Working clamshell blister package for pliers or similar hand tools
US4872551A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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