US3352480A
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Quick-opening shrink film package and packaging method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-04
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1986-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M Forman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/66; B65D75/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES: (A) AN ITEM TO BE WRAPPED (B) A PIECE OF AXIALLY ORIENTED THERMOPLASTIC FILM IN TENSIONED, HEAT-SHRUNK JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID ITEM, SAID FILM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE HEAT-SEALED EDGE; (C) AN ELONGATED CUTTING MEMBER, THE PROXIMAL PORTION OF WHICH IS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID ITEM AND SAID FILM AND THE DISTAL END OF WHICH PROTRUDES OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID HEAT-SEALED EDGE; AND (D) ANCHORING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID CUTTING MEMBER AGAINST DISPLACEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID FILM; OPENING OF SAID PACKAGE BEING EFFECTED BY PULLING THE DISTAL END OF SAID CUTTING MEMBER TOWARD THE PROXIMAL END THEREOF TO CAUSE PROGRESSIVE CUTTING OF SAID FILM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES: (A) AN ITEM TO BE WRAPPED (B) A PIECE OF AXIALLY ORIENTED THERMOPLASTIC FILM IN TENSIONED, HEAT-SHRUNK JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID ITEM, SAID FILM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE HEAT-SEALED EDGE; (C) AN ELONGATED CUTTING MEMBER, THE PROXIMAL PORTION OF WHICH IS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID ITEM AND SAID FILM AND THE DISTAL END OF WHICH PROTRUDES OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID HEAT-SEALED EDGE; AND (D) ANCHORING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID CUTTING MEMBER AGAINST DISPLACEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID FILM; OPENING OF SAID PACKAGE BEING EFFECTED BY PULLING THE DISTAL END OF SAID CUTTING MEMBER TOWARD THE PROXIMAL END THEREOF TO CAUSE PROGRESSIVE CUTTING OF SAID FILM.
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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) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |