US3650382A
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Molded plastic display package
Assignee: Cellu-Craft Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-12
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-08-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved molded plastic display package is comprised of a first elongated member having an I-beam type cross section and a second U-shaped member that is slidable onto and off of the first member and which includes releasable latch means for engagement with a portion of the first member. Terminal means are provided for mounting and displaying an article of jewelry, for example, with the aid of an elastic extension. The present invention is very low in cost and requires a relatively shallow mold.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Braun
- 👤 Robert Witkoff
- 👤 George Northrop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:47
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An improved display package for an article of jewelry or the like, said package comprising: a. a first member having front and rear mounting surfaces; b. means proximate one end of said first member for supporting the article of jewelry on the front surface thereof; c. terminal means on said rear surface for releasably retaining an end of the article of jewelry; d. resilient cover means; and e. means for releasably latching said cover means on said first member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An improved display package for an article of jewelry or the like, said package comprising: a. a first member having front and rear mounting surfaces; b. means proximate one end of said first member for supporting the article of jewelry on the front surface thereof; c. terminal means on said rear surface for releasably retaining an end of the article of jewelry; d. resilient cover means; and e. means for releasably latching said cover means on said first member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cover means is a substantially U-shaped resilient member and said latching means comprises a lip formed on the free end of one of the legs thereof, said lip being arranged to interlock with a portion of said first member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The package in accordance with claim 2 wherein said first member is in the form of an I-beam having spaced side flanges and a connecting web defining said front and rear surfaces and said latching means interlocks with said flanges at one end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package in accordance with claim 3 wherein said support means is a reduced neck portion formed on said web.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package in accordance with claim 3 wherein said support means is a post formed integrally with the front surface of said web.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The package in accordance with claim 5 wherein said post is formed with an undercut to define a lip at the free end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The package in accordance with claim 1 wherein said terminal means comprises at least one post formed integrally with said rear surface, said post having an undercut for defining a lip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package in accordance with claim 7 wherein said post has a longitudinal slot therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The package in accordance with claim 7 wherein there are two of said posts, one of which is positioned proximate the same end of said first member as said support member, the other of said posts being positioned intermediate the ends of said first member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package in accordance with claim 9 wherein said undercuts in said posts face in opposite directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least said cover means is a molded plastic member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
Improved means for displaying an article of jewelry or the like, said display means comprising: a. a first member having front and rear mounting surfaces; b. means proximate one end of said first member for supporting the article of jewelry on the front surface thereof; c. terminal means on said rear surface releasably retaining an end of the article of jewelry; and d. a length of elastic for coupling the article of jewelry to said terminal means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
77 words
Improved means for displaying an article of jewelry or the like, said display means comprising: a. a first member having front and rear mounting surfaces; b. means proximate one end of said first member for supporting the article of jewelry on the front surface thereof; c. terminal means on said rear surface releasably retaining an end of the article of jewelry; and d. a length of elastic for coupling the article of jewelry to said terminal means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
The display means in accordance with claim 12 wherein said terminal means comprises at least one post formed integrally with said rear surfaces, said post having an undercut for defining a lip, said length of elastic further including means at each end thereof for releasably engaging the end of the jewelry and said post.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display means in accordance with claim 13 wherein said post includes a longitudinal slot and said length of elastic extends through said slot.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display means in accordance with claim 14 wherein said engaging means comprises a pin at each end of the length of elastic.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
The display means in accordance with claim 13 wherein there are two of said posts, one of which is positioned proximate the same end of said first member as said support member, the other of said posts being positioned intermediate the ends of said first member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display means in accordance with claim 16 wherein said undercuts in said posts face in opposite directions.
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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |