Package for securing a multi-pack traveler component

a technology for traveler components and packaging, applied in packaging protection, domestic applications, packaging, etc., can solve the problem that the contents of primary packages are often dangerous

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-22
MEADWESTVACO CORP
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[0009]The secondary package further comprises a locking tab release positioned such that depressing the locking tab release while the traveler mechanism is in the locked position within the secondary package will cause the release tab stop of the traveler mechanism to clear the elongated tapered stop of the secondary package allowing the traveler mechanism to unlock and be slidably withdrawn from the secondary package.The top and bottom portions of the secondary package further include a thumb / finger indent at the open end front edge to assist a person when grasping a primary package contained within the secondary package.

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However, blister packs generally require a secondary form of packaging.
More importantly, however, the secondary packaging can also provide a means for securing the primary package from children as a safety feature since the contents of the primary packages can often be dangerous.
This can be inefficient if the contents of the primary package are used up rather quickly or if the primary package can only accommodate a relatively small number of discrete items.

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[0020]The present invention describes an improved packaging system comprised of a hard plastic shell secondary package adapted to receive and house a plurality of primary packages (such as, for instance, a plurality of blister packs) via a traveler mechanism. Rather than having the plurality of primary packages connect directly in a cooperative relationship with the secondary package, the plurality of primary packages are coupled with the traveling mechanism. The traveling mechanism is then coupled with the secondary package in a cooperative relationship that permits the traveler to be securely housed within the secondary package yet also allows the traveler mechanism to be substantially withdrawn to expose the contents of the primary packages.

[0021]For ease of description, the hard plastic shell may also be referred to as a sleeve package throughout this disclosure. The sleeve package is generally formed from two pieces of plastic (top and bottom) that snap fit to one another. Once...

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Abstract

There is disclosed a packaging apparatus designed to accommodate a plurality of primary packages in a secure child-resistant manner. A plurality of primary packages for storing packaging contents each include at least one aperture. A secondary package houses the plurality of primary packages. A traveler mechanism is coupled with the plurality of primary packages and adapted to fit within the secondary package in a lockable slidable fashion. The traveler mechanism securely retains the plurality of primary packages.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]One form of pharmaceutical packaging is a blister pack. A blister pack is comprised of a generally flat substrate on one side and a plurality of bubble like cavities on the other side. Within each cavity is stored a unit dose of a pharmaceutical such as a pill, tablet, or capsule. The contents within the cavity need not be pharmaceutical per se, however. When a consumer wishes to access the contents of a blister, he presses down on the cavity ‘bubble’ causing the contents to pierce the bottom surface (usually foil or the like) of the blister pack.[0002]Blister packs are a convenient primary form of packaging. However, blister packs generally require a secondary form of packaging. The secondary form of packaging serves to protect the primary package as well as providing a convenient form for labeling. More importantly, however, the secondary packaging can also provide a means for securing the primary package from children as a safety feature since the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D21/02
CPCB65D2215/02B65D83/0463
Inventor GELARDI, JOHN A.
Owner MEADWESTVACO CORP
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