US5154293A
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Resealable package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-23
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Granted: 1992-10-13
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Expires: 2011-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A reclosable blister package wherein the top planar surface of the blister package assembly is divided into first and second portions by a transverse concave indentation formed integrally therein. The first or lower portion of the blister package assembly is permanently attached to a planar base backing surface, with the second or upper portion being attached to the backing at its flanges by a resealable adhesive and a tab and slot, or a "button" and "hole", or a reusable attachment label. Tamper indication is provided by a tamper evident lable which is damaged upon opening, and which may have an easy-open pull string, or is provided by spot seals in the flanges in the second or upper portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; B65D75/366; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/36; B65D2575/361; B65D2575/362; B65D2575/365; B65D2575/366; B65D2575/368; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
A reclosable package comprising: a planar base surface without any hinges; a top planar surface having opposing sides and opposing ends, said top planar surface further having a concave indentation formed therein and extending transversely across said top planar surface from side to side so as to form a first portion of said top planar surface on one side of the concave indentation and a second portion of said top planar surface on the other side; a pair of first portion opposing side walls and an interconnecting end wall, for holding the top planar surface in spaced relationship to the planar base surface, and for attachment to the planar base surface, extending out from the sides and end of the first portion of the top planar surface; means for permanently attaching said first portion side walls and end wall to the planar base surface; a pair of second portion opposing side walls and an interconnecting end wall, for holding the top planar surface in spaced relationship to the planar base surface and for attachment to the planar base surface, extending out from the sides and end of the second portion of said top planar surface; means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to the planar base surface which comprises: an attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a tab portion; and a slot in said planar base surface, able to receive said tab portion; and tamper evident sealing means, sealing said planar base surface to said means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end walls thereto, which is permanently altered when the package is first opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
A reclosable package comprising: a planar base surface without any hinges; a top planar surface having opposing sides and opposing ends, said top planar surface further having a concave indentation formed therein and extending transversely across said top planar surface from side to side so as to form a first portion of said top planar surface on one side of the concave indentation and a second portion of said top planar surface on the other side; a pair of first portion opposing side walls and an interconnecting end wall, for holding the top planar surface in spaced relationship to the planar base surface, and for attachment to the planar base surface, extending out from the sides and end of the first portion of the top planar surface; means for permanently attaching said first portion side walls and end wall to the planar base surface; a pair of second portion opposing side walls and an interconnecting end wall, for holding the top planar surface in spaced relationship to the planar base surface and for attachment to the planar base surface, extending out from the sides and end of the second portion of said top planar surface; means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to the planar base surface which comprises: an attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a tab portion; and a slot in said planar base surface, able to receive said tab portion; and tamper evident sealing means, sealing said planar base surface to said means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end walls thereto, which is permanently altered when the package is first opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the means for attaching the first portion side walls and end wall to the planar base surface further comprises a first attachment flange circumvolving the first portion side walls and interconnecting end wall, attached to the planar base surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to the planar base surface comprises: a second attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a hole; and a button, attached to said planar base surface, able to mate with said hole when the package is closed, thereby keeping the package reopenably closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to the planar base surface comprises: a second attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a hold; and a reusable attachment label, removably attaching said second attachment flange to said planar base surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the means for removably attaching said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to the planar base surface comprises a resuable attachment label, removably attaching one of said second portion opposing side walls and end wall to said planar base surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the tamper evident sealing means comprises: a second attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a hole; and a tamper evident sealing label, attaching said second attachment flange to said planar base surface, so that said tamper evident sealing label tears when the package is first opened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the tamper evident sealing means comprises: a second attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, having a hole; and a tamper evident sealing label, attaching said second attachment flange to said planar base surface, having an easy-open pull string, so tat to first open the package, the easy-open pull string is pulled, forming a tear in said tamper evident sealing label.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein the tamper evident sealing means comprises a second attachment flange circumvolving said second portion opposing side walls and end wall, spot sealed to said planar base surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein said first and second portion opposing side walls each have notches formed therein in juxtaposed relationship to each other and adjacent to the side edges of the concave indentation formed in the top planar surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The reclosable blister package of claim 1 wherein said top planar surface, said first and second portion end and side walls, and first and second attachment flanges are formed of a glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate material.
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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) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-04-13 | 1996-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-13 | 2000-04-13 | 2000-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-13 | 2004-04-13 | 2004-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |