US3331501A
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Protective sleeve for bagged products
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1966-05-19
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1986-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles R Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A UNITIZED PALLET LOAD OF BAGGED PRODUCTS, EACH OF SAID BAGGED PRODUCT BEING IN COMBINATION WITH A REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE WITH A PAIR OF UNRESTRICTED OPEN ENDS AND FORMED FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR SHEET OF TEARABLE PAPER MATERIAL, SAID SHEET OF PAPER MATERIAL BEING OVERLAPPED ONLY AT TWO OPPOSITE EDGES WITH SAID TWO EDGES JOINED TOGETHER, SAID PROTECTIVE SLEEVE CLOSELY ENVELOPING AN EXTERIOR SURFACE AREA OF SAID BAGGED PRODUCT IN AN UNBONDED RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH AND COVERING SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 40-95% TO A PREDETERMINED DEGREE OF TIGHTNESS TO REDUCE THE FLEXIBILITY OF SAID BAGGED PRODUCT, SAID BAGGED PRODUCTS BEING STACKED IN A PLURALITY OF LAYERS WITH A PORTION OF THE SLEEVE OF EACH BAG BEING IN ADHESIVE CONTACT WITH AT LEAST ONE SLEEVE IN AN ADJACENT LAYER.
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |