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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1997
Devin C Ridgeway, Chula Vista, CA (US);
James R Paonessa, San Diego, CA (US);
Sealed Air Corporation, Saddle Brook, NJ (US);
Abstract
A packaging structure for holding an object securely against a rigid backing. The structure includes a substantially rigid panel having a pair of generally parallel fold lines which define respective folding side portions and a center portion. A flexible film material is superimposed on one surface of the center portion and extends onto the folding side portions. At least one edge of the film is secured to one folding side portion. According to one embodiment, the free edge of the film carries a securing member for adjustably mating with one or more mating members on a respective folding side portion. Glue strips, or other securing members, extending along the side portions, are provided for securing one edge of the film material to the rigid panel and for securing the other edge of the film to the securing member. When the securing member is mated with the mating member, the objects will be held tight between the film and the center portion when the side portions are folded in a direction away from the film. Other embodiments of the invention are disclosed which include various other advantageous features.