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Clamshell packaging

US8800768B2 · kind B2 · utility

24Cited by
72References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2013
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D73/0092
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clamshell package includes a first clamshell portion having a first surface with a first edge, and a first chamber portion. A second clamshell portion is coupled to the first clamshell portion about a fold axis. The second clamshell portion has a second surface with a second edge, and a second chamber portion. A paper card includes a first card portion, a second card portion, and a connecting portion connecting the first card portion and the second card portion. The first card portion is coupled to the first surface. The second portion is coupled to the second surface. The first edge and second edge extend beyond a perimeter of the paper card. A hanging hole extends through the first clamshell portion, the second clamshell portion, and the paper card.

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