US3240419A
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Carton with integral tear-strip sealing means
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-15
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Spiering
- 👤 George L Meyers
- 👤 Ranald K Grunert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/541
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A TAMPERPROOF RECLOSABLE CARTON HAVING A RECEPTACLE PORTION AND A COVER PORTION ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER THE RECEPTACLE PORTION; SAID RECEPTACLE PORTION COMPRISING RECEPTACLE FRONT, BOTTOM AND BACK PANELS AND A PAIR OF RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS; SAID COVER PORTION COMPRISING A TOP PANEL HAVING A FRONT EDGE AND OPPOSED SIDE EDGES; A COVER FRONT PANEL HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF SAID TOP PANEL AND HAVING OPPOSED ENDS; COVER CORNER FLAPS HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO THE ENDS OF SAID COVER FRONT PANEL; OPENING PANELS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID TOP PANEL, SAID OPENING PANELS HAVING FRONT, REAR, AND BOTTOM EDGES, SAID OPENING PANELS HAVING SAID COVER CORNER FLAPS ADHERED THERETO TO FORM THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE COVER PORTION, SAID OPENING PANELS IN AN AREA ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE THEREOF AND REARWARDLY OF SAID CORNER COVER FLAPS BEING ADHERED TO SAID RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS; AND A TEAR STRIP IN EACH OF SAID OPENING PANELS ABOVE THE AREA OF ADHESION THEREOF TO THE RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS, SAID TEAR STRIP OPERATIVELY EXTENDING FROM THE REAR EDGE OF SAID OPENING PANELS TO THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OPENING PANELS REARWARDLY OF SAID COVER CORNER FLAPS TO PROVIDE FOR A DISCONNECTION IN EACH OPENING PANEL BETWEEN THE PORTION THEREOF ADHERED TO THE RECEPTACLE SIDE PANEL AND THE REMAINING PORTION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A TAMPERPROOF RECLOSABLE CARTON HAVING A RECEPTACLE PORTION AND A COVER PORTION ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER THE RECEPTACLE PORTION; SAID RECEPTACLE PORTION COMPRISING RECEPTACLE FRONT, BOTTOM AND BACK PANELS AND A PAIR OF RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS; SAID COVER PORTION COMPRISING A TOP PANEL HAVING A FRONT EDGE AND OPPOSED SIDE EDGES; A COVER FRONT PANEL HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF SAID TOP PANEL AND HAVING OPPOSED ENDS; COVER CORNER FLAPS HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO THE ENDS OF SAID COVER FRONT PANEL; OPENING PANELS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID TOP PANEL, SAID OPENING PANELS HAVING FRONT, REAR, AND BOTTOM EDGES, SAID OPENING PANELS HAVING SAID COVER CORNER FLAPS ADHERED THERETO TO FORM THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE COVER PORTION, SAID OPENING PANELS IN AN AREA ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE THEREOF AND REARWARDLY OF SAID CORNER COVER FLAPS BEING ADHERED TO SAID RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS; AND A TEAR STRIP IN EACH OF SAID OPENING PANELS ABOVE THE AREA OF ADHESION THEREOF TO THE RECEPTACLE SIDE PANELS, SAID TEAR STRIP OPERATIVELY EXTENDING FROM THE REAR EDGE OF SAID OPENING PANELS TO THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OPENING PANELS REARWARDLY OF SAID COVER CORNER FLAPS TO PROVIDE FOR A DISCONNECTION IN EACH OPENING PANEL BETWEEN THE PORTION THEREOF ADHERED TO THE RECEPTACLE SIDE PANEL AND THE REMAINING PORTION THEREOF.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |