US4146128A
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Separable package
Assignee: Shepherd Products US Inc
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Filing: 1978-01-06
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1998-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A two-part package formed from separate blanks each foldable to provide respective package elements of box like shape with one element slidable into the other to complete a combined unit having a front window opening to reveal part of a contents contained in a clear plastic blister unit and side window openings formed by aligned openings in the respective package elements to reveal additional contents in the blister unit. Closure tabs are provided on one package element for access to the contents through the top of this element and a perforated hanging tab is provided on this element for suspending the combined package elements in a display position. The blister enclosed contents may be disposed in the package for ready removal by sliding this element as a container of the contents, out of the package element whereby the blister becomes the separate package element for holding the contents and which is inserted and removed from the package as a fully loaded container.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Hogg
- 👤 G. Norman Heaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/0413; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5088; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
301 words
A package comprised of a pair of separable box-like cartons including an inner carton and an outer enclosing carton slideable relative one to the other, said inner carton having a back wall, a bottom wall, two opposing side walls and a hinged top wall forming an open front box, said enclosing carton having front and rear walls, opposite side walls, a bottom wall and a hinged flap forming a releasable top wall, to provide an enclosing box for the inner carton, a clear plastic enclosure secured to the inner carton for covering a contents in the package, said clear plastic enclosure having an upstanding flange along each side thereof, said inner carton having a flange along the inner side of each said side walls thereof, said upstanding flange on at least one side underlying an inner carton flange to provide an interlocking engagement, the clear plastic enclosure being positively secured in the inner carton and said contents is held in relative position against displacement, an opening in the face of said enclosing carton for viewing the contents, an opening in each of said opposite side walls of the enclosing carton for viewing the contents, said inner carton having an opening in each side wall aligned with the respective openings in the opposite side walls of the enclosing carton, said contents including four separate elements, and said clear plastic enclosure being shaped to conform to separate contours of the several elements to position the elements in the package, said inner carton, said enclosing carton and said enclosure so aligned as a package that two of said elements may be viewed through said opening in the face of the enclosing carton and two of the elements may be viewed through said aligned openings in the side walls of the inner and outer cartons.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
301 words
A package comprised of a pair of separable box-like cartons including an inner carton and an outer enclosing carton slideable relative one to the other, said inner carton having a back wall, a bottom wall, two opposing side walls and a hinged top wall forming an open front box, said enclosing carton having front and rear walls, opposite side walls, a bottom wall and a hinged flap forming a releasable top wall, to provide an enclosing box for the inner carton, a clear plastic enclosure secured to the inner carton for covering a contents in the package, said clear plastic enclosure having an upstanding flange along each side thereof, said inner carton having a flange along the inner side of each said side walls thereof, said upstanding flange on at least one side underlying an inner carton flange to provide an interlocking engagement, the clear plastic enclosure being positively secured in the inner carton and said contents is held in relative position against displacement, an opening in the face of said enclosing carton for viewing the contents, an opening in each of said opposite side walls of the enclosing carton for viewing the contents, said inner carton having an opening in each side wall aligned with the respective openings in the opposite side walls of the enclosing carton, said contents including four separate elements, and said clear plastic enclosure being shaped to conform to separate contours of the several elements to position the elements in the package, said inner carton, said enclosing carton and said enclosure so aligned as a package that two of said elements may be viewed through said opening in the face of the enclosing carton and two of the elements may be viewed through said aligned openings in the side walls of the inner and outer cartons.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
221 words
A packaging device comprised of an outer enclosing carton and an inner blister element slideable relative to the enclosing carton into and out of the carton, said enclosing carton having front and rear walls, opposite side walls, a bottom wall and a hinged flap comprising a releasable top wall to provide an enclosing box for said blister element, said blister element being formed from a clear plastic for covering a contents in the packaging device, an opening in the face of the carton for viewing said contents, an opening in each opposite side wall of the carton for viewing the contents, said contents including four separate articles, said blister element being shaped to conform generally to the separate contours of the four articles and positioning the several articles for viewing two of the articles through said opening in the face of the carton and two of the articles for viewing respectively through the opening in each side wall of the carton, said blister element including two side flanges extending along the side edges of element, said flanges extending the full height of the blister element and engaged edgewise with opposite internal surfaces of the enclosing carton to retain the blister element in the carton by frictional engagement, and end flanges on the blister element extending along opposite ends of the element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
221 words
A packaging device comprised of an outer enclosing carton and an inner blister element slideable relative to the enclosing carton into and out of the carton, said enclosing carton having front and rear walls, opposite side walls, a bottom wall and a hinged flap comprising a releasable top wall to provide an enclosing box for said blister element, said blister element being formed from a clear plastic for covering a contents in the packaging device, an opening in the face of the carton for viewing said contents, an opening in each opposite side wall of the carton for viewing the contents, said contents including four separate articles, said blister element being shaped to conform generally to the separate contours of the four articles and positioning the several articles for viewing two of the articles through said opening in the face of the carton and two of the articles for viewing respectively through the opening in each side wall of the carton, said blister element including two side flanges extending along the side edges of element, said flanges extending the full height of the blister element and engaged edgewise with opposite internal surfaces of the enclosing carton to retain the blister element in the carton by frictional engagement, and end flanges on the blister element extending along opposite ends of the element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A packaging device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said side flanges are each provided with a plurality of stiffening embossments extending substantially the full height of the flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A packaging device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said end flanges extend the full height of the blister element, and all of said flanges flare outwardly further to engage other internal surfaces of the carton for additional frictional contact therewith.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |