Abstract: A resealable package, comprising: a first, transparent member having a receptacle portion, a brim around the receptacle portion and structure forming one part of a snap-in lock formed in the brim; a second, flat member substantially co-extensive with the foldably connected to the transparent member along an edge of the brim opposite the snap-in lock structure, the second member having structure forming the other part of the snap-in lock, the first and second members being thereby detachably connectable; and, a removable sheet member, large enough to at least correspond in size to the first and second members and of relatively stiff material, interposed everywhere between the first and second members for reinforcing both the receptacle portion and the brim, the removable member having an opening through which only a portion of only the snap-in lock structure projects, whereby the members are held securely but releasably together.

Abstract: A sale packing of the blister type comprises a backing plate having undercut side edge recesses for receiving and holding opposed edge flange portions of a domed front cover. The backing plate along at least one edge is additionally provided with protruding edge flange operable to be received in one of the underout edge recesses of a similar backing plate of another corresponding packing by insertion of the edge flange for edgewise joining the two backing plates as separate elements perpendicular to each other. The four similar backing plates are joinable into a square tube element. The backing plates further have at least at one side thereof a number of ribs or grooves extends parallel with the backing plate side edges in such a manner that these ribs or grooves of opposed inner walls of square tube element are operable to support the opposed edge flange portions of one or more of the front covers to enable these as separate elements to be mounted in a drawer-like manner in the square tube element.

Abstract: A blister card package has a product with an enlarged portion, and a conforming blister. Interference between the resilient blister and the enlarged portion retains the product in the package when the product is subjected to moderate removal forces, such as gravity. The product may also be returned to the package for resilient retainment and storage.

Abstract: A recloseable hinged blister card package is provided wherein the clear plastic blister is secured to a paperboard card which is suitably cut-scored along the secured areas to allow ply separation of the card for opening the blister. Improved tensile strength which enhances resistance to inadvertent tearing away of the blister is achieved by use of a bottom panel extension of the card that is folded 180.degree. and secured to the blister flange at the bottom of a product holding portion of the blister. Upon opening, the blister flange at the bottom of the blister remains secured to the fold over extension. The package opens by folding the blister back, the package hinge line being the fold line of the fold over extension.

Abstract: A package for marketing and vending strips of cotton swabs has one or more molded plastics material tray-like blisters with swab carrying strips stacked therein holding the swabs in spaced protected position. The blister is sealed to and covered by a cardboard backing which has a flap providing a flat bottom wall and openable to a dispensing outlet. The preferred flap has a fold line above the bottom edge of the backing providing a door portion connected to the backing along its sides by tear lines, a tab portion depending from the door portion foldable under the blister to provide a flat bottom wall for the package and a tongue portion foldable over the front bottom end of the blister with an end releasably tucked into pockets or grooves in the blister. When the tongue is released, the flap can be pulled backward to sever the tear lines and open the door portion giving access to the interior of the blister exposing the strips for dispensing the swabs.

Abstract: A recloseable blister card package has an opening tab which is bonded to a securing segment of the blister board. The bonded segment provides protection against tampering, and provides controlled tearing of that segment from the remainder of the board when the package is opened. After displacement the backing board has an aperture adapted for insertion of the tab to relock the blister to the board. The product may have an enlarged end and an adjacent board hinge. Interference between the blister and the enlarged end holds the product in the package under conditions which might otherwise be expected to permit it to fall out.

Abstract: A reclosable hinged blister card package wherein peripheral flanges on the clear plastic blister are adhered to a paperboard card which in one embodiment is suitably cut-scored along the adhered areas to allow defined ply separation of the card for opening the blister. A hinge line is formed in the card above the bottom flange to allow hinged opening of the blister. An opening tab formed on the blister overlays an opening in the card. Locking ears on the opening tab are adapted to be pushed through the cut-out opening to lock the blister in reclosed position. Another version of the package provides reclosure and locking with pressure sensitive adhesive on the side peripheral flanges of the blister which adheres to adhesive on the underlying portions of the card.

Abstract: An easy opening recloseable blister card container includes a thermoformed blister receptacle bonded to the face of a card which includes a hingedly attached closure flap defined by perforated score lines in the card. The closure flap includes a locking tab integral therewith defined by an arcuate cut line which is hinged along a crease line in the flap and may be pivoted into overlapping relationship with a flange edge of the blister receptacle on the opposite side of the card to lock the closure flap in a closed position covering an opening in the card through which access to the blister receptacle is provided. A grip tab formed integral with the locking tab enables a user to initially tear the closure flap away from the card along the score lines and also provides a means of manipulating the locking tab to lock the closure flap in its closed position.

Abstract: An easy-to-open blister package having a molded blister with a receptacle and an integral flange mounted on a backing, and a spacer of lesser extent than the receptacle positioned partially under a portion of the flange and receptacle, the spacer providing a grip for separating the blister from the backing.

Abstract: A reclosable hinged blister card package wherein the clear plastic blister is adhered to a paperboard card which is suitably cut-scored along the adhered areas to allow defined ply separation of the card for opening the blister. The blister is hinged at its bottom end to the card and has an opening tab overlaying a cut-out opening in the card. Locking ears on the opening tab are adapted to be pushed through the cut-out opening to lock the blister in reclosed position.

Abstract: A packaging and display carton is constructed of first and second sheets of durable, flexible transparent material of a generally rectangular configuration having a double wall cavity packaging chamber formed in one of the sheets with vertically extending wall and a closure cap with a display window formed in the other sheet wherein the outer walls of the packaging chamber and the inner walls of the display cavity have an interference fit for frictionally engaging and sealing the chamber and retaining the part in the closed position by friction and vacuum. An intermediate labeling and display card or sheet is disposed between the two sheets and includes an opening for receiving the walls of the packaging chamber therethrough. Vacuum locking devices in the form of snug fitting protrusions and sockets for holding the sheets together are disclosed.

Abstract: A package for an intrauterine device-intrauterine device inserter combination and a "pillow pack" carton for the package are disclosed. The package consists of three elements: (1) a thermoformed plastic tray having an elongated, relatively deep cavity for holding the combination, a convexly curved marginal ledge about the cavity, an end wall extending downwardly from each end of the ledge, and a flange extending outwardly from the bottom of each end wall; (2) a cover that fits over the cavity and has the same curvature as the marginal ledge; and (3) an adhesive coating on the inner side of the cover by which the cover is attached to the ledge over the cavity.

Abstract: A package for elongated elements, such as cigarettes, in which there is a supporting base on which a plastic blister form is secured forming an elongated chamber with closure means openable at one end for exposing contained elements in the package, and spaced reinforcing elements on the package to prevent crushing package contents.

Abstract: A bubble type display package includes a cardboard base panel having a thermoplastic coated clear face and an opening, a receptacle member open at its rear and having a peripheral wall projecting through the base opening and terminating in peripherally spaced outwardly projecting ears heat sealed to the base panel rear face, and a thermoplastic cover member having peripherally spaced ears interdigitating the receptacle member ears and heat sealed to the base panel rear face. The cover member is flat or cup shaped and the cover and receptacle members are transparent.

Abstract: A blister type display carton includes a base sheet provided with fold lines adjacent its edges to permit the edges of the sheet to be folded up and provide the side walls of the carton. A transparent blister cover has a plurality of depending tongues on its side edges and the tongues engage in related slots in the side walls of the carton to attach the cover to the base sheet.