Parts Packaging

Abstract

A packaging product and method of packaging items by using a flat stiff board having the general shape of each part to be bundled cut into the board. Preferably the board is joined with another backing board, the parts are placed within the cutouts, transparent tape may be optionally applied over one or more of the parts and a transparent wrap is placed over the board.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A flat package having a plurality of recesses for a plurality of parts contained therein comprising:
 a board having a first layer and a second layer;   a transparent plastic wrap;   said first layer having a plurality of apertures, each said plurality of apertures having a shape matching the general outline of each said part;   said second layer bonded to said first layer; wherein said parts are placed within each aperture and said board is wrapped with a transparent plastic.   
     
     
         2 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein each said aperture forms an interference fit with each part. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein said first layer and said second layer are joined at a folded edge. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein said first layer and said second layer's folded edge possesses a scored portion and a hinge portion, each said hinge portion being between two hinge cuts, each hinge cut made perpendicular to the folded edge. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging of  claim 1  further comprising a third layer, said third layer bonded to said second layer. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging of  claim 1  further comprising clear tape placed over at least one said part and under said transparent wrap. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein said board is corrugated paperboard. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein said board is plastic core material. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging of  claim 1  wherein said board is folding carton material. 
     
     
         10 . A method of packaging a plurality of parts in a flat package having a recess provided for each part contained therein, the method comprising:
 selecting a board of a desired thickness;   partially cutting said board where said board is to be folded forming a cut fold line;   cutting at least one shape outline, said shape outline being cut in the general shape of the outline of at least one said plurality of parts;   folding said board over said cut fold line;   placing said each part within each respective shape outline;   placing transparent tape over said each said part; and   wrapping said board with a transparent plastic.   
     
     
         11 . The packaging of  claim 10  wherein each said shape outline forms an aperture having an interference fit with each part. 
     
     
         12 . The packaging of  claim 10  wherein said board is corrugated paperboard. 
     
     
         13 . The packaging of  claim 10  wherein said board is plastic core material. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging of  claim 10  wherein said board is folding carton material. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging of  claim 10  wherein at least a portion of material adjacent to one said shape outline is removed forming an enlarged shape outline, allowing for a finger of a user to extend down into said enlarged shape shape outline and alongside said part. 
     
     
         16 . A method of packaging parts in a flat package having a recess provided for each part contained therein, the method comprising:
 selecting a board of a desired thickness;   partially cutting said board where said board is to be folded;   cutting at least one shape outline, said shape outline being cut in the general shape of the outline of said each part;   a portion of material adjacent to one said shape outline is removed forming an enlarged shape outline, allowing for a finger of a user to extend down into said enlarged shape outline and alongside said part;   folding said board along said fold line;   placing said each part within each respective cut-out;   placing transparent tape over said each said part; and   wrapping said board with a transparent plastic.   
     
     
         17 . The packaging of  claim 16  wherein said board is corrugated paperboard. 
     
     
         18 . The packaging of  claim 16  wherein said board is plastic core material. 
     
     
         19 . The packaging of  claim 16  wherein said board is folding carton material.