Space-saving product packaging container

Abstract

A product packaging container including a housing; a packaging tray; a cold seal adhesive configured to hold together the housing and the packaging tray; the packaging tray including a blister portion configured to secure a product by conforming to a surface area portion or a volume of the product; a flange portion that extends from the blister portion, out in a plane, the plane including a perimeter of the blister portion; the housing having an exterior surface having a width; wherein the flange portion of the packaging tray extends from the blister perimeter in one of a vertical or horizontal direction of the plane formed by the base of the blister perimeter; wherein the flange portion includes a top flange portion and a bottom flange portion; wherein the blister perimeter has a width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the exterior surface of the housing.

Claimed is: 
     
         1 . A product packaging container comprising:
 a housing;   a packaging tray;   a cold seal adhesive configured to hold together the housing and the packaging tray;   the packaging tray including
 a blister portion configured to secure a product by conforming to a surface area portion or a volume of the product; 
 a flange portion that extends from the blister portion, out in a plane, the plane including a perimeter of the blister portion; 
 the housing having an exterior surface having a width; 
 wherein the flange portion of the packaging tray extends from the blister perimeter in one of a vertical or horizontal direction of the plane formed by the base of the blister perimeter; 
 wherein the flange portion includes a top flange portion and a bottom flange portion; 
 wherein the blister perimeter has a width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the exterior surface of the housing. 
   
     
     
         2 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing is configured to include a first line of weakness positioned parallel to a leading edge of the housing and a second line of weakness positioned parallel to a trailing edge of the housing,   wherein the housing is configured to close at each line of weakness to secure the packaging tray over the product;   wherein, the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion, and a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the first top housing portion and the first bottom housing portion include respective first top adhesive region and first bottom adhesive region,   wherein each first top and bottom adhesive region runs parallel to the leading edge and each is located at an interior surface of the housing so that, when the housing is in a closed configuration, the housing forms a first trap area that is configured to trap the product tray to the housing;   wherein the second top housing portion and the second bottom housing portion include respective second top adhesive region and second bottom adhesive region,   wherein each second top and bottom adhesive region runs parallel to the trailing edge and are located at an interior surface of the housing so that when the housing is in a closed configuration the housing forms a second trap area that is configured to trap the product tray to the housing;   the first trap area is between the first top adhesive region and the leading edge;   the second trap area is between the second top adhesive region and the trailing edge;   wherein the flange portion includes a left flange portion and a right flange portion;   wherein the respective width of the left flange portion and the right flange portion are negligible or nonexistent to enable the blister perimeter to have the width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the exterior surface of the housing.   
     
     
         3 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion.   
     
     
         4 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange.   
     
     
         5 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured in a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing.   
     
     
         6 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured in a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein a width or length of each of the first and second fold-over flanges is less than the length of the housing.   
     
     
         7 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured in a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein a width and length of each of the first and second fold-over flanges is less than the length of the housing.   
     
     
         8 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein a width and length of each of the first and second fold-over flanges is less than the width of the housing.   
     
     
         9 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing.   
     
     
         10 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the housing includes a first top housing portion and a first bottom housing portion,   wherein the housing includes a second top housing portion and a second bottom housing portion;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the first top housing portion to the first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere the second top housing portion to the second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the top flange portion;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the bottom flange portion; and   the product packaging container further comprises:   a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter.   
     
     
         11 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter.   
     
     
         12 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter.   
     
     
         13 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter.   
     
     
         14 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange.   
     
     
         15 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange;   wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange.   
     
     
         16 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange;   wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange.   
     
     
         17 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange;   wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange;   wherein the first button and the second button interlock.   
     
     
         18 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange;   wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange;   wherein the first button and the second button interlock.   
     
     
         19 . A product packaging container of  claim 1 , the product packaging container further comprises:
 a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange;   wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness;   wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing;   wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter;   wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion;   wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion;   wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter;   wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange;   wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange;   wherein the first button and the second button interlock; and   wherein the housing includes placement hole configured to capture a portion of the attachment device to secure the attachment device to the housing.   
     
     
         20 . A product packaging container comprising:
 a housing;   a packaging tray;   a cold seal adhesive configured to hold together the housing and the packaging tray;   the packaging tray including
 a blister portion configured to secure a product by conforming to a surface area portion or a volume of the product; 
 a flange portion that extends from the blister portion, out in a plane, the plane including a perimeter of the blister portion; 
   the container further comprising:
 the housing having an exterior surface having a width; 
 wherein the flange portion of the packaging tray extends from the blister perimeter in one of a vertical or horizontal direction of the plane formed by the base of the blister perimeter; 
 wherein the flange portion includes a top flange portion and a bottom flange portion; 
 wherein the blister perimeter has a width that is substantially equivalent to the width of the exterior surface of the housing; 
 the packaging tray including a first fold-over flange and a second fold-over flange; 
 wherein the first fold-over flange is configured to fold at a first tray line of weakness, and the second fold-over flange is configured to fold over at a second tray line of weakness; 
 wherein each of the first and second fold-over flanges is configured to fold to a closed position, wherein the interior surface of the first fold-over flange is set toward the product, and the interior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the exterior surface of the first fold-over flange, while the exterior surface of the second fold-over flange is set toward the interior surface of the housing; 
 wherein the top flange portion includes a first hole that defines a first securing flange portion having a first securing flange perimeter; 
 wherein the bottom flange portion includes a second hole that defines a second securing flange portion having a second securing flange perimeter; 
 wherein a first adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a first top housing portion to a first bottom housing portion; 
 wherein a second adhesive region includes the cold seal adhesive configured to adhere a second top housing portion to a second bottom housing portion; 
 wherein the container includes a first recycling allowance gap between the first adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter; 
 wherein the container includes a second recycling allowance gap between the second adhesive region and the first securing flange perimeter; 
 wherein the first fold-over flange and the second fold-over flange each have at least an attachment device configured to attach the second fold-over flange to the first fold-over flange; 
 wherein the attachment device includes a first button of the first fold-over flange and a second button on the second fold-over flange; 
 wherein the first button and the second button interlock; and 
 wherein the housing includes placement hole configured to capture a portion of the attachment device to secure the attachment device to the housing.