US3144130A
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Assignee: ATKRON Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-05
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce G Copping
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024; B65D75/00; B65D75/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES HAVING TOP CHINES OR BEADS FORMED THEREON AND COMPRISING A CARDBOARD TOP UNIT HAVING A PAIR OF DEPENDENT SLOTTED FLANGES THEREON, WHICH UNIT OVERLIES A ROW OF ABUTTED ARTICLES WITH THE TOP CHINES THEREOF RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS OF SAID FLANGES, AND AN OPEN END HEAT SHRUNK PLASTIC BAND EXTENDING TIGHTLY AROUND SAID ARTICLES AND RETAINING SAID FLANGES TIGHTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF SAID ARTICLES WITH SAID TOP CHINES IN SAID SLOTS, SAID PLASTIC BAND BEING MADE FROM A PAIR OF PLASTIC FILM STRIPS OVERLAPPED AND SECURED TOGETHER AT A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED PORTIONS THEREOF ENGAGING THE LOWER LATERALLY OUTER CORNERS OF SAID ARTICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES HAVING TOP CHINES OR BEADS FORMED THEREON AND COMPRISING A CARDBOARD TOP UNIT HAVING A PAIR OF DEPENDENT SLOTTED FLANGES THEREON, WHICH UNIT OVERLIES A ROW OF ABUTTED ARTICLES WITH THE TOP CHINES THEREOF RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS OF SAID FLANGES, AND AN OPEN END HEAT SHRUNK PLASTIC BAND EXTENDING TIGHTLY AROUND SAID ARTICLES AND RETAINING SAID FLANGES TIGHTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF SAID ARTICLES WITH SAID TOP CHINES IN SAID SLOTS, SAID PLASTIC BAND BEING MADE FROM A PAIR OF PLASTIC FILM STRIPS OVERLAPPED AND SECURED TOGETHER AT A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED PORTIONS THEREOF ENGAGING THE LOWER LATERALLY OUTER CORNERS OF SAID ARTICLES.
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |