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US3698549A
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Packages for small articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A flat disposable package for surgical supplies having front and rear panels firmly attached one to the other and having an internal pocket on one side edge to receive a side margin of the article or articles contained therein. The package also has pull tabs on one end to facilitate the sterile opening of the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob A Glassman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; B65D75/52; B65D75/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A package comprising a rear panel of paper having top, bottom, and side edges, a front panel having top, bottom and side edges connected along its bottom edge to the bottom edge of the rear panel by a first fold line, flap means folded on a second fold line from one side edge inwardly into superimposed position on said rear and front panels, means securing the end margins of said flap means to the respective panels, a relatively flat unwrapped article loosely positioned on said panels and having one margin underlying the flap means, said front panel being folded on said first fold line into superimposed position on the rear panel enclosing the article therebetween, a pull tab extending beyond the free top edge of each panel, and means connecting the complemental edges of the rear and front panels together, said pull tabs being free of one another to provide finger grips for use in sterilly opening the package and for holding the open package during removal of the article, said flap means protecting the article from contamination both during and after opening of the package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A package comprising a rear panel of paper having top, bottom, and side edges, a front panel having top, bottom and side edges connected along its bottom edge to the bottom edge of the rear panel by a first fold line, flap means folded on a second fold line from one side edge inwardly into superimposed position on said rear and front panels, means securing the end margins of said flap means to the respective panels, a relatively flat unwrapped article loosely positioned on said panels and having one margin underlying the flap means, said front panel being folded on said first fold line into superimposed position on the rear panel enclosing the article therebetween, a pull tab extending beyond the free top edge of each panel, and means connecting the complemental edges of the rear and front panels together, said pull tabs being free of one another to provide finger grips for use in sterilly opening the package and for holding the open package during removal of the article, said flap means protecting the article from contamination both during and after opening of the package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package recited in claim 1, in which the flat article is comprised of two parts one overlying each panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package recited in claim 1, in which the inturned flap means has its ends secured to the related panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package recited in claim 1, in which a sterilizable adhesive connects the complemental edges of the panels together.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |