Patent ID: 7077040

Claim:
A method for prompt and easy opening of the type of tightly-fitting outer plastic packaging film frequently used on the cases and packaging of DVD discs, CD-ROM'S, videotapes, videogames, and digital and analog media discs and tapes, said method comprising the steps of: providing a cutting member, a back wall, two side walls, a front wall, at least one activation means adapted for causing said cutting member to make a clean cut in tightly-fitting outer plastic packaging film, and a base; using said base to support said back wall, said front wall, and said side walls to form a channel configured to accommodate the insertion of at least one packaging item surrounded by tightly-fitting outer plastic packaging film; designating one end of said channel to be an active end where cutting of tightly-fitting outer plastic packaging film will take place; positioning said cutting member in communication with said active end of said channel; and placing said activation means in association with said cutting member so that when said at least one packaging item is fully inserted into said channel and said activation means is energized, said activation means causes said cutting member to make a clean cut through said tightly-fitting outer plastic packaging film without damaging said underlying at least one packaging item.