US 12,258,191 B2
Eyewear case and packaging system having improved hang tab
Matthew Henri Coon, Providence, RI (US)
Assigned to FGX INTERNATIONAL INC, Smithfield, RI (US)
Filed by FGX INTERNATIONAL INC, Smithfield, RI (US)
Filed on Oct. 23, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/382,836.
Application 18/382,836 is a division of application No. 17/843,751, filed on Jun. 17, 2022, granted, now 11,794,975.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/202,606, filed on Jun. 17, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0067429 A1, Feb. 29, 2024
Int. Cl. B65D 25/22 (2006.01); A45C 11/04 (2006.01); B65D 73/00 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 73/0064 (2013.01) [A45C 11/04 (2013.01)] 6 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An improved hang tab for retail packaging, the improved hang tab comprising:
a hanging portion and at least one fastener projecting from said hanging portion;
said fastener dimensioned and configured to pass at least partially through an aperture in the retail packaging and to engage with a retention member positioned on the interior of the retail packaging, wherein the retail packaging includes a defined aperture for receiving the fastener;
said fastener comprising at least two prongs having curvilinear distal ends, said prongs being configured to elastically compress together and expand during insertion into and removal from the aperture; and
said retention member including at least one locking feature positioned to engage the prongs upon insertion and obstruct removal of the fastener, wherein the retention member is accessible from the interior of the retail packaging for tool-less assembly.