Packaging system
US5603201A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B11/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blister package, method for forming the same, and backing sheet for use therewith, wherein the package includes: i) a planar backing sheet having one or more die-cut portions, a series of spaced score lines formed in the backing sheet adjacent each die-cut portion, the material of the backing sheet adjacent each die-cut portion being folded upwardly out of the plane of the backing sheet about a first score line, folded laterally about a second score line, and folded downwardly about a third score line to form at least one hollow projection extending out of the plane thereof; ii) a vacuum-formed clear plastic blister pack cover having at least one compartment formed therein for containing product(s) to be packaged, and one or more projections formed therein complemental in shape, number and location to the folded hollow projection(s) formed in the backing sheet; iii) the backing sheet and cover being disposed in face-to-face relation with the product(s) to be packaged disposed therebetween within the compartment.
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