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US3101166A
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Collapsible packaging strip
Assignee: VANANT CO Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-22
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1982-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd D Van Antwerpen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5035; B65D5/504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A COLLAPSIBLE WRAP-AROUND PACKAGING STRIP COMPRISING AN OUTER BASE PLY, AN INNER PLY AND AN INTERMEDIATE PLY, MEANS SECURING THE PLIES TOGETHER, SAID INTERMEDIATE AND INNER PLIES BEING PROVIDED WITH EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING NESTED PEAKS WITH THE PEAKS NORMALLY EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BASE STRIP AND SAID BASE STRIP BEING NORMALLY FLAT, AND SAID BASE STRIP INCLUDING STRETCHES BETWEEN THE PEAKS WITH THE STRETCHES WEAKENED TRANSVERSELY TO PERMIT THE FOLDING THEREOF UPON ITSELF TO BRING ABOUT THE COLLAPSING OF THE PEAKS WITH THE PEAKS AND PLIES LYING IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A COLLAPSIBLE WRAP-AROUND PACKAGING STRIP COMPRISING AN OUTER BASE PLY, AN INNER PLY AND AN INTERMEDIATE PLY, MEANS SECURING THE PLIES TOGETHER, SAID INTERMEDIATE AND INNER PLIES BEING PROVIDED WITH EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING NESTED PEAKS WITH THE PEAKS NORMALLY EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BASE STRIP AND SAID BASE STRIP BEING NORMALLY FLAT, AND SAID BASE STRIP INCLUDING STRETCHES BETWEEN THE PEAKS WITH THE STRETCHES WEAKENED TRANSVERSELY TO PERMIT THE FOLDING THEREOF UPON ITSELF TO BRING ABOUT THE COLLAPSING OF THE PEAKS WITH THE PEAKS AND PLIES LYING IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM.
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) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |