US3858718A
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Display box
Assignee: ROYAL HINGE AND DIE CO
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Filing: 1973-01-02
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A display box comprising a base section having an insert positioned therein, and an article-receiving pad assembly secured to the top surface of said insert, said assembly comprising a metallic plate secured to said top surface, a foam pad having the same peripheral configuration as said plate positioned on top of the latter, and a fabric-like layer covering said foam pad and securing same to said metallic plate, whereby said pad assembly provides a raised pedestal-like portion in said box to which an article of jewelry or the like may be mounted for attractive viewing and display.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand W Roy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:50
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A display box construction comprising a base section, an insert member positioned in said section having a substantially planar top surface, and an article receiving pad assembly comprising a substantially rigid plate secured directly to said top surface in juxtaposition thereto, a sheet of resilient material positioned on top of said plate, said sheet having the same peripheral configuration as said plate, and a fabric like layer covering said resilient sheet and securing same to said plate, said insert member being of cardboard-like construction and having downwardly depending flanges at the side edges of said top surface whereby said top surface is maintained in spaced relation to the bottom of said base section, said plate being metallic and having integral lugs extending therefrom and penetrating through said top surface, said lugs being bent to retain said plate secured to said top surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A display box construction comprising a base section, an insert member positioned in said section having a substantially planar top surface, and an article receiving pad assembly comprising a substantially rigid plate secured directly to said top surface in juxtaposition thereto, a sheet of resilient material positioned on top of said plate, said sheet having the same peripheral configuration as said plate, and a fabric like layer covering said resilient sheet and securing same to said plate, said insert member being of cardboard-like construction and having downwardly depending flanges at the side edges of said top surface whereby said top surface is maintained in spaced relation to the bottom of said base section, said plate being metallic and having integral lugs extending therefrom and penetrating through said top surface, said lugs being bent to retain said plate secured to said top surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the box of claim 1, said sheet material being of polyurethane-like foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the box of claim 2, said fabric-like layer being heat sealed to said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the box of claim 3, said top surface being flocced to provide a velvet-like appearance, and said fabric-like layer being a velvet-like material, said top surface and said layer being of contrasting color.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |