Packaging for adhesive-bandage to allow one-handed application where a bottom backing sheet and release layer are removed together

摘要

A packaged article including an adhesive-sided article (1), such as an adhesive bandage, a release paper (13) facing the adhesive side (3) thereof, and packaging top support (4) and bottom backing (9) sheets. The facing surfaces of the top support (4) and bottom backing (9) sheets peripherally surrounding the adhesive-sided article (1) have cohesive surfaces (6, 7 and 10). An adhesive strip, preferably a double-sided adhesive strip (5), attaches the non-adhesive side (2) of the adhesive-sided article (1) to the top support sheet (4). Relative strength adhesives and cohesives are employed so that the bottom sheet (9) and top sheet (4) are first separated to leave the top sheet (4) and adhesive-sided article (1) together. The top sheet (4) is used as an applicator for placing the article (1) onto a target surface (20), such as a patient's skin. The cohesive surface (6, 7) of the top sheet (4) surrounding the article (1) does not adhere to the target surface (20). At the time, however, the top sheet "pops up" from the article (1) now adhered in place. The top sheet (4) is then removed by breaking the bond of the adhesive strip (5). All of this is conveniently done with one hand. A method of making the package and a convenient assemblage of packages similar to a matchbook assemblage (17) is also included.