Universal Retail Security Package With Cover Window
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.