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Working clamshell blister package for pliers or similar hand tools

US4872551A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1989
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2201/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A working clamshell blister package for a pliers or similar tool includes a pair of opposing mirror-image panels having recesses and joined along a common lower end to form a base portion. The base portion is provided with a pair of openings for accomodating the handles of the pliers and has a bridge formation located between the openings. When the opposing panels are placed in contacting relation, a compartment is formed in which the working portion of the pliers may be enclosed, with the junction of the pliers members being supported by the bridge formation. A pair of pliers contained in the package may be manipulated a specified extent by the customer prior to purchase without opening the package.

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