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Birth announcement
Assignee: GENERAL DELIVERY
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Filing: 1970-07-08
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A birth announcement rolled to fit within a hollow simulated cigar having, in one embodiment, a slot for pulling the birth announcement out, the birth announcement being attached to a simulated cigar band and, in another embodiment, the simulated cigar having two halves, one slidably receiving the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Charlotte C Ortega
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:30
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045; B42D15/0073; B42D15/0086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A birth announcement comprising: a hollow simulated cigar; a birth announcement carried within said hollow simulated cigar; a slot in said hollow simulated cigar dimensioned for pulling said birth announcement into view; a simulated cigar band; and an extension in said announcement, said extension attached to said simulated cigar band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A birth announcement comprising: a hollow simulated cigar; a birth announcement carried within said hollow simulated cigar; a slot in said hollow simulated cigar dimensioned for pulling said birth announcement into view; a simulated cigar band; and an extension in said announcement, said extension attached to said simulated cigar band.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |