US3756398A
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Package having dimpled blister
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract Blister card receives soft, pliable article in unattached condition and blister cover is sealed to card with integral protuberances extending from cover into engagement with article pressing article against card to retain article in position on card. Other protuberances may be heat sealed to card for caging small, loose articles between protuberances.
Inventors
- 👤 A Fine
- 👤 J Green
- 👤 R Parris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; B65D75/367
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A package for shipping and displaying articles, comprising: a blister card; a pliable article loosely received on said card; and a resilient blister-type cover spaced from and secured to said card and covering said article, said cover including a plurality of protuberances extending towards said card and with their innermost ends engaging said article and pressing said article toward said card; said article being a flexible article lying extended against said card and said plurality of protuberances engaging different portions of said article to hold the same extended and spread out against said card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A package for shipping and displaying articles, comprising: a blister card; a pliable article loosely received on said card; and a resilient blister-type cover spaced from and secured to said card and covering said article, said cover including a plurality of protuberances extending towards said card and with their innermost ends engaging said article and pressing said article toward said card; said article being a flexible article lying extended against said card and said plurality of protuberances engaging different portions of said article to hold the same extended and spread out against said card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as defined in claim 1 wherein said article is a fabric article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A package as stated in claim 1 including additional protuberances heat sealed to said card for caging loose articles between said heat sealed protuberances.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A packAge as stated in claim 1 including a high-coefficient-of-friction material applied to said card and to said article-engaging ends of said protuberances.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A package as stated in claim 1 including a sealing material on said card to prevent colored ink and dye used thereon from bleeding into said article.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |