Blister card package for holding and displaying small items
US5896991A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/36
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A generally planar substantially rigid backing supports a transparent plastic blister on the front surface thereof. The blister defines an open rear portion and an encircling attachment flange. The lower edge of the attachment flange defines interleaved notches and tabs extending downwardly. The blister further defines a rib having an interior groove formed therein extending along each side and across the front portion of the blister. A generally planar support sheet formed of a rigid material defines a plurality of upwardly extending retainers having engagement apparatus formed therein. A cosmetic card formed of a decorative material defines a plurality of slots aligned with the retainers and is received upon the support sheet with the retainers passing through the slots. The retainers engage the to-be-packaged articles and secure them upon the cosmetic card. The support sheet includes a plurality of interleaved tabs and notches extending downwardly from the rear edge thereof. The tabs and notches of the blister and support sheet are offset to allow interleaving thereof and common attachment to the backing to secure the blister to the rigid backing.
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