Memory module clamshell package

Abstract

A clamshell package comprises a first portion comprising a first flange partially surrounding a first product receptacle. A first connecting member is connected to the first flange. The package further comprises a second portion comprising a second flange. A second connecting member is connected to and irreversibly separable from the second flange. The first connecting member irreversibly connects to the second connecting member when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange.

1 . A clamshell package, comprising: 
 a first portion comprising a first flange partially surrounding a first product receptacle;    a first connecting member connected to the first flange;    a second portion comprising a second flange; and    a second connecting member connected to and irreversibly separable from the second flange;    wherein said first connecting member irreversibly connects to said second connecting member when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange.    
   
   
       2 . The clamshell package of  claim 1 , wherein said second portion further comprises a second product receptacle.  
   
   
       3 . The clamshell package of  claim 2 , wherein the first and second product receptacles are aligned when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange.  
   
   
       4 . The clamshell package of  claim 1 , wherein said first connecting member is connected to and irreversibly separable from the first flange.  
   
   
       5 . The clamshell package of  claim 4 , wherein said first and second connecting members are connected to and irreversibly separable from the first and second flanges, respectively, by perforations.  
   
   
       6 . The clamshell package of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second connecting members are interlocking crush points.  
   
   
       7 . The clamshell package of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second portions are constructed from a material having a stiffness that prevents the removal of a product from the first product receptacle when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange.  
   
   
       8 . The clamshell package of  claim 1  further comprising a memory module disposed within the first product receptacle.  
   
   
       9 . A clamshell package comprising: 
 a first portion comprising a first flange;    a second portion comprising a second flange, wherein a product container is formed when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange;    a first tab connected to and irreversibly separable from the first flange;    a first connecting member that irreversibly connects said first tab to said second portion when the first flange is adjacent to the second flange.    
   
   
       10 . The clamshell package of  claim 9 , wherein the first flange partially surrounds a first product receptacle.  
   
   
       11 . The clamshell package of  claim 10 , wherein the second flange partially surrounds a second product receptacle.  
   
   
       12 . The clamshell package of  claim 11 , wherein the first and second product receptacles form a product container when the first flange is disposed adjacent to the second flange.  
   
   
       13 . The clamshell package of  claim 12 , further comprising a memory module disposed within the product container.  
   
   
       14 . The clamshell package of  claim 9 , wherein said first connecting member is disposed on the first tab.  
   
   
       15 . The clamshell package of  claim 14 , further comprising a second connecting member disposed on a second tab that is connected to and irreversibly separable from the second flange.  
   
   
       16 . The clamshell package of  claim 15 , wherein the first and second connecting members irreversibly connect to each other.  
   
   
       17 . The clamshell package of  claim 16 , wherein said first and second connecting members are interlocking crush points.  
   
   
       18 . The clamshell package of  claim 15 , wherein said first and second tabs are connected to and irreversibly separable from the first and second flanges, respectively, by perforations.  
   
   
       19 . The clamshell package of  claim 9 , wherein said first and second portions are constructed from a material having a stiffness that prevents the removal of a product from the product container once the first connecting member connects said first tab to said second portion unless said first tab is irreversibly separated from the first flange.  
   
   
       20 . A clamshell package comprising: 
 means for receiving a product within a product container formed between a first and second portion of a clamshell package;    means for irreversibly connecting the first portion of the package to the second portion of the package such that the product can not be removed from the container; and    means for disconnecting the first portion of the package from the second portion of the package by irreversibly separating said means for irreversibly connecting from the first or second portion.