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US3709402A
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Label package assembly
Assignee: ROSPATCH Corp A CORP OF MICHIGAN
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Filing: 1970-04-23
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1990-04-23
Abstract
Abstract Retention and dispersing apparatus for relatively small sheetlike items such as clothing labels, involving an elongated container retaining a stack of the items for individual controlled dispensing out one end.
Inventors
- 👤 J Templeton
- 👤 C Seitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0894; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/42; B65D83/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A dispensing assembly for small sheet-like items comprising: an elongated retainer-dispenser guide having an opening for receiving a stack of sheet-like items and an open end for allowing discharge of individual items; said guide having stack retention means extending partially across said open end to retain a stack of items in said guide but allow individual item removal with temporary deformation thereof; an elongated itemstack container being slightly smaller than said guide and configurated to be slidably received by said guide through said opening; an end of said container including means slidably interfitted therewith for retaining sheet-like items neatly arrayed in said container during insertion of said container into said guide; said means being slidably removable from said guide out said open end to expose successive items to said open end of said guide afTer such insertion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A dispensing assembly for small sheet-like items comprising: an elongated retainer-dispenser guide having an opening for receiving a stack of sheet-like items and an open end for allowing discharge of individual items; said guide having stack retention means extending partially across said open end to retain a stack of items in said guide but allow individual item removal with temporary deformation thereof; an elongated itemstack container being slightly smaller than said guide and configurated to be slidably received by said guide through said opening; an end of said container including means slidably interfitted therewith for retaining sheet-like items neatly arrayed in said container during insertion of said container into said guide; said means being slidably removable from said guide out said open end to expose successive items to said open end of said guide afTer such insertion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly in claim 1 wherein said means includes a sleeve member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly in claim 2 wherein said sleeve member is a U-shaped member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly in claim 1 wherein said container is a tray having an open side face, and said guide has a slot on the corresponding side face for insertion of a stack biasing means.
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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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |