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US3738482A
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Flexible bag package article
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-29
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A package article of flexible packaging bags such as used in the meat packing industry in conjunction with automatic and semiautomatic packaging apparatus is made by assembling a multiplicity of flattened stacked flexible bags on a wicket which may be canted to imbricate the bags, securing the wicket with an inner carton element and enclosing and securing the wicketed stacked bags and the inner carton element in an outer carton element.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cwikla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A package article comprising, in combination: a. a multiplicity of flattened stacked flexible packaging bags, each bag having at least one ply provided with wicket holes, b. a wicket having a center portion disposed to effect bearing contact with a portion of an upper surface of the topmost bag of said multiplicity of bags and having wicket legs extending perpendicularly with respect to said center portion through the wicket holes and projecting beyond the wicket holes in the lower ply of the bottommost bag of the multiplicity of bags, c. an inner carton element disposed flat atop the multiplicity of flattened stacked bags provided with a tab member folded around a portion of the wicket, and d. an outer carton element foldably enclosing the bags, the wicket and the inner carton element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A package article comprising, in combination: a. a multiplicity of flattened stacked flexible packaging bags, each bag having at least one ply provided with wicket holes, b. a wicket having a center portion disposed to effect bearing contact with a portion of an upper surface of the topmost bag of said multiplicity of bags and having wicket legs extending perpendicularly with respect to said center portion through the wicket holes and projecting beyond the wicket holes in the lower ply of the bottommost bag of the multiplicity of bags, c. an inner carton element disposed flat atop the multiplicity of flattened stacked bags provided with a tab member folded around a portion of the wicket, and d. an outer carton element foldably enclosing the bags, the wicket and the inner carton element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A package article according to claim 1 wherein the wicket is disposed in a canted orientation and the flattened stacked bags are imbricated according to the canted orientation of the wicket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package article according to claim 1 wherein a liner is interposed between the multiplicity of bags and the carton elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package article according to claim 1 wherein a liner is interposed between the assembly of the multiplicity of bags and the inner carton element and the outer carton element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
A package article comprising, in combination: a. a multiplicity of flattened stacked flexible packaging bags, each bag having a lower ply provided with wicket holes and an upper ply clear of the wicket holes in the lower ply, b. a wicket having a center portion disposed to effect bearing contact with a portion of the upper surface of the lower ply of the topmost bag of said multiplicity of bags and having wicket legs extending perpendicularly with respect to said center portion through the wicket holes and projecting beyond the wicket holes in the lower ply of the bottommost bag of the multiplicity of bags, c. a tab folder element disposed flat atop the multiplicity of flattened stacked bags provided with a tab member folded around the wicket center portion, and d. a tray folder element foldably enclosing the bags, the wicket and the tab folder element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
147 words
A package article comprising, in combination: a. a multiplicity of flattened stacked flexible packaging bags, each bag having a lower ply provided with wicket holes and an upper ply clear of the wicket holes in the lower ply, b. a wicket having a center portion disposed to effect bearing contact with a portion of the upper surface of the lower ply of the topmost bag of said multiplicity of bags and having wicket legs extending perpendicularly with respect to said center portion through the wicket holes and projecting beyond the wicket holes in the lower ply of the bottommost bag of the multiplicity of bags, c. a tab folder element disposed flat atop the multiplicity of flattened stacked bags provided with a tab member folded around the wicket center portion, and d. a tray folder element foldably enclosing the bags, the wicket and the tab folder element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A package article according to claim 5 wherein the wicket is disposed in a canted orientation and the flattened stacked bags are imbricated according to the canted orientation of the wicket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package article according to claim 5 wherein a linear is interposed between the multiplicity of bags and the carton elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package article according to claim 5 wherein a liner is interposed between the assembly of the multiplicity of bags and the inner carton element and the outer carton element.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |