Seal-to-shape blister package

Abstract

A package is disclosed comprising a blister attached to a paperboard card, wherein the paperboard card has a curved shaped.

1 . A packaging structure comprising:
 a first panel and a second panel comprised of sheet material,   a blister comprising a flange;   wherein the first blister is attached to at least one of the panels, and   wherein at least portions of the first panel and the second panel are adhered together along a curved surface.   
     
     
         2 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein the blister comprises a flange and the blister is attached to at least one of the panels by use of the flange. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging structure of  claim 2 , wherein the flange is attached to an interior or exterior surface of at least one of the panels. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging structure of  claim 2 , wherein a second layer of sheet material is attached to at least one of the panels, and the flange is attached between the at least one panel and the second layer of sheet material. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the panels comprises a back layer and a front layer. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second panels comprises a first aperture through which the blister extends. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a hang hole. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , further comprising an overt or hidden tear diversion feature. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , further comprising an initiation point from which to start a tear to open the package. 
     
     
         10 . The packaging structure of  claim 15 , wherein the initiation point is a manufactured cut or nick in the package. 
     
     
         11 . The packaging structure of  claim 15 , wherein the initiation point is covered or concealed by a security device. 
     
     
         12 . A method of forming a package, the method comprising:
 providing a first panel and a second panel, both panels made of sheet material, at least one of the panels having a first surface coated by an adhesive,   placing the first and second panel in facing relationship with the adhesive between the panels;   placing the first and second panels between a first and second platen,   applying RF energy to activate the adhesive and bond the panels together;   removing the RF energy and allowing the adhesive to set;   and removing the panels from the platen.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein at least portions of the first panel and the second panel are adhered together along a curved surface. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the steps of providing a blister with a flange, and attaching the flange to at least one of the panels. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the steps of providing a blister with a flange, and attaching the flange between the panels.