Product packaging with releasable fastener
US8353397B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D73/0014
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole. The key may also be formed as two prongs, each of the prongs including a first portion positioned transversely with respect to the shaft and a second, canted, portion extending between the first portion of the prong and the distal end of the shaft, the canted portions of the prongs intersecting at a line proximate the distal end of the shaft, such that the prongs deform or move towards one another along the intersecting line but remain attached to the plug when and force of at least about 20 pounds…
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