Three-dimensionally hinged clamshell packaging system having a standing feature
US8899434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00101
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamshell packaging system having a first side portion, a second side portion, and a base portion is provided with a three-dimensional hinge structure and a standing feature. The first side portion is attached to the base portion via a first hinge joint and the second side portion is attached to the base portion via a second hinge joint wherein the second side portion is closeable upon the first side portion to provide an enclosed clamshell. The base portion further includes a third hinge joint and a fourth hinge joint each of which extends between the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint in a direction that is generally transverse to at least a portion of each of the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint. The base portion additionally has at least one flat portion disposed between the third hinge joint and the fourth hinge joint upon which the clamshell packaging system is standable.
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