US3140778A
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Packaging and utility device
Assignee: Foster Grant Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-02-09
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford F Kaplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A VACUUM-FORMED DISPLAY AND PACKAGING DEVICE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST ONE OBJECT HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION AND A PROJECTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION, SAID PROJECTION BEING MOUNTED IN A CORRESPONDING APERTURE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR BASE MEMBER, A CLEAR, NATURAL NYLON THERMOPLASTIC FILM HAVING A THICKNESS OF 0.0005 TO 0.010 INCH COVERING AND CLOSELY CONFORMING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID OBJECT AND BONDED TO AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID BASE MEMBER, MEANS PROVIDED ON A PORTION OF SAID FILM COVERING CLOSELY CONFORMING TO THE DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION OF SAID OBJECT FOR ALLOWING EASY REMOVAL OF SAID OBJECT FROM SAID BASE MEMBER BY SEPARATION OF SAID FILM MEMBER WHEREBY SAID OBJECT MAY BE REMOVED FROM SAID BASE MEMBER ALONG WITH A PORTION OF SAID CLEAR, NATURAL FILM WHICH ADHERES TO SAID OBJECT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A VACUUM-FORMED DISPLAY AND PACKAGING DEVICE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST ONE OBJECT HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION AND A PROJECTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION, SAID PROJECTION BEING MOUNTED IN A CORRESPONDING APERTURE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR BASE MEMBER, A CLEAR, NATURAL NYLON THERMOPLASTIC FILM HAVING A THICKNESS OF 0.0005 TO 0.010 INCH COVERING AND CLOSELY CONFORMING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID OBJECT AND BONDED TO AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID BASE MEMBER, MEANS PROVIDED ON A PORTION OF SAID FILM COVERING CLOSELY CONFORMING TO THE DECREASED THICKNESS PORTION OF SAID OBJECT FOR ALLOWING EASY REMOVAL OF SAID OBJECT FROM SAID BASE MEMBER BY SEPARATION OF SAID FILM MEMBER WHEREBY SAID OBJECT MAY BE REMOVED FROM SAID BASE MEMBER ALONG WITH A PORTION OF SAID CLEAR, NATURAL FILM WHICH ADHERES TO SAID OBJECT.
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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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |