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US3746242A
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Combination folded container
Assignee: PAMARK Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-09
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A folded container is provided, which is a combination of at least two separate pieces, one of which is of folded sheet plastic or like construction, and the other of which is of paperboard or like construction. The sheet plastic portion is folded essentially into a sleeve, and the paperboard portion is folded to close at least one end of the sleeve and to form a tuck flap. The combination enjoys the ease of printability of paper, along with other features, such as the transparency of plastic, and is a highly economical combination of materials.
Inventors
- 👤 J Troth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/326; B65D5/322; B65D5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A folded container constructed of at least two pieces, wherein a first said piece is of folded sheet plastic material and comprises a sleeve of plastic with panels folded along fold lines and with a seam being provided securing portions of said sleeve together to form a seam of said sleeve, with a second said piece being of paperboard material and being disposed in at least one end of said sleeve to provide a paperboard end panel therefor, with said paperboard end panel having a paperboard tuck panel connected thereto along a tuck fold line, with said tuck panel disposed inside said plastic sleeve along a portion of a panel thereof, wherein said paperboard second piece is provided with a backing panel connected to said paperboard end panel along a fold line substantially parallel to said tuck fold line, with said backing panel being disposed within said sleeve adjacent and along at least a substantial portion of the area of a sleeve panel thereof, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said paperboard end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A folded container constructed of at least two pieces, wherein a first said piece is of folded sheet plastic material and comprises a sleeve of plastic with panels folded along fold lines and with a seam being provided securing portions of said sleeve together to form a seam of said sleeve, with a second said piece being of paperboard material and being disposed in at least one end of said sleeve to provide a paperboard end panel therefor, with said paperboard end panel having a paperboard tuck panel connected thereto along a tuck fold line, with said tuck panel disposed inside said plastic sleeve along a portion of a panel thereof, wherein said paperboard second piece is provided with a backing panel connected to said paperboard end panel along a fold line substantially parallel to said tuck fold line, with said backing panel being disposed within said sleeve adjacent and along at least a substantial portion of the area of a sleeve panel thereof, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said paperboard end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said paperboard backing panel is provided with said foldably connected end panels and tuck panels aT each end of said sleeve, in locking engagement with inner, adjacent tabs of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is of transparent plastic construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container of claim 1, including a hang tab comprising an integral part of said sleeve and extending outwardly of said container, coplanar with and as an extension of a said sleeve panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said tab panels are lockingly engaged with slits at corners of said paperboard end panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is of transparent plastic construction, including a riser card comprising an extension of said piece of paperboard material, extending outwardly of said container, substantially coplanar with said backing panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
157 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said backing panel is provided with an additional end panel foldably connected thereto along a fold line at an opposite end thereof from said first-mentioned end panel, and being integral therewith, said additional panel being provided with an end-tab-receiving perforation, and wherein an end panel is provided as an integral part of said sleeve and is foldably connected to one of said sleeve panels along a fold line thereof in transverse disposition for closing one end of said sleeve in adjacent relation against said additional panel of said paperboard second piece and also having an end-tab-receiving perforation aligned with that of said additional panel of said paperboard second piece, and wherein an additional end panel having a locking tab is provided as an integral part of said sleeve connected to a panel thereof along a fold line thereof and disposed with its locking tab in locking engagement with said end-tab-receiving perforations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 1, including means for locking together a paperboard panel with two sleeve panel portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
A two piece folded container comprising a first member of transparent plastic construction in the configuration of an integral sleeve, with longitudinally parallel fold lines connecting panels thereof, and a second insert member of paperboard construction disposed within said sleeve, said insert member being of integral construction and comprising an end panel disposed transversely of said fold lines and covering an end of said sleeve and having a tuck panel and a backing panel foldably connected along fold lines thereof and extending longitudinally into said sleeve against adjacent said sleeve panels, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said paperboard end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
A two piece folded container comprising a first member of transparent plastic construction in the configuration of an integral sleeve, with longitudinally parallel fold lines connecting panels thereof, and a second insert member of paperboard construction disposed within said sleeve, said insert member being of integral construction and comprising an end panel disposed transversely of said fold lines and covering an end of said sleeve and having a tuck panel and a backing panel foldably connected along fold lines thereof and extending longitudinally into said sleeve against adjacent said sleeve panels, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said paperboard end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container of claim 9, including indicia on said insert member visible through an overlying said transparent panel of said first member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
140 words
A two piece folded container comprising a first member of transparent plastic construction in the configuration of an integral sleeve, with longitudinally parallel fold lines connecting panels thereof, and a second insert member of plastic foam construction disposed within said sleeve, said insert member being of integral construction and comprising an end panel disposed transversely of said fold lines and covering an end of said sleeve and having a tuck panel and a backing panel foldably connected along fold lines thereof and extending longitudinally into said sleeve against adjacent said sleeve panels, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said foam end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
140 words
A two piece folded container comprising a first member of transparent plastic construction in the configuration of an integral sleeve, with longitudinally parallel fold lines connecting panels thereof, and a second insert member of plastic foam construction disposed within said sleeve, said insert member being of integral construction and comprising an end panel disposed transversely of said fold lines and covering an end of said sleeve and having a tuck panel and a backing panel foldably connected along fold lines thereof and extending longitudinally into said sleeve against adjacent said sleeve panels, wherein said plastic sleeve comprises front, rear and opposite side panels with said tuck panel being disposed along a front panel, with tabs being provided, foldably connected to said plastic sleeve sides and extending inwardly and adjacent said foam end panel in locking relation with said tuck panel.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |