Blister card with flange strap

Abstract

A sandwich-type blister card is provided to contain a product item such as a pliers or scissors with a handle extending outside the blister. The blister includes a wrap-around strap to secure a portion of the product item.

1 . A method for making a blister card, the method comprising:
 providing a front panel with a window therein defined by a cutline, and a back panel hingedly attached an edge of the front panel;   separating the cutaway portion from the front panel leaving a window in the front panel;   placing into the window a blister having a cavity sized to receive at least part of the content item, the blister having a peripheral flange and a strap with a first end attached to the blister and a second end opposite the first end;   inserting a content item into the blister card;   wrapping the strap around a portion of the content item;   folding the back panel over upon the front panel, with the peripheral flange and the strap second end between the panels;   sealing together the front and back panels with the peripheral flange and strap second end sealed between the front and back panels.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the strap is received into a gap in the peripheral flange. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion is positioned between the blister and the back panel. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the cutaway portion is in register with the window. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and back panel are fastened together by adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and back panel are fastened together by heat sealing. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and back panel are hingedly joined along a side edge of the panels. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the blister cavity receives an upper portion of the content item, while a lower portion or portions of the content item extend below the blister card. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion is hingedly joined to the back panel along the side edge of the back panel.