Abstract: A working clamshell blister package for holding and displaying a tape measure having working components, the package including first and second substantially mirror image panels each having an upper end, a lower end, a pair of sides and a recess, a base portion being generally trapezoidal in cross-section, the lower ends of the panels being integrally hinged to the base portion. When the panels are placed in contacting relationship, an enclosed compartment for the tape measure is formed by the recesses. The package also includes a working platform being defined by at least one opposed pair of the side edges, the working platform including at least one integrally formed access opening defined in part by each side, the access opening being positioned to permit access to the working components of the tape measure while the tape measure is held within the compartment.

Abstract: A working clamshell blister package for a pliers or similar tool includes a pair of opposing mirror-image panels having recesses and joined along a common lower end to form a base portion. The base portion is provided with a pair of openings for accomodating the handles of the pliers and has a bridge formation located between the openings. When the opposing panels are placed in contacting relation, a compartment is formed in which the working portion of the pliers may be enclosed, with the junction of the pliers members being supported by the bridge formation. A pair of pliers contained in the package may be manipulated a specified extent by the customer prior to purchase without opening the package.

Abstract: A spool is formed from paperboard and has a core and a pair of end members releasably attached to the ends of the core.