US3263900A
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Assignee: F Hoffmann La Roche AG
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Filing: 1965-02-12
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1985-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Link Martin
- 👤 Bruce R Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A BLANK FOR A TEAR STRIP CARTON COMPRISING FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR PANELS, CONNECTED ALONG FOLD LINES, REPRESENTING THE TOP, SIDE, BOTTOM AND SIDE OF SAID CARTON RESPECTIVELY; AND A FIFTH PANEL CONNECTED ALONG A FOLD LINE TO THE FOURTH PANEL; SAID FIRST, SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH PANELS HAVING TRANSVERSE, ALIGNED, PARALLEL TEAR LINES, SAID FIFTH PANEL BEING LONGITUDINALLY CUT ALONG A LINE BETWEEN THE TEAR LINES AND SPACED FROM THE FREE LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF THE PANEL TO PROVIDE AREA BETWEEN SUCH EDGE AND THE CUT FOR A GLUE LINE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE PANEL TO SECURE THE FIFTH PANEL TO THE FIRST PANEL AND FORM A TUBE; A TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE IN SAID THIRD PANEL IN GENERAL PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BETWEEN THE TEAR LINES OF THE SECOND PANEL; SAID TEAR LINES IN THE FIRST PANEL ENDING NEAR THE FREE LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF THE PANEL AND HAVING CUTS TO FORM A TAB WHICH CAN BE LIFTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A BLANK FOR A TEAR STRIP CARTON COMPRISING FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR PANELS, CONNECTED ALONG FOLD LINES, REPRESENTING THE TOP, SIDE, BOTTOM AND SIDE OF SAID CARTON RESPECTIVELY; AND A FIFTH PANEL CONNECTED ALONG A FOLD LINE TO THE FOURTH PANEL; SAID FIRST, SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH PANELS HAVING TRANSVERSE, ALIGNED, PARALLEL TEAR LINES, SAID FIFTH PANEL BEING LONGITUDINALLY CUT ALONG A LINE BETWEEN THE TEAR LINES AND SPACED FROM THE FREE LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF THE PANEL TO PROVIDE AREA BETWEEN SUCH EDGE AND THE CUT FOR A GLUE LINE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE PANEL TO SECURE THE FIFTH PANEL TO THE FIRST PANEL AND FORM A TUBE; A TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE IN SAID THIRD PANEL IN GENERAL PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BETWEEN THE TEAR LINES OF THE SECOND PANEL; SAID TEAR LINES IN THE FIRST PANEL ENDING NEAR THE FREE LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF THE PANEL AND HAVING CUTS TO FORM A TAB WHICH CAN BE LIFTED.
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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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |