US3596756A
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Display package for mirrors and the like
Assignee: VINCENNES GLASS PRODUCTS INC
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Filing: 1969-07-09
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A display package for a flat article, such as, a mirror, picture, decorative panel, and the like, which package is constructed from a single blank of sheet material having a central panel and a pair of foldable, opposed end panels. The central panel is provided with an opening for receiving the particular article; said end panels being adapted for disposition against the rear face of the article and detachably secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Nathan
- 👤 Gary L Tate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A package for flat article, said package being formed from a blank of sheet material and comprising a central panel, a pair of end panels, there being a fold line between said end panels and the proximate margin of said central panel for allowing swingability of said end panels from coplanar disposition with respect to said central panel to flatwise disposition on the rear face thereof, said central panel having an opening of an area and configuration commensurate with the article to be received, each end panel having its dimension normal to the fold line being less than one-half the corresponding dimension of said central panel so that when said end panels are in folded condition the same will be mutually spaced apart and overlie adjacent end portions of the article to be received, a plurality of deformable tabs mounted on the rear face of said flat article, said end panels having openings for registration with said deformable tabs when said end panels are in overlying relationship with said flat article, and staple means securing said end panel to said end panels when the latter are in folded condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A package for flat article, said package being formed from a blank of sheet material and comprising a central panel, a pair of end panels, there being a fold line between said end panels and the proximate margin of said central panel for allowing swingability of said end panels from coplanar disposition with respect to said central panel to flatwise disposition on the rear face thereof, said central panel having an opening of an area and configuration commensurate with the article to be received, each end panel having its dimension normal to the fold line being less than one-half the corresponding dimension of said central panel so that when said end panels are in folded condition the same will be mutually spaced apart and overlie adjacent end portions of the article to be received, a plurality of deformable tabs mounted on the rear face of said flat article, said end panels having openings for registration with said deformable tabs when said end panels are in overlying relationship with said flat article, and staple means securing said end panel to said end panels when the latter are in folded condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
212 words
A package for a flat article, said package being formed from a blank of sheet material and comprising a central panel, a pair of end panels, there being a fold line between said end panels and the proximate margin of said central panel for allowing swingability of said end panels from coplanar disposition with respect to said central panel to flatwise disposition on the rear face thereof, said central panel having an opening of an area and configuration commensurate with the article to be received, each end panel having its dimension normal to the fold line being less than one-half the corresponding dimension of said central panel so that when said end panels are in folded condition the same will be mutually spaced apart and overlie adjacent end portions of the article to be received, first means securing said end panels to the rearward face of said article when the latter is disposed within said opening, and second means securing said end panels to said central panel in portions thereof confronting said end panels when the latter are in folded condition, flap members being provided along marginal portions of said opening for abutting edge portions of the article retained and staples for engaging said flaps to the adjacent portions of said article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
212 words
A package for a flat article, said package being formed from a blank of sheet material and comprising a central panel, a pair of end panels, there being a fold line between said end panels and the proximate margin of said central panel for allowing swingability of said end panels from coplanar disposition with respect to said central panel to flatwise disposition on the rear face thereof, said central panel having an opening of an area and configuration commensurate with the article to be received, each end panel having its dimension normal to the fold line being less than one-half the corresponding dimension of said central panel so that when said end panels are in folded condition the same will be mutually spaced apart and overlie adjacent end portions of the article to be received, first means securing said end panels to the rearward face of said article when the latter is disposed within said opening, and second means securing said end panels to said central panel in portions thereof confronting said end panels when the latter are in folded condition, flap members being provided along marginal portions of said opening for abutting edge portions of the article retained and staples for engaging said flaps to the adjacent portions of said article.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |