Locking arrangement for sleeve-and-endcap package

a technology of end caps and locking arrangements, applied in the field of product packaging, can solve the problems of the amount of labor and materials required to construct the packag

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-03
HLP CLEAR PACKAGING PRODS USA
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[0011]The sleeve, locking tab, endcap, and locking bump are configured such that when the endcap is in its final, installed position within a sleeve end, outward movement of the endcap along the longitudinal pathway prevented by the engagement of the locking tab contact edge and the locking bump contact surface.

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However, these techniques suffer from a number of drawbacks, including the amount of labor and materials required to construct the package, the esthetic appearance of the finished package, and the secureness of the attachment between the endcaps and the sleeve ends.

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[0024]Aspects of the invention are directed to structures and techniques that, in a sleeve-and-endcap package, provide secure locking of one or more endcaps it its respective sleeve end. As discussed below, aspects of the invention can be used to create an endcap that is readily insertable into a sleeve and that, once fully seated, is securely locked in position. As further discussed below, the locking structures can be designed to be inconspicuous, such that they are virtually unnoticeable to a casual observer. Alternatively, the locking structures can be designed to contribute to the overall esthetic appearance of the package. For example, the locking bumps can incorporate the shape of a corporate logo or other design.

[0025]According to an aspect of the invention, the locking structure comprises one or more outwardly extending endcap bumps and one or more inwardly extending sleeve tabs corresponding in position to respective endcap bumps. The endcap bumps and the sleeve tabs are r...

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Abstract

A locking arrangement is provided for a sleeve-and-endcap package. A packaging sleeve is provided with one or more locking tabs extending inwardly from one or more sleeve panels, at or near a sleeve opening. A rigid endcap fitting into the sleeve opening is provided with one or more locking bumps extending outwardly from the outer circumferential surface of the endcap body. The sleeve, locking tab, endcap, and locking bump are configured such that when the endcap is in its final, installed position within a sleeve end, outward movement of the endcap along the longitudinal pathway prevented by the engagement of the locking tab contact edge and the locking bump contact surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to improvements in the field of product packaging, and in particular to advantageous aspects of an improved locking arrangement for a sleeve-and-endcap package.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Product packaging is a highly competitive industry, in which there is an ongoing effort to develop new package designs. A successful design must typically satisfy a number of often conflicting criteria, including: security, esthetic appearance, cost, ease of use, and the like. With respect to cost, it is noted that even a relatively small per-package savings in materials or labor can have a significant impact on the bottom line.[0005]One type of product packaging that is currently used for a number of different types of products is a “sleeve-and-endcap” design, comprising a stiff outer sleeve, and rigid endcaps that fit closely within the sleeve's upper and lower ends. The sleeve i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D39/04B65D55/10
CPCB65D15/08B65D59/02
Inventor MAZUREK, RICHARD
Owner HLP CLEAR PACKAGING PRODS USA
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