US3735865A
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Roll of plastic film aprons
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Disposable plastic film aprons are prepared from strip material folded longitudinally and the folded film strip packaged in roll form and perforated to provide a plurality of readily separable aprons. The plastic film strip has a plurality of perforations extending transversely thereof to separate one apron from the next on said strip and perforations defining straps positioned on opposite sides of each apron extending longitudinally thereof to provide tie straps operable to be tied around of the neck of the user and perforations extending from said longitudinal fold to define a neck opening.
Inventors
- 👤 B B Paxton Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/671; B65D85/672
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A roll of plastic film aprons comprising an elongated strip of plastic film folded in half longitudinally and wound in said longitudinally folded form as a roll on a core or roller, said folded film having a plurality of perforations extending transversely thereto at predetermined longitudinally spaced intervals to facilitate tearing discrete portions of plastic film from the roll, said folded plastic film having a plurality of perforations adjacent to each set of transversely extending perforations extending from the edge fold to define a removable portion of plastic film which when removed leaves an opening at said edge, said folded plastic film having a plurality of perforations beginning at each set of transversely extending perforations and extending parallel to the edge opposite said fold, curving transversely, and then extending back to said transversely extending perforations, said plastic film being severable from said roll and the portions defined by said perforations being removable to define an apron having tie straps extending upward from a base portion and havIng a central neck opening, when the film is unfolded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A roll of plastic film aprons comprising an elongated strip of plastic film folded in half longitudinally and wound in said longitudinally folded form as a roll on a core or roller, said folded film having a plurality of perforations extending transversely thereto at predetermined longitudinally spaced intervals to facilitate tearing discrete portions of plastic film from the roll, said folded plastic film having a plurality of perforations adjacent to each set of transversely extending perforations extending from the edge fold to define a removable portion of plastic film which when removed leaves an opening at said edge, said folded plastic film having a plurality of perforations beginning at each set of transversely extending perforations and extending parallel to the edge opposite said fold, curving transversely, and then extending back to said transversely extending perforations, said plastic film being severable from said roll and the portions defined by said perforations being removable to define an apron having tie straps extending upward from a base portion and havIng a central neck opening, when the film is unfolded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A roll of plastic film aprons in accordance with claim 1 in which the perforations extending from said edge fold extends in an arcuate line defining a portion of film removable to provide a neck opening when the apron is torn from the roll and unfolded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of a roll of plastic film aprons in accordance with claim 1 with a dispensing carton having end walls in which the core or roller is mounted, and the side wall having a slot through which the folded aprons can be withdrawn from said roll.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of a roll of plastic film aprons in accordance with claim 2 with a dispensing carton having end walls in which the core or roller is mounted, and the side wall having a slot through which the folded aprons can be withdrawn from said roll.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |