Patent ID: 6016914
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A recloseable package comprising:a thermoformed plastic blister having:a bubble extending forwardly and opening rearwardly, anda back wall surrounding the bubble, the back wall having top and bottom portions, said top portion being formed with a downwardly extending slot; anda backing card having:upper, center and lower portions,said upper and lower portions being connected to the top and bottom portions, respectively, of said back wall, and said center portion being aligned with said bubble,first and second perforations separating the upper and center portions, said perforations being spaced to define a tab therebetween, said tab extending upwardly from said center portion and being aligned with said slot,a first fold line separating the center and lower portions for pivoting of said center portion when separated from said upper portion along said perforations between an open position for access to the inside of the bubble and a closed position adjacent said back wall and closing the back of said bubble, anda second fold line separating said center portion and said tab for pivoting of said tab between a free position rearwardly of the back wall and an engaged position extending through said slot, said tab being sized for an interference fit with said slot for retaining the center portion in said closed position when said tab is pressed through said slot.