Universal Retail Security Package With Cover Window

Abstract

A container to hold product items is described, incorporating an external case ( 500, 800, 1000 ) holding within one or more item carriers ( 600, 700, 820, 1220 ), optionally including case locking devices ( 210, 350, 360 ) and a display window ( 1090 ).

1 . An apparatus for holding an item, the apparatus comprising:
 a base portion defining a volume;   within said base portion a receiving area to receive an item carrier; and   at least one item carrier adapted for holding an item within said volume of said base portion.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a security device to hold said base portion in a closed arrangement. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said security device protrudes into said base portion. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , where said security device comprises more than one portion, and said portions lock together. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said portions lock together by means of a ratchet. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said portions lock together by means of a pin or barb. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said portions lock together by means of an adhesive, weld, or friction fit. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said security device at least partially surrounds a perimeter of said base portion. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said security device is engaged onto at least portions of said perimeter of said base portion. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the engagement is a sliding dovetail engagement. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said item carrier is adapted for holding a disk. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said item carrier is adapted for holding an electronic device. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said item carrier is adapted for holding a memory device. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said item carrier is held by one or more pins ( 510 ,  1210 ) attached to said base portion. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , said pins having a shape to facilitate retention of said item carrier. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said item carrier is held by one or more clips attached to said base portion. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , said clips having a shape to facilitate retention of said item carrier. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising within said base portion a window for viewing said item. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said item carrier is held in proximity to said window. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said window comprises an inward facing lip. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein an external facing surface of said item carrier extends through said window and is flush with the external surface of said base portion. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said item carrier is transparent. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said item carrier is a clamshell or blister package.