US3344975A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Package having a tear tab
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
•
Filing: 1965-10-14
•
Granted: 1967-10-03
•
Expires: 1985-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Carl B Stoker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/94; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A WRAPPER OF FILM ORIENTED TO AN EXTENT SUFFICIENT TO AFFECT THE DIRECTION IN WHICH A TEAR OF THE FILM IS PROPAGATED, THE EDGES OF THE WRAPPER BEING SEALED TO ONE ANOTHER, THERE BEING A TEAR TAB CUT IN THE FILM POINTED PERPENDICULARLY TO THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE FILM IS ORIENTED TO SERVE AS A STARTER FOR TEARING THE FILM TO OPEN THE PACKAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A WRAPPER OF FILM ORIENTED TO AN EXTENT SUFFICIENT TO AFFECT THE DIRECTION IN WHICH A TEAR OF THE FILM IS PROPAGATED, THE EDGES OF THE WRAPPER BEING SEALED TO ONE ANOTHER, THERE BEING A TEAR TAB CUT IN THE FILM POINTED PERPENDICULARLY TO THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE FILM IS ORIENTED TO SERVE AS A STARTER FOR TEARING THE FILM TO OPEN THE PACKAGE.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |