US3071906A
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Method for article packaging
Assignee: Johnson Gordon Co
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Filing: 1959-04-06
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph S Zebarth
- 👤 Richard L Lewis
- 👤 Drexel T Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B53/00; B65B53/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ARTICLE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE ARTICLE WITHIN A CUP-SHAPED TRAY OF RELATIVELY RIGID, PREFORMED, THERMOPLASTIC, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGING MATERIAL, SAID TRAY HAVING AN UPRIGHT SIDE WALL AND A DOWNTURNED OUTER FLANGE PORTION INTEGRAL WITH THE UPPER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL PORTION; PLACING A CUP-SHAPED LID OF SAID MATERIAL OVER THE ARTICLE AND THE TRAY, SAID LID HAVING A PERIPHERAL SIDE PORTION RECEIVING SAID FLANGE PORTION IN OVERLAPPING, ABUTTING, TELESCOPED RELATIONSHIP THERETO WHEN THE INNER FACE OF THE LID IS MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE; PREHEATING THE OVERLAPPING FLANGE AND SIDE PORTIONS OF THE TRAY AND
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ARTICLE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE ARTICLE WITHIN A CUP-SHAPED TRAY OF RELATIVELY RIGID, PREFORMED, THERMOPLASTIC, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGING MATERIAL, SAID TRAY HAVING AN UPRIGHT SIDE WALL AND A DOWNTURNED OUTER FLANGE PORTION INTEGRAL WITH THE UPPER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL PORTION; PLACING A CUP-SHAPED LID OF SAID MATERIAL OVER THE ARTICLE AND THE TRAY, SAID LID HAVING A PERIPHERAL SIDE PORTION RECEIVING SAID FLANGE PORTION IN OVERLAPPING, ABUTTING, TELESCOPED RELATIONSHIP THERETO WHEN THE INNER FACE OF THE LID IS MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE ARTICLE; PREHEATING THE OVERLAPPING FLANGE AND SIDE PORTIONS OF THE TRAY AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |