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US3642124A
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Shipper package for drinking straws
Assignee: STONE STRAW CORP OF CANADA Ltd
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A shipper package containing straws formed from a sleeve which is loading with straws and then severed along a transverse tear line to form a pair of end caps. The caps are located opposite ends of straws and are closed at their ends. A transparent wrapper extends around the caps end straws to complete the shipper package.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert William Brown
- 👤 Dorothy Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D59/00; B65D59/06; B65D59/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A drinking straws shipper package and dispenser comprising, an upper end cap having sidewall means and releasable top wall means defining a tubular enclosure which is open at its lower end and closed at its upper end, and a lower end cap having sidewall means and bottom wall means which is open at its upper end and closed at its lower end, a plurality of drinking straws of uniform length mounted in said end caps and extending therebetween, transparent wrapper means enclosing the portions of the straws extending between said end caps and securing said end caps with respect to one another to form a shipper package, said sidewalls of said end cap having a combined length in the range of one-third to one-half the length of said straws such that on release of said upper closure wall said end cap may be moved longitudinally of said straws into engagement with said lower end cap to cooperate with said lower end cap to form a dispenser container having a combined height of from one-third to one-half the height of the straws.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A drinking straws shipper package and dispenser comprising, an upper end cap having sidewall means and releasable top wall means defining a tubular enclosure which is open at its lower end and closed at its upper end, and a lower end cap having sidewall means and bottom wall means which is open at its upper end and closed at its lower end, a plurality of drinking straws of uniform length mounted in said end caps and extending therebetween, transparent wrapper means enclosing the portions of the straws extending between said end caps and securing said end caps with respect to one another to form a shipper package, said sidewalls of said end cap having a combined length in the range of one-third to one-half the length of said straws such that on release of said upper closure wall said end cap may be moved longitudinally of said straws into engagement with said lower end cap to cooperate with said lower end cap to form a dispenser container having a combined height of from one-third to one-half the height of the straws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A drinking straw shipper package and dispenser as claimed in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower end caps are formed from a unitary paperboard blank comprising sidewalls panel means having a pair of opposed transversely extending marginal edges, and a pair of opposed longitudinally extending marginal edges, said longitudinally extending marginal edges being connectable for an assembly to form a tubular sleeve, bottom flap means hingedly connected to one of said transversely extending marginal edges to form an end closure panel on assembly and top flap means hingedly connected to the other of said transversely extending marginal edges to form a second end closing panel assembly, a weakened score line extending across said blank between said longitudinal marginal edges whereby after assembly of said blank to form a tubular sleeve, said sidewall panel means may be separated along said weakened tear line to form said end caps.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |