward fold line  1751  into a hollow polygonal shape (e.g., square shape) to form portions of frames  1080  and  1082  of packaging body  1010 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700  include cushioning elements and the cushioning elements may be the same or similar as cushioning elements  936  discussed in regards to  FIG. 9 . Frame sections  1730  and  1750  may be folded into portions of frames  1080 / 1082  may be coupled to first section  1704  and second section  1706  via attachment mechanisms and the attachment mechanisms may be the same as or similar to attachment mechanisms  940  discussed in regards to  FIG. 9 . 
       FIG. 18  shows a set of blanks  1800  for forming a retractable handle  1100  according to an embodiment. Set of blanks  1800  may include a first handle wall blank  1802  and a second handle wall blank  1804  for forming first foldable wall  1110  and second foldable wall  1120 . First handle wall blank  1802  may include a first panel  1810  connected to a second panel  1812  by a downward fold line  1811 . First handle wall blank  1802  may also include a third panel  1814  connected to second panel  1812  by an upward fold line  1813 . The opposite folding direction of fold lines  1811  and  1813  may facilitate folding of foldable wall  1110  into and out of compartment  1060  on packaging body  1010 . In some embodiments, first handle wall blank  1802  may include a first through hole  1830  formed in first panel  1810  and second panel  1812 . 
     Second handle wall blank  1804  may include a first panel  1820  connected to a second panel  1822  by a downward fold line  1821 . Second handle wall blank  1804  may also include a third panel  1824  connected to second panel  1822  by an upward fold line  1823 . The opposite folding direction of fold lines  1821  and  1823  may facilitate folding of foldable wall  1120  into and out of compartment  1070  on packaging body  1010 . In some embodiments, second handle wall blank  1804  may include a second through hole  1832  formed in first panel  1820  and second panel  1822 . Together, first through hole  1830  and second through hole  1832  may define a through hole for handgrip  1102  on retractable handle  1100 . In some embodiments, first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804  may be substantially the same. 
     In some embodiments, first handle wall blank  1802  may include a fourth panel  1816  connected to third panel  1814  by a fold line  1815  and extending into through hole  1830 . Similarly, in some embodiments, second handle wall blank  1804  may include a fourth panel  1826  extending into through hole  1832  and connected to third panel  1824  by a fold line  1825 . In embodiments including fourth panels  1816  and  1826 , these panels may fold so as to at least partially overlap to form a triangular shape with third panel  1814  and third panel  1824 . In such embodiments, this triangular shape may serve to disperse the weight of packaging  1000  and the product(s) housed within packaging body  1010  across a larger surface area on a user&#39;s hand, thereby increasing the comfort level for handgrip  1102 . 
     In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700  and set of blanks  1800  may be assembled to form packaging  1000 . In some embodiments, packaging blank  1700 , and components thereof (e.g., flaps  1040 / 1050  and frame sections  1730 / 1750 ), may be cut from a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the cutting of packaging blank  1700  may include forming fold lines on packaging blank  1700  (e.g., by removing material from the surface of packaging blank  1700  or otherwise structurally weakening areas on packaging blank  1700  corresponding to the location of the fold lines on packaging blank  1700 ). 
     In some embodiments, set of blanks  1800 , and components thereof, may be cut from a paper-based material. In some embodiments, the cutting of set  1800  may include forming fold lines on first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804 . Fold lines on first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804  may be formed in the same fashion as those formed on packaging blank  1700 . 
     When assembling packaging  1000 , first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804  may be coupled to flaps  1742  on packaging blank  1700  via, for example, an adhesive or double-sided tape. In particular, first panels  1810  and  1820  of first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804  may be coupled to flaps  1742  on packaging blank  1700 . After coupling first handle wall blank  1802  and second handle wall blank  1804  to packaging blank  1700 , packaging blank  1700  may be folded along its fold lines into packaging body  1010 . For example, frame sections  1730  and  1750  may be folded to form frames  1080  and  1082  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 16 ). Then first section  1704  and second section  1706  may be folded about spine  1702  to close packaging body  1010  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 10 ). 
     The foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. These exemplary embodiments are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. All specific details described are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. 
     It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings, and that by applying knowledge within the skill of the art, one may readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments, without undue experimentation, without departing from the general concept of the present invention(s). Such adaptations and modifications are intended to be within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments, based on the teaching and guidance presented herein. 
     The Detailed Description section is intended to be used to interpret the claims. The Summary and Abstract sections may set forth one or more but not all exemplary embodiments of the present invention(s) as contemplated by the inventor(s), and thus, are not intended to limit the present invention(s) and the appended claims. 
     The present invention(s) have been described above with the aid of functional building blocks illustrating the implementation of specified functions and relationships thereof. The boundaries of these functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternate boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. 
     The phraseology or terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not limitation, such that the terminology or phraseology of the present specification is to be interpreted by the skilled artisan. 
     The breadth and scope of the present invention(s) should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20160304
Publication Date: 20180529
Grant Date: 20180529
Priority Date: 20160304
Inventors: MUNDT, MATTHEW
Assignee: APPLE INC
CPC Classifications: [{"code": "B65D5/46112", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "B65D5/46032", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "B65D5/46032", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "B65D5/46112", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "B65D5/46112", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}]
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