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US3785478A
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Recloseable carton
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-06
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A recloseable carton adapted to retain tape reels and like items, comprises a pocket portion formed at one end thereof and a cover panel hingedly connected to an opposite end of the carton to have its free end tucked within the pocket portion. Side flaps are hingedly connected to side edges of the carton to underlie the closed cover panel to fully protect a packaged tape reel. Aligned cut-outs are provided in the back and cover panels and in the front flaps for viewing the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 A Drori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B65D85/546; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/2052; B65D5/2057; B65D5/42; B65D5/4204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A reclosable carton comprising a flat back panel, a plurality of upstanding side panels attached to said back panel to define a tray portion having a front opening coextensive with said side panels, a front panel, disposed parallel to and spaced from said back panel, attached interiorly to at least two of said side panels to partially cover said opening to form a pocket portion at a first end of said tray portion, a cover panel hingedly connected to an upper edge of another side panel at a second, opposite end of said tray portion, said cover panel having a sufficient length as taken between the first and second ends of said tray portion to define a free end insertable beneath said front panel, and a pair of front flaps each extending entirely between the upper edge of said another side panel and said front panel and hingedly connected to an upper edge of one of said side panels which is disposed transversely relative to the top side panel having said cover panel hingedly connected thereon, said front panel having side wall tabs depending therefrom and secured interiorly to said transverse side panels and wherein said tray portion includes a bottom side wall at said first end thereof which has tabs at each end thereof, each of which is secured interiorly to at least one of said side wall tabs and said transverse side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A reclosable carton comprising a flat back panel, a plurality of upstanding side panels attached to said back panel to define a tray portion having a front opening coextensive with said side panels, a front panel, disposed parallel to and spaced from said back panel, attached interiorly to at least two of said side panels to partially cover said opening to form a pocket portion at a first end of said tray portion, a cover panel hingedly connected to an upper edge of another side panel at a second, opposite end of said tray portion, said cover panel having a sufficient length as taken between the first and second ends of said tray portion to define a free end insertable beneath said front panel, and a pair of front flaps each extending entirely between the upper edge of said another side panel and said front panel and hingedly connected to an upper edge of one of said side panels which is disposed transversely relative to the top side panel having said cover panel hingedly connected thereon, said front panel having side wall tabs depending therefrom and secured interiorly to said transverse side panels and wherein said tray portion includes a bottom side wall at said first end thereof which has tabs at each end thereof, each of which is secured interiorly to at least one of said side wall tabs and said transverse side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The carton defined in claim 1 wherein the side panel to which the cover panel is connected, is hingedly connected to said back panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the front flaps are in parallel and edge abutting relationship when closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the back panel and front panel are generally rectangular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The carton defined in claim 1 wherein each of said cover panel and front flaps have aligned cut-outs formed therethrough to allow viewing of the carton contents when the carton is closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the side wall tabs have back wall tabs attached thereto which are secured interiorly to said back wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The carton defined in claim 5 wherein said back panel has a cut-out formed therethrough aligned with respect to the cut-outs formed through said cover and said front flaps to define an aperture through the carton whereby it may be disposed on a spindle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
A one-piece foldable carton blank comprising first, second, third, fourth and fifth panels consecutively connected together and defined by four parallel first scorelines, first and second side panels each connected to an edge of said third panel by a second scoreline which is perpendicular to said first scorelines, first and second flaps each connected to an edge of a respective one of said first and second side panels by a third scoreline which is parallel to and substantially shorter than said second scorelines, a first tab connected to each edge of said fourth panel by one of said second scorelines, a second tab connected to each edge of said fifth panel by one of said second scorelines, and a third tab connected to an edge of each of said second tabs by a fourth scoreline linearly aligned with a respective one of said third scorelines.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
145 words
A one-piece foldable carton blank comprising first, second, third, fourth and fifth panels consecutively connected together and defined by four parallel first scorelines, first and second side panels each connected to an edge of said third panel by a second scoreline which is perpendicular to said first scorelines, first and second flaps each connected to an edge of a respective one of said first and second side panels by a third scoreline which is parallel to and substantially shorter than said second scorelines, a first tab connected to each edge of said fourth panel by one of said second scorelines, a second tab connected to each edge of said fifth panel by one of said second scorelines, and a third tab connected to an edge of each of said second tabs by a fourth scoreline linearly aligned with a respective one of said third scorelines.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The carton blank of claim 8 further comprising cut-outs formed through and positioned on said first panel and said first and second flaps for allowing said cut-outs to be aligned when said first panel and flaps are superimposed upon erection of said carton blank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The new carton blank of claim 9 further comprising a cut-out formed through and positioned on said third panel to be aligned with the cut-outs formed through said first panel and said flaps upon erection of said carton blank.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |