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US3854584A
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Package having convertible header for hanging
Assignee: DURKEE ATWOOD CO
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Filing: 1973-07-30
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A package for containing merchandise for display for sale characterized by a header adapted for supporting the package by hanging from either a hook-type or loop-type hanging support. The header has a centrally disposed hole immediately adaptable for hanging the package from a hook-type hanger support. However, the header is also provided with a punch-out segment generally in the form of a J which is easily removed to convert the header to adapt it for hanging from a loop-type hanger support.
Inventors
- 👤 E Olson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4208; B65D2313/00; B65D2313/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A package for containing merchandise having a convertible header for suspending the package for storage and display, said header comprising a piece of at least semi-rigid sheet material connected to said package adjacent the edge thereof and characterized by: A. an opening in said header spaced from the top edge thereof and adapted to engage the elongated generally horizontal hanger support of a display rack, B. a punch-out section in said header bounded by a pair of spaced apart weakened borders extending from the lower portion of said opening to a free edge of the header, and C. said punch-out section being easily severable from the header to produce a channel in the header between said spaced apart borders, whereby said header is convertible for hanging from either hooktype or closed loop-type hanger supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A package for containing merchandise having a convertible header for suspending the package for storage and display, said header comprising a piece of at least semi-rigid sheet material connected to said package adjacent the edge thereof and characterized by: A. an opening in said header spaced from the top edge thereof and adapted to engage the elongated generally horizontal hanger support of a display rack, B. a punch-out section in said header bounded by a pair of spaced apart weakened borders extending from the lower portion of said opening to a free edge of the header, and C. said punch-out section being easily severable from the header to produce a channel in the header between said spaced apart borders, whereby said header is convertible for hanging from either hooktype or closed loop-type hanger supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that the borders of said punch-out section are incised along the predominant portion of their lengths, short segments of unincised header separating the ends of adjacent incisions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that said header is generally rectangular and said punch-out section is generally J-shaped extending from the bottom edge of said opening in an arcuate path downwardly and outwardly from said opening and then spaced from the opening vertically to the top edge of the header.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that the borders of the punch-out section are equally spaced apart.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that said opening is centrally disposed between free edges of the header.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that said opening is of circular configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that said header is formed from the same material as the package it supports.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package according to claim 7 further characterized in that said header is integral with the package.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package according to claim 7 further characterized in that said material is carboard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
A package according to claim 1 further characterized in that: A. said header is generally rectangular and said opening is centrally disposed between the end edges of the header, B. said opening is generally circular and said punch-out section is generally J-shaped extending from the bottom edge of the opening in an arcuate path downwardly and outwardly from the opening and then spaced from the opening vertically to the top edge of the header, and C. the borders of the punch-out section are equally spaced apart and are incised along the predominant portion of their lengths, short segments of unincised header separating the ends of adjacent incisions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |