US3090483A
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Carton for cellulosic product
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-22
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1982-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Altree
- 👤 Bass Saul
- 👤 Goldsholl Morton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A BREAK-APART DISPENSING PACKAGE COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CARTON HAVING BOTTOM, TOP, SIDE AND END WALLS OF SHEET MATERIAL, A LINE OF WEAKENING DISPOSED IN A PLANE MEDIALLY OF SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND COMPLETELY ENCIRLING SAID CARTON, A PAIR OF LINES OF WEAKENING BRANCHING OUT FROM AND SYMMETRICALLY OF SAID MEDIAL LINE TO DEFINE A "WRAP-AROUND" AREA COMPRISING A PAIR OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED STRIP-LIKE REMOVABLE PANELS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF SAID MEDIAL LINE OF WEAKENING, WHEREBY THE MANUAL BREAKING OF SAID CARTON INTO HALF PORTIONS ALONG SAID MEDIAL LINE RESULTS IN TWO IDENTICAL OPEN HALF PORTIONS AND MANUAL REMOVAL OF THE ASSOCIATED STRIPLIKE PANEL FROM EACH HALF PORTION RESULTS IN AN ARTICLE DISPENSER HAVING WALL PORTIONS EQUAL TO ONE HALF THE UNBROKEN CARTON HEIGHT AND REMAINING WALL PORTIONS OF LESSER HEIGHT TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE CARTON INTERIOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A BREAK-APART DISPENSING PACKAGE COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CARTON HAVING BOTTOM, TOP, SIDE AND END WALLS OF SHEET MATERIAL, A LINE OF WEAKENING DISPOSED IN A PLANE MEDIALLY OF SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND COMPLETELY ENCIRLING SAID CARTON, A PAIR OF LINES OF WEAKENING BRANCHING OUT FROM AND SYMMETRICALLY OF SAID MEDIAL LINE TO DEFINE A "WRAP-AROUND" AREA COMPRISING A PAIR OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED STRIP-LIKE REMOVABLE PANELS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF SAID MEDIAL LINE OF WEAKENING, WHEREBY THE MANUAL BREAKING OF SAID CARTON INTO HALF PORTIONS ALONG SAID MEDIAL LINE RESULTS IN TWO IDENTICAL OPEN HALF PORTIONS AND MANUAL REMOVAL OF THE ASSOCIATED STRIPLIKE PANEL FROM EACH HALF PORTION RESULTS IN AN ARTICLE DISPENSER HAVING WALL PORTIONS EQUAL TO ONE HALF THE UNBROKEN CARTON HEIGHT AND REMAINING WALL PORTIONS OF LESSER HEIGHT TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE CARTON INTERIOR
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |