Locking means for display package

Details Locking means for display package Locking means for display package

1983-12-08

1985-04-23

Dixson, Jr., William T.

Special receptacle or package

Article housing attached to panel

206467, 206470, 220 4E, 220306, B65D 8310

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045124744

ABSTRACT:
An improved locking means for display packages of the vacuum-formed type having a first section closable onto a second section to hold articles in an interior chamber formed therebetween and means for locking the sections in the closed position. The improvement comprises locking means having snap-engaging male and female portions. The male portion is formed integrally with the first section and has a negative or zero draft sidewall that terminates in an outwardly projecting widened collar at its crown. A female portion is formed integrally with the second section and has a zero draft sidewall having a narrowed rim around its receiving opening. The widened collar resiliently snap-engages with said narrowed rim at spaced-apart contact points therebetween. The improved locking means is capable of releasably locking a display package in the closed position.

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