Package with a locking sleeve

Abstract

A package is provided having a tapered sleeve that has a greater width on a proximal end than a distal end of the sleeve, the sleeve having one or more foldable tabs and a first opening, and a tapered slidable insert having a greater width on a proximal end than a distal end of the slidable insert, the slidable insert having one or more indents, and the slidable insert being insertable into the sleeve through the first opening. The one or more foldable tabs align with the one or more corresponding indents, providing a locking mechanism. The foldable tab(s) can be located at the proximal end of the sleeve and the indent(s) can be located at the proximal end of the slidable insert, or the foldable tab(s) and the indent(s) can be located at a distal end of the sleeve and slidable insert, respectively.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 641,547, filed on Dec. 18, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of product packaging, and more specifically, to product containers having a slidable insert and a sleeve.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]Product packaging serves a number of different functions, including: protecting the packaged product from accidental damage, attractively displaying the packaged product, and for preventing theft or tampering. In addition, it is desirable for a package to be as inexpensive to manufacture as possible.[0006]In the prior art, thermal, dielectric heat sealing, tape and glue can be used for product packaging which can be slow and expensive. End caps or plugs are often used that need to be sealed, glued or taped to the package in order to provide tamper evidence. In other instan...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention further provides packaging which can be closed in a secure manner and provides a tamper evident package.

[0010]The present invention also provides packaging for displaying items, which items can be packaged in a fast and efficient manner.

[0011]The present invention also provides an attractive package which displays its contents in an appealing fashion and which can be closed manually without the use of adhesive tape or other closing means.

Problems solved by technology

In the prior art, thermal, dielectric heat sealing, tape and glue can be used for product packaging which can be slow and expensive.

In other instances, the packaging requires rigid, generally inflexible and relatively costly plastic, and often has relatively complex latching means and can require excess manual labor in order to install the item being packaged, such as watches, clocks and other items having cosmetic appeal.

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