Band-driven packaging
AssigneeBurgopak Limited
InventorDane Whitehurst
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Abstract
A package insert comprises: first and second members; and a band. The first and second members are coupled to the band, such that movement of the first member in a first direction drives the band to cause movement of the second member in a second direction. The first member comprises a primary portion and an attachment portion that is configured to detachably couple the primary portion to the band.
Claims21
A package insert comprising:
- first and second members;
- and
- a band, the first and second members being coupled to the band, such that movement of the first member in a first direction drives the band to cause movement of the second member in a second direction, wherein the first member comprises a primary region and an attachment region that is configured to detachably couple the primary region to the band.
A package comprising:
- a first member;
- a sleeve for selectively blocking access to the first member;
- and
- a drive component for driving the first member out of the sleeve,
- wherein the drive component and the first member are made of different materials, and wherein the first member is detachably coupled to the drive component.
A method of assembling a packaging insert, the packaging insert comprising first and second members and a band, the first member comprising an attachment feature for detachably coupling the first member to the band, the attachment feature comprising an opening and an anchoring feature adjacent to the opening, the method comprising:
- feeding an end of the band through the opening to define an attachment loop;
- and
- inserting the anchoring feature into the attachment loop to couple the first member to the band.
A package insert comprising:
- a substrate encircled by a band;
- and
- a moveable member couplable to the band, such that movement of the moveable member in a first direction drives the band around the substrate, wherein the moveable member comprises:
- a running surface configured to lie parallel to and facing the substrate;
- and
- a recess for accommodating an adhesive material for coupling the moveable member to the band, such that the adhesive material lies flush or sub-flush with the running surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.