Combined clamshell and mannequin form packaging assembly
US6345716B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retail display packaging assembly which combines a transparent plastic clamshell and a mannequin face (or other mannequin body parts) to provide an advantageous display for selected products. In a preferred embodiment disclosed herein, the product comprises a snorkeling set having a snorkel tube and a swimmer's mask. The mannequin face is positioned within the clamshell for retaining the swimmer's mask over the eyes and nose of the mannequin in much the same manner as an actual swimmer would wear the mask. In addition, the snorkel tube is positioned relative to the mannequin face in much the same manner as it would be positioned adjacent a swimmer's face. The clamshell is vacuum formed from a clear sheet of PVC plastic and the bottom portion of the clamshell is configured to provide upper and lower parts that are congruent to the mannequin face and have a gap for receiving the strap of the swimmer's mask. The mannequin face is secured to the congruent parts by respective tabs and recesses and thus secures the mask which encircles the mannequin face. The mannequin face is preferably vacuum formed from an opaque PVC plastic and thus provides a highly visible face-shaped structure &…
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