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US3272324A
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Multiple compartment package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-13
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1985-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Schneider
- 👤 Arthur P Corella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3261; B65D81/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE OF THIN, FLEXIBLE, SHEET MATERIAL, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OVERLYING OUTER WALLS JOINED TOGETHER TO DEFINE BETWEEN THEM A PRODUCT-HOLDING SPACE; MEANS DIVIDING THE PRODUCT-HOLDING SPACE INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS EACH OUTSIDE THE OTHER; SAID MEANS INCLUDING A SELF-SUSTAINING FOLD IN BOTH WALLS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE PACKAGE ACROSS THE PRODUCT SPACE HOLDING THE OUTER WALLS IN MUTUAL CONTACT AT THEIR INNER FACES IN THE REGION OF THE FOLD TO PREVENT PRODUCT TRANSFER BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS; AND A PRODUCT IN EACH OF THE COMPARTMENTS; SAID FOLD BEING CAPABLE OF BEING STRAIGHTENED BY TENSION FORCES APPLIED TO THE FOLD BY PULLING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE PACKAGE WHEREBY INTERNAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS IS ESTABLISHED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE OF THIN, FLEXIBLE, SHEET MATERIAL, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OVERLYING OUTER WALLS JOINED TOGETHER TO DEFINE BETWEEN THEM A PRODUCT-HOLDING SPACE; MEANS DIVIDING THE PRODUCT-HOLDING SPACE INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS EACH OUTSIDE THE OTHER; SAID MEANS INCLUDING A SELF-SUSTAINING FOLD IN BOTH WALLS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE PACKAGE ACROSS THE PRODUCT SPACE HOLDING THE OUTER WALLS IN MUTUAL CONTACT AT THEIR INNER FACES IN THE REGION OF THE FOLD TO PREVENT PRODUCT TRANSFER BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS; AND A PRODUCT IN EACH OF THE COMPARTMENTS; SAID FOLD BEING CAPABLE OF BEING STRAIGHTENED BY TENSION FORCES APPLIED TO THE FOLD BY PULLING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE PACKAGE WHEREBY INTERNAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS IS ESTABLISHED.
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |