US3841478A
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Merchandise packaging device
Assignee: Pretty Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-21
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A merchandise packaging device is provided for transport and display of articles of merchandise such as automobile floor mats. The packaging device comprises a sheet of paper board configured to be folded over a marginal edge portion of a floor mat and which is then secured thereto as by staples. The paper board configuration is such that, when folded, the portion adjacent to the fold forms a relatively rigid and strong spine to enable the device to support the weight of a floor mat. In addition, the portion adjacent the fold defines a handle for carrying and a notch defining a hanger hook, facilitating engagement with a supporting bar and suspension of the device therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 C Wells
- 👤 Neil R O
- 👤 M Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A merchandise packaging device comprising a sheet of material folded to form two superimposed portions for receiving a flat configured article therebetween, said superimposed side portions interconnected along a fold line defining a rigid spine and having a notch formed in each of said side portions in coextensive relationship when said side portions are folded together, said notch having an enlarged area disposed a distance inwardly from a peripheral edge at which the notch opens and configured to define a hanger hook adapted to engage with a hanger rod and to permit passage of the hanger rod therethrough, said side portions each including a reinforcing tab interconnected with the respective side portion along a fold line extending along the peripheral edge at which said notch opens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A merchandise packaging device comprising a sheet of material folded to form two superimposed portions for receiving a flat configured article therebetween, said superimposed side portions interconnected along a fold line defining a rigid spine and having a notch formed in each of said side portions in coextensive relationship when said side portions are folded together, said notch having an enlarged area disposed a distance inwardly from a peripheral edge at which the notch opens and configured to define a hanger hook adapted to engage with a hanger rod and to permit passage of the hanger rod therethrough, said side portions each including a reinforcing tab interconnected with the respective side portion along a fold line extending along the peripheral edge at which said notch opens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 1, having a hand hole formed in each of said side portions to be coextensive when the side portions are folded together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 1 wherein said reinforcing tab fold line is disposed transversely to the fold line defining the rigid spine, each of said reinforcing tabs folded inwardly of said side portions and of a length to extend a distance along the rigid spine and having a peripheral edge portion disposed in abutting engagement with the rigid spine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 3 wherein each of said reinforcing tabs is formed with a notch in coextensive relationship with the notch formed in the respective side portion to provide an additional bearing surface engageable with a hanger rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 4 having a hand hole formed in each of said reinforcing tabs and each of said side portions in coextensive relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 1 wherein said rigid spine interconnecting said side portions extends only partially across said side portions and is relatively angularly disposed thereto, each of said side portions having said reinforcing tab formed therewith and foldable inwardly of the respective side portion along a fold line angularly disposed to said rigid spine and relatively longitudinally diSposed thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 6 wherein said reinforcing tab is formed with a peripheral edge portion coextensive with a portion of the notch formed in the respective side portion to provide an additional bearing surface engageable with a hanger rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 7 wherein said side portions are each formed with another reinforcing tab interconnected therewith along a fold line disposed transversely to the fold line of said first mentioned reinforcing tab, each of said second mentioned reinforcing tabs folded inwardly of said side portions and of a length to extend a distance along the rigid spine and having a peripheral edge portion disposed in abutting engagement with the rigid spine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 8 wherein each of said second mentioned reinforcing tabs is formed with a notch in coextensive relationship with the notch formed in the respective side portion to provide an additional bearing surface engageable with a hanger rod.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 9 having a hand hole formed in each of said second mentioned reinforcing tabs and each of said side portions in coextensive relationship.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 1 wherein said reinforcing tabs are interconnected with the respective side portion along a fold line disposed parallel to the fold line defining the rigid spine, each of said reinforcing tabs folded inwardly of said side portions and having a terminal edge portion disposed in abutting engagement with the rigid spine.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A merchandise packaging device according to claim 1 wherein said reinforcing tab fold line is disposed transversely to the fold line defining said rigid spine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |