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US3567013A
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Self-enclosing blister package
Assignee: ER Squibb and Sons LLC
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Filing: 1967-12-05
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1987-12-05
Abstract
Abstract This application relates to a unitary blister package whereby a primary blister pack and a secondary or outer pack are formed both at the same time in one continuous piece and folded to form an inner blister pack and an integral outer package. By means of the present invention, the production of completed packages may be achieved using basic blister forming equipment. Labor requirements for secondary packaging are eliminated since the packages of the invention may be produced on intermittent or continuous blister form fill and seal equipment and inventories of secondary packaging components are no longer required as they can be formed as needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A Tannenbaum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; B65D75/22; B65D75/225; B65D75/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A unitary blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member, and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, a said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material material, wherein there are two article holding members, the first comprising an extension of the bottom member, and the second comprising an extension of the first, and wherein there is provided a layer of backing material in the form of a movable cover which may be slid open to facilitate removal of the contents of one or more of the blisters and thereafter reclosed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A unitary blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member, and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, a said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material material, wherein there are two article holding members, the first comprising an extension of the bottom member, and the second comprising an extension of the first, and wherein there is provided a layer of backing material in the form of a movable cover which may be slid open to facilitate removal of the contents of one or more of the blisters and thereafter reclosed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
A unitary blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material, said package having a plurality of article holding means, and being provided with a layer of backing material overlaying the open side of the blisters, the said bottom, top, article holding means and layer of backing material being unitarily formed from a single piece of plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
A unitary blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material, said package having a plurality of article holding means, and being provided with a layer of backing material overlaying the open side of the blisters, the said bottom, top, article holding means and layer of backing material being unitarily formed from a single piece of plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
206 words
A unitAry plastic blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material, the top member provided with a longitudinally extending peripheral flange, said flange being elongated at the side opposite the side at which it is joined to the bottom member, a second flange protruding from the bottom member, the second flange formed by folding over the article holding means into the bottom member, and a U-shaped fastener formed by a deformed portion of the elongated portion of the longitudinally extending peripheral flange of the top member, ''''said U-shaped fastener being inwardly of the outer free edge of said elongated portion of the peripheral flange,'''' the elongated portion adapted to lie over the second flange whereby the U-shaped fastener engages the outer end of the second flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
206 words
A unitAry plastic blister package, adapted to being repeatedly opened and closed, comprising a recessed bottom member, a top member, at least one article holding member and securing means positioned on the top and bottom members, each article holding member being adapted to be folded into and enclosed by said bottom and top members and each being provided with one or more blisters, said blisters each having an open side surrounded by a matrix, said bottom, top, and article holding means having been formed from a single piece of plastic material, the top member provided with a longitudinally extending peripheral flange, said flange being elongated at the side opposite the side at which it is joined to the bottom member, a second flange protruding from the bottom member, the second flange formed by folding over the article holding means into the bottom member, and a U-shaped fastener formed by a deformed portion of the elongated portion of the longitudinally extending peripheral flange of the top member, ''''said U-shaped fastener being inwardly of the outer free edge of said elongated portion of the peripheral flange,'''' the elongated portion adapted to lie over the second flange whereby the U-shaped fastener engages the outer end of the second flange.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |