US3715856A
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Packaging method
Assignee: BOREL J AND CO
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Filing: 1971-08-19
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A sealed container has a closure which includes a label attached to an outturned flange of the container by a peripheral band of pressure sensitive adhesive on the label such that the label is adapted to be peeled back at one of its corners to dispense articles one at a time from the container and to be then pressed back into place until another article is to be dispensed, the closure being produced by a method which uses a backing sheet to present a path attached to the label by such adhesive and disposed within the confines of the band for protecting the articles against contact with the adhesive. A single coating of the pressure sensitive adhesive is initially used to laminate the backing sheet with a label sheet and the patches are then preformed by die cutting the backing sheet. The labels may also be preformed by die cutting and/or by die perforating of the label sheet. The waste materials of the sheets are then removed, presenting the closures, each consisting of a patch still glued to the label and exposing only the pressure sensitive adhesive band on the label around the patch.
Inventors
- 👤 M Borel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2024; B65D77/2028; B65D77/2032; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2842; B65B7/2871; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; B65D1/26; B65D1/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a method of packaging through use of containers having access openings surrounded by outwardly extending flanges, said method including the steps of: laminating a pair of sheets by use of a pressure sensitive adhesive between the proximal inner faces thereof; thereupon cutting one Of said sheets while the same are stuck together to present a plurality of individual protective patches attached to said inner face of the other sheet by said adhesive; separating said sheets such as to leave only the patches connected by said adhesive to said inner face of said other sheet with each patch surrounded by a band of said adhesive remaining on said inner face of said other sheet; closing said openings of a bank of said containers by placing the patches over the openings of corresponding containers and pressing the bands into attachment with proximal flanges of the containers; and subdividing said other sheet to present an outer cover attached by its band to the flange of each container respectively with each cover having a patch still connected to said inner face by said adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a method of packaging through use of containers having access openings surrounded by outwardly extending flanges, said method including the steps of: laminating a pair of sheets by use of a pressure sensitive adhesive between the proximal inner faces thereof; thereupon cutting one Of said sheets while the same are stuck together to present a plurality of individual protective patches attached to said inner face of the other sheet by said adhesive; separating said sheets such as to leave only the patches connected by said adhesive to said inner face of said other sheet with each patch surrounded by a band of said adhesive remaining on said inner face of said other sheet; closing said openings of a bank of said containers by placing the patches over the openings of corresponding containers and pressing the bands into attachment with proximal flanges of the containers; and subdividing said other sheet to present an outer cover attached by its band to the flange of each container respectively with each cover having a patch still connected to said inner face by said adhesive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a method of packaging through use of containers having access openings surrounded by outwardly extending flanges, said method including the steps of: laminating a pair of sheets by use of a pressure sensitive adhesive between the proximal inner faces thereof; thereupon cutting one Of said sheets while the same are stuck together to present a plurality of individual protective patches attached to said inner face of the other sheet by said adhesive; separating said sheets such as to leave only the patches connected by said adhesive to said inner face of said other sheet with each patch surrounded by a band of said adhesive remaining on said inner face of said other sheet; closing said openings of a bank of said containers by placing the patches over the openings of corresponding containers and pressing the bands into attachment with proximal flanges of the containers; and subdividing said other sheet to present an outer cover attached by its band to the flange of each container respectively with each cover having a patch still connected to said inner face by said adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a method of packaging through use of containers having access openings surrounded by outwardly extending flanges, said method including the steps of: laminating a pair of sheets by use of a pressure sensitive adhesive between the proximal inner faces thereof; thereupon cutting one Of said sheets while the same are stuck together to present a plurality of individual protective patches attached to said inner face of the other sheet by said adhesive; separating said sheets such as to leave only the patches connected by said adhesive to said inner face of said other sheet with each patch surrounded by a band of said adhesive remaining on said inner face of said other sheet; closing said openings of a bank of said containers by placing the patches over the openings of corresponding containers and pressing the bands into attachment with proximal flanges of the containers; and subdividing said other sheet to present an outer cover attached by its band to the flange of each container respectively with each cover having a patch still connected to said inner face by said adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a method of packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein prior to lamination of said sheets said inner face of said one sheet is first coated with a releasing agent and then coated with said adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a method of packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein prior to the separation step, and while the sheets are stuck together, said other sheet is cut to present a series of elongated strips, each strip being subdivided transversely thereof after the openings are closed to present said covers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a method of packaging as claimed in claim 1 wherein prior to the separation step, and while the sheets are stuck together, said other sheet is cut to present a series of elongated strips and perforated transversely of said strips to present a plurality of said covers, each strip being subdivided along the perforations after the openings are closed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |