Methods and apparatus for point-of-sale packaging of cards
US6619480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/815
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for the point-of-sale packaging of a card are disclosed. A package in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a pocket for receiving the card and a passageway communicating with a pocket. The package preferably also includes at least one locking tab for selectively obstructing the passageway. A method in accordance with present invention may include the steps of inserting the card into the pocket so that the card overlays the at least one locking tab, urging the package to assume a generally bent shape, and allowing the package to assume a generally planar shape in which the at least one locking tab overlays the card.
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