US3669257A
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Package for a plurality of articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-02
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A package for a group of caramel apples incorporates a pair of locating strips having resilient projections engageable with the opposite end indentations of an apple, the surrounding package structure maintaining sufficient confinement pressure to preserve a deflected condition of the projections.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Janicke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4204; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5088; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In combination with a plurality of articles of similar axial length and having opposite end-indentations, a container for said articles comprising: a spaced pair of strips having similarly spaced deflectable projections extending outwardly from a side thereof and deflectible relative thereto in a direction normal to a plane containing the side edge portions of said strips; said projections being engaged with said end-indentations; a housing enclosing said plurality of articles and pair of strips; and opposed side walls of said housing engaging said strips along a side thereof opposite said projections and maintaining a deflecting stress on at least some of said projections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In combination with a plurality of articles of similar axial length and having opposite end-indentations, a container for said articles comprising: a spaced pair of strips having similarly spaced deflectable projections extending outwardly from a side thereof and deflectible relative thereto in a direction normal to a plane containing the side edge portions of said strips; said projections being engaged with said end-indentations; a housing enclosing said plurality of articles and pair of strips; and opposed side walls of said housing engaging said strips along a side thereof opposite said projections and maintaining a deflecting stress on at least some of said projections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing has a fixed tubular periphery, and closeable flap means at least at one end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said projections are integral with said edge portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said edge portions are rounded at least at one end thereof in a plane parallel to said edge portions.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |