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Abstract

A packaged article including an adhesive-sided article, such as an adhesive bandage, a release paper facing the adhesive side thereof, and packaging top support and bottom backing sheets. The facing surfaces of the top support and bottom backing sheets peripherally surrounding the adhesive-sided article have cohesive surfaces. An adhesive strip, preferably a double-sided adhesive strip, attaches the non-adhesive side of the adhesive-sided article to the top support sheet. Relative strength adhesives and cohesives are employed so that the bottom sheet and top sheet is first separated to leave the top sheet and adhesive-sided article together. The top sheet is used as an applicator for placing the article onto a target surface, such as a patient's skin. The cohesive surface of the top sheet surrounding the article does not adhere to the target surface. At the time, however, the top sheet 'pops up' from the article now adhered in place. The top sheet is then removed by breaking the bond of the adhesive strip. 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 is also included.

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