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Clamshell packaging container

US12397984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2021
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/60
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Clamshell packaging containers and methods of making them are disclosed. A container includes a first shell portion and a complementary second shell portion that defines a product cavity. A bridging portion coupled to the first shell portion at a first hinge and the second shell portion at a second hinge such that the bridging portion is pivotable relative to each of the first shell portion at the first hinge and the second shell portion at the second hinge in a disassembled configuration, and is pivotable relative to one of the first shell portion at the first hinge and the second shell portion at the second hinge in an assembled configuration.

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