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CN114955239BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-09AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
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Application Number
CN202210173237.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-02-26
Filing Date
2022-02-24
Publication Date
2026-10-09
Estimated Expiration
2042-02-24

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[0026]Additional features and advantages of the various implementation schemes will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the various implementation schemes. The objectives and other advantages of the various implementation schemes will be realized and obtained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the description herein.

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Abstract

A package (100) is disclosed comprising a base (150) having at least one receptacle (151), wherein the at least one receptacle (151) comprises a first portion (154) having a first diameter (D1) and a second portion (152) having a bottom surface and a second diameter (D2). A method of removing a product from the package is also disclosed.
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Description

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 154,416, filed February 26, 2021, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to a package including a base having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket comprises a first portion having a first diameter (D1) and a second portion having a bottom surface and a second diameter (D2). A method for removing a product from the package is also disclosed. Background Technology

[0004] Filters and / or guard columns are widely used to provide coarse filtration of eluents for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and to prevent contaminant particles from reaching the HPLC system. Regular replacement of filters and / or guard columns is necessary to reduce system downtime, maintenance costs, and further extend instrument life. Currently, these filters and / or guard columns must be manually removed from the packaging by pinching them out individually. In some applications, to avoid direct contact with the filter, users may wear gloves and use tweezers to remove the used filter and / or guard column and install the new one in the accessory kit. This operation is challenging and may result in contamination of the new filter and / or guard column.

[0005] Furthermore, current packaging does not include features to guide the installation of new filter heads and / or protective posts into the fittings. Therefore, there is a need for packaging that facilitates efficient removal and installation of the product from the packaging in a manner that minimizes product contamination. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In one aspect, the contactless packaging includes a base having at least one insertion port. The insertion port includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a closed bottom and a second diameter. The second diameter is different from the first diameter.

[0007] On the other hand, the first diameter is larger than the second diameter.

[0008] On the other hand, the base includes a track corresponding to a first part of the cover and at least one locking part corresponding to a second part of the cover.

[0009] In another aspect, the at least one locking part is in the form of a recess, a protrusion, or an indexing mechanism.

[0010] In one respect, the track is in the form of a slot, rail, or indexing mechanism.

[0011] On the other hand, the second part of the cover is in the form of a protrusion, a recess, or an indexing mechanism.

[0012] On the other hand, contactless packaging also includes a cover, which may include a top surface and a bottom surface. A portion of the top surface that comes into contact with the user includes a surface texture different from the rest of the top surface.

[0013] On the other hand, surface textures take the form of multiple gaps, holes, protrusions, notches, particles, or combinations thereof.

[0014] In one respect, the surface texture creates a grip between the cover and the user, such that the gripping force is sufficient to overcome the force generated between the locking part and the second part of the cover.

[0015] On the other hand, the packaging also includes at least one peelable or tearable film cover that covers the at least one socket.

[0016] On the other hand, the at least one socket includes a thickness such that the force applied to the socket to release the product produces a confirming sound.

[0017] In another aspect, the at least one socket includes a flange to removably secure the product within the socket.

[0018] In one aspect, the packaging also includes labeling.

[0019] On the other hand, the identification is RFID, QR code, PIN code, or part number.

[0020] On the other hand, a method for removing a product from packaging includes: inserting an accessory into a receiving portion of a socket such that the product stored in a receiving portion is aligned with the opening of the accessory, moving the product into the opening of the accessory without contacting the product, and removing the accessory from the receiving portion of the socket.

[0021] In another aspect, the receiving part of inserting the accessory into the socket includes removing the cover from the socket.

[0022] In one respect, the cover is a peelable film, a tearable film, or a sliding cover.

[0023] On the other hand, moving the product into the opening of the accessory involves applying force to the receiving portion of the socket.

[0024] On the other hand, the force causes the containing part to collapse at least partially or temporarily.

[0025] In another respect, at least partial or temporary collapse of the container provides confirmation that the product has been correctly placed in the fitting.

[0026] Additional features and advantages of the various implementation schemes will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the various implementation schemes. The objectives and other advantages of the various implementation schemes will be realized and obtained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the description herein. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a base perspective view of a package according to one aspect of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the base shows an insertion hole having a receiving portion with a first diameter and a receiving portion with a second diameter;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a bottom perspective view of the base according to another aspect of the invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top perspective view of the base according to one aspect of the invention, showing the identification marks;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a top perspective view of a base having multiple coverings according to one aspect of the invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a top perspective view of a base according to another aspect of the invention, the base having a plurality of covers with weakened sections;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a top perspective view of a base according to another aspect of the invention, the base having a single cover with multiple weakened sections;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a top perspective view of the base and cover in an assembled form according to another aspect of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a top perspective view of the cover according to one aspect of the invention;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a bottom perspective view of the cover according to another aspect of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a top perspective view of a package based on an example, which includes a cover and a base in the closed position;

[0038] Figure 12 It depends on whether an instance is in a partially open position. Figure 11 Top perspective;

[0039] Figure 13A This is a view of the base of the cover member attached by a hinge according to one aspect of the invention; Figure 13B This is a view of the base of multiple covers attached by multiple hinges;

[0040] Figure 14 It is based on an instance. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the base shows the flange in the socket;

[0041] Figure 15 It is based on an instance. Figure 14 A cross-sectional view showing the product secured by flanges in the mortise; and

[0042] Figure 16 It is a top perspective view of a kit based on an example, including the packaging, accessories, and multiple products within the packaging.

[0043] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same part numbers indicate the same or similar parts. Detailed Implementation

[0044] This invention relates to packaging for products such as filter heads or protective columns, wherein the packaging is configured to allow accessories to be inserted into and / or removed from the packaging without contact with the product. "Without contact with the product" means that the user does not need to use their fingers or tools, such as tweezers, to provide the accessory. This reduces the risk of product contamination and the risk of the product accidentally falling out of the packaging during installation into the accessory. Furthermore, the packaging can individually secure each of a plurality of products in its insert. Separation of each product can also be facilitated by guide features, and is easier to install in limited spaces, such as within a narrow chromatography module. The packaging can be contactless, wherein accessories can be inserted into and / or removed from the packaging, and / or products can be inserted into and / or removed from the packaging without actual human contact with the product.

[0045] like Figure 1As shown, a package 100 including a base 150 is disclosed. The base 150 may include at least one socket 151 along the length of the base 150, such as a plurality of sockets. In one aspect, the package 100 may include a base 150 having a single socket. In another aspect, the package 100 may include a base 150 having a plurality of sockets 151, wherein each of the plurality of sockets 151 is adjacent to each other such that each edge of a receiving portion 152 of one socket 151 abuts against the edge of a receiving portion 152 of an adjacent socket 151. In yet another aspect, the package 100 may include a base 150 having a plurality of sockets 151, wherein each of the plurality of sockets 151 is close to each other such that a gap of base material exists between each edge of a receiving portion 152 of one socket 151 and the edge of a receiving portion 152 of an adjacent socket 151. On the other hand, the package 100 may include a base 150 having a plurality of sockets 151, wherein the base 150 includes a weakened section located in a gap in the base material between each socket 151. Each socket 151 may include a receiving portion 152 and a receiving portion 154, which will be disclosed more fully herein.

[0046] The base 150 may be made of polymeric material, paper, aluminum, aluminum-containing material, glass, metal, or a combination thereof. In one aspect, the base 150 including the at least one socket 151 may be formed of a deformable material. In one example, the base 150 may be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

[0047] like Figure 15 As shown, the structure and dimensions of the receiving portion 152 are capable of accommodating the product 172 that needs to be packaged. Figure 2 As shown, the receiving portion 152 may include a second diameter D2 and a first height H1. The second diameter D2 and the first height H1 may vary depending on the dimensions of the product 172. For example, with a relatively increased first height H1... Figure 3 Compared to the 152-fold capacity, Figure 1 The receiving portion 152 has a shallow first height H1.

[0048] The receiving portion 154 can be constructed and sized to assemble with or receive an opening around the fitting 190 into which the product 172 can be inserted. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the receiving portion 154 may include a first diameter D1 and a second height H2. The first diameter D1 and the second height H2 may vary depending on the dimensions of the fitting 190. In one aspect, the first diameter D1 may be different from the second diameter D2, for example, larger than the second diameter. In this way, the receiving portion 154 can be fitted onto the fitting 190 of the receiving filter head or protective cylinder assembly.

[0049] Height H1 and height H2 can be the same or different. For example, ... Figure 2 As shown, height H1 can be longer than height H2. For example, when the housing portion 152 includes a protective post, height H1 can be longer than height H2.

[0050] The second diameter D2 can differ from the first diameter D1. In one aspect, the second diameter D2 can be approximately equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of product 172. In this way, at least a portion of product 172 can frictionally engage with receiving portion 152 and, for example, prevent accidental fall out of packaging 100. In another aspect, the second diameter D2 can be larger than the diameter of product 172, such that applied forces, such as gravity, can overcome any friction between the wall of receiving portion 152 and the side of product 172. In one example, the first diameter D1 can be substantially equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of fitting 190, such that receiving portion 154 can receive fitting 190 and install product 172 into the opening of fitting 190 without the user or tools needing to contact product 172.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, the base 150 may include an identifier 162. On the other hand, the cover 110 may include an identifier 162. The identifier 162 may be selected from RFID, QR codes, PIN codes, words, colors, symbols, alphanumeric characters, markings, or part numbers. The identifier 162 may also include information such as the place of manufacture, the type of product 172 contained in the housing portion 152, batch number, etc.

[0052] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 150 may include sidewalls 156, which may also include a track 158 and / or at least one locking portion 160. The track 158 may extend along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall of the base 150. The track 158 may also extend along the edge of at least one socket 151. The base 150 may include a track 158 on each sidewall 156. The track 158 is sized and configured to receive a cover 110. As will be explained in more detail below, the cover 110 may include a first portion 112 that can engage with the track 158. The track 158 may be in the form of a recess, protrusion, slot, rail, indexing mechanism, etc. Figure 1 As shown, the base 150 includes two rails 158, one on each sidewall 156. Each rail 158 may extend the entire length of the base and may be tangent to the edge of each receiving portion 154. In this way, each socket 151 is clamped between the two rails 158. In one aspect, the base 150 does not include the rails 158.

[0053] As described above, the base 150 may further include at least one locking portion 160 located at one or more positions along the track 158. The locking portion 160 is sized and constructed to receive a cover 110. As will be explained in more detail below, the cover 110 may include a second portion 114 that can engage with the locking portion 160. The locking portion 160 may be in the form of a recess, a protrusion, a slot, a rail, an indexing mechanism, etc. The track 158 may include a first end containing a first locking portion 160a and a second end containing a second locking portion 160b. In one aspect, the locking portion 160 may be positioned to correspond to an edge of a socket 151. For example, if the base 150 includes a plurality of sockets 151, then the locking portion 160 may be positioned to correspond to an edge of each of the plurality of sockets 151, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown. In one aspect, the base 150 does not include the locking portion 160. In this way, the base 150 can frictionally engage with the cover 110.

[0054] refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The receiving portion 152 of the at least one insertion port 151 may include a flange 170 that secures a product 172, such as a filter head or protective post, within the receiving portion 152. The flange 170 may be in the form of one or more protrusions, or it may be in the form of a ring spanning the circumference of the receiving portion 152. In one aspect, the product 172 can be released by applying a force to the receiving portion 152 to overcome the frictional engagement created by the flange 170. In another aspect, the receiving portion 152 may not include the flange 170, and the product 172 may be placed on the bottom surface of the receiving portion 152. In this way, the product 172 can be released by applying a force, such as tilting or rotating the package 100, such that the product 172 is fitted into the fitting 190.

[0055] The packaging 100 may further include at least one cover 110. The at least one cover 110 may be a single cover or multiple covers 110a, 110b, 110c, etc. The at least one cover 110 may be configured and sized to span at least one opening in the base 150 formed by the insertion hole 151. In one aspect, the at least one cover 110 may span a single opening in the base 150 formed by a single insertion hole 151. In another aspect, the at least one cover 110 may span the entire length of the base 150. The at least one cover 110 may be a film, a seal, a hinged cap, or a sliding cap. The cover 110 may be made of a polymeric material, paper, aluminum, aluminum-containing materials, or combinations thereof.

[0056] Figure 5 and Figure 6An example is shown where at least one cover 110 can be a plurality of covers 110a-110e, wherein each of the plurality of covers 110 can span an opening in the base 150 corresponding to a single socket 151. Each of the plurality of covers 110 can be separated from each other by a weakening section 125, which can be located on the wall of the base 150 adjacent to two sockets 151. In one aspect, each cover 110a-110e can be formed of a polymer film that can be peeled from the base 150 to expose a single opening at a time. For example, the weakening section 125 can be a cut line or notch line on the polymer film to facilitate peeling off a single cover 110 at a time.

[0057] On the other hand, each of the plurality of covers 110a-110e may include a weakened section 125 located at the center of the cover 110 and above a single jack 151, such as Figure 6 As shown. On the other hand, as Figure 7 As shown, the cover 110 is a single cover extending over multiple sockets and includes multiple weakened sections 125, each weakened section 125 located centrally above each socket 151. The weakened sections 125 tear when the receiving portion 154 is pressed to fit around the accessory 190. Once the receiving portion 154 is pressed onto the accessory, the product-receiving portion 152 can align with the opening of the accessory, thus allowing the user to apply force at the bottom of the receiving portion 152 to insert the product without touching it.

[0058] In one aspect, such as Figure 8 As shown, the base 150 may include at least one weakened section 180 between adjacent sockets 151. The base 150 may include two or more weakened sections 180. The weakened section 180 may extend from one sidewall of the base 150 to another sidewall. The weakened section 180 may be in a form that allows a user to separate a single socket 151 from adjacent sockets 151, such as a perforation in the material.

[0059] In one aspect, a cover 110 may be present on each socket 151, and may also include a weakening section 125 in the cover 110 corresponding to a lower weakening section 180 in the base 150. In this way, the package 100 may be a base 150 comprising a single socket 151 having a single cover 110. A user can separate individual packages 100 along their length from the multiple packages 100. For example, the packages 100 may be placed in a dispenser, and each socket 151 may be torn off from its adjacent socket 151 when a single product from the package 100 is needed.

[0060] Figure 9 and Figure 10 The cover 110 is shown, which includes a top surface 116 and a bottom surface 118 (as shown). Figure 10 A single cover (shown). Cover 110 may include a region 123 recessed relative to the top plane of the top surface 116 of cover 110, such that the recessed region forms the bottom surface 118 of cover 110. At least a portion of the top surface 116 may include a surface texture 120. In one example, the surface texture 120 may be in the form of ridges, depressions, cavities, lines, dots, holes, slits, particles, protrusions, notches, inserts, or combinations thereof selected from random or non-random patterns. In one example, the surface texture 120 may be formed in an arrow shape to suggest movement in one or both directions. In one aspect, the top surface 116 may be smooth.

[0061] Additionally, the cover 110 may include a first portion 112 and a second portion 114. For example... Figure 10 As shown, a first portion 112 may be located on a side surface 122 of the cover adjacent to the bottom surface 118. The first portion 112 may extend along at least a portion of the side surface 122. The cover 110 may include a first portion 112 on each side surface 122 of the recessed region 123. A second portion 114 may be located at one end of the recessed region 123. The cover 110 may include two second portions 114, one at each end of the recessed region 123. The first portion 112 and the second portion 114 may each be in the form of a recess, a protrusion, a slot, a rail, an indexing mechanism, etc.

[0062] In one aspect, a first portion 112 of the cover 110 may engage with a track 158 of the base 150. In one example, the track 158 may be a slot, and the first portion 112 may be a rail or protrusion slidably connected to the slot. In another example, the track 158 may be a rail, and the first portion 112 may be a slit slidably connected to the track 158.

[0063] The second portion 114 of the cover 110 can engage with the locking portion 160 of the base 150. In one example, when the locking portion 160 is recessed, the second portion 114 can be a protrusion, such as... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown. In another example, when the locking part 160 is a protrusion, the second part 114 may be a recess capable of removably engaging the locking part 160 at a predetermined position. In one example, the second part 114 may be in the form of an indexing mechanism. In one example, one end of the base 150 may be closed, such that the cover 110 can only slide out in one direction. In another example, both ends of the base 150 may be open, and the cover 110 may slide out from either end.

[0064] In another example, a securing mechanism, such as tape, may be applied to at least one of the base 150 and the cover 110 to hold them together until use. Upon use, the user may remove the securing mechanism, for example, by cutting the tape, to allow the cover 110 to be removed from the base 150.

[0065] On the other hand, the base 150 can be attached to the cover 110 via at least one hinge 126, such as Figure 13A and Figure 13B As shown. Figure 13A As shown, the base 150 can be attached to the cover 110 via a single hinge 126 extending along the edge length of the base 150. Alternatively, the base 150 may include multiple hinges, each hinge 126 located on the edge of the base and adjacent to the socket 151, and the cover 110 can be attached to the hinge 126. In this way, the hinged cover 110 can be positioned adjacent to each socket. For example, as... Figure 13B As shown, a cover 110, such as a hinged cover 110, can correspond to each socket. In this way, a single cover 110 corresponding to a single socket (e.g., the socket containing product 172) can be opened at a time.

[0066] The base 150 and cover 110 are used to secure the product 172 into the socket 151. When the cover 110 is in the closed position, it protects the product 172 from contamination and accidental removal. In the closed position, the cover 110 is complete and positioned over the opening in the base 150 formed by the socket 151. The second portion 114 may be located in the locking portion 160, as... Figure 11 As shown. Optionally, if it is a film, the cover 110 is intact and positioned over the opening, without any breaks in the weakened section 125 or cut lines or notches. The cover 110 can be placed in the open position. By the open position, it can be understood that the cover is not intact and / or not positioned over the opening in the base 150 formed by the socket 151. As shown, in Figure 12 In the middle, the cover 110 is in the open position relative to the first socket 151 and in the closed position relative to the second to fourth sockets.

[0067] The base 150 and the cover 110 may be made of the same or different materials. The package 100 may be made of a material with a thickness ranging from about 0.01 mm to about 5 mm, for example, from about 0.01 mm to about 2 mm. Furthermore, the package 100 may include a height of 1 mm to 100 mm or more, for example, from about 3 mm to about 20 mm, or from 5 mm to about 20 mm, or a height of 11 mm. The length of the package 100 may vary depending on the number of insertion holes 151 in the base 150. In one example, the length of the package 100 may be from about 10 mm to about 5000 mm or longer, for example, from about 20 mm to about 500 mm. The width of the package 100 may be from about 1 mm to about 100 mm or longer, for example, from about 5 mm to about 100 mm, or from about 10 mm to about 30 mm. For example, if a customer is interested in purchasing 50 products 172, such as filter heads, the base 150 may include a length containing 50 sockets 151 and / or a cover 110 that individually or collectively protects all 50 products 172.

[0068] As another example, packaging 100 may include a base 150 having an array of sockets 151, wherein each socket 151 may be separated from each other by weakened sections (e.g., perforations in the base 150). For example, the array may be 10 sockets wide by 5 sockets long. In this way, a user can tear or break off individual sockets 151 from the multiple sockets. Covers 100 may be multiple covers separated from each other by weakened sections. In this way, after separation from the multiple sockets 151 and the multiple covers 100, the covers 100 may remain in each socket 151 of the base 150.

[0069] Product 172 can be a single item or multiple items, such as a filter assembly, filter head, or guard post assembly. Product 172 can be fixed to each other or loosely placed in the receiving portion 152 of socket 151. Product 172 can include a height that is the same as or different from the height H1 of the receiving portion 152. For example, the height of product 172 can be the same as the sum of heights H1 and H2.

[0070] An example of a method for installing product 172 from package 100 will now be described, and it should be understood that this example does not limit the broadest aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein. Package 100 can be constructed according to any aspect disclosed herein. Package 100 may include at least one product 172 stored in a receiving portion 152 of at least one socket 151 in base 150. Package 100 may initially be provided to the user in a closed position, wherein cover 110 is complete and positioned over the opening in base 150 above socket 151.

[0071] To remove product 172 from packaging 100, a method may include moving cover 100 from a closed position to an open position; inserting accessory 190 into a receiving portion 150 of a socket 151 in base 150; applying force to receiving portion 152; and removing accessory from receiving portion 154 of socket 151. The applied force may cause at least partial or temporary deformation of receiving portion 152. At least partial or temporary deformation of receiving portion 152 provides confirmation that product 172 is placed in accessory 190. This confirmation may be auditory and / or tactile feedback. Alternatively, the applied force may be tilting of packaging 100 and inserted accessory 190, such that product 172 may slide out of receiving portion 152 and onto accessory 190 due to the tilt. This method will be further explained below.

[0072] In one respect, a user can slide the cover 110 away from the first socket 151 of a plurality of sockets by pushing the surface texture 120 of the cover 110 (e.g., Figure 12 (As shown), this partially moves the cover 110 from the closed position to the open position. Optionally, the cover 110 may be a peelable film on the first socket 151, which can be removed. In the open position, the accessory 190 can be inserted into the receiving portion 154 of the socket 151, such that the product 172 stored in the receiving portion 152 is aligned with the opening of the accessory 190. By applying force to the receiving portion 152, the product 172 can then be moved into the opening of the accessory 190. In this way, the product 172 can be removed without contacting anything other than the socket 151 and the accessory 190.

[0073] After inserting product 172, the user can remove accessory 190 from receiving portion 154. In one example, the user can place accessory 190 on top of receiving portion 154 and then flip accessory 190 and receiving portion 154 to release product 172 into opening of accessory 190. In another example, the user can simply tilt accessory 190 and base 150 so that gravity pulls product 172 from receiving portion 152 into opening of accessory 190.

[0074] In another example, product 172 can be frictionally fitted into receiving portion 152, so that the user may need to push product 172 into the opening of accessory 190. The advantage of this example is that when the user presses receiving portion 152 to push the product into the space of accessory opening, the user hears a confirming sound, such as a click, caused by the collapse of receiving portion 152. By folding receiving portion 152, the user cannot place another product 172 back into the already folded receiving portion 152. This eliminates the risk of used filter heads mixing with new filter heads remaining in receiving portion 152.

[0075] In another example, the receiving portion 152 may be made of a deformable material that can spring back to its original shape after being flattened to eject the product. In this example, the user will hear a second confirmation sound instructing the user to now remove the packaging 100 from the accessory 190.

[0076] Figure 16 This is a top perspective view of the kit, including packaging 100, accessories, and product 172. Kit 200 may be defined by a structural frame capable of holding and protecting packaging 100 for use. Kit 200 may include a cover movable relative to the body, and the cover and body may be configured such that kit 200 can be closed in a substantially sealed manner. Kit 200 may also have a first container releasably fitted to packaging 100 and a second container releasably fitted to accessories 190. Product 172 may be releasably mounted within packaging 100. The frame may optionally be made as a single piece and may be made of suitable structural materials, including stainless steel, alloys, composite plastics, or any other suitable engineered materials. In one example, the frame may be made of transparent plastic.

[0077] This disclosure is intended to be interpreted broadly. It is intended to disclose equivalents, devices, systems, and methods for implementing the equipment, activities, and mechanical actions disclosed herein. For each disclosed device, article, method, apparatus, mechanical element, or mechanism, this disclosure is also intended to cover and teach equivalents, devices, systems, and methods for practicing the many aspects, mechanisms, and equipment disclosed herein. Furthermore, this disclosure is intended to cover equivalents, devices, systems, and methods of use, and many aspects thereof, of equipment and / or articles consistent with the description and spirit of the operation and function disclosed herein. The claims of this application are also intended to be interpreted broadly.

[0078] The invention described herein in its many embodiments is merely exemplary in nature, and therefore, variations without departing from the spirit of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations should not be considered as departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A package comprising: The base has at least one jack. The socket includes a receiving portion and a receiving portion, the receiving portion having a second diameter (D2) and a first height (H1), the receiving portion having a first diameter (D1) and a second height (H2), wherein the first diameter (D1) is larger than the second diameter (D2), and the package further includes a plurality of covers, each of the plurality of covers extending over a single socket, and each of the plurality of covers being located at the center of the cover and including a weakened section above the single socket.

2. The packaging according to claim 1 further includes identification, which is selected from RFID, QR code, PIN code, word, color, symbol, alphanumeric, mark or part number.

3. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the base includes a track extending along a length of one side of the base and along the edge of at least one insertion hole; and in, The base also includes at least one locking part located at one or more positions along the track.

4. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one cover is a film, a hinged cover, or a sliding cover.

5. The packaging of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of covers is separated from each other by a weakened section located on the wall adjacent to the two jacks.

6. The packaging according to claim 5, wherein the base includes a weakened section between adjacent insertion holes.

7. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one cover is a single cover comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first part and the second part are each in the form of a rail, a protrusion, a recess, or an indexing mechanism.

8. The packaging of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the top surface of the at least one cover comprises a surface texture in the form of ridges, depressions, cavities, lines, dots, holes, gaps, particles, protrusions, notches, inserts, or combinations thereof in a random or non-random pattern.

9. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the base is attached to the cover by at least one hinge.

10. The packaging of claim 9, wherein the base includes a socket and a hinge, wherein the hinge is located on an edge of the base and adjacent to the socket, and wherein a cover is attached to the hinge.

11. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one jack is formed of a deformable material.

12. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one jack includes a flange.

13. A method for removing a product from a package according to any one of claims 1-12, the method comprising: Move the cover from the closed position to the open position; Insert the accessory into the receiving part of the socket on the base; Apply force to the receiving part; as well as Remove the accessory from the receiving portion of the socket.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the applied force causes at least partial or temporary deformation of the receiving portion.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein the at least partial or temporary deformation of the receiving portion provides confirmation that the product is placed in the accessory.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein the applied force is an inclination of the package and the inserted fitting.

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