Comments on: How to open blister packs / clamshell plastic packaging

By: Steve Fisher

Steve Fisher — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:09:15 +0000

I agree that going around the outside is the best practice, but would suggest a new device called the Zip-it Opener can accomplish this far easier than any other device. It is battery powered (2AA) and operates on the principal of a can opener. You press the trigger to activate the roller blade to slice (or zip) off the sealed edge of the package. It is simple to use, requires little strength or dexterity, and is safe. People suffering from arthritis will especially appreciate this opener. It actually makes opening these difficult packages fun. See the video on the web site www.zipitopener.com Being the inventor I am bias, but it really does work.

By: jg

jg — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:26:03 +0000

Thank you for the helpful tip.

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Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:29:27 +0000

[...] “I Hate Packaging” by JoAnn Hines Packaging Diva MARK PATINKIN: The Bad Invention Hall of Fame (SH) – I had a traumatic thing happen to me this week. I received a big box packed with plastic foam peanuts. Â Extreme anger caused by product packaging that is difficult to open… is called “Wrap Rage”. Freeing the toys, electronics and other gifts of the holidayÂ season from their bulletproof packaging can require the strength of Superman andÂ patience of Job. Â “The Death Of The Plastic Clamshell” by JoAnn Hines Packaging Diva How to open blister packs / clamshell plastic packaging But, while some plastic packages are near impossible to open without bringingÂ out heavy duty scissors, first consider your cutting technique. I used to cutÂ straight across the packaging and then try to rip it open like so: However, … [...]

By: Rico

Rico — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:46:35 +0000

I used to do it just like you used to. One time I cut right throught the instruction booklet that was hidden inside. Now I cut along the outside just as you describe.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 01:32:36 +0000

This is a good tip! I hate to admit that I wasn’t bright enough to think of it on my own….