US3583597A
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Dispensing carton for plastic articles
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1968-06-24
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing carton for plastic sheet form articles capable of being manufactured from a single blank having removable tear strip defining an exit slot, and having an insert member as part of the unitary construction for holding said articles adjacent to said exit slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth T Buttery
- 👤 David D Cornell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5016; B65D5/02; B65D5/16; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0847; B65D83/0852
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A dispensing carton for plastic sheet form articles capable of being manufactured from a single blank, said carton having top, bottom, front wall, rear wall, and end wall panel members cooperating to form a closed carton, one of said top, bottom, front wall and rear wall panel members having perforations defining a tear strip, said perforations upon removal of said tear strip defining an exit slot giving access to the interior of said carton, said bottom and said rear wall being adhered to each other along a glue base strip portion of said rear wall, an insert member integral with and extending from said rear wall and reentering substantially in the direction of said exit slot, and a plurality of thin sheet form articles folded about the leading edge of said insert member adjacent to said exit slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A dispensing carton for plastic sheet form articles capable of being manufactured from a single blank, said carton having top, bottom, front wall, rear wall, and end wall panel members cooperating to form a closed carton, one of said top, bottom, front wall and rear wall panel members having perforations defining a tear strip, said perforations upon removal of said tear strip defining an exit slot giving access to the interior of said carton, said bottom and said rear wall being adhered to each other along a glue base strip portion of said rear wall, an insert member integral with and extending from said rear wall and reentering substantially in the direction of said exit slot, and a plurality of thin sheet form articles folded about the leading edge of said insert member adjacent to said exit slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 1 in which said glue strip is provided along an extension of said rear wall between said rear wall and said insert member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 2 in which said exit slot is located along the edge defined by said front wall and top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 3 in which said exit slot is provided with recess tabs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 1, in which said glue strip is provided along an extension of said rear wall, between said rear wall and said insert member said extension projecting substantially to said front wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 5, in which said exit slot is located along the edge defined by said top and rear wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 6 in which said exit slot is provided with recess tabs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 1, in which said glue strip is provided along said rear wall, and said bottom has a portion extending before and adhering to said rear wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 8, in which said glue base strip is provided along the base of said rear wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 9, in which said exit slot is located along the edge defined by said top and front wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dispensing carton according to claim 10 in which said exit slot is provided with recess tabs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3195772A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |