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US3288352A
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Envelope having an elastic tie
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-17
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold K Dwork
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/12; B65D27/20; B65D27/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION: AN ENVELOPE HAVING A FIRST SIDE AND A SECOND SIDE JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT THEIR EDGES AND HAVING AN OPEN EDGE LEADING TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID ENVELOPE; A FLAP FIXED TO THE FIRST SIDE AT SAID OPEN EDGE, SAID FLAP OVERLAPPING SAID SECOND SIDE WHEN COVERING SAID OPEN EDGE AND CLOSING SAID ENVELOPE, SAID FLAP HAVING A HOLE; AND AN ENDLESS ELASTIC BAND HAVING A KNOB BEING LOCATED TEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BAND, SAID KNOB BEING LOCATED AT A POINT ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID BAND AND BEING OF GREATER DIMENSION THAN SAID HOLE, SAID ELASTIC BAND BEING PASSED THROUGH SAID HOLE SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID BAND IS LOCATED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FLAP AND SAID KNOB BEARS AGAINST THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID FLAP WITHOUT PASSING THROUGH SAID HOLE BECAUSE OF ITS SIZE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION: AN ENVELOPE HAVING A FIRST SIDE AND A SECOND SIDE JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT THEIR EDGES AND HAVING AN OPEN EDGE LEADING TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID ENVELOPE; A FLAP FIXED TO THE FIRST SIDE AT SAID OPEN EDGE, SAID FLAP OVERLAPPING SAID SECOND SIDE WHEN COVERING SAID OPEN EDGE AND CLOSING SAID ENVELOPE, SAID FLAP HAVING A HOLE; AND AN ENDLESS ELASTIC BAND HAVING A KNOB BEING LOCATED TEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID BAND, SAID KNOB BEING LOCATED AT A POINT ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID BAND AND BEING OF GREATER DIMENSION THAN SAID HOLE, SAID ELASTIC BAND BEING PASSED THROUGH SAID HOLE SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID BAND IS LOCATED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FLAP AND SAID KNOB BEARS AGAINST THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID FLAP WITHOUT PASSING THROUGH SAID HOLE BECAUSE OF ITS SIZE.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |