US3741379A
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Package
Assignee: Niemand Ind Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-01
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A hollow egg-shaped container for an article, formed of two parts fitted together along a seam about the widest diameter of the container, is disposed partially within a cylinder so that the seam is surrounded by the cylinder. One end of the cylinder is spun inwardly so as to engage the container and prevent removal of the container from that end. The other end of the cylinder is also spun inwardly and a circular disc is disposed between the container and the spun end to hold the container in place and to prevent removal of the container from that end of the cylinder. The cylinder has a circumferential perforated seam so that the cylinder may easily be broken to remove the container and allow access to the article contained therein.
Inventors
- 👤 H Kappler
- 👤 R Wellons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D85/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having first and second ends, said second end having a solid bottom entirely closing the second end; a hollow egg-shaped container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts, said container having one end inserted into the first end of the cylinder so that the cylinder surrounds the largest diameter of the container; means formed adjacent the first end of the cylinder for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the cylinder; and means for fracturing the cylinder and permanently separating one end from the remainder of the cylinder, whereby the container may be removed from the cylinder to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having first and second ends, said second end having a solid bottom entirely closing the second end; a hollow egg-shaped container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts, said container having one end inserted into the first end of the cylinder so that the cylinder surrounds the largest diameter of the container; means formed adjacent the first end of the cylinder for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the cylinder; and means for fracturing the cylinder and permanently separating one end from the remainder of the cylinder, whereby the container may be removed from the cylinder to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A package as described in claim 1, wherein the means for fracturing the cylinder comprises a perforated seam formed about the cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having first and second ends; a hollow egg-shaped container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts, said container having one end inserted into the first end of the cylinder so that the cylinder surrounds the largest diameter of the container; means formed adjacent the first end of the cylinder for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the cylinder; an inwardly directed flange formed around the second end of the cylinder; a disc retained between the inwardly directed flange and the container for holding the container within the cylinder; and means for fracturing the cylinder and permanently separating one end from the remainder of the cylinder, whereby the container may be removed from the cylinder to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having first and second ends; a hollow egg-shaped container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts, said container having one end inserted into the first end of the cylinder so that the cylinder surrounds the largest diameter of the container; means formed adjacent the first end of the cylinder for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the cylinder; an inwardly directed flange formed around the second end of the cylinder; a disc retained between the inwardly directed flange and the container for holding the container within the cylinder; and means for fracturing the cylinder and permanently separating one end from the remainder of the cylinder, whereby the container may be removed from the cylinder to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A package as described in claim 3, wherein the cylinder is formed of spirally-wrapped paper and the widest diameter of the container fits snugly into the inside diameter of the cylinder at the first end and the means formed adjacent the first end comprises a peripheral flange formed by spinning the said first end inwardly to engage the container and the inwardly directed flange about the second end is formed by spinning said second end inwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A package as described in claim 3, wherein the means for fracturing the hollow member comprises a perforated seam formed about the member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow member having first and second ends, said second end being closed; a hollow container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts and having a dome-shaped top, said container being inserted into the hollow member so that the member surrounds the largest diameter of the container and the dome-shaped top extends beyond the member; means formed adjacent the first end of the member for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the member; and means for fracturing the member, whereby the container may be removed from the member to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow member having first and second ends, said second end being closed; a hollow container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts and having a dome-shaped top, said container being inserted into the hollow member so that the member surrounds the largest diameter of the container and the dome-shaped top extends beyond the member; means formed adjacent the first end of the member for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the member; and means for fracturing the member, whereby the container may be removed from the member to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A package as described in claim 6, wherein the means for fracturing the hollow member comprises a perforated seam formed about the member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow member having first and second ends; a hollow container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts and having a dome-shaped top, said container being inserted into the hollow member so that the member surrounds the largest diameter of the container and the dome-shaped top extends beyond the member; means formed adjacent the first end of the member for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the member; an inwardly directed flange formed around the second end of the member; a disc retained between the inwardly directed flange and the container for holding the container within the hollow member; and means for fracturing the member, whereby the container may be removed from the member to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
139 words
A package for an article, comprising: a hollow member having first and second ends; a hollow container, for the article, formed from two fitted parts and having a dome-shaped top, said container being inserted into the hollow member so that the member surrounds the largest diameter of the container and the dome-shaped top extends beyond the member; means formed adjacent the first end of the member for engaging the container and preventing removal of the container from the first end of the member; an inwardly directed flange formed around the second end of the member; a disc retained between the inwardly directed flange and the container for holding the container within the hollow member; and means for fracturing the member, whereby the container may be removed from the member to gain access to the article contained within the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A package as described in claim 8, wherein the hollow member is formed of spirally wrapped paper and the widest diameter of the container fits snugly into the inside diameter of the hollow member at the first end and the means formed adjacent the first end comprises a peripheral flange formed by spinning the said first end inwardly to engage the container and the inwardly directed flange about the second end is formed by spinning said second end inwardly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A package as described in claim 8, wherein the means for fracturing the hollow member comprises a perforated seam formed about the member.
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |