US3087610A
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Plastic multiple pack carrier
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wylie C Kirkpatrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A MULTI-PACK CARRIER PACKAGE COMPRISING A GROUPED PLURALITY OF PACKAGED COMMODITIES, A STRIP OF THIN, FLEXIBLE, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A WIDTH GREATER THAN SAID GROUP, SAID SHEET FOLDED UPON ITSELF IN APPROXIMATE EDGE TO EDGE RELATIONSHIP AROUND SAID GROUP AND TRANSVERSELY HEAT SEALED AT A POINT REMOTE FROM SAID ADJACENT EDGES TO FORM A LOOP LOOSELY ENCIRCLING SAID GROUP AND TO LEAVE FREE END PORTIONS OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH; SAID LOOP SHRUNK TIGHTLY AROUND SAID GROUP AND EXERTING COMPRESSIVE FORCE THEREON AND SAID FREE END PORTIONS BEING MERGED TOGETHER AND SHRUNK INTO A CARRYING HANDLE HAVING A THICKENED MARGIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A MULTI-PACK CARRIER PACKAGE COMPRISING A GROUPED PLURALITY OF PACKAGED COMMODITIES, A STRIP OF THIN, FLEXIBLE, HEAT-SHRINKABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A WIDTH GREATER THAN SAID GROUP, SAID SHEET FOLDED UPON ITSELF IN APPROXIMATE EDGE TO EDGE RELATIONSHIP AROUND SAID GROUP AND TRANSVERSELY HEAT SEALED AT A POINT REMOTE FROM SAID ADJACENT EDGES TO FORM A LOOP LOOSELY ENCIRCLING SAID GROUP AND TO LEAVE FREE END PORTIONS OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH; SAID LOOP SHRUNK TIGHTLY AROUND SAID GROUP AND EXERTING COMPRESSIVE FORCE THEREON AND SAID FREE END PORTIONS BEING MERGED TOGETHER AND SHRUNK INTO A CARRYING HANDLE HAVING A THICKENED MARGIN.
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |